Awards Categories & Description 2023

GIWA 2023 Awards Categories & Description

* YG - Young Guns is a special set of catg. Opened for only the young guns of the wedding industry. It is open to people who are under 35 and are in the business of wedding planning. They need to be a proprietor or a partner in the company to put in their entries for GIWA 23

* Who can Put the Entry - Any One under 35 who runs his own Wedding Company/ Any company in which all directors or owners are under 35/ Any company in which one of the durectors in under 35 and the company is represented by him and overall the company is not more than 3 yeras old

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* GIWA 810 * Wedding of the year ( Overall) - YG Awarded for creating a great wedding experience of all the functions (theme, venue, decor etc.) for the guests, couple and the clients, keeping in mind the budget and the brief. Mandatory Mandatory Mandatory
* GIWA 820 * Best Destination Wedding (India) - YG Awarded for creating a great destination wedding experience in India. Choice of destination and how the same has been used for theme, décor and experience creation for the guests. Mandatory Mandatory Mandatory
* GIWA 830 * Best Design & Space Décor - YG Awarded for the Design and Décor element of one of the wedding function considering how the space was transformed or used thematically as per the brief resulting into a impactful experience for the guests. Mandatory Mandatory Mandatory
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GIWA 110 Wedding on the year (Over all) Awarded for creating a great wedding experience of all the functions (theme, venue, decor etc.) for the guests, couple and the clients, keeping in mind the budget and the brief. Mandatory Mandatory Mandatory
GIWA 120 Best Wedding Reception Awarded for creating a great Reception experience considering Décor, Ambience, Theme, Use of venue, Enetrtainment, Guest experience etc. Mandatory Mandatory Mandatory
GIWA 130 Best Destination Wedding (International) Awarded for creating a great International Destination wedding experience. Choice of destination and how the same has been used for theme, décor and experience creation for the guests. Mandatory Mandatory Mandatory
GIWA 140 Best Destination Wedding (India) Awarded for creating a great destination wedding experience in India. Choice of destination and how the same has been used for theme, décor and experience creation for the guests. Mandatory Mandatory Mandatory
GIWA 150 Magic Moment in the Wedding Awarded for that special one magical moment during the various wedding ceremonies. That moment which was specially created by Bride & Groom or for Bride & Groom. It could also be a moment created for all the attendees, which left a lasting impression. Mandatory Mandatory Mandatory
GIWA 160 Best Engagement Ring Ceremony Awarded for creating a great Engagement experience considering Theme, Décor, Venue and overall experience for the guests. Mandatory Mandatory Mandatory
GIWA 170 Best Sangeet Ceremony Awarded for creating a great Sangeet experience considering Theme, Décor, Venue and overall experience for the guests. Mandatory Mandatory Mandatory
GIWA 180 Best Mehendi Ceremony Awarded for creating a great Mehndi experience considering Theme, Décor, Venue and overall experience for the guests. Mandatory Mandatory Mandatory
GIWA 190 Best Wedding Ceremony Awarded for creating a great Wedding Ceremony experience. The vidhi/pheras and the thematic treatment of the same resulting into a meomorable experience for the couple and the guests Mandatory Mandatory Mandatory
GIWA 210 Best Design & Space Décor - Mehendi/Haldi Awarded for the Design and Décor element of one of the Mehendi or Haldi function considering how the space was transformed or used thematically as per the brief resulting into a impactful experience for the guests. Mandatory Mandatory Mandatory
GIWA 220 Best Design & Space Décor - Sangeet/Cocktail Awarded for the Design and Décor element of one of the Sangeet or cocktail function considering how the space was transformed or used thematically as per the brief resulting into a impactful experience for the guests. Mandatory Mandatory Mandatory
GIWA 230 Best Design & Space Décor - Wedding Reception Awarded for the Design and Décor element of wedding Reception function considering how the space was transformed or used thematically as per the brief resulting into a impactful experience for the guests. Mandatory Mandatory Mandatory
GIWA 240 Best Design & Space Décor - Wedding Awarded for the Design and Décor element of the main Wedding function considering how the space was transformed or used thematically as per the brief resulting into a impactful experience for the guests. Mandatory Mandatory Mandatory
GIWA 250 Best Use of Flowers Awarded for creating a special impact by the use of Flowers. Esthetics, design and execution creating a great Floral decor for one of the wedding function. Mandatory Mandatory Mandatory
GIWA 310 Best Yougsters/ After Party Awarded for creating a great Batchelor/Hen/Youngsters Party experience. The Vibe and the thematic treatment along with the venue and entertainment resulting into a meomorable experience for the guests Mandatory Mandatory Mandatory
GIWA 320 Best Small Wedding ( upto 250 Guests) Awarded for the Best Small Weddings with less number of guests and hence a boutique experience with special attention to detail to make every aspect of the Small wedding a experience to remember Mandatory Mandatory Mandatory
GIWA 330 Best Green Wedding Awarded for the integration of steps towards sustainability on any one or more than one aspects of the wedding functions. What was done, how was it managed and what was the impact will be the key consideration. Mandatory Mandatory Mandatory
GIWA 410 Best Bride & Groom Entry Awarded for creating an impactful entry of Bride & Groom in one particular function. Newness and originality of the idea holds extra merit Mandatory Mandatory Mandatory
GIWA 420 Best Wedding Moments (Still) Awarded for capturing mesmerizing photos for a Wedding function. Storytelling by use of lighting and framing with spectacular results which will live forever. Mandatory Optional Mandatory
GIWA 430 Best Wedding Moments (Video) Awarded for the best storytelling in motion for the wedding Mandatory Mandatory Mandatory
GIWA 440 Best Pre Wedding Shoot Awarded for capturing and creating some of creating mesmerizing memories for the couple before the wedding. Creative treatment, choice of location, treatment and capture of the mood will be the key. Mandatory Mandatory Mandatory
GIWA 450 Best Story in the Frame Awarded for that one perfect Frame captured during any of the wedding functions and the story behind the same. What it depicts and conveys. The importancet of the same for the family or the people in the frame. Mandatory Optional Mandatory
GIWA 510 Best Food Art & Display Awarded for creating a great food and beverage experience in one of the Functions. Curation, Specialization, Display and Presentation will be of consideration. Mandatory Optional Mandatory
GIWA 520 Best Entertainment Design & Execution Awarded for creating and designing great entertainment for one of the wedding functions. What was done , why was it done, how was it done and what impact it left will be considered. Mandatory Mandatory Mandatory
GIWA 530 Best Use of Technology Awarded for integrating a piece of technology in and aspect of the wedding. What was done , why was it done, how was it done and what impact it left will be considered Mandatory Mandatory Mandatory
GIWA 540 Best use of Social Media for a Wedding Awarded for the impactful presence of the Wedding on Social Media. Data, tech, approach and results will be considered Mandatory Mandatory Mandatory
GIWA 550 Best Family Sangeet Choreography Awarded for making the family dance to your tunesin oone of the functions. Choreography with a special attention to inclusivity of the family, designing of the performances and the execution will be key consideration. Mandatory Mandatory Mandatory
GIWA 560 Best Wedding Entertainer - Artist/Band Awarded for that Singer/Band which has dominated the wedding enetertainment in Indian Weddings. No. of performance, presentation, special curation for weddings, vibe and the experience created for the attendees will be key. Mandatory Mandatory Mandatory
GIWA 570 Best Wedding Entertainer - DJ Awarded for that DJ which has dominated the wedding entertainment in Indian Weddings. No. of performance, presentation, special curation for weddings, vibe and the experience created for the attendees will be key. Mandatory Mandatory Mandatory
GIWA 580 Best Wedding Entertainer - Emcee Awarded for that Emcee which has dominated the wedding enetertainment in Indian Weddings. No. of performance, presentation, special curation for weddings, vibe and the experience created for the attendees will be key. Mandatory Mandatory Mandatory
GIWA 590 Best Wedding Entertainment - Experiential Awarded for that Experientail filler artist which has dominated the wedding enetertainment in Indian Weddings. No. of performance, presentation, special curation for weddings, vibe and the experience created for the attendees will be key. Mandatory Mandatory Mandatory
GIWA 600 Best Bar Solution for the Wedding Awarded to that dazzling display, service and creative solution for the service of alcohol for the weddings. Mandatory Optional Mandatory
GIWA 610 Best Wedding Cake Design Awarded for creating a cake which is a personal signature for a couple’s Wedding or Reception. Mandatory Optional Mandatory
GIWA 620 Best Wedding Make Up Artist Awarded for honoring the work for the best bridal makeup for a wedding Mandatory Mandatory Mandatory
GIWA 710 Best Wedding Hotel - India Awarded for being the best Hotel for weddings in India. Infra, facilities, no. of weddings in a year, guest experience, F&B will be the key. Mandatory Mandatory Mandatory
GIWA 720 Best Wedding Venue Awarded for being the best Venue (non Hotel) for weddings venue in India. Infra, Interiors, facilities, no. of weddings in a year, guest experience will be the key. Mandatory Mandatory Mandatory
GIWA 730 Best Wedding Invites Awarded for creating and designing the best wedding invitation. Thematic relevance, creativity and use of materials will be the consideration Mandatory Mandatory Mandatory
GIWA 740 Best Digital Invite for a Wedding Awarded for creating the best digital wedding invite. Thematic relevance, creativity and the impact will be the key consideration Mandatory Mandatory Mandatory
GIWA 750 Best Hospitality Service Awarded for the best hospitality services for a Wedding. Gambit of services, attention to detail and zero error experience will be the key. Mandatory Optional Mandatory