After the great success of 2024, the EBW Awards are returning at European Bridal Week 2026, taking place in Essen, Germany, from March 28–30, 2026. The awards ceremony will be held on Sunday, March 29, once again bringing together the international bridal and fashion industry for an evening dedicated to creativity, quality, and innovation.
The EBW Awards honour the best players in the industry across categories such as bridal, eveningwear, menswear, accessories, design, customer service, and marketing. What makes these awards unique is that the winners are chosen by the retailers themselves. All exhibitors are automatically nominated, and registered visitors can vote once per category via European Bridal Week’s official voting system.
This year’s dress code is “Creative Black Tie” – a modern and creative interpretation of the classic black tie, encouraging guests to play with expression, details, and personal style.
Each ticket to the EBW Awards includes a welcome drink, a carefully curated dinner with both hot and cold dishes, soft drinks, red and white wine, beer, entertainment and live music, cloakroom service, and shuttle transportation to partner hotels after the event.
“The EBW Awards are much more than a glamorous evening. They are a celebration of the people who contribute creativity, dedication, and innovation to this industry every day,” says Siegrid Hampsink, Event Director of European Bridal Week.
Tickets for the EBW Awards 2026 are now on sale, and registration for European Bridal Week 2026 is also open.
European Bridal Week 2026
March 28–30 | Messe Essen, Germany
www.europeanbridalweek.com
