ESSEX-based bridal retailer Abigail’s Collection & The Groom’s Room is celebrating a national wedding industry award.

The Colchester company has been named Best Bridal Customer Services Team at the Bridal Buyer Industry Awards, held at the Harrogate International Centre in Yorkshire alongside the British Bridal Exhibition.

Abi Neill, founder of the bridal retailer and menswear hire business, said: “‘When our name was announced, we leapt up from our seats! We were totally thrilled!

“To become a finalist in what is basically known as the Oscars of our industry was very exciting but to win was absolutely amazing; we are so proud of this achievement.

“We work really hard to provide a fabulous shopping experience with a very high level of service and employ a dedicated team of customer focused staff,” she added.

“Customers are the very heartbeat of our business and winning this customer services award means so much to us.”