Local bridal boutique Angelic Inspirations has been named national winner in the Wedding Services category at the Australian Small Business Champion Awards. 

NOW in its 24th year, the Australian Small Business Champion Awards is the only national-recognition program for Australian small business and family owned bridal boutique Angelic Inspirations, located in Federation Square, Nicholls, was named national winner in the Wedding Services category at the annual awards gala dinner before more than 1000 guests in Sydney earlier this month. 

Owner Julie Ross says it was something she will never forget and a career highlight. 

“I am privileged to be ‘living my dream’,” says Julie, who credits the win to her team as well as her customers.

Julie says that the success of her business is driven by passion and a “real desire” to deliver a positive experience for her customers.

Angelic Inspirations is one of the most experienced bridal shops in the Canberra region and sells “beautiful, exceptionally well-produced wedding gowns”. 

“We sell bridal gowns from quality, reputable and trustworthy designers,” says Julie. 

“Each designer has been vetted, trialled and chosen based on their quality, appeal and reliability such as Australian designer, Fox Bridal;

American brand, Allure; modern brand Lillian West; high-end Morilee and the elegant Justin Alexander,” she says.

“We also stock a large range of plus-size wedding gowns to cater to this very specific and important market.

“Complementing our range of gowns is a large range of bridal accessories including bridal shoes, which are comfortable, elegant and come in a wonderful range of colours and styles to suit every wedding. 

“The boutique also offers a wide range of bridesmaids dresses and other formalwear. 

“Additionally, we sell veils, gorgeous hair pieces, beautiful jewellery, belts and garters allowing us to add all the essential ‘finishing touches’ to complete an overall look.”

Julie says her entire team loves what they do and they harness this passion to deliver incredible customer satisfaction. 

“This is what drives us to go above and beyond for every single

customer, providing unique and personal experiences,” she says. 

“Rather than simply selling a dress, we create an entire experience for our customers. Our priority is our customer’s satisfaction, and we

have seen that by delivering on customer service, customers return for other products or services or provide referrals down the track.”

With 10 years at the helm, Julie says the business has shown adaptability and tenacity during challenging times that has allowed them to thrive, even throughout COVID-19.

Sales team member Kelly Farrell says that Julie’s focus is always on making women feel good. She says that for a lot of women, finding a dress to wear on their wedding day is nothing short of terrifying. 

“Julie works incredibly hard to make Angelic a positive, warm and inclusive environment in which a woman can truly relax and be herself, where the process is affirming, confidence-giving and joyful. 

“We know that our ‘Angelic’ brides feel our genuine care for them and our excitement about being able to help them find the dress of their dreams and it is that which gives us our unrivalled reputation for excellence.”

Angelic Inspirations, Shop 1, Federation Square, Gold Creek Village, O’Hanlon Place, Nicholls. Visit angelicinspiration.com.au or call 6230 2333.