The winners in the Central West awards were announced recently via an online presentation night.

Eight Dubbo businesses have been given the top gong: Elegant Invitations by Kathryn, The Wedding Shoppe and Decoration Hire, Blowes Clothing, Taylormade Weddings and Events, Adors Party Hire, Mobile DJ Dubbo, Denise's Flower Studio and Central West Limousines.

The Wedding Shoppe and Decoration Hire won in two of the wedding categories: Bride Gown Couture and Bridesmaids and Formal Wear.

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In total there were 36 categories.

The winners were all chosen by Central West newlyweds.

Event coordinator Robert Bushby said everyone was given the chance to nominate five businesses, giving them from five points down to one. Businesses that received more than 20 points were named as finalists.

The highest scoring businesses in each category were named as the winners.

Since they started 20 years ago, the awards have spread to acknowledge wedding businesses right across Australia.

Mr Bushby said the awards allowed the Central West businesses to highlight their success.

"It's all about acknowledging excellence in the wedding industry in regional Australia. A lot of the regional areas in Australia get forgotten and we've always been passionate about it. If you don't have the region's on board in Australia what have you got?," Mr Bushby said.

"We just want to be supportive of the businesses out there and give them an opportunity to brag."

The winners receive a trophy and a graphic to post on social media.

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