"Given the quality of the other nominees, winning is a real honour."
Last year, Annette came runner up in the category, but says this didn't mean she felt any more confident of success this year.
"There are so many great businesses around, plus the category was not just for cakes, but also catering overall, so there was a lot of competition.
"I am so grateful to all who nominated and then voted for me."
Annette says nominations for the award have to come from brides and grooms who have used their service, with the public then voting for the winners.
"So I am lucky not just to have been nominated, but to have so many people who are fans of my work, who follow my Facebook page, who then put the effort in to vote for me."
Annette says the awards night is important to people in the industry.
"It gives us a chance to see how we measure up against others in the same business, and inspires us to continue with what we love doing."
She encourages brides and grooms to remember the awards and nominate the people in the industry who helped make their special day a reality next year as well.
"So many people work really hard to help create a special day for the bride and groom. From event organisers, florists, photographers, celebrants, the dress and the cake, there is a whole team of people who are passionate about what they do working behind the scenes to make every bride's day as special as possible."
The second annual Taranaki Wedding Industry Awards Winners:
Overall Winner: Rebecca Inns Photography
Celebrant Category Winner: Full Circle; Highly Recommended: Rose Haskell - Celebrant
Florist: Sentiments Flowers; Highly recommended: Petal Pusher Flowers
Jewellery & Accessories: Dalgleish Diamond Jewellers; Highly Recommended: Ringcraft Moana Jewellers
Venue: Stanleigh Gardens; Highly Recommended: Waiongana Gardens
The Dress: Liah Roebuck Bridal; Highly Recommended: Boho Bridal
Entertainment: DMan Entertainment; Highly Recommended: Photo Booth Fun
Hire Services: Hello Audrey, Highly Recommended: Taranaki Event Specialists
Health & Beauty Category: Makeup By Annalee, Highly Recommended: Bianca Weston Makeup Artist
Planning & Stylists: Victoria Jayne Weddings; Highly Recommended: Elizabeth Jean Weddings.
Cakes & Catering: A Love of Cakes - By Annette; Highly Recommended: Aimeejane Cake Design
Other Services: Novotel New Plymouth Hobson; Highly Recommended: Now & Forever - First Dance & Wedding Accessories
Photography and Videography: Rebecca Inns Photography; Highly Recommended: Natalie Waugh Photographer
Transport: Tranzit Coachlines Taranaki; Highly Recommended:Touch of Romance Limousines