A Burnley florist ‘rose’ above its rivals to clinch a coveted title.

Kathleen’s in Coal Clough Lane was named as Best Florist 2026 in the North West Wedding Awards hosted by County Brides.

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The team took home the title in a black tie ceremony hosted at the Park Hall Hotel in Preston. The highly competitive awards are voted for directly by brides and grooms across the North West of England, making them a true testament to the quality and service provided.

Kathleen's Florist owner Jennifer James (centre ) with some of her team at the awards night who are (left to right )Tanya Scott, Emily Howard, Giulia Tutrone and Julie Howard

placeholder image — Kathleen's Florist owner Jennifer James (centre ) with some of her team at the awards night who are (left to right )Tanya Scott, Emily Howard, Giulia Tutrone and Julie Howard

Owner Jennifer James said: “The shop has been open for 61 years in August and we felt ever so proud to win this honour. Over 2,067 suppliers had been voted for and a little florist from Burnley took the award home.

“There are some incredibly talented florists in the North West, and Burnley our home town, and we didn't think we stood a chance of winning.”

As there is such a big team at the shop the girls voted for who should attend and Jennifer was joined by Giulia Tutrone, Tanya Scott, Julie Howard and Emily Howard.

Jennifer added: “It was a fabulous event, raising money for an incredible cause, Destination Florida children’s charity, and we got the chance to get ‘glammed up’ and to see so many of the other suppliers that we bump into many times on our wedding installs. We even managed to have conversations with them and wish each other good luck.”

Jennifer bought the long established business from the late Kathleen Lord who ran the business for over 50 years.