We're looking for Bristol & Somerset newlyweds who have said 'I do' this year. Any couples can enter the competition: it doesn't matter whether the event was large or small; modest or spectacular. Just click on the heart to put your wedding forward. If you've been successful, we'll be in touch.
Here are our most recent shortlisted couples - vote for who you'd like to see go through to the final, which will be held in spring next year.
Voting for this round closes on 27 August 2010.
Meet the contenders
Wedding Fact File
Couple: Chris Briggs and Amanda Gibbison
Date: 2nd May
Venue: Halswell House, Goathurst
Theme: Black, silver and ivory
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Amanda says... "The moment I loved most was walking into the ceremony room and seeing Chris, as well as all of my friends and family, smiling back at me as I walked towards him.
"I also loved our drinks reception as it gave us a chance to speak to all of our guests - it was quite emotional to realise they were all there for us and how much we were loved.
"In the evening, the band we hired was absolutely fantastic: I have never seen so many people dance all night, everyone had such an amazing time."
Photography by Caroline Pilling Photography
www.carolinepilling.com
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Wedding Fact File
Couple: Matthew Holden and Hannah Spencer
Date: 8th May
Venue: Ashton Court Mansion, Bristol
Theme: Pink and gold |
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Hannah says... "Ashton Court is a real Bristol landmark, and when the staff showed us the music room, where the ceremony and wedding breakfast would be held, we were hooked!
"I didn't have my heart set on a colour theme so I left Matthew to chose a grey suit with a gold cravat. My sister, who was my bridesmaid, found a dress in a nude pink shade which had a row of roses at the bottom. This became a reoccurring detail; our floral arrangements were vintage pink roses and we had small pink and gold rose print bags for favours, filled with my sister's homemade fudge.
"At the end of the wedding all of our guests lined up at the venue's entrance, where they were each given sparklers to hold. Matthew and I and then walked through these amazing lights as everyone cheered. It's a send off I'll never forget."
Photography by JD Photography
www.photographybyjd.co.uk
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Wedding Fact File
Date: 22nd May
Venue: Ston Easton Park, near Bath
Theme: Pistachio, dusky pink and ivory |
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Fran says... "Charley grew up in Cheddar village and we wanted to have our wedding in Somerset because it is such a beautiful part of the country.
"Charley's favourite colour has always been green and she wanted the flowergirls to wear pink, so we thought that the combination of dusky pink, pistachio green and ivory worked really well together and created a fresh, spring look.
"Looking back, the highlight of the day was seeing all of our friends and family together, laughing and enjoying themselves in the sunshine in such a beautiful venue. We couldn't have wished for a better day."
Photography by Caroline Pilling Photography
www.carolinepilling.com
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Wedding Fact File
Date: 1st May
Venue: St Mary's Church, Thornbury and Pittville Pump Rooms, Cheltenham
Theme: Tiffany blue and pink |
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"We liked the idea of a link to New York for our day as its where Scott proposed, so we chose a colour scheme of Tiffany blue, with a bit of pink to make it more girly! We named all the tables after Manhattan buildings and instead of a guest book we decided on having a love tree and asked guests to write us a message on a personalised luggage tag.
"I have lots of wonderful memories of the day - seeing all our family and freinds as I walked into the church, Scott looking at me while I walked down the aisle. My mum had found a lovely poem for my dad to read out at the end of his speech - it was the most touching thing I've ever heard and it left everybody with a teary eye!"
Photography by Rebecca Faith Photography
www.rebeccafaithphoto.com
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What’s the prize?
The overall winners will not only claim the all-important Wedding of the Year title, they'll also win an overnight stay at oh-so-chic Jacobean property, The Park. The prize includes a one night stay for two in a luxury room, with champagne on arrival; a three-course dinner in Oakwood, the hotel's acclaimed restaurant, plus breakfast the following morning. Not only that, but the couple will be able to sample the hotel's championship golf courses with either an 18-hole round or half an hour lesson on the driving range. Terms and conditions apply.
The Park resort is an independent boutique hotel and golf resort, based in Wick near Bath. It has scooped a series of awards, including Best Loved Hotels 2009, HSBC Golf Monthly Gold award and Top Table Gold award. To enquire about holding your big day there, or for details of its 2011 Magical White Wedding package, call 0117 937 1778 or visit www.theparkresort.com
Terms & Conditions
- Competitions are not open to employees (or their immediate families) of KD Media Publishing Ltd.
- The competition closing date is subject to change without prior notice.
- The winner(s) will be notified in writing.
- The editor's decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.
- The prize is not transferable and has no monetary value.
- If an advertised prize is not available, we reserve the right to offer an alternative prize of equal or greater value.
- No purchase necessary to enter and there is no charge to enter via the website.
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