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 24 February 2012.
Meet the contenders
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Couple: Laura and Reuben Rigby
Date: 4th March, 2011
Ceremony venue: St Audries Park, West Quantoxhead
Colour scheme: Pink and silver
How does it feel to be married?
Laura says "It's hard to describe, we've hardly stopped smiling since. We imagined it wouldn't really change how we felt about each other, but we both feel an extra special bond between us."
How will you celebrate your anniversary?
Laura says "We currently have two ideas planned for our first anniversary. We're going to take both of our families out for dinner as one final thank you for all the help they gave us in achieving our perfect wedding. We're also hoping to return to Langtry Manor, where we stayed for a night after our big day."
How do you feel about making it to the final?
Laura says "We're really excited. It's still hard to believe, but we hope we have managed to get across just how perfect and magical our wedding day was for us."
Why should you win?
Laura says "Our wedding was a complete accomplishment of our own ability. We put so much effort into it and it all fell perfectly into place. We honestly feel that spending time doing it together made us closer. Winning the Wedding Of The Year competition would be the extra special touch to end the chapter of our fairytale wedding."
Photography by JD Photography
www.photographybyjd.co.uk
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Couple: Katie and Benjamin Earey
Date: 9th April, 2011
Ceremony venue: St Andrew's Church, Banwell
Reception venue: Coombe Lodge
Colour scheme: Raspberry pink
How does it feel to be married?
Katie says "Marriage, in my opinion, has made everything feel complete. I love being able to call Ben my husband - buying his Christmas card this year was so exciting! I have someone amazing to look after me, someone who always has my best interests at heart and who loves me for just being me. I feel like the luckiest girl alive!"
How will you celebrate your anniversary?
Katie says "Ben and I have booked a week off work on the date of our anniversary and are currently looking into booking a holiday to Disneyland Paris - the place Ben proposed."
How do you feel about making it to the final?
Katie says "We were so overwhelmed when we heard we had made it to the final, we even treated ourselves to a special evening out to celebrate! We have never won anything before and would like to use this opportunity to thank all our friends and family and the many others that voted for us, we really appreciate it."
Why should you win?
Katie says "Ben and I would like to win the competition as a means of saying a huge thank you to all of the people that helped make our wedding day the perfect day it was - you know who you are! Winning would be the ideal way to celebrate all of the hard work that went in to making our wedding the best day of our lives."
Photography by Lee Hatherall Photography
www.leehatherallphotography.com
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Couple: Ryan and Mary Lewis
Date: 25th June, 2011
Ceremony venue: The Old Municipal Buildings, Taunton
Reception venue: Taunton & Pickeridge Golf Club, Corfe
Colour scheme: Lime green and chocolate brown
How does it feel to be married?
Mary says "In a very good way it doesn't feel significantly different, but we are very much enjoying being married and the feeling of security and togetherness it brings."
How will you celebrate your anniversary?
Mary says "I hope that Ryan will let me know nearer the time!"
How do you feel about making it to the final?
Mary says "It has felt like an extension of our wedding day and we have really enjoyed sharing the excitement of seeing ourselves in a magazine with our family and friends."
Why should you win?
Mary says "It would be a fantastic way of saying thank you to everyone involved in making our wedding day so perfect."
Photography by Lee Hatherall
www.leehatherallphotography.com
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Couple: Rebecca and Andrew Tearle
Date: 18th March, 2011
Venue: Ston Easton Park Hotel
Theme: Vintage styling, butterflies and dogs
Colour scheme: Royal blue and ivory
How does it feel to be married?
Rebecca says "It's great knowing that whatever life throws at us, we are a team and feel we can deal with any situation."
How will you celebrate your anniversary?
Rebecca says "We're going for an overnight stay at Ston Easton Park."
How do you feel about making it to the final?
Rebecca says "We feel very honoured and overwhelmed by the support of friends and family who voted for us. Winning the competition would be a great way to thank all those who helped make our day so special."
Why should you win?
Rebecca says "Just three weeks after the wedding my brother sadly passed away so this year hasn't been easy. Also the pressures of Andy's work commitments have made it hard for us to spend any time together so winning the competition would mean we could go and relax in some beautiful surroundings, just the two of us."
Photography by Big Bouquet Photography
www.bigbouquet.co.uk
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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 a night's break at Hotel du Vin. The prize includes an overnight stay in one of five individually-styled sumptuous loft suites, a three-course dinner with a bottle of wine from the à la carte menu in the hotel's Bistro, and a full English breakfast the following morning. Terms and conditions apply, dates are subject to availability.
Hotel du Vin Bristol is housed in a magnificently restored Sugar House, previously a collection of Grade II-listed warehouses from the 1700s. Located close to the rejuvenated waterfront, the hotel features 40 bedrooms, all of which feature custom-made beds with fine Egyptian linen, CD and DVD players, fluffy robes, free-standing bath tubs and monsoon showers.
For special occasions there are five unique suites for guests to choose from, which include Veuve Clicquot with a mezzanine floor featuring twin bath tubs, and the beautifully open plan Harveys with its own al fresco terrace.
The sophisicated Bistro du Vin is at the heart of the hotel, a classic, French-styled setting which showcases the very finest local and seasonal produce.
For more information, telephone 01179 255 577 or visit www.hotelduvin.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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