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County Wedding Magazines have arranged special promotions for all of our titles in over 550 Branches of Martin and McColl newsagents. |
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We're looking for Berkshire and Buckinghamshire 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 20 August 2010.
Meet the contenders
Gemma Dobkin & Grant Mercer
The big day: 9th January
Ceremony and reception venue: The Vineyard at Stockcross, Newbury
Theme: Champagne
Colour scheme: Black and gold |
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The highlights
"A pleasant surprise for us was that, despite the 18 inches of snow that fell during the week of our wedding, all of our guests still managed to attend and everything went according to plan," says Gemma.
"I'll never forget the moment I walked down the aisle. Having played classical music for an hour to warm our guests up, the string quartet began to play My Girl by The Temptations. Their modern take on the song created a very emotional setting. It was perfect."
Photography by
Sharon Ronan Photography
Click here to vote! |
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Anna & Ian
The big day: 9th April
Ceremony and reception venue: Wasing Park, Aldermaston
Theme: Garden barn wedding
Colour scheme: Sky blue, antique pink and cream
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The highlights
"Needless to say, our ceremony was wonderful. We had readings from close friends and family," recalls Anna. "Two of our friends performed a Bob Dylan song. It was so beautiful, it reduced many people to tears.
"The most memorable moment was at the end of the day. As we sat in our beautiful room, we watched the sun come up over the stunning Berkshire hills. It was lovely to reflect on everything that had happened. It's a moment that will stay with us forever.
"A great surprise on the day was the weather. It was a lovely warm and sunny day, with the odd fluffy white cloud. After 15 months of planning, it was wonderful to see everything come together and everybody enjoying themselves."
Photography by The Bridal Photographer
www.thebridalphotographer.co.uk
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Cait & Jamie
The big day: 2nd May
Ceremony and reception venue: Stoke Place, Stoke Poges
Colour scheme: Cornflower blue and cream |
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The highlights
"We had an amazing band called The Hype perform in the evening," says Cait. "They created an electric atmosphere, and some of our family members who are usually very conservative let their hair down and took to the dancefloor.
"Our photographer Nigel Chapman was amazing and someone we would highly recommend. We have some fantastic photographs which we will treasure for life.
"Cait made a surprise speech, as her father had passed away when she was young. She felt it was important to say a few words about her mother because she'd always been a very special person in her life," says Jamie. "There were a few happy tears shed."
Photography by Nigel Chapman
www.nigelchapmanphotograhpy.co.uk
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Lucy & Rob
The big day: 30th May
Ceremony venue: St Mary's Church, Thatcham
Reception venue: The Great House at Sonning
Theme: Traditional
Colour scheme: Claret
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The highlights
"Our first dance was to a romantic song by Newton Falkner, or so the guests thought," says Lucy. "After the first minute the track switched to a Black Lace Classic, Superman. It was a brilliant way to get the party started, and all our guests joined in.
"As we arrived at Sonning we were greeted with a little surprise. The scarecrow festival was underway and among the assortment of scarecrows, there were three effigies of our illustrious politicians, Cameron, Clegg and Osborne. It was a funny moment that we will always remember."
Photography by Alan Bowman
www.alanbowman.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 a two-night stay at Cliveden, a magnificent historic hotel surrounded by 376 acres of glorious National Trust grounds and gardens with views of the River Thames.
The prize includes:
- Accommodation in a suite
- Dinner in the Terrace dining room for one night (drinks not included)
- Full traditional English breakfast
- Full use of all facilities at Cliveden, including indoor and outdoor swimming pools, indoor and outdoor tennis courts, squash courts, gymnasium and hot tubs.
- A 60-minute treatment of their choice each (excluding hot stone treatment) at the Pavilion Spa.
Cliveden's breathtaking beauty is matched by its illustrious past, having played host to many distinguished guests, including English monarchs, statesmen, artists and Hollywood stars. Today the hotel is not only an icon of luxury, it has all the elements to make dream weddings come true. Cliveden is a member of the von Essen Hotels Classic Set. For more information, call 01628 668 561 or visit www.clivedenhouse.co.uk
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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