We're looking for Essex 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 17 September 2010.
Carrie and Lawrence Jaggs wed at Prested Hall in Feering on 4th April. Their big day's colour scheme was chocolate and dusky pink hues. |
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Carrie says: "It was amazing to have all the people we love come together for our special day, and I think the wedding plans made us even stronger as a couple. We spent two years planning our special day, but shortly after we had booked everything Lawrence was made redundant and we struggled with our finances. In the end though, everything came together and all the hard work we had put in was worth it.
"The most memorable part of the day for me was Lawrence's speech, which was a moving tribute to his late nan - that brought a tear to everyone's eye. We both enjoyed the weather too, which was glorious. It had previously been forecast to rain the whole day and we were really worried it would spoil the photographs, so we breathed a sigh of relief when the sun came out! I genuinely enjoyed every minute."
Photography by Rebecca Farries
www.farries-photography.co.uk
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Victoria and Tony Ellis tied the knot at Newlands Hall in Chemsford on 14th June , and they had plenty of fun with their sweets theme. |
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Victoria says: "It took us 14 months to plan the wedding, and it was so much better than we could have ever imagined. We enjoyed every minute and one of the best things we did was to get up and mingle with the guests between each course of the meal. It was seen as an open invitation by everyone and in the end we all had a wander around. It wasn't planned, but it broke up the formality of the day and gave us a bit of extra time with our friends and family.
"The pick 'n' mix was also a hit and made every adult turn into a child! I also remember walking down the aisle and seeing Tony's massive grin, which totally eased my nerves and made me feel happy. I'll never forget the huge smile that he gave me. In fact I enjoyed the planning process so much that I've just passed a wedding planning course and am considering turning this passion into a career."
Photography by Carmel Jane
www.carmeljane.co.uk
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On 6th June, Samantha Jane wed her Stuart Bolton at Gaynes Park in Epping. Their big day was filled with butterflies and laughter. |
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Samantha says:"Stuart has been my best friend for more than eight years, so it was a dream come true to finally marry him. The wedding took 16 months to plan and we both wrote our own vows, which left everyone in tears including myself and Stuart.
"I also surprised him by walking down the aisle to one of our favourite reggae songs - we're both big fans of the genre, so it was really fitting and I know Stuart was thrilled! It was the most perfect day of my life and everything went according to plan. We couldn't have asked for more."
Photography by RT Weddings
www.rtweddings.co.uk
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The overall winners will not only claim the all-important Wedding of the Year title, they'll also win a two-night break at Dedham's luxury boutique hotel, Maison Talbooth. The prize includes accommodation in one of the hotel's principle suites, complete with a hot tub on its private terrace; a three-course à la carte dinner at Le Talbooth restaurant on one night; a three-course dinner at Milsoms on the other; a one-hour spa treatment each; and full use the outdoor pool, pool house and tennis court.
The Maison Talbooth is part of Milsom Hotels and Restaurants, which operates a small chain of venues throughout Essex and Suffolk. For more information visit www.milsomhotels.com. For details about holding your wedding at one of these hotels or restaurants, visit www.milsomweddings.com
