We're looking for West Midlands 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.
Couple: Claire Hobley and James Daniels
Date: Saturday 5th June
Venue: St Mary the Virgin Church, Lapworth followed by a reception at The Forest Hotel, Solihull
Theme: Contemporary summer style with touches of soft green
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Claire says:
The whole day was a relaxed occasion with everybody having fun. It all started in the church, when the vicar referred to the best man as the 'big man' by accident. Everyone could be heard laughing!
We kept our guests entertained at the reception with a brilliant magician and a superb disco which meant the dancefloor was packed all night.
James and his family are big Aston Villa fans, while my side of the family support rival team Birmingham City. Imagine James' face then, when my dad Chris dragged him into the hotel bar next door to see Birmingham City manager Alex McLeish having a drink with friends. James got ushered into having a photograph with him, which now stands pride of place in the Hobley household!
Photography by Doherty Photography
www.dohertyphotography.co.uk
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Couple: Pip Watts and Simon Middlecote
Date: Saturday 1st May
Venue: S John's Church in Staffordshire, followed by a reception at Moxhull Hall, Sutton Coldfield
Theme: Potatoes, with an indigo blue and ivory colour scheme
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Pip says:
It might sound like a strange theme, but potatoes featured in our wedding simply because Simon is such a fan! He loves growing them. Our tables were named after different types, with pictures of the potatoes concerned and a little history about them. Everyone knew it was just a bit of fun, and it certainly made the day memorable for our guests.
The whole day was full of surprises, however, the most incredible moment was when Simon stood up to do his speech and the hotel manager handed him a guitar. I was very confused at the time, as Simon is usually a very shy, private person. Then he began singing a comedy song he had written about me - with some rather embarrassing bits in it too!
Needless to say, he got a standing ovation for that, and one of our friends put the video on You Tube as a surprise. It's had hundreds of hits from around the world so far...
Photography by Simon Thomas Photography
www.simonthomasphotography.com
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Couple: Louise Lofts and Nicholas Gwilliam
Date: Saturday 22nd May
Venue: The Curradine Barns, Worcester
Theme: Chic black and white with stylish hints of lime
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Louise says:
The Curradine Barns is a very special venue to us because my parents live on the corner of the lane where the venue is situated. Every Christmas we would go for long family walks past the barns, and Nick and I always said that if we were to get married, this is where it would be.
When Nick proposed, we called the venue straight away to book. We were even happier when we saw the inside of the barn. With its stunning oak beams and limestone floors and twinkling lights, we knew it would be perfect.
Nick wasn't involved in too much of the planning because he wanted the wedding to be a big surprise. Although he helped choose the basics, he had no idea of the flowers being used or the colour of the bridesmaids' dresses. When he stepped into the venue and saw how everything had come together on the day, he was blown away. It was the first time in nine years that I had seen him completely speechless!
Photography by Chris Downton
www.cdphoto.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 romantic two-night break at Shropshire's luxury boutique hotel, Fishmore Hall . The winners will stay in the hotel's most luxurious suite and the prize includes breakfast on both mornings, a seven-course tasting menu dinner on the first evening, followed by dinner from the a la carte menu on the second evening.
Fishmore Hall is a privately owned boutique hotel overlooking the stunning Shropshire countryside. Inside, it houses 15 contemporary bedrooms and designer bathrooms, perfect for a long relaxing weekend break or a short mid-week stay. It's also licensed for civil ceremonies and receptions and has now teamed up with Ludlow Castle to offer some fantastic wedding packages. For more information call 01584 875 148 or visit www.fishmorehall.co.uk.
