Over the course of 2011, we've scoured the region high and low for inspirational weddings. Readers have voted online for their favourites, and now it's time to announce the grand final. Below are our four finalists - vote for the couple you'd like to walk away with the Wedding of the Year 2011 title.
Voting for the final closes on 24 February 2012.
Meet the finalists
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Couple: Louise and Steven Lapham
Date: Friday 25th March, 2011
Venue: St Paul's Church, Dosthill, Tamworth, followed by a reception at Hogarths Hotel, Solihull
Theme/colour scheme: Contemporary, with a hot pink and black colour scheme
Louise on...
Married life: Without sounding too soppy, the best thing about being married is knowing you are officially husband and wife.
Anniversary celebrations: We're delighted to say our new baby will be due four days after our first anniversary, so it's likely I'll have my feet up somewhere getting some rest - that's if we're not in the labour ward, of course!
Making it into the final: It's so wonderful to be in the final. Our wedding feels like such a long time ago already, so it's great to be able to re-live the day. We had an amazing time with family and friends and, although I am sure most newlyweds would say their wedding was the best, we would love to win.
Photography by Priory Photography & Design
www.priory-photodesign.co.uk
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Couple: Katie and Neale Astbury
Date: Friday 27th May, 2011
Venue: St Joseph's RC Church, Burntwood, followed by a reception at Moxhull Hall, Sutton Coldfield
Theme/colour scheme: Sophisticated elegance inspired by Narciso Rodriguez perfume, with black and pale pink accents
Katie on...
Married life: The best thing about being married is planning our future together. We have so much to look forward to and love being referred to as Mr and Mrs.
Anniversary celebrations: We have booked a week away to the Lake District for our first anniversary. A trip to the Lakes was the first holiday we had together and we have fond memories of it. We're planning on doing lots of walking, relaxing and eating out, as well as revisiting places we explored on our last visit.
Making it into the final: It's overwhelming to have made it this far and we are grateful for the support from our family and friends. We're so proud and happy and just want to keep re-living the day! We'd be over the moon if we won, we could definitely do with the pampering and relaxation and Neale would be able to indulge in his favourite hobby - golf. We also like promoting our suppliers as much as possible, as they were all great.
Photography by Neil Bowler Photography
www.neilbowler.com
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Couple: Becky and Jonny Turner
Date: Tuesday 12th April, 2011
Venue: The Curradine Barns, Worcestershire
Theme/colour scheme: Country-chic, with a green and ivory colour scheme
Becky on...
Married life: We love being able to introduce each other as 'my husband' or 'my wife' and we share an excited smile whenever we say it. I also love writing my new surname - even now!
Anniversary celebrations: We would have loved to go back to New Zealand, where Jonny proposed, for our first anniversary, but we can't afford it after paying for the wedding. Instead, we're hoping to have a nice quiet weekend together and enjoy a champagne picnic at our favourite spot in Kinver.
Making it into the final: The whole competition has been a lovely way of remembering our day and it's made that 'newlywed' feeling last much longer. We're ecstatic to have made it through to the final and to win the competition would be amazing.
Photography by TH Photography
www.th-photography.co.uk
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Couple: Laura and Mike Talbot
Date: Wednesday 17th August, 2011
Venue: Moxhull Hall, Sutton Coldfield
Theme/colour scheme: Travel, with grey, pink and turquoise
Mike on...
Married life: I love being able to call my beautiful girlfriend my wife! Our photos are pretty special to us, they bring back memories of what was an unbelievable day. I'm sure if I asked her, Laura would say the best thing about it is being married to the captain of Tamworth Cricket Club and an all-round Aussie cricketing superstar...
Anniversary celebrations: We are planning another trip to Australia next Christmas, so our anniversary is likely to be low-key. Perhaps a meal at Moxhull Hall, as the food is amazing.
Making it into the final: It's really cool to be in the final. Laura had no idea I entered us into Wedding of the Year, so making it this far is great. It's not something I would normally do, but I'm proud to have Laura as my wife. I'd love to get the chance to play golf at The Belfry if we won and we've had great fun being in the competition.
Photography by Jo Hastings Photography
www.johastingsphotography.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 romantic overnight stay at The Belfry in Sutton Coldfield, worth £650.
The lucky couple will stay in the luxury of one of the hotel's top suites, with a bottle of chilled champagne in their room on arrival and a full buffet breakfast the following morning.
The prize also includes a delicious champagne afternoon tea for two in The Belfry bar, a 'Simply Spa' experience for two which includes a back, neck and shoulder massage and a 90-minute Aqua Spa bio-thermal treatment each to restore and cleanse the body, and finally a three-course gourmet dining experience at The French Restaurant. Couples will also have use of the hotel's plush robes during their stay, with one to take home afterwards.
The Belfry is a fabulous leisure hotel and coveted wedding venue situated in 550 acres of countryside in Wishaw, Sutton Coldfield. As well as three 18-hole golf courses, a leisure club and spa and a selection of restaurants, the contemporary venue also has 324 beautifully decorated en suite bedrooms.
For more information, contact 0300 500 0405 or visit www.thebelfry.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.
- The prize is based on two people sharing and must be taken as detailed in the text. There is no cash alternative.
- The prize must be taken by 31st October, 2012, subject to availability.
- Certain dates may be excluded due to busy periods. The Belfry reserves the right to amend the prize if necessary to that of equal or higher value without prior notice.
- Standard Belfry terms and conditions apply.
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