We purchased our rings from Goldfinger - who we met at a wedding fayre. The services provided by Jeannie was outstanding and knowledgeable, and she helped us to design our wedding bands, which look fantastic and were so reasonably priced. Fantatsic personal service received. Thanks Jeannie!
For my brideal jewellery, I wanted something subtle and elegant. Petra and Mitch helped me design a pendant and stud earrings that matched my engagement ring - yellow 18ct gold princess cut sparklers. They also helped me choose a lovely necklace to compliment. Lovely, and professional! Thanks you!
My dress was part of the original competition prize, offered by Rena Zhang Couture (to the value of £3,000.00). My dress is a unique design based on my dream dress and Rena’s knowledge - An ivory strapless sweetheart neckline, fitted at the waist with silver embroidery, flowing down to the tulle skirt. I felt like a princess in it!
Working with Rena and her staff has been an absolute pleasure! She has been so very kind and generous with regards to the contribution. She is very experienced in her work and this shows when you speak with her. I gave Rena brief ideas of my dream dress, to which she worked her magic and what she produced was nothing less then outstanding! Everyone knew that my dress was part of the competition prize I won, so I knew all eyes would be on it, and it didn't fail to impress. It fitted beautifully and photographed so well. My new husband couldn't take his eyes of me - I felt like a princess! I cannot thank Rena enough for her generosity and service, and would most certainly recommend her to any bride-to-be!
A beautiful Bramwith Limousine (hired from Christopher’s Cars in Reading) first took my Mum, Nan, great Aunt and the bridesmaids to Oakley Hall, then returned to collect my me and my father from my parents house. It’s a stylish, classic looking car that seats up to 7 passengers - alternative to the modern stretch limousines that are presently more common. After the ceremony, the car took me and Colin for a trip around Basingstoke so we could spend our first few minutes as man and wife together, soaking up the day so far. Christopher’s Cars were also kind enough to offer a discount on the package in spirit of the competition. They were more than helpful, and the service providedwas excellent. We cannot thank you enough!
**Slaters Menswear (hire-wear) in Basingstoke also contributed to the competition on the day of the final, and supplied Colin with his suit – a black Prince Edward jacket and matching trousers, with an ivory waistcoat and ruche,. The best man (Colin’s brother Neil), the ushers – Ryan (friend) and Phil (my brother), and page boy Alfie (my nephew) all wore the same suite and waistcoat, but claret ruche.
All the guys at Slaters were so helpful and kind, we are very grateful to them all for such a fantastic service!
The Sugar Craft Centre in Basingstoke provided a heavy discount on our three tiered wedding cake towards our competition win. Each tier was different, the top being fruit cake, the middle having a chocolate centre and the bottom tier a lemon sponge – something for everyone. The cake was simple and elegantly decorated in plain ivory icing with fresh red roses (matching to my bouquet) between each tier and posy on top
Debbie was a treasure when it came to the day and ensured that all ran smoothly for us.
The cake was delicious and we had many compliments. Will defintely use again for our future cake requirements!
Debbie, youre a star!
Nicci Gs florist of Camberley also contributed to competition prize by donating £500.00s towards our wedding flowers. The flowers matched between those of the three bouquets (Bride - full deep red roses with diamantes, and bridesmaids - full ivory roses, both wrapped with ribbon), the with button holes for the grooms-party and ivory corsages for the ladies. Our centre pieces were red and Ivory roses surrounding a church candle, within a large glass bowl. The red roses were also used for our cake
Thanks to Gregor and Hannah! The flowers were so fresh and looked fantastic!
We met Alan and his wife Inge at a wedding fayre and instantly liked his work. After meeting with other photographers we knew that we wanted Alan to photograph our special day.
When Alan heard of the competition win, he was also kind enough to offer discounted prices on his packages in line with the competition.
He has been very supportive in the planning and listened to the style of photography that we preferred and took control on the day, ensuring every moment was captured. His attitude and approach to work was very calming on what can be such a nerving, anxious time.
We are more than happy with the results, which were available very quickly after the wedding, All the family are impressed too!
Thanks to Alan, we have beautiful memories of our perfect day, who can ask for more!
Thanks Alan!
Colin and Amy x