We're looking for Hampshire 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 'I want to enter' link above 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 25 May 2012.
Meet the contenders
The finer details Couple: Simone Stobbs and Shaun Greenwood Date: 10th March, 2012 Venue: De Vere Grand Harbour Hotel, Southampton
The day The spring weather smiled on Simone and Shaun's big day, adding an extra touch of magic to their sunny orange and lilac colour scheme and pretty butterfly theme. “The weather was really beautiful,” says Simone. “We had lovely blue skies, which meant the guests could have drinks outside, which was extra nice.”
Memorable moments “I will always remember my husband's speech, and how emotional and heartfelt it was, particularly as he is not usually a very emotional person,” Simone recalls. “The best man also read out a whole page of lovely messages from members of our family in South Africa, who couldn't be with us on the day.”
The finer details Couple: Hannah James and Luke Geere Date: 11th February, 2012 Ceremony: Dorchester Register Office Reception: Prezzo Restaurant, Dorchester
The day “We based our colour theme of navy blue and red on my husband's uniform,” explains Hannah. “He had only been in the Royal Marines for six months, and our wedding day was only the second time I'd seen him in his uniform. I cried when I saw him.”
Memorable moments “I was 32 weeks pregnant with our daughter Molly and I found all the speeches particularly emotional. It was the first time I'd seen my husband cry as well,” says Hannah. “We only had a small reception for close family and friends. We booked the whole of the upstairs at the restaurant and it was really intimate and relaxed. It was a beautiful, sunny day which really made it special and meant we were able to get some great photographs.”
The finer details Couple: Karen Goodfellow and Dougie Ingleby Date: 15th October, 2011 Ceremony: St Mary the Virgin Church, Bradford Abbas Reception: Stockbridge Farm Barn
The day Karen and Dougie's rustic wedding was full of special details to reflect their farming backgrounds. “The reception was in a beautiful medieval barn and we included this in our theme with a pig roast and by decorating the walls with both of our coat of arms,” says Karen. “We had lots of country details for a harvest festival feel, such as sheaves of corn, apples, small logs to hold the menus and fir cones for the place names.”
Memorable moments Dougie is Scottish and the couple met while living in New Zealand. “A lot of people travelled from New Zealand to the wedding, as well as from Scotland and Europe. It was the first time in five years that we had all our families together in one spot, which was one of the most special things about the day for both of us,” adds Karen.
The finer details Couple: Kimberley Rowe and Daniel Sherwood Date: 1st October 2011 Ceremony: Holy Rood Church, Stubbington Reception: The Alverbank Country House Hotel, Gosport
The day Kimberley and Daniel didn't bank on their October wedding turning out to be one of the hottest days of the year. “I chose aubergine and hot pink for my colour scheme because I thought it would be warm and seasonal.” says Kimberley. “However, it was a glorious day and we went on the beach after the ceremony.”
Memorable moments “The photo shoot on the beach gave us time together after the ceremony to relax and have fun. We walked from the hotel to the sea and flagged down a passing motorist in a beautiful blue open top car, and he allowed us to pose for pictures behind the wheel,” adds Karen. “It was a truly perfect day in every way.
The overall winners will not only claim the all-important Wedding of the Year title, they'll also win a two night stay at Aviator Hotel in Farnborough.
The romantic weekend prize includes spending the first night on the boutique hotel's Greed package, where you will begin your evening with a bottle of Veuve Clicquot in your luxurious Sky Suite. Then you will move onto dinner in Aviator's private wine room.The tasting menu is five courses prepared by executive chef Andrew Donovan, and is served with a selection of wines. The winning couple will then go to the Sky Bar for a late cocktail or digestif, before returning to their room to find a candlelit turndown awaiting them.
A relaxing lie-in the next morning precedes a champagne breakfast, then couples can spend a leisurely day together.
The second evening is free to spend as you please - your candlelit turndown will again be waiting for you and the Sunday morning may be taken at a leisurely pace, with a late checkout at noon.
Terms and conditions apply; dates are subject to availability. For more information, visit www.aviatorfarnborough.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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