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DREAM WEDDING WINNER
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A Winner’s Wedding
Bride & Groom Magazine’s sister company, UKbride.co.uk, gives away a dream wedding worth £25,000 to one lucky couple each year. Last year’s winner were Nikki and Kieran who enjoyed a day to remember on their eighth anniversary...
Images: Rutland Photographic, 07912 966369, www.rutlandphotographic.uk.
It’s a dream come true for any bride-to-be. A wonderful dream wedding without the cost! Each year, Pride Magazines’ sister company ukbride.co.uk gives away an entire wedding to the value of up to £25,000, with the wedding planning website’s annual prize announced on Valentine’s Day. Recent winners Nikki and Kieran were married on the eighth year anniversary of their first date!
Nikki and Kieran’s adventure began with a call from our UKbride’s, Emily Brown to deliver the news that Nikki had won.
“I truly cannot believe it!” said Nikki after the call. “It means the world to us and this has come at such a good time! It’s Valentine’s Day, my daughter’s birthday and my partner and I have booked a week off work to spend some family time together.”
Nikki works to support domestic violence victims and her new husband, Kieran Rose, works for the government.
The couple are childhood sweethearts, having met at the age of 16 at college, before making things official with an engagement at the age of 21. In September 2017, Nikki and Kieran went to a restaurant which was the location of their first date before Kieran took Nikki to a quiet corner in a local bar and popped the question!
Nikki and Kieran had their special day on their eighth-year anniversary.
“I was very calm most of the time, says Nikki. “Only occasionally did I have moments, of what I can only describe as overwhelming happiness, but I somehow managed to control the tears.”
“Our photographer Andy from Rutland Photographic arrived as I was getting my makeup and hair done. Andy was so relaxed and lovely; he really was the perfect photographer - easy to talk to but never in the way and extremely professional.” “The wonderful Sam from Decorative Events delivered our absolutely beautiful flowers and before I knew it the groom and groomsmen arrived, in their very dapper suits, courtesy of the amazing Formally Yours who were beyond fantastic - especially with all my changes - and I highly recommend them.”
“Just before I stepped into the ceremony room, I heard the guitarist playing ‘Everlong’ and I had to take a second, as I felt a little nervous. However, as I turned the corner and walked into the room, I saw Kieran’s face and all my nerves disappeared. I couldn’t stop smiling, I was just so happy to be in that moment with him. When I reached Kieran, he had tears in his eyes and he just said ‘Wow.’ I know I’ll never forget that moment!” “Our day was truly amazing, better than I could ever have imagined. I know every bride imagines their wedding day to be perfect but our day surpassed all of my expectations in every way. I don’t think I’ve ever smiled so much in my life.” “I want to give a special mention to Graham and Rachael from Sweet Campers who provided beautiful sweet jars as another of our wedding favours. Graham was wonderful to all of our guests especially the children and everyone thought it was fantastic. Another special mention to Dawn from Sophisticake. There are no words to describe this wonderful lady and her talents. The cake again surpassed all my wildest dreams, it was fantastic and tasted like absolute heaven.”
“I cannot fail to mention all the suppliers who really helped make our day because everyone one of them made it in some
OUR PRIZE PARTNERS
Honeymoon: Kuoni www.kuoni.co.uk. Wedding Dress: Cutting Edge Brides, 01322 521000, cuttingedgebrides.com. Grooms Outfits: Formally Yours, 0116 2897888, formallyyours.co.uk. Bridal Accessories: Handmade Days, 07534 910 870, handmadedays.co.uk. Lingerie & Shoes: Bridal Pieces, 01270 667175,bridalpieces.co.uk. Video: Ultimate Wedding Video, 0151 3240464, ultimateweddingvideo.co.uk. Photobooth: Inflatable Photo Booth, 0203 3758617, inflatablephotobooth.co.uk. Photo Album: Heritage, 0845 6387171 www.heritagephotoalbums.co.uk. Wedding Stationery: Handcrafted by Jo, 07734 310586. Venue Decoration: Decorative Events, 07484 225360 / 01406 701912, decorativeevents.org. Lighting & Event Hire: That Event, 01844215857, www.that-event.com. Wedding Fireworks: Temple Fireworks, 07753 496087, templefireworks.co.uk. Wedding Sparklers: Sparklers UK, 020 8798 9299, www.sparklers.co.uk. Natural Confetti: Shropshire Petals, 01952 691553, shropshirepetals.com. Wedding Cake: Sophisticake, 01526 351777, www.sophisticake.co.uk. Wedding Sweets: Sweet Shop Van, 01325 260208, sweetcampers.com. Stag & Hen Events: Red7, 01273872200, redsevenleisure.co.uk. Spa Break: Champneys, 0843 5611 938, www.champneys.com. Name Change: 01628 522 223, www.nameswitch.co.uk. n
way or another. Shropshire Petals for the beautiful confetti and wreaths, Fabelle for the most elegant and beautiful flip flops I have ever seen.”
Zeecee boutiques provided our lovely apothecary jar favours, and Maria at Bridal Pieces my fantastic jewellery especially my stunning Tiara. Cheesy Smiles provided out the magic mirror, Goldsmiths our amazing wedding rings and Cutting Edge Bridal provided my beautiful short evening dress which everyone thought was stunning.” “All of our guests had such an amazing time and all of them commented on how fantastic the day was and how much thought had been put into it all.” “My favourite moment of the day was seeing Kieran’s face at the end of the aisle, holding Kieran’s hand saying our vows and just not being able to stop grinning. Our first dance together with our daughter was so magical. We have so many wonderful memories.” “Everyone told us to capture the special moments and take time to ourselves every now and again, which we did often. This advice was given to us and this is the advice I would pass on to all brides. Take those ‘just us two’ moments they’re so special.” Nikki and Kieran are going to Mauritius for their honeymoon courtesy of Virgin Holidays. “I’d like to thank UKbride and all of their prize partners for the amazing prizes and of course all of our amazing family and friends for making our day perfect in every way. We will never forget it!” n
