Win Your Wedding 2011 Competition Finalists
The 2011 finalists.
This competition has now closed.
Alice Woods and Ryan Gamblin
Alice Woods, 20, got engaged to the man of her dreams, Ryan Gamblin, 29, in September. Alice, of Bridgwater, said: "Planning and saving for our big day is proving harder than we first thought. We have never been so happy and winning this competition would be a huge step in making our future incredible."
Andrew Balloch and Rebecca Musto
Andrew Balloch and Rebecca Musto, of Taunton, say winning the competition would make their dreams come true much earlier than expected. Andrew said: "We want to spend an eternity together as husband and wife, not an eternity saving up to be married but we both feel so lucky to have one another"
Nicola Monk and Chris McGrath
Nicola Monk and Chris McGrath, of Taunton, met in Bristol. Nicola said: "being a single mum of two gorgeous boys I was resigned for being a singleton forever. Chris is my soul mate, my knight in shining armour and our relationship has been magical. Nothing will make us happier than a fairytale wedding."
Matthew Radford and Emma Moody
Matthew Radford and Emma Moody, of Norton Fitzwarren, were nominated by Julie Radford. Julie said: "When you see Matthew and Emma together, you see harmony. Their shared love of films, music and anything Disney and each other marks the beginning of what we know will be a lifelong love affair.
James Holgate and Emily Sparks
James Holgate and Emily Sparks, of Wellington, both work at Selworthy School, Taunton, and would be an ideal couple to win the competition, says Kim Sparks, Emily's mum, who nominated them. Kim Said: "These two deserve the very best in their lives together. How wonderful to start with a prize such as this."
Alice Champion and Jason Bowden
Alice Champion and Jason Bowden, who both work at Sainsbury's in Taunton, got engaged at Porlock Hill in West Somerset.
Alice, 22, said "We had discussed getting married and I knew he had the ring because we'd seen one in a shop window together and he had dropped some hints. Jason was waiting for the perfect moment but i got tired of waiting so I suggested we head off to one of our favorite spots where he proposed!"
Jason, 27, who comes from Watchet, is a night shift team leader. Alice is a check out team leader. The couple have a 17-month-old son, Niall.
Kellie Davies and Nicholas Flower
Kellie Davies and Nicholas Flower, of Bishops Lydeard, say winning the competition would mean the absoloute world to them. Kellie Said: "Nick proposed on my birthday this year - the happiest day of my life. Nick has applied to join the Army and we'd love to be married before he starts."
Lianne Meadows and Ben Ardren
Mrs T. Meadows, who nominated her daughter, Lianne Meadows and Ben Ardren, of Taunton, wrote a poem as their nomination. It includes the lines: 'They so want to tie the knot, so their love is not forgot.... So to make their dream come true, Please vote to put them through.'
Melanie Gregson and Toby Veale
Melanie Gregson and Toby Veale, of Taunton, were nominated by their dog, Bailey Gregson, also pictured here. The nomination reads: "They would love to get married but because my food bills are so high they are finding it difficult to save for the wedding. Mum has promised me I can be the ring bearer."
Shane Oaten and Sophie Paterson
Shane Oaten, of Taunton, said his partner Sophie Patterson is the most caring, considerate and beautiful women. They mat in October 2009. He added: "she has been through a lot in the last year and deserves every happiness in the world. To win this competition would make our dreams come true."