November 2014

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Our lovely Bride of the Month winner this month was Melissa Conachan from King’s Lynn and she is pictured with fiance Daniel Southerland receiving Gift Certificates from Angela Sims, Proprietor of Treasures, The Bridal Shop in King’s Lynn, where Melissa is buying her dress. Melissa from Lincoln, a Cashier at Barclays Bank in Fakenham, is to marry Daniel, from North Norfolk, a Corporal in the RAF, in June 2015.

They met at a Nightclub in Lincoln when Melissa was dancing close to Daniel and when they went to the bar they got chatting and told each other rubbish jokes. They swapped telephone numbers and Daniel called her the very next day to ask her out and they have been together for some nine years. Melissa went to meet Daniel at Marham on his return from Afghanistan. Daniel had ordered a ring and arranged for it to be sent to his Mum’s address. They both went to meet Daniel at Marham with their banner saying “Welcome home Daniel” and Mum passed him the ring. Daniel went down one one knee and proposed in front of 150 people! Melissa told us she thought he might be about to propose but never expected him to do it then in front of so many people so was really surprised and delighted and did say “yes.”

They will be having a Civil Ceremony at Holkham Hall followed by their reception in a marquee at Daniel’s parents farm at Burnham Thorpe. Melissa will be attended by two Flowergirls – Brooke who will be one and Imogen 6 and they are Daniel’s nieces – and Daniel’s Best Man will be David Russell who is apparently known as his “second girlfriend”! They will honeymoon in Las Vegas and Hawaii.

October 2014

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Our stunning Bride of the Month winner Amber Beuchet from Tattingstone is pictured with fiance Harrison Scott receiving Gift Certificates from Jemma Miller, Proprietor of Beautiful Designs in Ipswich where Amber entered The Wedding Guide’s competition. Amber, who works in Customer Services for DHL in Felixstowe, is to marry Harrison, an Industrial Weighing Engineer for Precia Molen in October 2015. They met through friends at school some four years ago – they were out clubbing in Ipswich when a friend introduced them, they got chatting and Harrison asked her out. Amber told us she made him wait for ages before she agreed to go out with him and said “I suppose we had better make it official” and they have been together ever since.

Harrison proposed at the Giants Causeway in Northern Ireland whilst they were on holiday there. They were standing on the stones looking at the fabulous view over the Causeway and Harrison said “This looks amazing doesn’t it – there’s only one thing to make this better” and held the ring out to Amber and asked her to marry him. Amber was totally gobsmacked and burst into tears. She never actually said “yes” until later but did appreciate the very romantic proposal.

They will be married in the Register Office in Stowmarket with their reception at the Labour Club in Felixstowe and will be attended by Amber’s best friend Sarah Donnelly as her bridesmaid and Harrison’s Best Man will be his best friend since High School, Chris Gentry.

August 2014

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Beautiful Bride-To-Be Joanne Beaver from Hadleigh in Suffolk is pictured with fiance Michael Barrett receiving Gift Certificates from Sharna Bird at Just A Day Bridal in Ipswich, where Joanne entered The Wedding Guide’s competition. Joanne, Speech and Language Therapist for Adults with learning disabilities at Mariner House in Ipswich, is to marry Michael, a Pharmacist for Boots in Woodbridge Road, Ipswich in May 2016. They met when in their first year at Reading University and Joanne’s first sight of Michael was covered in blue body paint and dressed as one of the Smurfs and then Tweety Pie! They got chatting and Michael asked Joanne out and they have been together ever since. Luckily both their courses were for four years so they were able to be together throughout their time at University.

Michael proposed at the beginning of December last year. They always exchange Christmas cards in early December and in his card Michael had written lovely things and “for that reason….” He asked her to read the card out loud and as she got to that part, Joanne looked up and saw Michael down on one knee and he asked her to marry him. She told us she thought it would happen at some stage but was completely taken by surprise, but did say “yes”. They went over to see her parents to tell them – Michael had asked her father for his daughter’s hand beforehand - and celebrate their engagement

They will be married at St. George’s Church in Shimpling, where Joanne’s parents live and where Claudia Schiffer got married, followed by a Reception at Smeetham Hall Barn, Bulmer, Nr. Sudbury. They will be attended by three bridesmaids – Michael’s sister Ann, cousin Zoe, and best friend from school, Chloe plus two Pageboys who are their nephews and Michael’s Best Man will be Sam, his friend for life from school. They hope to honeymoon in Portugal.

September 2014

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Lovely Bride-to-Be Katrina Lambert from Girton in Cambridge is pictured receiving Gift Certificates from Michelle Honey at Honey’s Bridal & Events in Oakington, Cambridge, together with Matron of Honour Samantha Stevens. Katrina, a full time Mum to Alfie 7, Toby 6, and Maison 5, used to be a Child Minder and met fiance John Spencer, a self-employed carpet layer with contracts for John Lewis, at Secondary School when they were aged 13.

Katrina was a bit of a geek and John was the popular bloke. A few years later they found each other on Facebook when they were both single parents. They arranged to meet up as friends and John waited two years as Katrina was not ready for a long term relationship until then. He contacted her after a major search as he said he always knew she was the one and for Katrina she told us she instantly trusted him and fell in love with “John Spencer from Science” from school days at Chesterton Community College.

John proposed on Valentine’s Day which was Katrina’s last day as a child minder, and John arrived with flowers and a Baby Sitter for the children and before taking her out for a meal, proposed down on one knee. He said how much she had changed his life and made him so happy. Katrina said she knew he was the one and said yes. They will be married at Anstey Hall in July 2015 and will be attended by Samantha as Matron on Honour, plus Flowergirl Lola, Samantha’s daughter, and John’s sister Michelle as bridesmaid. John’s best mate Mark Baxter will be his Best Man. They would like to honeymoon in the USA.

August 2014

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Beautiful Bride-To-Be Joanne Beaver from Hadleigh in Suffolk is pictured with fiance Michael Barrett receiving Gift Certificates from Sharna Bird at Just A Day Bridal in Ipswich, where Joanne entered The Wedding Guide’s competition. Joanne, Speech and Language Therapist for Adults with learning disabilities at Mariner House in Ipswich, is to marry Michael, a Pharmacist for Boots in Woodbridge Road, Ipswich in May 2016. They met when in their first year at Reading University and Joanne’s first sight of Michael was covered in blue body paint and dressed as one of the Smurfs and then Tweety Pie! They got chatting and Michael asked Joanne out and they have been together ever since. Luckily both their courses were for four years so they were able to be together throughout their time at University.

Michael proposed at the beginning of December last year. They always exchange Christmas cards in early December and in his card Michael had written lovely things and “for that reason….” He asked her to read the card out loud and as she got to that part, Joanne looked up and saw Michael down on one knee and he asked her to marry him. She told us she thought it would happen at some stage but was completely taken by surprise, but did say “yes”. They went over to see her parents to tell them – Michael had asked her father for his daughter’s hand beforehand - and celebrate their engagement

They will be married at St. George’s Church in Shimpling, where Joanne’s parents live and where Claudia Schiffer got married, followed by a Reception at Smeetham Hall Barn, Bulmer, Nr. Sudbury. They will be attended by three bridesmaids – Michael’s sister Ann, cousin Zoe, and best friend from school, Chloe plus two Pageboys who are their nephews and Michael’s Best Man will be Sam, his friend for life from school. They hope to honeymoon in Portugal.

July 2014

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Stunning Bride-to-Be, Sharon Halls from Ipswich is pictured with fiance Dan Compton receiving Gift Certificates from Jenny Parkes at Beautiful Designs in Ipswich, where Sharon entered The Wedding Guide’s competition. Sharon an Interior Designer for Laura Ashley covering Norfolk and Suffolk, is to marry Self-Employed Tree Surgeon Dan in May 2016.

They met on-line where Sharon saw his profile and liked what she saw so contacted Dan. He liked her pictures with a cowboy hat and they arranged to meet up at Isaacs on the Quay in Ipswich. Sharon went to meet him with a friend and said if he doesn’t look like his picture, just walk past. Fortunately he did so they did meet and got on really well – Sharon was due to go on another date but cancelled as she really liked Dan.

Dan proposed in Barcelona; he had a beautiful ring designed and out in a special box, like a suitcase, and he was hoping to propose at Cassa Mila, a beautiful historical building in Barcelona, but Sharon kept being distracted and walking away. Eventually, when they returned to the hotel, Sharon went for a shower and when she came out, Dan went down on one knee and said “Sharon will you marry me?” She told us she was totally shocked so didn’t answer so he asked again and she said yes, and promptly burst into tears of happiness. They plan a wedding in either Mauritius or Suffolk in May 2016 and will be attended by Bridesmaid Vicky and Best Man Ross.

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June 2014

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Our delighted winner this month is Sheila Menzies from Sudbury, pictured with fiance James Sparkes, receiving Gift Certificates from Gill Harvey, Proprietor of Chapel Belles in Sudbury. Sheila, Mum to Molly aged 10, is a Travel Agent for Holidays Please, and is to marry James, a Broadcast Technician for DB Broadcast in April 2015. They met via an internet dating site that they both used. Sheila told us they almost didn’t meet as she was fed up of it all, when she came across James’ profile which said he would respond to any enquiries. They got chatting and arranged to meet up and clicked straight away. They were so busy chatting away they eventually got chucked out of the pub as it was closing time and they have been together now for nearly four years.

James arranged a really romantic proposal on New Year’s Eve with both of them on the sofa in dressing gowns and slippers. James had a dodgy knee so couldn’t do the down on one knee bit but did say, “Do you fancy making it a lot more permanent?” Sheila told us she was totally gobsmacked and burst into tears but did say “yes.”

They plan a civil Ceremony and Reception at The Granary in Sudbury. Sheila will be attended by daughter Molly and her sister’s twin daughters, Lucia and Amaya, who will be three by then as Flowergirls. They hope to honeymoon in the Maldives.

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May 2014

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Lovely bride to be, Sian Cooper from Stevenage is pictured with fiance Sam Mandrell receiving Gift Certificates from Donna Pascoe at Rose’s Gowns in Stevenage. Sian, a Pre-School Assistant at Ickleford Pre-School is to marry Sam, a Project Manager with Thompson Reuters in London in April 2015. Sian knew Sam’s parents when she worked in a Sports Club and he came down one evening to meet his parents and told us he fell in love with Sian at first sight. They got chatting and went out on their first date later that week.

On their Third Anniversary, they went to Windsor for a week’s holiday and at the Hotel they started to play fn games with questions about their relationship. For every correct answer she gave, Sian got a chocolate, and the last question Sam asked was “Will you Marry Me?” Down on one knee, Sam produced a ring based on a style they had seen before which she had liked. Sian was totally surprised especially as when they had recently spoken about getting married and Sam had said not for another year at least, and then surprised her!

They will have a Civil Ceremony and Reception at Down Hall with Sian attended by five bridesmaids, two Flowergirls and a Page Boy. Sam’s Best Man will be, Ollie Burke, who is going out with Sian’s Maid of Honour, plus his three brothers and Sian’s brother as Ushers. They will be going on honeymoon in Antigua the day after the wedding.

April 2014

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Our stunning winner this month is Emma Herbert-Okey from Norwich, pictured with fiance Craig Brindley, receiving Gift Certificates from Eileen Coldham of Prima Donna in Norwich, where Emma entered The Wedding Guide’s competition. Emma, a Security Administrator for Sonata Security in Norwich is to marry Craig, a Green Keeper with the Royal Norwich Golf Club, in August 2015. They met via the online dating site Plenty of Fish and were chatting online for a month before arranging to meet up at the Castle Mall and went to Nandos for a meal.

Craig proposed whilst they were on their first holiday together in Jamaica with Emma’s parents. Craig had everything planned and they went for a meal in an Italian restaurant; everyone in the restaurant went quiet as Craig went down on one knee and asked Emma to marry him. Emma’s Mum passed him the ring and Emma told us she was totally taken by surprise but all the Americans in the Restaurant clapped and cheered as Emma said “yes.”

They will be married at St. Peter & St. Pauls in Knapton followed by a reception at Blickling Hall. Emma and Craig will be attended by three Bridesmaids (sister, best friend and cousin) and Craig’s best friend as his Best Man and two Ushers and they hope to honeymoon in Mexico.

March 2014

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Beautiful Bride-to-Be Emma Wilmott from Cheveley, Newmarket, is pictured receiving Gift Certificates from Louise Horsham of Brides By Solo in Newmarket. Emma, a Veterinary Nurse at Dick White Referrals in Newmarket is to marry fiance Dean, a Green Harvest Specialist with Class UK in Bury St. Edmunds in December 2014. Emma did not want Dean to see her in a wedding dress before their wedding day so he joined the photoshoot afterwards.

They met at Harper Adams University in Shropshire on a student night out. They lived next door to one another in Student Housing so got chatting and close friends of them both, set them up on a date. Their friends must have known something as they have been together for seven years now. They visited London for the Winter Wonderland and to see the Lion King and Dean proposed down on one knee in the Hotel after Winter Wonderland. Emma told us she was totally surprised as she thought it would never happen! She was so shocked she laughed but soon realised he was serious and said “yes.” They then went to Lion King and then a celebratory meal.

They will be married at Grittalton St. Mary’s Church in Chippenham, Wiltshire with their reception at Castle Combe Golf Club and will be attended by two Bridesmaids and a Flowergirl and Dean’s Best Man will be his friend since Primary School, Patrick.

February 2014

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Our lucky winner this month, Ann-Marie Patterson from North Walsham, is pictured with fiance Mark Read receiving Gift Certificates from Sandra Curston at Dreams in Norwich, where Ann-Marie entered The Wedding Guide’s competition and is buying her dress. Ann-Marie, a full time Mum to Connor 17 weeks, is to marry fiance Mark, a Warehouse Operative at East Coast Nursery in North Walsham, in July 2015.

They met on an online dating site and were chatting online for a couple of months before meeting up. Their first date was to the cinema in Norwich and they got on really well. After they had been going out together for three months, Mark proposed and they have been together now for four years. Mark went out with Ann-Marie’s Dad to get the ring after asking for his daughter’s hand, and returned with a red rose and proposed down on one knee. Ann-Marie told us she knew it was coming but still surprised when he proposed. She welled up but did manage to say “yes”.

They will be married in Lingwood Church – Mum is buried in the Church - with their reception at Roundwood in Taverham. Mark’s Dad will be the Best Man with Mark’s sister as a Bridesmaid with Mark’s niece and Ann-Marie’s niece plus, son, Connor as the Page Boy. They would like to honeymoon in Cyprus.