Win A Dream Wedding: Terms and Conditions (Comprehensive)

Entry forms must be received by the published closing dates and be correct and complete and accompanied by a recent photograph of the nominee and partner, in order to be included in the reader competition (hereafter ‘The Promotion’).

All nominations must be on a valid entry form accompanied by a photograph, with the closing date for all nominations being Friday, February 27, 2009.

All voting coupons must be received within the published closing date of Monday, April 27, 2009 and contain all requested information in order to be counted.

Entrants/nominees may be nominated by themselves or by any other party, and there is no limit to the number of separate voting coupons that may be received from one nominee, in one envelope or otherwise, as long as official voting coupons are used (one voting coupon equals one vote for one nominee).

Photocopied, illegible or defaced entry forms / voting coupons cannot be accepted.

In the event that participants have incurred a postage shortfall, Staffordshire Sentinel News & Media Ltd (hereafter ‘The Sentinel’) regrets it cannot pay postage costs to obtain voting coupons, nor can it take responsibility for lost or damaged entry forms, voting coupons or photographs.

Photographs sent in cannot be returned.

Photographs sent in directly or emailed upon request, however The Sentinel reserves the right to request alternative photographs or disqualify any that are deemed indecent, or unsuitable for publishing for any reason.

All images submitted must be recent, a good likeness, show both persons together, and be of good resolution / clear picture quality.

The Sentinel cannot guarantee to publish and reserves the right not to include any participant in the special supplement or any aspect of The Promotion.

All nominated competition entrants must be:

a) 16 years of age or over, b) aware they have been nominated for the competition prize, c) willing to participate in publicity and PR opportunities for The Sentinel as required at any associated event, in print and online (exact addresses will not be published), d) in a verifiable relationship at time of nomination, and, e) available and legally able to marry in England on 30/03/10, with reception after at the Manor House Hotel in Alsager.

The eventual winner (hereafter ‘The Winner(s)’) must reside within The Sentinel’s Staffordshire and Cheshire circulation area at the time of the wedding.

Nominations from, or for, any employee of Staffordshire Sentinel News & Media and those of any company involved in the competition, and their families, will be deemed invalid.

After all voting coupons have been counted, under the guidance of the local trading standards authority, the TEN nominees with the top vote count totals will be published, informed by telephone and by letter, and each asked to attend a judging event on Friday, June 12, 2009 to determine a winner.

A breakdown of votes received will not be given.

On the specified judging date, an independent panel of five judges (to include a representative of the Best Western Manor House Hotel) will select only one couple out of these ten finalists to receive the prize package in its entirety, by means of a judging process designed to determine the nominated couple’s circumstances and history together, desire and reasons to marry, strength of the relationship and ultimately, to deem which couple it is felt most deserves to win based on all relevant criteria.

Failure of any nominated persons to provide reasonable information or comply with any reasonable request pertaining to The Promotion may be disqualified.

All finalists will be informed of the result by telephone and in writing, and the winners’ names published, no later than 7 days after the judging event.

The judges’ decision is final.

The prize package, altogether valued at £15,522.45, will include the following basic elements: stag and hen events, wedding stationery (invitations and thank you stationery), wedding transportation, hairdressing and make-up/beauty services, two rings and set of tiaras, men’s’ suit hire, bridal gown, lingerie, up to three bridesmaids’ dresses and pairs of shoes, one outfit for mother-of-the-bride, wedding breakfast for 60 guests, a wedding reception for 100 guests including buffet, toastmaster and evening disco entertainment, full videography and photography package, balloon decorating service, decorations, swags, chair covers and favour boxes for the reception, a comprehensive floristry package, designer wedding cake, deluxe chocolate fountain, and honeymoon.

The prize package is broken down as follows:

Wedding Breakfast for 60 persons at the Best Western Manor House Hotel, Audley Road, Alsager, Cheshire, ST7 2QQ, plus Evening Reception afterwards. The Wedding Reception, to be held on Saturday, March 27, 2010 will include Reception drink (bucks fizz or fruit punch), Three-course wedding breakfast from a selected menu list, coffee and mints, 2 glasses of house wine per head with the meal, glass of sparkling wine for the Toast, Evening buffet as specified in menu supplied, Bed and breakfast in the Bridal Suite, Printed table plan and menu cards, Dedicated Wedding Co-Ordinator, Engraved cake knife as a keepsake, Toastmaster, Disco facilities. Maximum value of prize: £3,150.

Wedding Disco Entertainment by Night ‘n’ Day Entertainment, to be staged at the evening reception. Maximum value of prize: £200.

Thomson Holiday Vouchers supplied by Thomson Holiday Shop, Hanley, to the value of £1,500. Must be pre-booked. Valid for 12 months from date of issue. Maximum value of prize: £1,500.

Wedding Photography Package to be supplied by Robert Kent Photography of Endon, Stoke-on-Trent, for the winning couple from the bridal preparations to the end of the wedding speeches, including any basic prints/album included in the cost. Maximum value of prize: £1,000.

Matching Wedding Bands ‘for Him and for Her’, from Beaverbrooks of Hanley. Maximum value of prize: £1,000.

Wedding Videography package to be supplied by Videotec Weddings on Saturday, March 27, 2010, to the value of £850 (from the beginning of the wedding service to the end of the wedding reception – or flexible dependant on the winner’s wishes, up to the agreed cost). Maximum value of prize: £850.

A unique and personalized gold disc from Our First Dance of Newcastle as part of a framed presentation, to include photograph, of the winners’ first dance. Maximum value of prize: £90.

Luxury wedding transport package supplied by Signature Wedding Cars of Macclesfield, to include the booking out of up to three cars in the available fleet to be supplied on Saturday, March 27, 2010, to the agreed value. Drivers to take members of the bridal party as required from the bride’s home to the wedding ceremony venue, and on to the wedding reception venue afterwards. Maximum value of prize: £800.

One beautiful bridal gown up to the value of £800 inclusive, of the bride’s choice from the full range available at Aisle of Brides in Church Street, Stoke. Maximum value of prize: £800.

One set of wedding lingerie of the bride-to-be’s choice, from the full range available at The Bra Lady in Cheadle, namely wedding briefs and basque, up to the agreed value. Maximum value of prize: £100.

Bridesmaids’ dresses up to the value of £525 inclusive, of the bride / bridesmaids’ choice from the full range available at Brides of Distinction in Borough Road, Newcastle (to include up to three dresses). Maximum value of prize: £525.

Up to three pairs of wedding shoes for the bride and bridesmaids from Wedding Shoes Direct in The Midway, Newcastle. Shoe covering or dying service provided as desired, as in one pair covered or dyed plus 1 other pair of shoes. Maximum value of prize: £180.

One bridal tiara and up to two Bridesmaids’ tiaras, OR tiara and veil items from the full range available and of the bride’s choice, from Fairytales by Sherry of George Street, Newcastle, to the agreed value. Maximum value of prize: £130.

One outfit for the mother-of-the-bride (or mother-of-the-groom instead if necessary), from She Devil Ladies’ Wear in High Street, Maybank, of the individual’s choice, selected only from the formal weddings range of Ladies’ Wear only. Prize not redeemable from the casual range. Maximum value of prize: £500.

Men’s suit hire from Formal Affair, Stoke-on-Trent, up to the value of £600 inclusive, from the Stoke-on-Trent branch and from the full range available (to include up to six gentlemen’s suits based on £100 per gent). Prize redeemable on wedding suit hire for men only unless personally agreed with sponsor. Maximum value of prize: £600.

Any pair of gents’ cuff links from Black’s Menswear of Pepper Street, Newcastle, for the groom, to the value of £50. Maximum value of prize: £50.

Professional floristry package from The Potting Shed of Congleton, to include buttonholes for bridal party, bouquet for the bride and her bridesmaid(s), flowers for the Top Table, with colour scheme and flowers to be chosen by the winning couple from the seasonal range available and within the agreed budget. Maximum value of prize: £500.

Bouquets for both sets of parents in the Wedding Party, as designed by W. Lewis Penkhull Nurseries of Newcastle Lane, Penkhull. Maximum value of prize: £60.

One Deluxe Chocolate Fountain package from Little Lakes Chocolate Fountains for the wedding reception venue on Saturday, March 27, 2010, for 100 guests, for a two-hour period; to include set-up and dismantling of the equipment and display, eight dips, and various delicious items to dip. Maximum value of prize: £450.

One Designer Wedding cake by Authenticake, of any type, tier number and decoration in the supplied range, plus any bespoke elements if required by winner, up to the maximum value of £400, inclusive. Maximum value of prize: £400.

A stag event comprising ‘Gorilla’ Passes at your nearest Go Ape! Treetop course, for 15 persons. Maximum value of prize: £375.

Hen or Stag Night event at Chicago Rock Café, for 15 persons, to be taken before Saturday, March 27, 2010, at Chicago Rock Hanley. Maximum value of prize: £225.

Personalised T-Shirts from The Brand Warehouse, to bride and groom’s own specification, to the agreed value. Maximum value of prize: £120.

One ‘Pamper party’ from Maria Jackson of Virgin Vie at Home for the bride and two of her bridesmaids or friends, to be taken before 27/03/10, plus £100 goodie bag of Virgin Vie products for the bride to keep. Maximum value of prize: £175.

One Pevonia Signature Facial from The Retreat in Leek. Maximum prize value: £50.

Bespoke decorative chair covers and swags for the Top Table at the wedding reception venue, provided by Cover Co-ordinates Ltd of Trentham, of colours and styles to be specified by the winning couple and up to the agreed value. Maximum value of prize: £300.

Comprehensive Balloons / Decoration service from Quicksilver Balloons U.K., to include balloons archway, balloons for ten tables including one top table, and corner floor-standing display(s) as required, in situ at the reception venue, up to the agreed value inclusive of VAT. Maximum value of prize: £172.

A bespoke plate or item of pottery from A Time To Kiln of Shenstone, to include the winners’ names and wedding date, and possibly the guests’ names or messages, as a personalized and special memento. Maximum value of prize: £100.

Two make-up and grooming sessions for the Bridal Party, to include the Bride, the Mother-of-the-Bride, and the Bridesmaids, by Kay Webb of Natural Beauty Day Spa. Sponsor will travel up to the Best Western Manor House Hotel in Alsager or the bride’s home if preferred on the morning of the wedding, and provide a full make-up and grooming service as required before the wedding. Maximum value of prize: £300.

In-house hairdressing services at Francesco Group’s Hanley Salon (or the nearest possible alternative branch of Francesco Group if specialist stylist is required, e.g. Afro hair), up to the agreed value to include Bride’s Trial and Cut / Style, and a Trial and Style service for up to two Bridesmaids (prior booking necessary). Maximum value of prize: £285.

Beauty Nails and Spray Tan for bride, and Make-Up, Beauty Nails and Spray Tan for two or three bridesmaids, subject to age and up to agreed value, to be provided by Be Nails & Beauty of High Street, Maybank, Newcastle. Children must be accompanied by a parent / guardian and may be offered an alternative nail treatment. Maximum value of prize: £180.

A four week LighterLife Weight Loss programme (to be supplied subject to the winner’s or named individual’s medical status), to include weigh-ins, dietary food replacements / supplements and once-a-week bespoke counselling sessions. Maximum value of prize: £198.

Wedding Invitations by RSVP Staffordshire of Stafford, up to the value of £250, from the ‘Sherry Trifle’ range as available at: www.RSVPStaffordshire.co.uk. Maximum value of prize: £250.

Handcrafted ‘Thank You’ Wedding Stationery from Handcrafted Emporium & Celebrations Balloons of High Street, Wolstanton, based on wedding breakfast for 60 and wedding reception for 100. Maximum value of prizes: £60.

This comprehensive list of terms and conditions can be viewed throughout the competition’s duration, at Sentinel House or the Best Western Manor House Hotel during opening hours, and also online at: www.thisisstaffordshire.co.uk/wedding.

Telephone 01782 602574 (M-F 9am-5.30pm) for details of any aspect of the competition and its prizes, or to claim one single free-of charge voting coupon per day, to be collected in person within 48 hours.

The Sentinel and its associates reserve the right to change or withdraw this promotion at any time.

All elements of the prize package must be claimed before 30/03/10 and taken before 31/12/10 unless otherwise agreed in writing with prize providers (hereafter The Sponsors).

Pre-booking is essential, without exception, for every aspect of the wedding prize; all responsibilty lies with The Winner(s) to contact individual prize providers with their requirements, as soon as possible within a reasonable time period before the wedding, and not with The Sentinel.

The Winner(s) will not have preference over other customers.

The Winner(s) are required, as a condition of the prize, to arrange all necessary appointments, viewings and trials as soon as possible after being informed of their win. We would stress that early contact is highly advisable to avoid disappointment and to ensure the exact specifications of colour, size and other preferences.

In the event a supplier is unable to deliver prizes due to short notice, The Sentinel accepts no liability for loss incurred and states no obligation to supply substitutes or replacements.

Whilst an element of choice has been catered for to the greatest extent possible, The Sponsors are not obliged to offer alternatives over items and services originally specified; additional choices or alternatives other than stated are given entirely at the discretion of the individual promoter as possible within the given time frame.

Any additional cost accrued above and beyond that agreed by individual prize providers will be paid for by The Winner(s), who will be required to pay the difference in full. This includes additional guests and upgrades of any prizes offered.

No disputes will be entered into. The Editor’s decision is final.

Prizes are provided in their entirety by third party sponsors and The Sentinel accepts no responsibility for any technical, operational, financial, or other reasons that may result in any facility to be closed, no longer trading, or unavailable at any time.

The Sentinel accepts no responsibility for any injury, loss or damage caused by any aspect of the competition or prize package.

The health and safety of the wedding party nor that of wedding guests is not the responsibility of Staffordshire Sentinel News & Media Ltd at any time.

Beauty treatments are not recommended for under-16’s. Seek the advice of suppliers before undertaking treatments or activities if in any doubt.

Nail extensions will be applied to persons aged 16 or over. Nail plates can be applied with a parent or guardian present for persons aged 12 to 16. Children may have a basic manicure instead. There are no age restrictions for tanning treatments.

Hairdressing: Afro Caribbean or Asian hair may need to be carried out by a specialist qualified stylist at a different branch than advertised. Hair extensions and colour are not part of the prize package and must be paid for if required.

Ask food suppliers for details on ingredients with regards to food intolerences or allergies, particularly to nuts, before consumption.

Alcohol is not intended for under 18’s and The Sentinel promotes sensible drinking in the community.

Each of The Sponsors’ own terms and conditions apply and should be sought at time of booking. All prizes are subject to availability.

There is no cash alternative to any part of the prize.

No refunds are available for any reason on any part of the prize package.

There is no alternative prize, and no part of the prize may be exchanged, including dates, locations, suppliers, products and services offered.

Restrictions may apply.

Prizes cannot be claimed in conjunction with any other promotional offer.

The Sentinel is unable to make alternative arrangements due to personal preference, illness, prior engagements, weather conditions, relationship breakdown, childcare issues, or any other reason.

Whilst same-sex and heterosexual couples are equally eligible to enter, we regret we cannot alter prizes stated to specifically cater for same-sex weddings where requirements may differ.

In the event The Winner(s) are completely unable to take up the prize and have given reasonable notice, The Sentinel may offer the prize to the nominee with the second-highest number of votes, at its discretion.

Sale of the prize package as a whole or any part of the prize for profit by any party is strictly forbidden.

It is The Winner(s)’ responsibility to take out any Wedding Insurance policies as deemed necessary, and not that of The Sentinel.

The Sentinel’s usual competition rules also apply; see the Classified section of the newspaper under ‘Public Notices’.