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In the new Autumn/Winter 2009 Issue:
  • Bumper 10th Anniversary Edition
  • Features three very different weddings
  • Plus over 200 pages of wedding advice
  • And over 500 listings of wedding suppliers
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Competition Winners Issue 21

Caption competition winner is Natalie Alexander who is getting married to Andrew Whitelaw on 12th June 2012. The winning caption: "I see you reached a compromise on the castle wedding then" The £500 cash prize was won by Pamela Campbell getting married to Simon Whyte on 15th May 2010. The £1,000 Sandy Menzies wedding bands were won by Morag Reid, getting married to Colin Beedie on 24th April 2010.

VOWS Winners

Aberdeen catering company Hudsons Catering were the dark horse at the prestigious VOWS awards held in Glasgow!  Recognised as the ‘Oscars’ of the Wedding Industry, first time nominees Hudsons, were thrilled to accept the top prize for Independent Catering seeing off tough competition from all over Scotland.  VOWS winners are chosen by brides who feel their nominee has best fulfilled the promise of excellence in all respects for their wedding. Other local winners include Thistle Piping in the best music and entertainment category and Elite Promotions in the best music and entertainment agency category. GWD are proud to have yemore winner in their stable!

Inagural Awards

At the inaugural “Trend” magazine awards, there were three “GWD” winners. The B’s Knees boutiques won the award for Fashion Retailer of the Year, Sandy Menzies the Creative Minds award, and Preen Beauty the Excellence in Beauty Provision category.

Film Star

In the Institute of Videography (IOV) awards, Mark Stuart Wedding Films was awarded the Highly Commended place in the Wedding category against extremely tough competition. This award is Mark’s seventh IOV award and sixth successive year to be ranked amongst the top 5 in Europe for his wedding films. Mark Stuart’s entry this year, Lynne and Kevin’s Wedding Day Film, was one of only five short-listed titles within the Wedding category – which is a significant achievement in itself. Judges were not only looking for exceptional video production standards, but also originality and creative flair which demonstrate the value to customers of commissioning a professional videographer.

New for You

For something a bit different, what about a spit roast to both feed and entertain your wedding guests? Professional butcher Paul Smith offers spit roasts suitable for large or small weddings; you can choose between a whole hog, a rack of lamb or beef, really whatever you want. Aristocars have added a third Buick to their range of classic cars so can easily cater for the whole wedding party.

Family Portraits

Photographer Simon Clubb may be doing more family portraits having just become a father. Simons partner Jan gave birth to Sophie on 4 August 2009. Congratulations to them both.

Competitions

Thanks to Belmont Bridal in Banchory, one lucky bride will win bridesmaid dresses up to the value of £600...... ... (more)
 
Win £500 towards the cost of your wedding from GWD ... ... (more)
 
Win dinner, bed, breakfast and champagne at the 4 star Norwood Hall hotel .... ... (more)
 

In This Issue

We spoke with Annabel Sall, director of ThinkPR, who married Mike Bain, director of the Aberdeen IT firm Escape Business Technologies ... (more)
 
Catherine Stott spoke with Michelle Cobbin who married Steven Ross at Drum Castle on Saturday 15th August 2009 with the reception at Palm Court Hotel........ ... (more)
 
GWD spoke with Chenca Williams and learned about the Ritva ... (more)
 
We learned all about Elaine Cowe’s wedding from proud Auntie Alison Taylor. Elaine married Russell Cruickshank at St Machar’s Cathedral on 6th June 2009...... ... (more)
 
Who would have thought that a wedding publication, which, to be honest, in its first incarnation felt and looked more like a pamphlet than a directory, would be celebrating in 2009, and in the midst of a recession to boot, its tenth anniversary? ... (more)
 
Preparing for the happiest day of your life ... (more)