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OUR 2018 READER SURVEY + WIN A BUNCH OF PRIZES!
Yay! It’s that time of year again when we get to hear your feedback! We absolutely love publishing our yearly survey because not only is it super interesting to hear your thoughts but it’s also really helpful for us to find out what you guys want to see more of, what you’d rather see less of and how the site and social media is working out for you. The survey only takes a few minutes complete and we can’t even tell you how much we appreciate you taking the time to complete it! We love you guys and want to know how we can be more helpful and inspiring to you! You can take the survey below…
CLICK HERE TO TAKE THE SURVEY
Of course there’s also the added bonus of when you complete the survey you get entered into a draw to win a bunch of prizes! We’ll be selecting 5 separate winners to win one of the following prizes each! Eeeek! Meaning you’ve got 5 chances to win! Here’s what’s up for grabs…
AN ENGAGEMENT TIN GIFT FROM THE BISCUITEERS
This biscuit tin is the perfect alternative engagement gift (for a friend or for yourself!). It’s filled with a beautiful selection of romantic biscuits including Lovebirds, a bottle of fizz and a sparkling engagement ring. Once the happy couple have shared the biscuits, they can use the keepsake tin to store wedding memories for years to come! Make sure you check out their other awesome engagement gifts here too!
A ONE NIGHT STAY WITH BED AND BREAKFAST AT THE GREAT HOUSE AT SONNING
The winner and a guest will stay for one night, bed and breakfast, as The Great House at Sonning. Celebrated for its buzzing theatre scene, idyllic scenery, delicious locally-sourced food, and Hollywood heavyweight George Clooney as a resident, Sonning is fast becoming one of the most sought after UK getaway destinations. This picturesque Berkshire village is home to The Great House at Sonning which opened its doors on 1st May 2017 following an extensive refurbishment. With 49 newly renovated rooms and a Coppa Club restaurant & bar, the new-look boutique hotel is ideally placed for those seeking a luxurious yet laid back rural escape. Overlooking the peaceful River Thames with leafy views across the countryside, The Great House at Sonning is a convenient 10-minute drive from Reading and a quick 30-minute train journey from London Paddington. The Grade II listed, former Elizabethan coaching inn and surrounding red brick buildings have been transformed into a stylish and contemporary retreat, ideal for couples, families and those craving escapism in this picturesque corner of Berkshire. The Great House is also home to the first Coppa Club restaurant which is conveniently set inside The Great House building. All food served at Great House Events and room service is supplied by Coppa Club ensuring a gastronomic treat is a guaranteed part of the new Great House experience. With various attractions attractions nearby, including The Mill theatre and Stanlake Park Wine Estate, The Great House is a must-visit destination for those looking for a stylish and comfortable escape to the countryside. T&Cs apply. Click here for more info
AN ENGAGEMENT RING FROM MIADONNA WORTH $498
We’ve partnered with @miadonnadiamond to give away their best-selling ring! One lucky winner will win the Traditional Solitaire Engagement Ring set with a Diamond Hybrid! Plus, winner gets to choose their center stone shape up to 1.0ct in size and 14K gold metal type! (Ts & Cs apply, see end of post) If you’re wondering about Miadonna they’re a leader in the conflict-free diamond industry providing customers with beautiful, ethical and affordable bridal jewellery and accessories. Their collection of lab-grown diamonds, lab-grown gemstones and Diamond Hybrid® simulants are guaranteed to be 100% conflict-free and come free of any negative environmental or social impact. MiaDonna is a foundation-first organization and proudly uses at least 5% of profits from every sale to fund education, mentorship, agricultural, and urgent relief programs in diamond mining regions through their charity, The Greener Diamond. Together, MiaDonna and The Greener Diamond spearhead the crusade for a socially responsible diamond industry, providing solutions to stop unethical diamond mining so that communities negatively impacted by the harvesting and trading of Earth-mined diamonds can heal and rebuild.
50 FREE SAVE THE DATE TAGS FROM LOVE INVITED
Amanda Williams founded Love Invited in 2012 with a desire to create bespoke & personal wedding stationery with a hassle free process to match. Love Invited work as a close knit team and offer a very personal service, creating stationery which is brimming with joy, personality and individuality. Offering everything from save the dates, right through to thank you cards and everything in between – Love Invited can do it all! This prize entitles you to 50 free save the dates in the style of their 76 x 105 mm tags with magnets attached to the back. You have 16 collections to choose from (bespoke designs not included), with option to customise colours and information. Yay!
£50 GIFT VOUCHER FOR BESPOKE BRIDE SHOP
Last year saw the launch of our shop full of fun vinyl stickers, bachelorette & hen party games, photo booth props, eye makes, gifts and more. So as a big thank you for entering we’re offering one of you a £50 gift voucher to spend in the shop!
Don’t forget to be in with a chance to win these prizes you need to complete our survey here!
The competition and survey will run for 2 weeks and the winners will be picked at random and announced/contacted after Monday 12th February 2018.
Ts & Cs:
The Great House:
• The room accommodation is in a Deluxe room for double occupancy
• The prize is valid from March – December 2018
• Dates are subject to availability at the time of booking
• Blackout dates are from 18th – 24th June and 5th – 9th July 2018
• Entrants must be aged 18 or over, only one entry per person, no cash alternative offered and our decision is final
Miadonna Engagement Ring:
Winner will need to reside in a qualifying shipping country
Center stone options:
1.0ct princess, pear, cushion or round cut Diamond Hybrid
0.75ct oval cut Diamond Hybrid
0.70ct emerald cut Diamond Hybrid
0.85ct asscher cut Diamond Hybrid
