Our competition winners were such a super couple and even after 30 years, it was obvious to all who met them that they simply adore each other! There is an amazing story to tell about why and how they entered the competition. Beautiful photos from their special day and more from their travels after (their mini honeymoon, if you like!)
It was as if they were meant to win as we had contacted 5 couples prior to them, who had either not responded back to us or who were unable to take the prize. (Not as simple as you'd think running a Win Your Wedding competition!)
Let's begin by introducing them - Alex & Sue Leach from Whitley Bay.
They have four grown children and two grandsons. They had been to Canada once before to see their son skate (that's as Sue first gave me the information, but more about this later) and I'm guessing this photo was taken there.
When they had been married for 25 years, Sue was sick and so Alex promised when she was better, they would do something REALLY special for their next milestone at 30 years. Obviously a man of his word, he enters our competition to try and win. And win, they did. To be perfectly honest, I'd all but given up on getting a winning couple having had FIVE, yes FIVE, couples either not responding or unable to take the prize for one reason or another. I was about to contact Air Transat with whom we had then flights booked to see if by any chance, the dates could be changed. As I scrolled through the Win Your Wedding at Valley Croft email inbox, the mouse seemed to want to stay highlighting an entry so I thought I'd give it one last chance. Off went the email and within 5 minutes, there was one very excited gentleman on the phone asking if it was true? Had they won? Really, had they won? And yes, they had! To be honest I was as excited as he was because I'd almost given up on anyone wanting to claim the prize. And that was just the beginning ..... many emails later, I finally met my prize winners in Toronto.
Sue has volunteered to help write "the story" and the next blog post will be from her.
Something to keep you up to date with the musings & rantings, comings & goings of the people who make up the life of Maple Leaf Weddings.
Saturday, July 06, 2019
Tuesday, June 25, 2019
Countdown
The count down is on! Our lucky competition winners arrive at Toronto Pearson airport on Thursday, drive to Valley Croft on Friday for their ceremony on Saturday. May have some sneak peaks of preparations as we go through the week!!!!!
Thursday, May 02, 2019
We have a WINNER!!!!!
We are so happy to announce that we have a winning couple for our Win Your Wedding competition.
Alex & Sue from Newcastle are going to re-new their vows. They've been married for 30 years. They have a lovely story which we hope to share with you as we progress their journey. Right now, we're excited to get the flights sorted out so that they can get their tickets and know that this IS going to happen!
Friday, April 19, 2019
WIN YOUR WEDDING - second draw
48 hours went by without the original winner getting in touch with us. We did email them a couple of times within the 48 hours but didn't get a response.
We have now drawn another winner who again has 48 hours to get in touch so if you entered to Win Your Wedding, please check your email box (including the spam/junk folder just in case!) and respond within 48 hours.
Good luck!
We have now drawn another winner who again has 48 hours to get in touch so if you entered to Win Your Wedding, please check your email box (including the spam/junk folder just in case!) and respond within 48 hours.
Good luck!
FINAL CALL-OUT
FINAL CALL-OUT ..... CHECK YOUR EMAILS TO SEE IF YOU'RE A WINNER.
CAN'T GET TO YOUR INBOX? MESSAGE US TO ASK IF YOU'VE WON.
WE WILL BE RE-DRAWING AT MIDDAY!
Wednesday, April 17, 2019
WE HAVE A WINNER!!!!!
Entries to our competition closed at midnight yesterday. We drew the winner this morning and an email has been sent. They now have 48 hours in which to claim the prize.
If you entered .....
CHECK YOUR EMAILS NOW!!!!!
This could be you.
CLOSED .....
The competition to Win Your Wedding is now closed. The winning couple will hear from us within 48 hours. Good luck to all who have entered - and if we've tempted you to think about getting married in Ontario, please contact us and we will help all we can.
Tuesday, April 16, 2019
WIN YOUR WEDDING closes at midnight
Last chance to enter - email direct to competition@mapleleafweddings.com
A selection of photos from the venue to tempt you!
Monday, April 15, 2019
WIN YOUR WEDDING competition entry closes tomorrow
Entry to Win Your Wedding closes tomorrow leaving just over 24hrs to enter. We've had lots of entries and have decided just to pick one winner at random. It gets over complicated to pick three and then try to get them all together to chose an envelope. Names will go into a box and one picked out who we will email with the news that they have won! If for some reason, they decide not to take the prize or haven't claimed it within the specified time, we will draw again and carry on until there is a couple who take it.
PLEASE read the terms and conditions again as they have changed and let us know if you no longer wish to be entered.
The flights are London Gatwick to Toronto at 12:00 on 27th June 2019 and return from Toronto to London Gatwick at 22:05 on 5th July 2019. These dates CANNOT be changed.
You must have or be able to get an ETA (electronic travel authorisation) available from the Government of Canada website
You must have or be able to get an ETA (electronic travel authorisation) available from the Government of Canada website
Terms & Conditions
1. The competition is run by
Maple Leaf Weddings whose trading address is Homestead, Speyer Avenue,
Spalding, PE11 1RB
2. The competition is open
to residents of the United Kingdom aged 18 years or over except employees and
their close relatives and anyone otherwise connected with the organisation or
judging of the competition.
3. There is no entry fee and
no purchase necessary to enter this competition.
4. By entering this
competition, an entrant is indicating his/her agreement to be bound by these
terms and conditions.
5. Route to entry for the
competition and details of how to enter are via https://www.mapleleafweddings.com and http://mapleleafweddings.blogspot.com or on an official entry
form available at Tiny Weddings Shows and Cupid’s Wedding Show.
6. Only one entry will be
accepted per couple. Multiple entries from the same couple will be
disqualified.
7. Closing date for entry
will be Tuesday 16th April 2019. After this date no further entries
to the competition will be permitted.
8. No responsibility can be
accepted for entries not received for whatever reason.
9. The promoter is not
responsible for inaccurate prize details supplied to any entrant by any third
party connected with this competition.
10. The prize is as stated
and not transferable. No cash or other alternatives will be offered.
11. On the closing date, a winner (verified by the Promoter and/or its agents) will be chosen at
random from all entries.
12. The winner will be
notified by email within 24hrs of the closing date. If the winner cannot be
contacted, does not claim the prize within 2 days of notification or does not conform to the terms and conditions, we reserve
the right to withdraw the prize from the winner and pick a replacement winner.
13. The promoter’s decision
in respect of all matters to do with the competition will be final and no
correspondence will be entered into.
14. The competition and these
terms and conditions will be governed by [English] law and any disputes will be
subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of [England].
15. The winning couple agree
to the use of his/her names and image in any publicity material pertaining to
Maple Leaf Wedding and Valley Croft Event Centre, as well as their entry. Any
personal data relating to the winner or any other entrants will be used solely
in accordance with current [UK] data protection legislation and will not be
disclosed to a third party without the entrant’s prior consent.
16.
The winner’s name will be available 28 days after closing date
by emailing the following address: competition@mapleleafweddings.com
17. Entry into the
competition will be deemed as acceptance of these terms and conditions.
18. This promotion is in no
way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Facebook,
Twitter or any other Social Network. You are providing your information to
Maple Leaf Weddings and not to any other party
19. Maple Leaf Weddings shall
have the right, at its sole discretion and at any time, to change or modify
these terms and conditions, such change shall be effective immediately upon posting
to this website.
20. Maple Leaf Weddings also
reserves the right to cancel the competition if circumstances arise outside of
its control.
Please note clauses 11 & 12 have been amended.
All that remains now is to wish those already entered "Good Luck" and for those still wanting to enter - do it NOW!!!!!
Tuesday, April 02, 2019
Time is running out ......
Just a reminder for anyone thinking about entering our Win Your Wedding competition that the closing date is fast approaching. If you think you should have been entered, but haven't received an acknowledgement, please check that we have your name by contacting competition@mapleleafweddings.com
April 16th 2019 is the closing date.
The winner will be notified by email and their name will be published here once we have confirmed that they will be accepting the prize. If, for whatever reason, they decide NOT to accept we will pick another winner, notify them and their name will appear.
If you haven't yet entered, full details are here -
Fingers crossed for all entrants.
Sunday, February 10, 2019
WIN YOUR WEDDING - there's still time
MAPLE LEAF WEDDINGS and VALLEY CROFT RETREAT
announce a fabulous opportunity to
WIN YOUR WEDDING
THE PRIZE
2 return flights from London Gatwick to Toronto (June 28th returning July 5th)
Your Wedding Ceremony at Valley Croft Retreat, Horseshoe Valley, Ontario (to include officiant, 2 witnesses if required, photography, flowers and a small cake) on 29th or 30thJune 2019
3 nights accommodation in Horseshoe Cottage, Valley Croft Retreat
HOW TO ENTER
a) like and share a Maple Leaf Weddings blog entry,
or
or
b) like and share Maple Leaf Weddings on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram registering your share with a comment
or
c) by emailing your email address to competition@mapleleafweddings.com with your name
between Sunday 30th September 2018 and Tuesday 16th April 2019
You must be UK residents over 18
You must hold a valid passport and be eligible for an eTA for entry into Canada
PLEASE NOTE
You will be responsible for your own travel and medical insurance. We strongly recommend that you ensure adequate cover.
You will be responsible for onward transportation from Valley Croft, accommodation and meals after leaving Valley Croft.
Full terms and conditions are available from clicking the link on our website here or requesting from competiton@mapleleafweddings.com
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