Finalists to be announced
by the week's end
By BILL RICHMOND
City editor
Several local businesses have banded together to provide some lucky couple a low-cost, nearly trouble-free Randolph County wedding. The prize package for the first ever Randolph County Wedding Giveaway provides nearly everything a betrothed couple needs from the marriage license to honeymoon accommodations.
The estimated value of the complete wedding prize package is $8,000.
"Everything you need for a wedding is available right here in Randolph County," said Webb Jewellers co-owner Richard Collins. "There are businesses here that some people may not be aware of to help out with your wedding needs."
Collins said the names of three entrants will be drawn Friday. The three finalists will participate in a local version of The Newlywed Game Saturday, Aug. 5 at the Towne Square Cinema, downtown Winchester. The winner of the game show will receive the complete wedding package.
He said it is possible, until Friday morning, to submit an entry for the giveaway at any participating business.
"You can sign up at more than one location if you want," Collins said. "In fact, we encourage it."
Donated items, services include: a bridal gown (valued at $300) by Brides and Beaux; the groom's tuxedo (valued at approximately $200) by Country Gentleman; matching wedding bands (valued at $500) by Webb Jewellers; a wedding cake that feeds 116 (valued at $125) by Country Kitchen; two floral bouquets and two boutonnieres (valued at $125) by Jo's Corner Florist; a candelabra and archway by Baskets and Bows; a hotel stay (valued at $150) by Travel Times; and a couples' massage (valued at $150) by Quello Bella Spa.
Also: a 2-3 night honeymoon and a live broadcast of the wedding by radio station Star 98.3; rental car for a 1-week honeymoon trip donated by Grimm Pontiac, Buick, GMC; 50 invitations printed by Williams Printing; up to four hairdos by Hairlooms; flowers for the reception by All About Flowers; DJ service for the reception by Mr. Dudley's; photo fees and proofs by Mary Ellen Bertram; wedding broadcast on Internet by Homecasting.net; a limo ride after the wedding by Roger Fields Limo; and a dual camera presentation of the wedding and reception/5 DVDs by Midwest Productions.
Also: a couples' one year membership to the YMCA by the Randolph County YMCA; a catering certificate by J and J Vending; use of 30 chairs and seven tables by Cook and Shannon; a rehearsal dinner for 10 by Towne Square Cinema; officiating at the wedding ceremony by Pastor Rich Collins; a family Bible by the Christian Bookstore; a full set of nails by Nails by Liz; a marriage license by County Clerk Claudia Thornburg; two dozen glazed donuts by Punkin's Pastries; and gifts by Main Source Bank, Lynn.
For more information, or to participate in the promotion, contact Collins at (765) 584-5171
