Sunderland AFC has teamed up with local businesses to offer one lucky couple a once in a lifetime dream wedding worth a dazzling £25,000.

The award winning Stadium of Light will be the perfect venue to celebrate your union in style, as well as first class hospitality this amazing prize includes everything a bride and groom could ever need, including bridal wear, wedding cars, photography, cake and so much more.

And not only will winning this outstanding competition give you the perfect day you have always dreamt about, but Gentoo have also offered a spectacular 12 months' accommodation absolutely free in one of their finest accommodation sites available within Sunderland, from contemporary living to classic homes, getting your married life off to an excellent start.

The Win Your Wedding competition couldn't be easier to enter. Simply fill in the application form and come to the Wedding Fayre on Valentine's Day (this Sunday), collecting five tokens from the Sunderland Echo between then and now and wait for your lucky name to be drawn out of the hat!

The Wedding Fayre kicks-off at 12pm midday until 4pm on Valentine's Day, where you will be greeted with a free drinks reception and receive complimentary Stadium of Light wedding brochures.

Over 40 different wedding specialists will be on hand on the day to help turn your dream plans into reality. You can also sit back and enjoy a fabulous hair and fashion show.

Following the fashion show the draw for the Win Your Dream Wedding competition will be made live on stage.

The winning couple will then be welcomed onto the Stadium of Light pitch where they will be toasted with a bottle of champagne and some special photographs to cherish the moment.

Whilst at the Stadium of Light guests are able to make the most of our catering suites with the Riverside Brasserie serving Sunday lunches (pre-booking advised) and the Sports Bar open for bar meals and a selection of snacks.

The total value of the prize is £25,000 with the wedding venue, food, drinks, disco and reception courtesy of Sunderland AFC. Gentoo are supplying a year's free accommodation, along with offers from Alan Hewson Photography, L'Amour Bridal Wear, Exclusive Wedding Cars, Susan's Bridal Wear, Radisson Blu Durham, Kelly Ann's Cakes and The Funky Flower Company.

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