Happy New Year to you all Ladies, 2011 was a hectic year that seen us with many many fabulous weddings with some (justified) tears and tantrums along the way. All the Mods want to wish you all the best for the year ahead and look forward to extending our little "family" with even more new members.
And now as promised we will reveal the winners of the UKBride Members of the Year 2011 awards!!!!!!!!!!
We have chosen 9 members who have stood out this year, it wasn't easy as there are so many wonderful ladies on here, so if your name isn't on here, or you don't agree with any choices please don't be offended, as I say it wasn't an easy task deciding.
UKBride's Couple of the Year: Jill and Richard (aka Jilly17 and Honest John) - Both are amazing people who contribute a lot to the site, Jill with her honest opinions and constant advice and Richard for his "Male perspective" advice and for making us laugh!
Most contributing UKBride: Terri Barker - For always being around to give just the right advice when it's needed be it wedding or non-wedding related. And always being around for a bit of a chit chat. Terri is loved by everyone on the site.
Most Resilient UKBride: mummy2Olivia_Lisa - Lisa has had one hell of a year between a gorgeous little princess who couldn't wait to arrive so decided to come along early and less than supportive husband, Lisa has still come back fighting and is now in a happier relationship, with an adorable little girl who makes her world complete.
Most Un-Organized UKBride: MrsQ (Weegie) - For an outstanding performance of leaving things to the very last moment possible (including invites) but still managing to pull it all together in time minus any disasters that should be expected when being to criminally dis-organised.
Most Inspirational UKBride: Karlie1976 - Karlie started a weight loss thread back in 2010 encouraging members to share their experiences and share weigh in details. As well as that Karlie started her own thread with photos documenting her weight loss by showing how her dress fitted month by month. Her determination and support of others makes her a true inspiration.
Most Alternative UKBride: LittleMissBossy - Pia is having a Vintage 50's themed wedding. This isn't just a theme for her though as she is, in her words, "a vintage enthusiast". Her ideas are interesting and great to read about. Her wedding is sure to be a fantastic one
Most Generous UKBride: Ataraxia - Ataraxia has been a member of this site for some time, she has always contributed a lot of time and advice and as a result was a candidate for New Moderator earlier this year. Her sweet and generous nature are the reason why she is winning this award. As some of you may know she recently donated the wedding rings she bought to another member, Kat831, after winning new rings in the monthly power user prize draw.
Most Documented UKBride: Croc - Kellie-Anne was wed in June and in the run up to her wedding kept us well informed with her plans, with her threads on her ideas and inspiration, and probably her most popular thread, the one about her beautifully stunning cake that she made herself!
Long Standing UKBride: Hails - We (we being all the mods aside from Hails) have decided to award this title to Hails, she has been on this site a long time and as I always say we're not just Mods we're members too. Hails is always around to give out great advice, support and encouragement. She hasn't been able to come on lately as she is in the middle of moving house and the place isn't the same without her. So we want to take this opportunity to recognise not just a great moderator but a great member too.
These ladies will win 5,000 points each as a reward. But that's only 9 awards I hear you say... well we have had an alternative idea to the 10th award:
We want to Award something with over all UKBride of 2011, and we thought it only fair to give you guys the vote. There is a poll with each of the above candidates names so you can vote for any of them, or a 10th option for "Other" which will be like a "write in vote" so if you wish to choose someone else for UKBride of 2011 just select other and post the name of the person you'd like to vote for underneath.
Congrats to all our winners, you deserve it.
Forum Poll
UKBride of the Year
Who gets your vote?
Poll Results
Total Votes:
103
Jill and Richard
7%
Terri Barker
56%
mummy2Olivia_Lisa
28%
MrsQ (Weegie)
5%
Karlie1976
4%
Forum Poll
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Poll Results
Total Votes:
68
LittleMissBossy
10%
Ataraxia
54%
Croc
12%
Hails
19%
Other (Please State)
4%
**excuse the 2 that you cannot access I dont know what went wrong there lol**
"Who, being loved, is poor?" -Oscar Wilde
- Moderator
CommentAuthorLittleMissBossy
edited
Oh I'm up there. Don't know if it's the wine or the genuine surprise - but I'm really touched. Why thank you is all I say for now. So lovely.
Agree with all the other choices - loverrrrly ladies on here! <3
It’s so great to find that one special person
you want to annoy for the rest of your life....
CommentAuthorLittleMissBossy
Ps - my vote goes to Ataraxia because I nearly received her rings. And she has the best nick ever. Suits this moment well :-)
It’s so great to find that one special person
you want to annoy for the rest of your life....
CommentAuthorAtaraxia
Awww you lovely people you I'm all shiny eyed now, thank you :)
Amazing choices, like LMB said there are lots of awesome ladies (and a gent!) on here!
Got married 27th June and blessed on July 5th 2012
Finally Mrs M :3
Love, love... Here we are.
CommentAuthorLittle Kettle
Fab results. Difficult choice for the 'overall winner' though! Congrats to all you ladies. Hx
All of the mentioned winners deserve to win this but you can understand I am extremely biased towards the wonderful Ataraxia :D
Friends since 1999, together since 2007 :D
Mum to Twin girls and my little boy
Step mum to an amazing big boy
CommentAuthordolphin
Congrats to all you lovley ladies, you ALL truly deserve it. x
cant wait to marry the man of dreams 18/5/2013
The first time was a rehursal, this time its for life.
CommentAuthorNicsquared
Congratulations ladies - well deserved winners :)
There are so many people out there who will tell you
what you can't do.
What you have to do is turn around and say, "watch me"!!
CommentAuthorLolaMay0412
Congratulations Ladies. Some definitely well deserved winners there. (and the others are members I have not come across because they left before I joined).
CommentAuthorMrs Q - Weegie
Ohhh cant believe my disorganization has been awarded hehe but thank you very much its an honour :D
All very well deserving brides :D well one to everyone xxxxxx
25 days Until i marry my price charming!!
Cant belive its sooo sooon!!!!!
'this is our time, and our lives and nothings ever going to
break us' :D:D:D
CommentAuthorSijen
This is so lovely and yep I agree with the awards. All those brides truly deserve the recognition. Here's to a wonderful 2012
10 years together...
Finally Mr & Mrs
27.07.12
CommentAuthorKimmie.Bride.to.be
Awwww wow...how cute is this! Congrats ladies!
Does Kellie come on here much? Has she seen this??xx
CommentAuthorUnknown
wow...i have won something. i am so pleased! thank you mods!
and thanks Kim for letting me know! xx
CommentAuthorKimmie.Bride.to.be
No problemo :) xx
CommentAuthorJillybean
this is such a lovely thing for us all to share! so glad im here to be able to vote :-) not been around on UKB long but i have to say theres a few names that stick out on my mind :-)
xXx
Got together 18th December 2008
Engaged 19th November 2011
Getting married 20th June 2014
Venue is Manchester Utd Football Ground!!!
CommentAuthorMrsSaraParry!
how lovely! I agree with everyone you've put up there, but Ataraxia gets my vote for overall winner as she's such a wonderful lady :o)
CommentAuthorbabybex
Hi ladies, you all deserve your names on here, ur all amazin ladies, Lisa ur an inspiration and Im hoping 2012 is a million times better than 2011.
xx
CommentAuthorkerriface
Good luck ladies! Having gotten to know most of you over the past few months, you're all winners in my eyes xxx
CommentAuthorMrsH2B
Awww this is just so sweet. Well done to all the winners! x
Leave for Jamaica in 2days!!!
18/06/12 I'll become a wifey...I'll marry my best friend!!!
7 days to go!!!!
CommentAuthorRachie :D
Ive placed my vote and I will say I have voted for Jill & Richard as they have become amazing friends of mine who I love dearly and also Kayleigh as she is the sweetest girl and always strives to help others out as much as she can xxx
9th June 2012 when two worlds collide
The Crazy Cat Lady and the Transformer Man!
CommentAuthorJEm1905
Congratulations Ladies :D
Got together - 19th May 2009
Our Civil Partnership - 19th May 2012
Waiting to re-Marry my Princess Legally
<< My Gorgeous Little bubba Lola <3
CommentAuthorfiona
Congrats!
CommentAuthorTori-Mrs.Mitchell2b
well done to all u amazing ladies & gent!! u all done so well and always there when u need em.
But a special well done to the lovely Lisa (mummy to olivia) u have true spirt and have came out fighting im so proud of u. everything u been through this year and u still manage to find time to pop on and chat to us all and help out with advice and support! i love ya loads, so glad we became friends BUT MOST OF ALL i think after everything u deserve UKBRIDE OF THE YEAR! u have inspired all of us to be strong and look for the silver lining in everything and never put up with less than we deserve. You are a role model to all us ladies. so happy u will be back planning with us soon enough now mr right has came along. xx
<3 HAPPILY IN LOVE <3
<3 MRS. MITCHELL 2B <3
CommentAuthorJules
Congratulations ladies, I complely agree with everything that has been said xxx Well Done!
I'm marrying the man of my dreams xx
CommentAuthorEcoFreak
Congratulations all of you! :) Xx
CommentAuthorJilly17
Thanks so much for the award! Richard and I are very touched. He says it is about time our Celebrity Couple standing has been recognised....sounds about right for him!!! Have to say LOVE the most disorganised bride one!!! Hillarious!!!
CommentAuthorMrs Q - Weegie
:O :O Jilly im hurt :( hahahaha i wasnt that bad..... was I????? lol
25 days Until i marry my price charming!!
Cant belive its sooo sooon!!!!!
'this is our time, and our lives and nothings ever going to
break us' :D:D:D
CommentAuthorethuearth
hello, i have just joined ukbride. this is the first time that i have joined a forum so was a bit scared but wanted to say how nice it is to see members rewarded on here! obvisiouly i dont know anyone yet so can not vote but hope to get to know you all soon!
When does Voting close?
CommentAuthorKaya
Ooooh I vote Karlie - such a lovely lady and good friend xxx
Now Mrs Cobb!!!!!! :-D
CommentAuthorUnknown
i am not sure when voting closes, one of the mods will be able to tell us xx
CommentAuthorKarlie1976
Ah wow, what can I say, I am truly touched, lost for words even (and that doesnt happen very often, lol!)!! If I could do it anyone could do it. Always here if need a boot up the ar*e :) Every single bride to be and Groom to be are winners in my eyes. It's all about support, advise and best of all making new friends. My vote has been placed, good luck all. Lots of loves.... xxxxx
Oh mitmas tree oh mitmas tree, how lovely are your branches
09/10/11 What a Fandabulous day!
CommentAuthorVintageChic
Voting will close this Friday
Sorry I have "Festive Brain" so omitted some details (dont all slap me at once lol)
plus it was a pretty lonnnnnng post to write haha.
Voting closes Friday 6th and the winner of that will get an additional 10,000 points. Plus for thpse who haven't voted yet you can vote for more than one option across both polls, i personally had trouble just choosing one so thought it might be more fair especially considering the polls are split into two sections
"Who, being loved, is poor?" -Oscar Wilde
- Moderator
CommentAuthor♥Future Mrs Midgley♥
Besides the ladies already mentioned, I like Tsukijin, Tori-Mrs Mitchell 2b, Louait1011 and Chinese Scouser. I love evryone on here and I have missed coming on here.
CommentAuthorsuzky123
wow the results have changed a lot in the last few days since I last checked. Good luck to everyone though
cant wait to be Mrs Evans less than 3 weeks woooo
start weight 10st 1.5 lbs
weight now 8st 4.5 lbs
total loss to date: 24.5 lbs now need to maintain!
CommentAuthorVintageChic
I will state at this stage as the polls are so close there MAY (not definite but MAYBE) be a secondary poll to decipher the winner purely because of the two front runners being split into seperate polls.
All those opposed????? lol
"Who, being loved, is poor?" -Oscar Wilde
- Moderator
CommentAuthorJilly17
Can I request our points go to me PLEEEEEEASE???? I am nearer power user status and am generally less trouble than Honest John!!!!
CommentAuthor♥Future Mrs Midgley♥
I think it would be fairer to do as you suggested ModMummy and have a knock-out round. But don't go too far, or it will end up like X Factor lol. xxx
CommentAuthorKaili&James
Aww this is lovely Such a difficult decision to make though! I voted for Lisa because I think she is just inspirational to have had a year like she has and still come out into a new year being sooo positive is just amazing. Also voted for Kayleigh because there aren't many threads I don't see her name on. Although we haven't talked directly she always offers honest advice and opinions and is generally really supportive.
I agree that a next round would be needed to choose between the two front runners too xx