Bucks Free Press Weddings: Bride of the Year competition

Samantha Shawcross and Craig Bevan

I believe that I deserve to be the Bride of the Year 2010 because after being with my partner for 10 years we have been through many ups and downs, yet we have managed to come through everything and still be strong together.

We have worked very hard throughout our lives and have two fantastic children. All we have left to achieve is to get married and prove to those who thought we would fail that we are stronger than ever.

Getting married would mean the world to both of us. It is the last thing that would make us and our family complete. Unfortunately due to having a mortgage and two children we are struggling to find the money to get married - all we want in life is to be happy and share the rest of our lives together as man and wife. So please make me happy and make my dream come true.