Rugby winner of dream wedding dress donates prize to her auntie

Rugby woman Gemma Sced was over the moon to be drawn as the winner of the dream wedding raffle, held to raise money for Arden’s Angels.

But kind Gemma surprised her auntie, Lynn Addison, who is getting married this year, by presenting the dress to her.

The wedding raffle was drawn last Saturday at Sass in Rugby and was supported by some of the town’s finest independent retailers, including the wedding dress, which was donated by Sam Cook, who is one of Arden’s Angels. The Angels raise money for the Arden Cancer Centre at Walsgrave.

Raffle organisers would like to thank the following: Crafty Pants Creations for donating personalised hangers, flutes and slippers for the and her bridesmaids; DJ Patrick Carter for offering 20% off their silver wedding package; wedding dress size 12 or 50% off a chosen gown from Sammie Lou Bridal; groom’s suit from Salters of Rugby; wedding cake by For Goodness Cakes; bridal bouquet by Anne Marie Florist of Dunchurch; bridal shoes by Sammie Lou; bridesmaid gifts by Tena Watson or Minx N Moo Gifts; pre wedding or engagement shoot by Lisa Cole Photography; wedding hair by Anna at Experience Hair Design; bridal make up by Sophie at Belle Peau Beauty; bridal nails by Natasha of Feature Beauty; alterations by Deborah Simmonds; wedding frame from Snowflake Sentiments.

Arden’s Angels was launched by Rugby woman Tracie Mills and friend Nickie Brightwell.

Tracie has terminal cancer.

Nickie said: “The Angels would like to thank the people of Rugby for their continued support, without them we would not have raised in excess of £55,000.”