A former University student is on her way to winning the wedding of her dreams.
University alumna Annie Blaylock originally stumbled upon the contest at work as she perused wedding vendor websites.
“Since my fiancé and I were newly engaged, we were trying to figure out how to have a wedding because they are very expensive,” Blaylock said. “I just thought, ‘I am going to apply for this to see what would happen,’ but I did not expect in a million years that we would be themselves.”
Blaylock wrote a 300-word essay and submitted photos of the couple.
“Four days later, we got a call saying that we were finalists,” Blaylock said. “We were very flattered and know.”
Entwined 2012 awards one lucky couple a dream wedding, featuring either a bohemian-inspired theme or glamorous-styled one. Blaylock favors the “glam” version.
“I think they’re both beautiful, but I really want the ‘glam,’ because I love the elegant flowers and the old car that pulls up to take the bride and groom away,” Blaylock said.
After graduating from the University in 2005, Blaylock returned home to Houston to take a job. She met McQueen at a crawfish boil and, five years later, she was engaged.
Winners of the contest receive the venue, photographer, wedding planner and design, catering, florist, reception event with music, attire, cake, favors, accommodations, hair and makeup, jewelry, custom lighting, transportation and more.
“It’s not just the wedding, it’s really like a whole weekend of events,” Blaylock said.
If they win, Blaylock and McQueen will donate some of their winnings to the Humane Society of the United States.
“I have a dog that I rescued when I was at LSU. I could hardly afford to eat, let alone buy my books, and here I was paying for a dog’s vet bill,” Blaylock said. “I wanted to pick [a charity] that was universal. I didn’t want to pick a local Houston group that people couldn’t associate themselves national.”
Voting ends Nov. 15 at midnight, and the results will be available Nov. 16.
  Click here to vote for Tyler and Annie.
 
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