National TLC’s JUMPING THE BROOM
RED CARPET WEDDING CONTEST!
Dallas, TX – April 21, 2011 - Demetrice and Alvin Smith of Dallas won the national JUMPING THE BROOM RED CARPET WEDDING CONTEST sponsored by TLC it was announced yesterday. The couple will attend the Hollywood premiere of the new film JUMPING THE BROOM and renew their vows on the Red Carpet. The ceremony will be performed by the renowned best-selling author Bishop TD Jakes. Additionally, they’ll receive travel and accommodations for eight friends and family members to join them on their special day.
Information about the Contest and additional prizing:
From March 23rd through April 5th, contestants visited the contest site TLC.com/jumpingthebroom and submitted a photo of themselves along with an essay of 150 words or less recounting their love story. TLC assigned judges to choose three finalists. The finalists’ essays were posted online for public voting, beginning April 12th and lasting through April 18th. During the public voting period, visitors to the contest site were able to vote for their favorite couple along with a designer wedding gown and an exotic honeymoon destination for the winning couple to receive as part of the Grand Prize. The wedding dress choices were provided by Priscilla of Boston and the Caribbean honeymoon destination was provided by BlackAtlas.com from American Airlines and Sandals Resorts - The Luxury Included® Honeymoon Package – featuring luxurious accommodations, gourmet dining, premium brand drinks, daily & nightly entertainment, land & water sports including snorkeling and scuba diving. Bridal makeup from Fashion Fair Cosmetics and hair stylist from Ultra Sheen Ultra Care for the bride was also provided.
Demetrice and Alvin’s Story:
It was raining one Tuesday night and Alvin had just dropped me off at home from dinner. Before I knew it, I headed back out the door. This was crazy; after all, he was just my friend. I decided to walk to his house in the rain a few blocks away and saw a figure approaching me. I was a little nervous until I realized it was him, walking to my house to see me. It was on this dreary night, standing under a street lamp, that I realized I loved this man and he loved me. We came towards one another and his eyes told me what his voice could not. He picked me up and twirled me around like in a scene from a movie. After nineteen years of marriage, four children, and a foreclosure later, we love each other more and are committed to an everlasting bond.
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