We've been seeing more and more couples buying swords for their weddings - to be part of the ceremony (like cutting the cake), as a gift from bride to groom, and as groomsmen gifts.

With more and more women proposing marriage, the sword has found a new purpose. Since men don't wear engagement rings in America, some women are buying a sword to present to their beloved when they propose - a symbol of asking their betrothed to be their knight and champion forever.

Albion is considering creating a marketing event around this. We'd like to make it a sincere campaign, and therefore would like to use actual photographs of couples getting engaged and married. Consequently, we're looking for some happy couples to take part in the effort.

Engagement Contest Requirements
Engagement must take place before the contest dealine of September 30th,2006

A professional photographer must be used for photographs

A selection of at least 3 photographs must be submitted

An Albion sword must be used as part of the proposal


Wedding Contest Requirements
Wedding must be before the contest dealine of September 30th,2006

It must be a "traditional" wedding (such as tuxes and gowns), not "period" themed
(Swords are already in use in medieval and renaissance weddings, and though that's a beautiful sight, this campaign is to show their use in more traditional weddings)

A professional photographer must be used for photographs

A selection of at least 3 photographs must be submitted

An Albion sword must be used in the ceremony


The winning couples will have the cost of their Albion sword refunded to them, along with a $100 gift certificate for any future Albion Mark purchase.

Rights to the photographs must be shared with Albion, and approval given to use the photographs and other information in Albion marketing efforts (a written agreement will be sent to the winners).

Photographs should be mailed to:

Contest
c/o Albion Swords Ltd
P.O. Box 66
421 Second Street
New Glarus, WI 53574