THE search for the Evening Advertiser's Bride of the Year has started in earnest, and dozens of girls are already filling in our entry forms.

They hope to be the lucky woman who will win not only our title but prizes worth more than £6,000 which will help to give the winner and her bride-groom a right royal wedding.

Among the gifts waiting for her are:

Wedding breakfast and evening reception at the Goddard Arms Hotel.

Bridal gown and bridesmaid dresses from Rosella Gowns, plus hired morning suits for the bride and groom from Mr Charles, both of Ciren-cester.

Wedding photography by Insight Photographic and Video Services of Swindon.

Wedding rings from Deacons of Old Town.

Flowers by George Lesley of Cricklade Road, Swindon.

Bridal limousine from Dangerfields of Stratton.

Tiaras for the bride and bridesmaids by Copperbox at Peatmoor.

Wedding day hair-do, facial and make-up by Sharron Whiteley of Pewsey.

Special decorative scheme for the reception by Party Box Balloon Decorating Service of Wootton Bassett.

Chocolate table favours from La Zahra of Swindon.

Music for the ceremony by Swindon Wedding Chorale of Lydiard Millicent.

The closing date is October 26, but don't delay.

We are expecting another high number of entries. Fill in the coupon and you will be sent an entry form by return post.