Wedding Belles Contest
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR WINNERS FOR WEDDING BELLES 2024!!!!
BROOK TAGGART & ANTHONY CESA – $1500 WESB/WBRR
ASHLEY STOLTS/HAYDEN ERSKINE – $500 BETWEEN FOUR WALLS HOME FURNISINGS GIFT CERTIFICATE
BETH BOSER/MARK WEATHERLEY – $150 ECHO GT 225 TRIMMER JIM COAST
DONNA GOOD/TAYLOR WEST – $80 GC AND CREW NECK FROM LEVITATE FLOAT SPA
MACKENZIE REHE/ZACH HOWARD – $75 BEER BARN GIFT CERTIFICATE
KATELYN WELLS/DEVON DUNKLE – $75 FAIRWAY VIEW PAVILION GIFT CERTIFICATE
MEGAN LAMBERSON/ANTHONY ZIMBARDI – $75 ALLENS WINE & LIQUOR GIFT CERTIFICATE
BRANDIE FULLER/HUNTER KEPPEL – $50 PAPER FACTORY GIFT CERTIFICATE
NATASHA LESLIE/BROCK MINARD – $50 FOSTERBROOK CREAMERY GIFT CERTIFICATE
GEORGIE AUTERI/COLLIN MAINES – BLUTOOTH SPEAKER WESB
Thank you to our 2024 sponsors!
Allen’s Wine & Liquor
1411 W State St
Olean, NY 14760
716-372-8393
Beer Barn
42 Bolivar Dr.
Bradford, PA 16701
814-596-0100
Between 4 Walls
540 E Main St
Bradford PA 16701
814-368-3115
Fairway View Pavilion
3398 NY-417
Allegany, NY 14706
716-375-2412
Fosterbrook Creamery
9 Derrick Rd
Bradford PA 16701
814-362-7772
HERO DJs
1490 St Francis Dr
Bradford PA 16701
814-368-4141
Jim Coast Sales & Service
626 Main St
Duke Center, PA 16729
814-817-6565
Levitate Float Spa
1020 E. Main St. Ste #5
Bradford, PA 16701
814-598-7990
The Paper Factory
176 N Union St
Olean NY 14760
716-372-9500
St. Bonaventure University Venues
3261 W State Rd
St. Bonaventure, NY 14778
716-375-7808 or events@sbu.edu
2024 Contestants
Ashley Stoltz & Hayden Erskine
Here is our Story:
Hayden and I met almost 4 years ago now. Hayden grew up in Port Allegany and eventually moved down to Florida where he graduated from. In 2020 he moved back up to PA. I grew up and graduated in Bradford. From the day we met we have never left each others sides. We both were going through a lot when we first met each other, and we stood by each others sides through the darkest and the best days. Shortly after we started our relationship we both got jobs at Zippo and eventually purchased my great grandparents house. Owning the house I grew up in knowing i get to start my own family there meant the world to me. Hayden and I have so many things in common. Our personalities just click with each other. We also have some differences.. like him being a Philadelphia Eagles fan and me being a Pittsburgh Steelers fan… its tough during football season. Fast forward 3 years and in August of 2023 Hayden asked me to spend the rest of our lives together and asked me to marry him. He took me out to Kinzua Bridge, where he kept telling me he wanted to give me a necklace and make it special by going out there. Me being me, I did not want to go. It was late, cold, wind but I changed my mind because I knew it would make him happy. We get there and are just looking at the beautiful view. He then distracts me with a cell phone tower.. yes a cell phone tower lol. I turned back around after a few seconds to him seemed hours, to him down on one knee. Tears just filled our eyes. We knew from the day we met we wanted to spend forever with each other. In just under 7 months and we get to say I DO and start our crazy adventure called life together.
Autom Dickinson & Andrew Dickinson
Here is our Story:
After 10 long years of being together Andrew and I wanted to make it official. He is the love of my life and I couldn’t imagine a life without him.
Beth Boser & Mark Weatherley
Here is our Story:
Usually every love story has a romantic beginning but ours happened at a Marilyn Manson and Rob Zombie concert. We had recognized each other from high school. Shortly after the concert we hung out, became best of friends and haven’t left each other side. Five years later we are becoming one and are excited to share this day with our family and friends at our 1940s theme wedding.
Brandie Fuller & Hunter Keppel
Here is our Story:
We fell in love from our very first date at the Cow Palace in Bradford, and have been inseparable ever since. We complete each other and have the most fun and genuine relationship. We both love the outdoors; such as hunting, fishing, hiking, kayaking, camping, and so much more. We both work hard at our careers, when we do have the time to spend together, we cherish every moment we can. We thank god everyday for blessing us with a beautiful life to spend with our soulmate and best friend. Three years together and forever to go, we cannot wait until our special day!!!
Brook Taggart & Anthony Cesa
Here is our story:
Anthony and I met through Facebook. I agreed to go on a first date with him, with the plans of our first date being skydiving. (Yes, I know what you all are thinking, did I agree to meet a stranger for the first time and jump out of a plane) Yes, yes I did. We thought how awesome do a story it would be to look back on and tell our friends and family that’s how we met. Due to horrible weather conditions we had to cancel, but from that point on we grew closer, and it was just history from then on. We both just “knew”.
Donna Good & Taylor West
Here is our Story:
Donna Good, born and raised in Bradford, PA, and Taylor West, a life-long Lakewood, NY native, are looking forward to their wedding later this Year. The couple met in 2020 in the midst of the pandemic. The summer of 2020 was full of adventure for Donna and Taylor. Together the couple went on many pandemic-friendly outdoor excursions. It was after the first date that Taylor knew Donna was the one. Taylor took Donna to his favorite place on earth: the Adirondack Park. As Donna fell for Taylor, she was also inspired by his love for the Adirondack’s and his alma mater, Paul Smith’s College. Donna decided to continue her education at Paul Smith’s College — 402 miles from home! On a cold, snowy November day at Black Pond near Paul Smith’s, Taylor proposed to Donna. When Donna graduated with her master’s degree in August 2022, she finally moved back home! The couple looks forward to celebrating their wedding with friends and family in August of 2024.
Georgie Auteri & Collin Maines
Here is our story:
I was a sophomore and she was a freshman. We met in class and I have to admit I had a crush on her fairly quickly. Sadly our paths separated but we kept coming into contact with each other through her various positions she held around town but timing was never right. Then we went on a date in November 2021 and slowly we came back together, then in July we definitely did go to a movie together as friends but it became clear quickly that there was something between us that we previously didn’t realize. Afterwards in a very short amount of time we moved in together and have been two peas in a pod ever since.
Jayme Strait & Ronald Schoolmaster
Here is our story:
“ The best love is the kind that awakens the soul and makes us reach for more, that plants a fire in our hearts and brings peace to our minds”- Nicholas Sparks
Jessica Gross & Josh Banks
Here is our story:
We met at a family members house when he was picking up a snake and we learned that we have the same passion about reptiles and animals. We slowly became friends. After 3 years of friendship we decided to go on a date and have been together ever since.
Katelyn Wells & Devon Dunkle
Here is our story:
Devon and Katelyn met on the infamous Tinder in February of 2020 when they both swiped right. Devon didn’t reach out to Katelyn till March of 2020 at which time they started talking and getting to know each other. Devon and Katelyn started dating in May of 2020. During their relationship Devon and Katelyn have been on many adventures together such as vacations to Canada, Virginia, North Carolina, Ohio, and the PA grand canyon (Devon’s favorite trip). Devon and Katelyn moved in together in May of 2021 with their puppy, Maddie. Devon and Katelyn gained another puppy in 2022, Halo. Devon proposed to Katelyn in May of 2023, at the overlook on Olean road. Our adventures will continue in May of 2024!
Mackenzie Rehe & Zach Howard
Here is our story:
Zach and I met in college when I was bartending at Rookies in Bradford. We ended up becoming good friends and then realizing we were in love when we went to a Kenny Chesney concert together 4 months later. After 5 years of being together, Zach proposed at one of my favorite places (The Flying W Ranch). It was a beautiful day and we took the four wheelers out for a ride. We stopped at the top of the hill that overlooks the ranch, and that’s where he proposed. We are so excited to start this next chapter of our lives together!
Megan Lamberson & Anthony Zimbardi
Here is our Story:
I wish we had a magical story of how we met but it really was just an average normal meeting in the winter of 2020. We both happened to be at the same place at the same time, had a conversation and the rest was history!
Natasha Leslie & Brock Minard
Here is our Story:
I met Brock at a mutual friend’s house in the summer of 2019. I knew he was special after we spent the entire evening talking, staying up to 2:30 in the morning, and introducing him to my Mom the same night. That summer became a beautiful journey as we spent countless moments together. He asked me to be his girlfriend that June, displaying his gentlemanly nature by taking me to and from school each day. During the challenging times of the COVID-19 pandemic, we found solace in each other’s company, spending 5-6 months quarantined together. We started a new chapter of our lives at the end of 2020, moving into our first apartment together. Today we both work for Team Minard Productions, sharing our personal and professional lives. We eagerly await June 2024, when we begin the rest of our lives together- filled with love, happiness, and endless adventures.
Rikki Stiles & Ashton Smith
Here is our story:
Met at a garage gathering started to talk bout the truck and cause I knew what a clutch was he knew I was the one he wanted to be with.
Rylee Skaggs & Easton Cahill
Here is our Story:
Easton and I met when he was on a combine crew out west almost three years ago! Fast forward 1 and a half later we are engaged and ready to start our journey together!!!
Sabrina McNamara & Tyler Miketish
Here is our story:
We met 8 years ago at a get together with friends it’s been nothing but amazing ever since in that time we have had the blessing to have 2 beautiful children our own home in Bradford after 8 years together we decided it’s time to finally get married and we can’t wait to spend the rest of our lives as Mr. And Mrs.
Samantha Hochadel & Brad Jordan
Here is our story:
I am a RN working for Catt county in NY home health nurse, my fiancé works as a foreman for penn dot McKeen county we are getting married July 13 after being together for 7 years, Brad surprised me at Christmas with engagement ring since then trying to arrange a wedding. $1500 would be a great help with expenses.
- Any couple in the WESB/WBRR listening area who is to be married this year (2024) is eligible, except, where he or she, the contestant, their prospective spouse, or members of their immediate families are employees of Wedding Belle sponsors or their advertising agencies. In such cases, contestants may participate at all other sponsor locations but are ineligible at their own place of employment. Employees of WESB/WBRR and their families are ineligible.
- The dates of the contest are April 1st through June 30th. Any qualifying purchase during this period is valid.
- Points are earned at the scale of one point to a dollar, or fractions of a dollar. For example — with a purchase of $4.25, the designated contestant receives 4.25 points. Every RETAIL purchase at a participating sponsor during the contest can earn points if the ballot is properly filled out at the time of purchase. BUSINESS purchases are ineligible. Maximum points allowed for any one purchase is 2000.
- At the time of purchase, the clerk records the amount of the sale on an official ballot and signs it. The customer fills in the name of the contestant who is to receive the points, then signs the ballot. Ballots not signed by both the customer and the clerk are void. The ballot is then deposited in the official ballot box. Every customer must be given the opportunity to vote at the time of sale. If the customer does not wish to vote, no ballot can be cast. Only the customer is permitted to designate to whom the points will be credited. Any purchases returned, points will be removed from the contestants total.
- Ballots will be collected periodically by WESB/WBRR. No information about point standings will be made available to anyone, except a periodic update on our website of the top ten contestants, who will be displayed in no particular order.
- The Grand Prize of $1500 will be paid to the couple who accumulates the greatest number of points during the contest. In the event of a tie for first place, the money will be divided equally among all contestants tied for first place.
- A number of other prizes will be awarded based on the number of points accumulated. Ties will be broken by random drawing.
- Winners will be announced the week of July 1st, 2024. Winners will be responsible for picking up prizes at the WESB/WBRR office, 1490 Saint Francis Drive, Bradford.
- The decision of the judges will be final. Any questions concerning these rules or their interpretation will be decided by the management of Radio Stations WESB and WBRR.
- You MUST submit a photo prior to the start of the Wedding Belles contest. Your photo can be any photo you would like of you and your prospective spouse. These will be available on our website for people to view and shared to our Facebook pages often as well. They must be submitted prior to the start of Wedding Belles 2024.