Sarah Fort and Daniel Flores win the USC Love Story Wedding Giveaway Daniel Flores and Sarah Fort have been chosen as the University of South Carolina's Wedding Planning and Management class's lucky couple who will be receiving a practically free wedding on November 16, 2008.

Annette Hoover, a professor within the University's hotel, restaurant and tourism management department, is teaching her class of 53 students how to plan a wedding.

The class organized the "USC Love Story Wedding Giveaway," a contest where one lucky student or alumni couple would receive an almost free wedding. Out of the 14 entries, Flores and Fort of Lexington persuaded the class why they were the most deserving couple.

The couple submitted a picture of themselves with an essay describing how they met and why they deserved to be chosen.

The wedding date will be November 16. The couple will receive a bridal gown and four bridesmaids dresses from Bella Vista; five tuxedo rentals from the Black Tie in Irmo; the reception site, champagne toast and a honeymoon suite from the Sheraton Hotel; floral arrangements from Chastain Florals and Specialty Cuts and Florida State Florals; linens and chair wraps from Shannon Baker; dress alterations from Deb's Alteration & Sewing; music and videography from Charlie Brown; dance floor and columns from Palmetto Events; toasting glasses, cake knife and server, and the six pence for the bride's shoe from Barn Art: All About Brides; engagement, bridal and ceremony photography by Judy Kay Photography; marketing promotion from My Bella Weddings Guide (Columbia); his and her wedding bands from Whit- Ash Furniture and Jewelry; the wedding cake from Beatriz; the flower girl's dress from Trendy Kids; invitations from K & K Printing; wedding favors (Bedazzel My Bom Boms) from Hazel Kanipe; a presidential suite from the Whitney Hotel; a going away dress for the bride from Pink Sorbet; shoes for the entire bridal party from Kicks & Lola Shoes; parking from Southern Valet Parking and the list doesn't stop there. Numerous vendors are still donating…

Fittings and photo shoots are scheduled, invitations will be sent out shortly and the soonto- be bride and bridegroom have already started the countdown for the most beautiful day of their lives. Daniel and Sarah will tie the knot at the Rutledge Chapel on the University's campus.