DELRAY BEACH COUPLE WINS GEMEX’S NATIONAL $10,000

Digital Video Contest Rock teh Recession, Pop the Question 

1920s, Silent Film Style Video Offered Creative, Compelling Look at Couples Dream to Get Married

The digital contest was sponsored by GemEx^® Systems, Inc. the global leader in diamond brilliance, fire and sparkle certification. (www.GemEx.com) GemEx will fly the winners to New York City for a luxurious weekend at the Loews Regency Hotel on Park Avenue.   During their stay, they will be awarded a 1-carat GemEx certified diamond engagement ring from GemEx CEO, Randall Wagner.

“We’re thrilled that we were able to help Shaun and Alex live out their dream of becoming engaged,” said Wagner. “Despite the lagging economy, this couple now has everything they need to start planning their future together - a beautiful ring, gifts for the wedding party, and great advice about rehearsal dinners, gift registries and planning and budgeting for the wedding.”

Throughout the weekend, the newly betrothed couple will have the chance to wine and dine at The Palm, meet with America's foremost wedding planner, Sharon Naylor, and receive a private VIP Appointment with a Bloomingdale’s Personal Wedding Registry consultant.  It’s not all about the bride-to-be. The couple will also receive a $500 Gift Certificate from GroomsOnline.com. 

“We have been together for six years, and were ready to get married, but money was tight,” said Shaun Fisher. “When we heard about the contest, we knew we could come up with a great way to tell our story on video.”

Shaun and his girlfriend Alex came up with a 1920s silent film concept to tell the story of their relationship. They captured an old Hollywood feel by shooting it in black and white, with a low resolution grainy effect and silent movie type captions between scenes.  It even included a role for their dog Marty. Their video can be viewed at http://www.gemex.com/contest.

All the videos uploaded for the contest were viewed and voted on by thousands of people. The top 5 videos with the most votes were then viewed by a panel of judges.