A Fareham couple had their own Snickers-themed wedding after winning a competition by the snack brand.

Nicoleta and Thomas Barr were the winners of the brand’s Own Goal Wedding competition which targeted couples who booked their wedding day on the same day England played Denmark.

The competition came after Snickers carried out research which found 7,311 weddings across the nation were scheduled on the same day as key England football matches.

The research also found that 29 per cent of football fans said they planned excuses to miss a wedding rather than miss a match.

However, newlyweds Mr and Mrs Barr won the competition which gave them the chance to treat their 30 guests to a unique wedding experience which included a 60-inch TV showing the match during their special day.

(Image: Taylor Herring)

The prize also included personalised Mr and Mrs Snickers branded football t-shirts and a venue decked out with football-themed decorations, as well as a Snickers cake.

To add to the excitement, the bride and groom also received a surprise video message from England superstar Bukayo Saka.

Speaking of the experience, Thomas said: “We couldn't believe it when we saw the England dates announced and saw the clash, we really started to worry. We knew we had to enter.

“Not only did we get to share our special day with our loved ones, but we also got to celebrate England's match together!”

Wedding guests watching England's matchWedding guests watching England's match (Image: Taylor Herring)

Nicoleta Barr, who applied on behalf of her husband said: “When I saw the competition live, I just knew I had to apply for my husband, he’s a massive football fan and I knew he’d hate to miss a match. When we got the call to say we’d won, we couldn’t believe it!

“The video message from Bukayo Saka was the icing on the cake."

Kerry Cavanaugh, Business Unit Director at Mars Wrigley, said: "We are so pleased for the winning couple and are delighted to have helped turn their own goal into a memorable day.

"Their story is a testament to the spirit of the Snickers Own Goal Wedding Competition and we're looking forward to creating more such joyful experiences."