IN THE NEWS: Valentine's Day In Loveland, CO: Events, Happenings, Packages, Travel, Deals, Dining, Hotels and FUN!

2017 Wedding Photos and Press

2/15/2017

Thank you, EVERYONE, for celebrating your day of LOVE with us! We were honored to host you.
A HUGE thank you to Todd Harding, Branden Sipes, BSweet Cupcakes, Memorybox photosbooth, Our gift bag partners, Visit Loveland, FYN PR, Big Als Security, and the My Big Day event planning team!

Our wedding has been all over the news. Here are some articles that have already been published:
Reporter Herald CLICK HERE
Coloradoan CLICK HERE
K99 Radio CLICK HERE
Heiditown.com CLICKHERE
+ more to come!

We will post all of the photos we receive on the Valentine's Day in Loveland website as they come in.
(Thank you, Michael Brian!)
And copies of your photobooth photos can be found HERE

We'll see you in 2018!!!!
-The My Big Day team

Grand Prize Gift Basket for One Lucky Wedding Couple

2/7/2017

In addition to the gift bag each couple receives for participating in our group wedding, ONE lucky couple will win a grand prize gift basket!
Our GRAND PRIZE gift basket is growing! In addition to the amazing gift basket from the Outlets at Loveland, you will receive a bottle of wine from Mrs. Torrelli's Wine Flat, tickets from the Budweiser Events Center to a Colorado Eagles game, gourmet candy from the Colorado Candy Company, coffee from Brewsworthy, a stay in the Honeymoon Suite at the Best Western Plus Crossroads Inn & Conference Center, Valentine's Day book and goodies from My Big Day LLC, a beautiful floral arrangement from Palmer Flowers Loveland, and an autographed copy of 14 Days of Foreplay! Even more to come!

Have you registered for the Loveland Valentine's Day Group Wedding and Vow Renewal Ceremony yet?

Tickets

Tons of gifts from shops at the Loveland Outlets! And $100 in gift cards!

Tons of goodies from local Loveland businesses, and more to come!

2017 Partner Gifts

2/6/2017

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We are thrilled with the number of businesses who are partnering this year! So many cool gifts for our wedding and vow renewal couples!

Loveland Aleworks is giving you BOGO coupons and stickers
B.sweet.cupcakes is making signature cupcakes for you
Visit Loveland Colorado is giving you gift bags with local goodies
Brewsworthy is giving you yummy coffee samples
Monroe's Lounge is giving you drink nickles and Vday dinner special
Best Western Plus Crossroads Inn & Conference Center is offering special room rates
Big Beaver Brewing Co. is giving you BOGO beers
Climb Hard Cider Co. is giving you BOGO cider
Crow Hop Brewing Co is giving you BOGO beers
Outlets at Loveland is giving you shopping bracelets AND the lucky winner will get gifts from the Outlet stores + $100 in gift cards!
Mrs. Torrelli's Wine Flat is giving you a wine discount
Big Fat Pastor Spirits is giving you drink coupons
Budweiser Events Center is giving one lucky winner Eagles Tickets
Big Thompson Brewery is giving you beer coupons
Artisan You is giving every couple an amazing discount for a painting date night, and one lucky couple a prize valued at $180!
Studio Vino is giving one lucky couple a gift certificate
Cactus Grille Loveland is giving you goodies and coupons
Kissed By Nature is giving you a huge discount and product samples
Sharon Glassman is giving you a free download
Fort-Collins Family-Eyecare is giving you a gift certificate
Lo Co Artisan Coffee House is giving you coffee coupons
Starlight Dessert Bar & Bakery is giving you goodies and coupons
Palmer Flowers Loveland is giving the winning couple a beautiful floral arrangement
Pure Barre Fort Collins is giving you a red water bottle
Candlelight Dinner Playhouse is giving you a BOGO discount for an upcoming show
Trish Warner Photography is giving you a collectable Loveland heART postcard
Okay Dance is giving you a gift certificate
Breath of Life Bodywork is giving you a gift certificate
The Cupcake Gypsies are giving you a coupon
Colorado Candy Company is adding some sweet treats to our big gift basket!

Whew!

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Top 10 Ways to Celebrate Valentine's Day In the Sweetheart City (Loveland, Colorado)

1/30/2017

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Top 10 Ways to Celebrate Valentine's Day
In the Sweetheart City (Loveland, Colorado)

1. Get Married or Renew Your Vows! http://www.valentinesdayinloveland.com/

2. Profess Your Love with a BIG Heart, displayed on the streets of Loveland! https://ltvrhearts.wufoo.com/forms/2017-loveland-valentine-hearts-program/

3. Attend the Loveland Fire & Ice Festival https://lovelandfireandice.com/

4. Say "I love you" on a BIG HEART cookie http://starlightloveland.com/12-Large-Heart-Message-Cookie_p_18.html

5. Send a Valentine through 'Valentine Station' and get the custom stamp from Loveland! http://www.loveland.org/ValentineProgram/

6. Pick up a "Bleeding Heart Ale' from Grimm Brothers - a special beer with a limited release for Valentine's Day: http://grimmbrosbrewhouse.com/

7. Enjoy a cup of joe - Brewsworthy has a special Valentine coffee that can only be found in Loveland: https://www.facebook.com/brewsworthy/

8. Shop for Sweetheart City original gifts at the Loveland Visitor's Center: http://www.visitlovelandco.org/plan-your-trip/visitors-center/

9. Sweets for your Sweetheart's sweet tooth... Colorado Candy Company has custom heart candy and Candy ART - just for Valentine's Day! https://www.facebook.com/Colorado-Candy-Company-492187674274570/

10. Dine out in the Sweetheart City on Valentine's Day - but make a reservation FAR in advance! It's a popular place to be!

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2017 Places for a Romantic Valentine's Day Dinner in Loveland, CO

1/24/2017

This year, when you are searching for something to do with your sweetheart for Valentine’s Day, why not make plans to hit the town in Colorado’s own Sweetheart City – Loveland, CO! There is no better or more romantic atmosphere on this special day for lovers, than some of the local dining gems that Loveland supports.
There are a variety of different establishments to choose from to plan your perfect Valentine’s date:

Door 222 – 222 E 4th Street, #100, Loveland, CO 80537

This fun and modern eatery is located next door to Loveland’s Rialto Theater, making it the perfect stop after catching a show! They offer creative and tasty tapas plates, and an extensive spirits, wine, and beer list. You can make reservations online, or drop by for one of their happy hour specials.

Generations Wine & Martini Bar – 127 West 4th Street, Loveland, CO 80537

If it’s a night cap you’re looking for, look no further than Generations Wine & Martini Bar!Located on the west side of Loveland’s picturesque downtown, it provides a cozy and romantic atmosphere for the perfect end to your Valentine’s evening!They offer drinks and tapas made from local fares, and they have an extensive wine list.It’s the perfect spot for a quiet conversation!

Slate Italian Eatery – 530 Cleveland Avenue, Loveland, CO 80537

One of Loveland’s newest dining establishments is sure to become one of your favorite date night spots!Boasting of a “scratch kitchen” – Slate Italian makes all of their signature dishes from scratch, using locally grown produce and special ingredients imported from Italy.The atmosphere has a romantic quality, and will be a nice backdrop for your Valentine’s celebration.

Origins Wine Bar & Wood Fired Pizza – 500 N Lincoln Ave, Loveland, CO 80537

Origin’s offers the perfect laid back atmosphere for a romantic evening with your loved one.It has an extensive wine list and specializes in wood-fired pizza, paninis, bruschetta, and handmade gelato.They are located in the heart of downtown, across from the Loveland Art Museum, so it’s a perfect stop on your Valentine’s Date Night!

Wherever you decide to spend your Valentine’s Day evening, make sure to plan ahead and make your reservations early. Most of the downtown establishments offer online reservations. Many of our highlighted businesses will also be offering Valentine’s Day specials. Make sure you check out their websites for more information while planning your special date night!

And if you are looking for a truly original date idea for your sweetheart, consider renewing your vows (or getting married) at our Group Wedding on Valentine's Day 2/14/17.

Loveland's Annual Valentine's Day Group Wedding

Tuesday, February 14th, 2017
Loveland's Foote Lagoon Amphitheater
Registration is 2pm - 3:30pm
Ceremony at 4:30pm
* Officiated by K99's Todd Harding

A romantic, candlelit ceremony at the iconic Loveland Foote Lagoon, with music you vote on, a customized ceremony, keepsake photos, gift bags, signature wedding cupcakes, and a chance to win a huge gift basket! What an original way to celebrate your love ON Valentine's Day!

A Delectable Valentine's Day Dinner at Monroe's

1/19/2017

Monroe's Lounge at the Best Western Plus is offering an AMAZING Valentine's Day Dinner. Since they are a partner for our Group Wedding event, we wanted to share their fantastic menu with you.

Be sure to call for reservations ASAP. Restaurants are always booked up on Valentine's Day in the Sweetheart City!

The menu below is only $49 per couple. Reservations are required on Tuesday, February 14, 2017 and can be made by calling 970-667-7810 anytime.

Menu Includes:
One Shared Appetizer
Spinach & Artichoke Dip with Pita Chips
Crab Stuffed Mushrooms
Balsamic Reduction Bruschetta

Soup or Salad (1 per person)
House Salad
Caesar Salad
Soup du Jour

Entrée (1 per person)
10oz Ribeye Steak
Chicken Oscar
Shrimp Scampi

Choice of Side:
Risotto
Baked Potato
Garlic Mashed Potato
Sautéed Vegetables

One Shared Dessert Trio Including:
Chocolate Torte
Sea Salt & Caramel Cheesecake
Two Chocolate Covered Strawberries

Reservations are required on Tuesday, February 14, 2017 and can be made by calling 970-667-7810 anytime.

The Loveland Fire & Ice Festival 2017

1/4/2017

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Fun for everyone: The Loveland Fire & Ice Festival keeps getting bigger and better every year!
My Big Day is hosting only one of the MANY fantastic things you can experience in The Sweetheart City in the month of February. The Loveland Fire & Ice Festival is the BIGGEST event going on over the Valentine's holiday.

Some background: This family-friendly festival is FREE to the public and celebrates the heart of Loveland. From Fire to Ice; hot & cold, yin & yang – people of passion converge in Loveland, Colorado for Valentine’s day weekend February 10th-12th to celebrate love, life and the arts in all different forms.
This award winning festival brought upwards of 36,000 guests in 2016, and we hope to see even more in 2017. The Loveland Fire & Ice Festival brings together the arts of live entertainment, sculpting, culinary, our heroes vehicle showcase, fireworks and much more!
If you’re looking for things to do this coming Valentine’s day weekend, don’t miss attending this yearly festival. Bring the entire family for a day of fire, ice, music, and fun!

Mark your calendar for Feb 10-12th, and head to downtown Loveland for the festivities!

Fire and Ice Website

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2017 Loveland Valentine Press Conference at the Loveland Chamber

1/3/2017

Today the Loveland Chamber hosted the annual Valentine Press Conference. The official Valentine card, verse and cache were all revealed. Visit Loveland announced all of the exciting events happening in Loveland over the holiday. We met Miss Loveland Valentine 2017 for the first time. The official Loveland beer, coffee and candy were announced as well!

Loveland Rotary Hearts Now Available for 2017

1/2/2017

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You've seen them year after year, the loving messages from sweethearts to one another, hung over the roadway all over the streets of Loveland. The Thompson Valley Rotary has been in charge of the heart program since the 1990's. This heart tradition has been going on in Loveland for over 50 years!

The 2017 Loveland Valentines Hearts Program is here! This program is sponsored by the Loveland Thompson Valley Rotary as one of their annual fundraisers. Each heart is hand painted by a Thompson Valley Honor Society student!

Here are the basic details needed for ordering a heart:
- Hearts Orders are $50.00 each.
- One Heart per Order Form submitted.
- Hearts are typically left up until the end of February.
- The number of Hearts orders is limited, so please order early. The last day to place an order is February 1, 2017, or once we reach max order capacity, whichever occurs first.
- No orders containing inappropriate language, advertisements or political references will be accepted.
- Customer information is collected for the purpose of processing your order and future event notifications. This information is kept confidential and is not shared.
- No refunds for finalized orders.
Order placing options:
- Checks or cash are accepted, or a Credit Card online.
- Completed form and payment must be received by February 1, 2017
- Each heart can have only 25 Characters Maximum (Spaces & Characters count)

To order, click the link below

Order a Heart

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Reporter Herald Article from 12/30/16

12/30/2016

Thank you to the Loveland Reporter Herald for their article!

CLICK HERE to read the article on the Reporter Herald website.

Dave Pierson jogs around Foote Lagoon on Thursday in downtown Loveland. The city of Loveland and the Loveland Chamber of Commerce is supporting My Big Day for the first Loveland Valentine's Day group wedding ceremony at Foote Lagoon. (Jenny Sparks / Loveland Reporter-Herald)

With a name like Loveland, a group wedding and renewal ceremony on Valentine's Day seems to be the perfect fit.
"There has been a big request for it for a lot of years," said Christine Kovacs Forster, president and events manager for My Big Day. The company organizes many events from life celebrations to corporate events as well as party planning, marketing and more.
The first Loveland Valentine's Day Group Wedding will begin with registration at 2 p.m. Feb. 14 in the Gertrude Scott Room at the Loveland Public Library. 300 N. Adams, Loveland. The ceremony will be at 4:30 p.m. Feb. 14 at the Foote Lagoon Amphitheater in Civic Center Park, Third Street and Washington Avenue.

"We want people to still be able to see each other, and we can still take photos," Forster said of the time as the sun should set about 5:30 p.m. that day.
The ceremony will be officiated by K99's Morning Show host, Todd Harding.
The cost is $30 per person to participate, which does not include a marriage license. Couples getting married must get their own marriage license prior to the event and must bring it with their IDs to registration.
Those renewing their vows will only need to purchase tickets and present IDs at registration.
Ticket cost includes a few gifts for the newlyweds. Along with the certificate signed by the officiant, they will get a personalized photo by Memorybox Photos, cupcakes from B Sweet Cupcakes, a gift bag and a chance to win a large gift basket.

"There are still a lot of partners working on what we want in that gift basket but it will be all things Northern Colorado," she said. The gift bag and gift basket items will be from local places to encourage participants to visit local businesses either between the registration and the ceremony or after.

"We will cut (tickets) off the morning of the wedding," Forster said. The company has not put a limit on how many tickets will be available but the ceremony will not exceed the 300-seat capacity of the venue.
"It's really for the couples, not large groups of spectators," Forster said. Couples are asked not to bring family or friends to witness the unions so there is enough room for all couples.
The event joins many traditions for Loveland in February including the valentine remailing program, Fire and Ice Festival, the annual valentine coffee and beer, Miss Valentine and more.

"It's an exciting collaboration between our entities to help highlight the valentine initiative and build this energy around the Sweetheart City," said Mindy McCloughan, president and CEO of the Loveland Chamber of Commerce.
Forster said it will be a great opportunity for couples to do something different on Valentine's Day.
"It's just a really unique way to celebrate Valentine's Day without thinking of another kind of gift," she said. There is the added bonus that it provides an alternative wedding option.
"It's an affordable way to get married for folks that want to say I do who may run to courthouse if that's there only option, far more romantic than the courthouse," Forster said.

Foote Lagoon will be decorated for the occasion. Couples will receive a survey following their ticket purchase to vote for their favorite wedding song and readings to make the event a little more personal. The top choices in songs will be performed by Brandon Sipes at the ceremony.
Forster hopes this will become a tradition for Loveland and that couples will take advantage of this first year.
"It's always great to say that you did something in the first year, that you were part of it from the beginning," she said.

For more information or to register, go to ValentinesDayInLoveland.com.
Michelle Vendegna: 970-699-5407, vendegnam@reporterherald.com

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2017 Places for a Romantic Valentine's Day Dinner in Loveland, CO

A Delectable Valentine's Day Dinner at Monroe's

The Loveland Fire & Ice Festival 2017

2017 Loveland Valentine Press Conference at the Loveland Chamber

Loveland Rotary Hearts Now Available for 2017

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