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

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.

Loveland, CO Valentine Re-Mailing Deadlines 2016

1/26/2016

One of the unique qualities of Loveland, CO is our Valentine re-mailing program! The 2016 mailing deadline is close! If you would like your valentines to loved ones re-routed through the Sweetheart City with a special stamp, be sure to adhere to the deadlines below:

International valentines need to be received by Feb. 2, the last day to drop off valentines to any Colorado King Soopers or City Market locations is Feb. 3, national valentines need to be received by Feb. 8 and Colorado valentines need to be received by Feb. 10.

Gift Bag Sponsors for the 2016 "My Big Date" Valentine Packages

1/12/2016

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We are thrilled to have the following partners already committed to giving our guests a reason to Stay & Play in Loveland, CO after their tour is complete. Thank you for showing our guests all the fun things we have going on in our Sweetheart City!
The following businesses are providing products or coupons in the gift bags every couple will receive upon completion of their "My Big Date" Valentine Tour:

If you would like to include a little something from your local business, please contact
Christine at My Big Day:
O) 970-613-1455 or C) 303-886-3068
Email: mybigdayevents @outlook.com
Website: MyBigDayCompany.com

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Valentine's Photos are Posted!

2/16/2015

What an amazing Valentine's weekend in the Sweetheart City! Photos from all 3 of our tours are posted. Thank you for supporting small businesses and celebrating LOVE!

- Heidi, HeidiTown
- Mechelle, NoCo Short Bus Tours
- Christine, My Big Day

Photos

My Big Date in the News

2/10/2015

Thank you to the Loveland Reporter-Herald for interviewing one of the "My Big Date" partners, Heidi Kerr-Schlaefer with www.HeidiTown.com. Noco Short Bus Tours and My Big Day LLC are proud to put on an event that celebrates our Sweetheart City!

See the entire article below

RH Article

Loveland businesses cater to sweethearts
Valentine-themed events range from elaborate to simple
By Craig Young Reporter-Herald Staff Writer

LOVELAND -- Indelibly marked as the Sweetheart City, Loveland carries some pretty high expectations when Valentine's Day rolls around. So local businesses are doing their part to make sure that the city doesn't disappoint.

From a two-day romantic getaway to a quick, fun dinner at a fast-food restaurant, local businesses are offering options to sweethearts. In case you're still scrambling for a fun Valentine's Day idea, here's a sampling of local offerings:

My Big Date
Some people in Loveland are tired of the sweetheart theme, said Heidi Kerr-Schlaefer, "mayor" of the travel and festival website HeidiTown.com. "But I say, you know what, you're Love-land; embrace it and run with it."

Kerr-Schlaefer, a Loveland resident who promotes travel across the state, is partnering with two other Loveland businesswomen to sell Valentine's weekend packages featuring local food and drink.

Valentine's Day Dinner in Loveland, CO

2/10/2015

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Have you made dinner reservations for this weekend? We have heard that restaurants around Loveland are booked solid! Be sure to call ahead... there is a lot of LOVE in our Sweetheart City. Everyone wants to spend Valentine's Day in our town!

The good news....
My Big Date has a couple spots open for our Brunch & Brew package! Book before Thursday 2/12/15!

Brunch Package

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Valentine's Packages Selling Quickly!

1/26/2015

The My Big Date partners, NoCo Short Bus Tours, HeidiTown.com and My Big Day Events are thrilled with the popularity of our Valentine's packages this year! We have guests coming from all over the country!
Like with anything that is popular, demand sets in and sell-out happens quickly!

Currently our evening package, "Brewery & Distillery Tour" is already sold out. (2.15.15 at 3:30pm)

However, we still have spots available for our "Brunch and Brew" packages at 9:45 am for both 2/14 and 2/15!

The benefit of our Brunch and Brew package is the you get to spend a FULL DAY
in the Sweetheart City, Loveland, CO!
***The NoCo Short Bus will pick you up at 9:45am and return you to the pick-up location around 2:00pm. After your tour, you'll have enough time to get in some shopping, and take advantage of the specials in your gift bag, then head to dinner. Be sure to book your Valentine's dinner ASAP, and Loveland is a popular place to dine!

BOOK ASAP-- packages will sell out soon!

2015 Valentine's Package Press Release: My Big Date

1/2/2015

Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

“My Big Date,” a Valentine’s Day getaway in Loveland, Colorado

Loveland, Colorado January 2, 2015– It’s been the sweetheart city since 1877, and now there is a great reason to make Loveland, Colorado your destination this Valentine’s Day. Three Loveland-based, female owned businesses have created My Big Date, a tasty escape to the Sweetheart City.

“Loveland has been a destination for art lovers for many years, but we want people to realize that the town is the perfect Valentine’s Day destination,” said Christine Kovacs Forster, founder of My Big Day Events, LLC, an event planning company in Loveland.

Last year, Ms. Forster, Mechelle Martz-Mayfield, owner of NOCO Short Bus Tours, LLC, a brewery tour service, and Heidi Kerr-Schlaefer, founder of HeidiTown.com, the place for Colorado festival and travel stories, came together to create My Big Date.

There are two packages available this year, and space is limited.

The Brunch & Brew package is available on February 14 and 15, 2014. This package includes a coffee tasting at Loco Artisan Coffeehouse, a beer and brunch pairing at Loveland Aleworks and a beer tasting paired with B. Sweet Cupcakes at Crow Hop Brewing Transportation between venues will be provided by NOCO Short Bus Tours, LLC.

The second package is a Brewery & Spirits Tour available on February 14, 2014, only. This includes a tour and tasting at Spring 44 Distillery, a tasting flight at Crow Hop Brewing, a tasting flight at Loveland Aleworks and a stop at B. Sweet Cupcakes for a treat. Transportation between venues will be provided by NOCO Short Bus Tours, LLC.

Both packages include time for guests to stroll through Loveland’s Fire & Ice winter festival that takes place annually in downtown Loveland over Valentine’s Day weekend.

“My Big Date is a great way to introduce people to Loveland,” said Martz-Mayfield. “It’s an introduction to our active brewery scene, our distillery scene and an opportunity to show off downtown.”

All 42 participants will receive a gift bag filled with Loveland swag, such as coupons, beer tokens, chocolate and more. In addition, each couple will also receive the book entitled, “14 Days of Foreplay,” by marriage and family therapist, Monica L. Lieser.

“My hope is that these two packages will entice people across the Front Range to come experience Loveland this Valentine’s Day. I believe that once they discover what Loveland has to offer, they’ll make future outings here,” said Kerr-Schlaefer.

“I want My Big Date to put Loveland on the map as a destination town,” she added.

My Big Date is brought to you by My Big Day, LLC, NOCO Short Bus Tours, LLC and HeidiTown.com, and has been endorsed by Visit Loveland. For more information on the subject matter of the press release call Heidi Kerr-Schlaefer at (970) 213-2354, email TheMayor@HeidiTown.com or go to ValentinesDayinLoveland.com.

2015 Valentine's Packages Are Announced!

1/1/2015

The much anticipated "My Big Date" packages have been announced!
Our formal press release will be coming soon.
Stay tuned....

-Heidi, Mechelle & Christine