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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.
PictureDave 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, [email protected]

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2016 My Big Date Photos are Posted!

2/16/2016

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Photos from our 2016 Tours are available now!
More photos will be added....

Thank you to all of our 2016 My Big Date participants!
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Brunch & Brew Menu Press Release

2/2/2016

 
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“My Big Date” reveals Valentine’s Day brunch and brew menu
 
Loveland, Colorado February 2, 2016 – In its third year, My Big Date represents three outings on Valentine’s Day weekend in Loveland, Colorado including a brunch and brew tours and spirits tours.
 
The Brunch & Brew tours featured a brunch at Loveland, Colorado’s award-winning Grimm Brother’s Brewhouse. Catering will be provided by Taste, a Loveland-based catering company owned and operated by Vicky Bittner.
 
Bittner sat down with the brewers at Grimm Brothers Brewhouse to create a special four-course Valentine’s Day brunch menu for My Big Date.
 
The first course is a fresh fruit streusel served with The Pack of Scoundrels, a German style beer that originated in Hannover, Germany in 1526. It’s a crisp, light malt beer with a bouquet of spices.
 
The second course features a wild mushroom Parmesan polenta with prosciutto benedict covered in a green chili hollandaise with balsamic reduction. This rich dish will be served with Liquid Zoo, a Weizenbock style beer that’s big and malty with some Hefeweizen characteristics of clove and banana.
 
Things will get spicy during the third course that features hash brown potatoes served with sriracha ketchup and an ancho chili honey. This course is paired with a GABF medal winner –
Snow Drop Kottbusser Ale, a 7.1% ABV beer that goes with everything, but is an especially nice complement to fiery foods.
 
Brunch will finish with a caramelized pineapple jalapeno bread pudding served with maple syrup. This dessert has been paired with a Bleeding Heart S’mores Porter.
 
Every year Grimm Brothers Brewhouse brews a unique Bleeding Heart beer in celebration of Valentine’s Day, an important day in Loveland, Colorado, the Sweetheart City. Each year it is so popular that the tap room is often sold out by Valentine’s Day. This year’s guests of My Big Date are sure to get a taste of this rare beer.
 
My Big Date packages are available on Saturday, February 13, 2016. The VIP package, available on February 14 only, is sold out. For more information go to ValentinesDayinLoveland.com.
 
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 [email protected].
 
  

2016 "My Big Date" Brunch Menu

1/30/2016

 
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We are thrilled to announce our 2016 My Big Date Brunch menu from the amazing Taste Catering.
(Hosted at Grimm Brothers Brewhouse)
Get your tastebuds ready....

Course 1:
Fresh fruit strussel
Beer: Scoundrel

Course 2:
Wild mushroom Parmesan polenta with prosciutto benidict with a green chili hollendaisse and a balsamic reduction.
Beer: Liquid Zoo

Course 3:
Hash browned potato with sriracha ketchup and a ancho chili honey
Beer: Snow Drop Kottbusser Ale

Course 4:
Carmalized pineapple jalapeno bread pudding with maple syrup
Beer: Bleeding Heart Smores Porter
Our VIP brunch is sold out for 2/14, but we still have 2 brunch options for 2/13!
CLICK HERE for Brunch & Brew Ticket Options

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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. 
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My Big Date is Heiditown.com's Featured Festival

1/25/2016

 
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Heiditown.com is a community of engaged citizens who have come to recognize HeidiTown as an entertaining source of information about Colorado festivals and travel.

This month, Heidi is featuring our own "My Big Date" event for Loveland!  Please check out her article on this event and other local events HERE


The VIP Brunch & Brew Tour is SOLD OUT for 2016

1/20/2016

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We are excited to announce that our VIP Brunch & Brew Tour for Feb. 14th 2016 is already sold out!
We have 2 additional Brunch & Brew tours still available on Saturday Feb. 13th.
Tickets are selling fast - don't wait too long!
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The VIP Tour is close to Sold Out!

1/13/2016

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ALERT!!! We have only TWO tickets left to the exclusive VIP Brunch & Brew Tour on 2/14. If you want to get your hands on a six-pack of Grimm Brothers Brewhouse's S'more's Porter, and take advantage of additional VIP perks, you'd better book your VIP Tour today!

***General Brunch & Brew Tours are still available on 2/13.
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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:
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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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2016 My Big Date Press Release

1/6/2016

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“My Big Date,” a Valentine’s Day getaway in Loveland, Colorado
 
Loveland, Colorado January 4, 2016 – The brainchild of three Loveland-based, female owned business owners, My Big Date is an opportunity for couples to experience the Sweetheart City on Valentine’s Day.
 
In its third year, My Big Date represents three various outings on Valentine’s Day weekend in Loveland, Colorado including a brunch and brew tour, a spirits tour and, new this year, a VIP brunch and brew tour.
 
“Loveland is the perfect place to visit on Valentine’s Day and we’ve put together packages that celebrate some of the best this town has to offer,” said Christine Forster, founder of My Big Day Events, LLC, an event planning company in Loveland.
 
Each tour is provided transportation on NOCO Short Bus Tours, LLC, a brewery tour service founded by Mechelle Martz-Mayfield. Colorado travel writer and promotor Heidi Kerr-Schlaefer, founder of HeidiTown.com, rounds out the three woman trio behind My Big Date.
 
“We want to make it easy for folks to enjoy Loveland on Valentine’s Day weekend. We provide the transportation, food and drinks so that guests can just sit back and enjoy the experience and enjoy each other,” said Martz-Mayfield.
 
There are three packages available this year, and space is limited.
 
On Saturday, February 13, 2016 there will be two Brunch & Brew packages offered. This package includes a coffee tasting at Loco Artisan Coffeehouse, a beer and brunch pairing at Grimm Brothers Brewhouse and a beer tasting paired with B. Sweet Cupcakes at Loveland Aleworks. Guests are then invited to spend some time strolling Loveland’s Fire & Ice Festival in downtown. Transportation between venues will be provided by NOCO Short Bus Tours, LLC.
 
Also on Saturday, February 13, 2016, in the afternoon, there are two Spirits Tours available. Guests start their tour with cocktails and tapas at Origins Wine Bar in downtown Loveland and then proceed to Climb Hard Cider for a flight of delicious 10 delicious ciders. The last stop is Spring 44 for a spirits tasting and cupcakes from B. Sweet Cupcakes. Transportation between venues will be provided by NOCO Short Bus Tours, LLC and time will be allotted for guests to experience the Fire & Ice Festival.
 
The VIP Brunch & Brew tour will be offered once on Sunday, February 14, 2016 only. This package is similar to the Saturday Brunch & Brew tour, but includes extras such as one six-pack per couple of Grimm’s special Valentine’s Day beer, Bleeding Heart, pint glasses from Loveland Aleworks, a bag of LOCO Artisan Coffee’s special Valentine’s Day blend and an additional stop at the Loveland Museum Gallery to tour the Sweetheart City, USA exhibit.
 
This year, My Big Date has collaborated with Candlewood Suites Loveland to offer a discounted room rate to the first ten couples who book a package.
 
 “I believe that once folks experience Loveland on My Big Date, they will want to come back again and again. We’re just giving them a small taste of what the Sweetheart City is all about and there’s so much more for them to discover,” said Kerr-Schlaefer.
 
The founders of My Big Date polled last year’s participants and 100% of guests who responded stated that they would take the tour again.
 
“We think that’s a pretty compelling endorsement of My Big Date,” said Forster. 
 
My Big Date packages are available for purchase at ValentinesDayinLoveland.com.
 
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 [email protected].

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