Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 14, 2025
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​Hearts will melt at Loveland's 9th Annual Valentine's Day Wedding and Vow Renewal Ceremony on February 14th, 2025.
 
Love is taking center stage as BIG DEAL Company proudly presents the most enchanting celebration in Loveland – the Sweetheart City! In its 9th year, this event has already united over 330 couples in the spirit of love and commitment.
 
Led by the hopeless romantic, Todd Harding, legendary radio host, and serenaded by the soulful tunes of Branden Sipes – this custom wedding ceremony promises to leave not a dry eye. The music? It's up to the registered couples to vote on the soundtrack of their special day. It's no wonder some romantics have made this event an annual tradition!
 
Couples seeking a uniquely romantic Valentine's Day celebration can find their perfect match in Loveland's Annual Group Wedding & Vow Renewal Ceremony at Sweet Heart Winery. For just $150 per couple, participants will experience an intimate ceremony featuring live music they help select, complete with official marriage certificate signing, professional photography, and keepsake photos with custom backdrops. Each couple receives a commemorative lock to secure their love story on Loveland's famous LOVE or HEART sculpture, creating a lasting symbol of their commitment in America's Sweetheart City.
 
The comprehensive package extends beyond the ceremony itself, treating couples to signature wedding cupcakes from B Sweet Cupcakes, a celebratory glass of wine, and a specially curated gift bag filled with offerings from Northern Colorado businesses. Participating couples can take advantage of exclusive discounts at local accommodations, including special rates at LaQuinta and Chateau de Fleur Properties' downtown AirBnBs. The celebration includes chances to win remarkable prizes, from Eagles Hockey tickets to romantic getaway packages featuring wine tastings and entertainment at The Rialto, ensuring that the memories of this special day extend well beyond February 14th.
 
Say "I DO" for the first time or again and again at The Loveland Valentine's Day and Vow Renewal Ceremony!
Tickets: ValentinesDayInLoveland.com
 
The Loveland Valentine’s Day Group Wedding is brought to you by BIG DEAL Company and is supported by Visit Loveland and the Loveland Chamber.
Media Contact: Christine Forster  (970) 613-1455  [email protected]

Free Business Promotion at the Valentine's Day Wedding & Vow Renewal Ceremony 2/14 ​

It's a time honored tradition in Loveland - lining the streets with love messages through the Sweetheart holiday season. The Thompson Valley Rotary Club is the owner of this romantic tradition. It has become so popular over the years, that more and more hearts and streets have been added to the program. Even so, it sells out within minutes!

Looking to leave a message for your sweetheart/s this Valentine season? Jump online at 12am on December 1st! 
​https://portal.clubrunner.ca/3528

Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 8, 2024
  
Score Big in Love: Annual Loveland Valentine’s Day Group Wedding Offers Couples a Shot at a Lifetime of Happiness

Hearts will melt at Loveland's 8th Annual Valentine's Day Wedding and Vow Renewal Ceremony on February 14th, 2024.
 
Love is taking center stage as BIG DEAL Company proudly presents the most enchanting celebration in Loveland – the Sweetheart City! In its 8th year, this event has already united over 300 couples in the spirit of love and commitment.
 
But hold on, lovebirds! The year 2024 is turning up the heat with an unprecedented twist – a chance to say "I do" ON THE ICE before a thrilling Eagles hockey game! Teaming up with The Colorado Eagles and Visit Loveland, BIG DEAL Company, supported by local Loveland businesses, the chamber, and the city, is orchestrating a truly magical wedding experience.
 
And that's not all – every participating couple stands a chance to win a huge gift basket of prizes and unforgettable experiences valued at over $4,000! Picture yourself in custom Eagles hockey jerseys, riding the Fanboni, hitting the starting buzzer for the game, celebrating with your wedding party in a private suite during the hockey game, and stealing the spotlight during “NoCo’s Biggest Kiss” on the Kiss Cam!
 
Led by the charismatic Todd Harding, legendary radio host, and serenaded by the soulful tunes of Branden Sipes – this custom wedding ceremony promises to leave not a dry eye. The music? It's up to the registered couples to vote on the soundtrack of their special day. It's no wonder some romantics have made this event an annual tradition!
 
All of this for just $160 per couple. Guests will receive an unforgettable experience complete with photos, a personalized ceremony, music, and a treasure trove of gifts and prizes. Hosted by BIG DEAL Company, with the backing of numerous city and local small business partners, this is the ultimate way to spread the love on Valentine's Day in the Sweetheart City.
 
Say "I DO" for the first time or again and again at The Loveland Valentine's Day and Vow Renewal Ceremony! Tickets: ValentinesDayInLoveland.com
 
The Loveland Valentine’s Day Group Wedding is brought to you by BIG DEAL Company and is supported by The Colorado Eagles, Visit Loveland and the Loveland Chamber.
Media Contact: Christine Forster  (970) 613-1455  [email protected]

An entire wedding for only $160?? YES PLEASE!
GET YOUR TICKETS NOW!
2024 brings a once in a lifetime opportunity to get married ON THE ICE at Blue FCU Arena - prior to a Colorado Eagles Hockey Game!
*Registration must be made online in advance
Renew your vows or get married on Valentine's Day in the Sweetheart City - Loveland, CO
Just $160 per couple for all this...

• Custom Wedding & Vow Renewal Ceremony in the Sweetheart City, Loveland CO
• Romantic Ceremony & LIVE Music
• Your Marriage Certificate Signed by the Officiant
• Signature Wedding Cupcakes from B Sweet Cupcakes
• Gift Bag from Participating Northern Colorado Businesses
• Keepsake Photo with Custom Backdrop - Onsite
• Keepsake Lock you can Use to Permanently 'Lock your Love' on the Famous Loveland Sculpture or Heart from Visit Loveland!
• 2 Tickets for Each Couple to Attend the Eagles Hockey Game After Your Ceremony!
• FREE Parking for All Wedding Couples
• Discounted Game Tickets for Your Family (limited number)
• Professional Photographer Photos of the BIG DAY

-PLUS-

Win up to $4,000 in prizes!

• A gift basket of items donated by local businesses!
• 2 CUSTOM Eagles Hockey Jerseys "Bride/Groom" valued at $400, donated by Visit Loveland Colorado
• A trip around the ice during the game in the Colorado Eagles "Fanboni"
• The chance to kick off the game by hitting the STARTING BUZZER (Goal Horn)
• NoCo's Biggest Kiss Photo Opp - (You could be on camera at the start of the 2nd period)
• A 'Honeymoon Suite' at the Eagles Hockey Game for 16 guests (after your ceremony), donated by the Larimer County Commissioners!

​The Loveland Valentine's Day Wedding & Vow Renewal Ceremony - Say "I DO" for the 1st time -- or again and again.
Tickets Available!
https://www.valentinesdayinloveland.com/

Loveland, Colo. hosts the largest Valentine Re-mailing Program, the beloved Sweetheart Festival,
Group Wedding (on ice) and more each February
 
In Loveland, Colorado, known as the Sweetheart City, the Valentine season is officially underway. This morning, the Loveland Chamber of Commerce, Visit Loveland, and their partners revealed the details and arrangements for the 78th annual Valentine season. The festivities include the Valentine Re-Mailing Program, the Sweetheart Festival, exclusive offerings such as Valentine-themed wine, beer, candy, and coffee, the Loveland Sweetheart Classic 4-mile race, and the Valentine Group Wedding. This unique wedding event will take place on the ice of the Blue Arena just before the Sweetheart Game featuring AHL hockey's Colorado Eagles on February 14. All these Valentine season activities and events are scheduled throughout the month of February.
 
"We are thrilled to mark our 78th year of sending love across the globe. Still today, the Valentine season remains enchanting in Loveland. There's no better way to propagate love, joy, and hope than through a heartfelt Valentine sent from the Sweetheart City. The designs and verses chosen this year embody Loveland's commitment to spreading love and kindness. It is particularly significant to continue sharing this time-honored tradition with the world, emphasizing that love is the greatest gift we can both give and receive." – Mindy McCloughan, Loveland Chamber President

Loveland’s Valentine Re-Mailing Program
The 2024 official Loveland Valentine card, collector’s stamp (also known as a cachet) and postmark have been announced. The collector’s stamp and postmark will be stamped on every piece of mail that comes through the program. Loveland receives around 100,000 Valentines annually from all 50 states and 110 countries across the world through its Valentine Re-mailing Program, the largest program of its kind. Sponsors and volunteers handstamp the collector’s stamp and postmark onto each individual Valentine that comes through the city’s post office. 
 
2024 Collector’s Envelope Artwork, Remailing Program Deadlines Announced
The 2024 collector’s envelope artwork was designed by Corry McDowell  and includes the following verse written by Jeani Bork:  
We are on our annual mission
Promoting love, as is our tradition.
Love is our message - Hearts are our brand.
Happy Valentine’s Day from the City of LOVEland.
 
Sending Valentine’s Through Loveland, Colorado:
To get this special 2024 collector’s envelope artwork and postmark, package pre-addressed, pre-stamped Valentines in a larger First Class envelope. Send the envelope to Postmaster - Attention Valentines, 446 E. 29th St., Loveland, CO 80538-9998. Once received, Valentines will be removed from the larger envelope and hand-stamped before being re-mailed to intended recipients. 
The official Valentine drop location sponsors include Independent Financial and Elevations Credit Union. Drop off self-addressed, stamped Valentine envelopes at any of these locations, as well as the Chamber of Commerce, Visitor’s Center and The Loveland Post Office (446 E. 29th St. Loveland, CO 80538) & (601 Cleveland Ave Loveland, CO 80537)
The Post Office will be accepting Valentines to be dropped off in the red mailbox displayed in the lobby from January 16-February 9, 2024
 
Mailing Deadlines:
Important Deadline Dates - Loveland Re-Mailing Program:
February 1, 2024, ~ for International Mail deadline
February 5, 2024, ~ Continental U.S deadline
February 7, 2024, ~ Colorado deadline (within the state)

​Valentine Season Events & Experiences 
The Loveland Sweetheart Festival
Feb. 10, 2024
Celebrate all things LOVE in the Sweetheart City at the 6th annual Loveland Sweetheart Festival, returning February 10th, 2024. Bring the family or your sweetheart for FREE fun in the Sweetheart City, including a day full of LIVE Ice carving and art and fire sculpture demonstrations, musical and dance performances on our community stage and our romantic headliners Spinphony at the Historic Rialto Theater.  Fun for the whole family at the Kids zone including oversized building bricks, outdoor games and even a community mural.  Don’t miss the Tunnel of Love, Food Trucks, The Palace of Sweets, The Sweetheart Classic 4-miler, the Little Miss Valentine and Little Mr. Cupid contest. The festival is an extension of Loveland’s 77+ year history in the nation’s Sweetheart City. The festival features something for everyone - families, couples and chocolate lovers, running lovers, art lovers, and forever loves.  Festival Hours 10am – 8pm,  Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024. 
 
Loveland Lights at Chapungu
February 1st - 18th SPECIAL LIVE NIGHT on February 17th
 On February 1st, Visit Loveland will transition the lights from Winter Wonderlights over to red and pink and fill the Chapungu Sculpture Park with Hearts, Love photo ops, decor and a 30 minute light show set to your favorite LOVE songs.  The show runs nightly from 5-9pm. New this year -  Close out the Sweetheart City’s celebration of love with a special date night under the stars! Enjoy a special LIVE event at Loveland Lights at Chapungu Sculpture Park, Saturday, February 17 from 6-9pm. Wander the love-inspired twinkle lights while being entertained by dueling pianos, sampling wine and beer tastings and more!  Make it a night to remember with your love. The event is free and open to the general public, drink tickets for sale onsite for 21+ only.  This experience is brought to you by the Centerra Engagement Assembly, and made possible with partners at Visit Loveland and Townsquare Media.

Colorado Eagles Hockey Sweetheart Game
The Colorado Eagles and the City of Loveland are excited to team up for the Sweetheart Game on Wednesday, February 14th vs. the Bakersfield Condors. For the second season in a row the Eagles will host a game on Valentines Day and will feature fun for all at Blue Arena in the Sweetheart City. Events to include:
●       Fans can enter to win one of 150 “Sweetheart City Packs” via Eagles social media beginning the last week in January to include two (2) tickets to the game and a gift bag from Visit Loveland.
●       Pregame Wedding on the Ice: 4pm 50+ couples will tie the knot or renew their vows on the ice of Blue Arena.
●       Red and Pink light up sticks provided by the City of Loveland on Entrance of the game for the first 2500 fans in attendance.
●       Stop by the Visit Loveland booth and show which person or player you Love by filing out a “I Love _______” sign.
●       Take part in Northern Colorado’s Biggest Valentine Kiss during a stoppage in play.
●       The Sweetheart Pack returns in early January where fans can purchase 2 tickets and $20 in concessions for just $60 to the Sweetheart game on Valentines Day. To learn more or purchase tickets visit ColoradoEagles.com or the Orthopaedic & Spine Center of the Rockies Box Office at Blue Arena.

​Valentine Group Wedding
Feb. 14, 2024
Loveland's eighth annual celebration of commitment to love returns, promising an even more enhanced experience for 2024. For those seeking a unique and distinctive wedding affair and an unforgettable venue, the group wedding is the ticket. Teaming up with the Colorado Eagles, the AHL affiliate hockey team of the Avalanche, couples have the opportunity to exchange or renew their vows in a communal setting on the ice before the Visit Loveland/Colorado Eagles Sweetheart hockey game on February 14th at Loveland's Blue Arena. The ceremony encompasses music chosen by guests, a personalized ceremony, commemorative photos, gift bags, special wedding cupcakes, a symbolic love lock for Loveland's iconic LOVE or HEART sculptures, and a chance to win a huge gift basket. Additionally, the package includes tickets to the Eagles game later in the evening following the on-ice ceremony. Cost is $160 per couple and registration is limited. Loveland’s Valentine’s Day Group Wedding is hosted by BIG DEAL Company, in partnership with the Colorado Eagles, Visit Loveland and the Loveland Chamber.

​2024 Sweetheart Classic Race
Feb. 10, 2024
The Loveland Sweetheart Classic is a staple race in the Loveland community taking place from 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 10, in Downtown Loveland. Sweetheart City Racing is excited to bring the community this 4 mile run/walk presented by Redemption Church, as part of the Sweetheart City festivities. With a brand new course that will take participants from downtown, in the heart of the Sweetheart Festival, off on a scenic tour. Participants can run or walk as an individual or as a couple. A brand new race course will be unveiled online in the coming days.

Heartfelt Indulgences
2024 Loveland Valentine Wine
Sweet Heart Winery & Event Center will be featuring their annual limited release Valentine wine. It’s a 2021 Malbec aged on French Oak.

2043 Loveland Valentine Coffee
The Loveland Chamber of Commerce has partnered with Top of the Lake Coffee to produce the 2024 official Loveland Valentine coffee. Top of The Lake Coffee is proud to announce the 2024 sweetheart coffee flavor; Vanilla Macadamia Nut. It will be sold at the Loveland Visitors Center. 

​2024 Valentine Beer
Grimm Brothers is thrilled to be brewing their annual Valentines Day Beer for the Sweetheart City, The Bleeding Heart 2024. This year they are going back to the beginning - it will be a chocolate cherry porter which was the flavor of the very first Bleeding Heart brewed back in 2012.

2024 Valentine Candy
Colorado Candy Company is proud to feature a heart shaped candy that is chocolate cherry flavored. This will be made ONLY for the sweetheart city and sold at Centerra Hallmark and Loveland Visitors Center.

​2024 Valentine Mailing Contributors
Miss Loveland Valentine 2024 – McKayley Lane
Since 1962, Loveland has been selecting a Miss Loveland Valentine. We are proud to announce McKayley Lane is our 62nd Miss Loveland Valentine. With honor and pride McKayley will represent the community of Loveland throughout the 2024 year. She also receives scholarship funds toward her college education awarded from a trust established by the founders of the Loveland Valentine Program, Ted and Mabel Thompson. Miss Valentine, McKayley Lane, is Loveland’s spokesperson, as she makes many presentations throughout the community.
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Tiffany Villavicencio, owner of Mountain Wave Marketing, is thrilled to have her design selected for this year's coveted Valentine card for the City of Loveland. As the proud designer, she poured her heart into crafting a masterpiece that encapsulated the essence and beauty of Loveland, while paying homage to the unique remailing program that has been going strong for 78 years now! Having grown up in Loveland, and still residing in northern Colorado, she is honored to contribute to the tradition of spreading love and joy in Loveland and around the world, making this Valentine's Day an unforgettable experience for her.
 
Corry McDowell, art designer for this year’s cachet and postal cancellation stamp has been a resident of Loveland since 1972. Married to Ray McDowell and mother of five, Corry also has been a day-care mom for twenty years. Graduating from Ferris State College, Corry used her degree in Commercial Art at the Alco Discount Store Advertising Dept. Corry entered some designs for the Valentine program at the prompting of a friend. In 1996 she was surprised to hear that the Chamber liked her ideas. Corry has had her card design used seven times, her cachet design chosen 20 times, and the postal cancellation design selected 12 times. Corry says “It has been a pleasure entering my designs for the Valentine Remailing Program contests over the years, being a part of touching the world with love from Loveland.”
 
Brenda S. Glover moved to Loveland in 2004.  After 37 years working at Anthem and IBM, she retired as an IT Specialist.  Upon retiring, she volunteered at the Loveland Visitors Center, and then was hired as a part-time clerk, working for 5 years. Again in retirement now, she volunteers with the Friends of the Loveland Library and is part of the Windsor Museum Curator Crew.  She is also on the HOA board in her community.  Brenda enjoys taking art classes, making art, reading, concerts, music, movies, and traveling.  Brenda is thrilled and excited to have her verse selected for the 2024 Valentine.  She believes that the Valentine Remailing Program is one of the wonderful reflections of the Loveland community.
 
Jeani Bork’s roots run deep for the Loveland remailing program.  Back in the 80's was Jeani’s first exposure to the program through work at King Soopers. She never gave much thought to the Valentine Card verse or Cachet verse, until she saw the Reporter Herald announcement in 2018 calling for entries for the Valentine card and cachet for 2019 .Jeani submitted a card verse and it was selected for the 2019 Valentine Card. She then submitted a card verse for 2020.  It, too, was selected.  Jeani has continued to submit verses for the card and cachet. Her cachet verse was selected for 2022 and again this year 2024. Jeani  loves the City of Loveland (Sweetheart City), her home since 1977. 
 
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About the Loveland Chamber of Commerce
Founded in 1902, the Loveland Chamber of Commerce is northern Colorado’s “driving force for business.” Comprised of more than 650 local companies, the chamber offers a vast array of educational and networking programs to help its investors, both large and small, gain the skills and resources necessary to thrive and prosper in today's economy. As a founding member of the Northern Colorado Legislative Alliance (NCLA), the chamber also serves as an advocate for business, working on behalf of entrepreneurs to lead and influence local, state, and federal policy on issues affecting the unique interests of business in northern Colorado. For more information on the Loveland Chamber, please call 970-667-6311 or visit loveland.org. 
 
About Visit Loveland
The mission of Visit Loveland is to enthusiastically promote, market, and sell Loveland, Colorado as a destination for meetings, conventions, and individual travelers, fostering economic development and benefiting and supporting members and the overall business community. It is Visit Loveland’s goal to promote tourism, conventions, and related activities within the city by marketing the city and sponsoring destination and community events. Learn more at VisitLovelandCO.com. 

Love Lock Opportunities in Loveland, Colorado
Love locks have gained attention around the world from being placed on bridges and public places in Paris, on New York’s Brooklyn Bridge, Cologne’s Hohenzollern Bridge and more. Loveland’s love lock sculptures are a chance to give the love lock tradition new life through art and sculpture and eliminating the risk to public places. These sculptures are intended for love locks, where the locks are part of the artistic story in the nation’s Sweetheart City, Loveland, Colorado. 

Lock Your Love in the Nation’s Sweetheart City
Visitors can experience two love lock sculptures in Loveland, Colorado. 

Launched January 2020: Loveland’s Second Love Lock Sculpture
Loveland has unveiled its second love lock sculpture, which is one of the largest love lock sculpture in Colorado and in the U.S. The sculpture will sit in the Foundry Plaza downtown for six weeks, through the Sweetheart Festival Feb. 14-15, before moving to its permanent location along the south shore of Lake Loveland near the American flag and Statue of Liberty sculpture. The 12-foot-3-inch-tall, 14-foot-3-inch-wide steel sculpture is a simple, heart design created and constructed right in Loveland by Doug Rutledge, Beatty Construction Services and Loveland Ready Mix Concrete. 

Loveland’s First Lovelock Sculpture - the largest in Colorado
This 24,000 lbs, 10-foot-tall, 30-foot-wide steel sculpture is made up of four sculpted letters L, O, V, E and includes heart cutouts and places for love locks on the back. It was unveiled in 2019.  It is anchored at the Loveland Visitors Center and visible from US 34 welcoming visitors to Loveland, encouraging them to come and see it and learn more about what to do in Loveland. Since its unveiling, the sculpture has hundreds of locks on it - from visitors, locals, those who have lost love, those celebrating love and more. It was designed by local sculptor Doug Rutledge, constructed locally by Beatty Construction Services and Loveland Ready Mix Concrete poured the concrete for the bases. Doug and Jeff also worked together on the Equinox sculpture with the horses at I-25 and US34. 

How to get a love lock or participate
Love locks sell for $20 at the Loveland Visitors Center, or visitors can bring their own. Locks will also be for purchase during the Sweetheart Festival in the 4th Street Gallery. The love locks can be customized with a paint pen or hand carving to include names and dates of those locking their love. 

About the love lock tradition
Love locks are a symbol of love and commitment that has been inspired by an ancient custom, which is believed to have originated in China – where lovers lock a padlock on a chain or gate and then throw away the key, symbolically locking their love forever.

Link for more information: https://www.visitlovelandco.org/lovelock/

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When the Sweetheart City is in YOUR state --- you celebrate LOVE just a tiny bit more.... ok, maybe a LOT!
Thank you to all of the news organizations who choose to celebrate the GOONESS we have going on in Colorado and for spreading ways to celebrate love in Colorado!
Below are just SOME of the news stories produced that highlighted Loveland, CO and all we offer during February - the month of love.

9 News  www.9news.com/article/life/style/colorado-guide/loveland-colorado/73-8f20b14d-20de-4d1e-9e7e-1f82bde77d8f

Coloradoan www.coloradoan.com/picture-gallery/life/2023/02/15/group-wedding-budweiser-events-center-ice-valentines-day/11259892002/

Reporter Herald www.reporterherald.com/2023/02/14/love-on-ice-group-wedding-held-before-eagles-game-in-loveland/?utm_content=latestheadlines&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=socialflow&utm_campaign=SocialFlowFeed&fbclid=IwAR2XqD1QF5GcKZlupw2MMuuhnQ1lcRaHPX_j76VEKwsuXG0cY9eE7lg-uqY

The Greeley Tribune ​www.greeleytribune.com/2023/02/04/2023-loveland-sweetheart-festival-brings-the-love-to-northern-colorado/

NoCo Style nocostyle.com/2023/02/01/loveland-valentines-day-press-conference/

MSN.com www.msn.com/en-us/foodanddrink/foodnews/loveland-valentines-day-group-wedding-to-be-held-before-colorado-eagles-game-in-2023-ticket-sales-open-nov-1/ar-AA1352Lx 

Denver.org \www.denver.org/event/loveland%E2%80%99s-annual-valentine%E2%80%99s-day-group-wedding/98149/

North Forty News  northfortynews.com/category/life-in-noco/annual-loveland-valentines-day-group-wedding-to-be-hosted-on-the-ice-at-colorado-eagles-hockey-game/

Loveland Magazine.com
www.lovelandmagazine.com/loveland-colorado-launches-77th-valentine-season/

The Loveland Valentine's Day Wedding & Vow Renewal Ceremony is proudly put on by MBD Marketing & Events.

​Celebrating love on the radio today! Thank you Pirate Radio 93.5 FM for hosting Todd Harding and My Big Day LLC to promote Loveland Valentine's Day Wedding & Vow Renewal Ceremony 2023 and the Loveland Sweetheart Festival !
Say I Do on February 14th at Budweiser Events Center with the Colorado Eagles !