IN THE NEWS: Valentine's Day Wedding in Loveland, Colorado

A Valentine's Experience in Loveland, CO

2/2/2015

*a post originally from HeidiTown.com, by Heidi Kerr-Schlaefer

Valentine’s Day is two weeks away and I’ve got the perfect outing for you and your honey – especially if you like beer and food.

Valentine’s Day in Loveland, My Big Date, lets participants experience Loveland, Colorado’s coffee, brewery, distillery and foodie scene. The Brewery & Spirits Tour package sold out quickly, and there are only seats left on our Brunch & Brew Tour. I am one of your My Big Date hosts and I guarantee that it’s like nothing else you have ever experienced.

You and your mate will board the NOCO Short Bus Tours bus at The Promenade Shops at Centerra in East Loveland. The bus will transport you to beautiful downtown Loveland where you will start your morning with a coffee tasting at Loco Artisan Coffeehouse. Owner, Tom Helm, is pairing three of his handcrafted, locally roasted coffees with a savory treat for our guests.

The next stop is Loveland Aleworks where you’ll be greeted with one of Aleworks’ famous beermosas. Next up is a four-course brunch that has been expertly paired with four different beers. Loveland catering company, Taste, worked with Aleworks to create these unique brunch items.

***Read the rest of this post on HeidiTown.com

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!

Press Release: Beer Brunch Pairing Menu Announced

1/18/2015

Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

“My Big Date” reveals beer brunch pairing menu for their Loveland Valentine’s Day package

Loveland, Colorado January 13, 2015 – My Big Date is an opportunity for couples to celebrate Valentine’s Day in the Sweetheart City of Loveland, Colorado.

My Big Date includes two packages, a Brunch & Brew option or a Brewery & Spirits Tour taking place over Valentine’s Day weekend, February 14 and 15, 2015.

My Big Date has revealed their brunch menu that includes delectable food items handpicked to pair with Loveland Aleworks beers.

“Our caterer, Taste, and the folks at Loveland Aleworks worked together to craft a beautiful menu that expertly matches up each course with the perfect beer,” said Kerr-Schlaefer, co-creator of My Big Date and founder of HeidiTown.com.

After My Big Date guests indulge in a coffee tasting at NOCO Artisan Coffeehouse they will be transported by NOCO Short Bus Tours to Loveland Aleworks.

“When guests arrive they will receive a signature Loveland Aleworks beermosa to start their Valentine’s Day brunch, and then the courses will be served,” said Mechelle Martz-Mayfield, owner of NOCO Short Bus Tours.

Course One: Raspberry Sour Ale served with house made cinnamon rolls.

Course Two: IPA served with breakfast quinoa with fruit compote and (a sweetened couscous topped with honey and tea-steeped dried fruit).

Course Three: Brother Marks Dubbel served with a ham, egg and pesto pocket.

Course Four: Crow Hop Collaboration beer served with sweet potato pancakes covered in ginger butter and toasted pecans.

After guests have enjoyed their brunch and have finished their beers they will have an opportunity to walk through Loveland Fire & Ice Festival on their way to Crow Hop Brewing where they will enjoy the final stop on the Brunch & Brew Package. At Crow Hop they will be treated to a unique beer and cupcake pairing that has been specially prepared by the brewers at Crow Hop and the owner/baker at B. Sweet Cupcakes.

“We are so excited to introduce people to these special Loveland businesses,” said Christine Forster, owner of My Big Day, LLC, an event planning company. “This is going to be a fun, romantic and memorable Valentine’s outing for couples.”

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.

My Big Date Launches Their Brunch & Brew Menu!

1/13/2015

The My Big Date hosts are excited to announce our Valentine's Day menu! We have partnered with Loveland Aleworks and Taste Gourmet Catering to bring you a delectable brunch menu with beer pairings!

Here is what our guests have to look forward to at our Loveland Aleworks stop:

Upon arrival , guests will receive a Loveland Aleworks signature Beermosa.

Course 1: Raspberry Sour Ale
House made Cinnamon Rolls
Course 2: IPA
Breakfast Quinoa with Fruit Compote
Sweetened Couscous topped with honey and tea steeped dried fruit

Course 3: Brother Marks Dubbel
Ham, Egg and Pesto Pocket
Egg and pesto baked in a ham cup

Course 4: Crow Hop Collaboration
Sweet Potato Pancakes with Toasted Pecans and Ginger Butter

Do we hear you drooling???? Join us for the Brunch & Brew Tour on either 2/14 or 2/15.
Don't wait too long to book! Packages are limited!

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2015 Loveland Outdoor Hearts Are On Sale NOW!

1/6/2015

Anyone who lives in Loveland, CO or has driven through our city in the month of February is familiar with our outdoor hearts, wishing happy thoughts and love - up and down our streets!

Well, it's time to place your order for 2015 hearts! Don't delay, as spots fill up quickly every year.
Below is all the information provided by the sponsoring organization, THOMPSON VALLEY ROTARY.

Loveland Hearts 2015
Only $45 puts your personal message on a Valentine Heart! Hearts are displayed on light poles around the city for the month of February. What a great way to show your favorite Valentine(s) that you really care! Like last year, there will only be a limited amount (+/- 20) heart locations available near Lake Loveland. If your desire is to have your heart hung along the lake, get your order in early. Orders will be taken on a 1st come 1st serve basis. We will, however, be extending the borders West past K-Mart and East past Sam’s Warehouse.

Order placing options:
1) As always, place or order in Person at either Group Real Estate Office, or send your completed order form and check payable to: Thompson Valley Rotary Club to:
The Group Inc. Real Estate
5401 Stone Creek Circle
Loveland, CO 80538

2) Use Your Credit Card to place your order.   Credit Card orders can be faxed to 970-667-5909, or emailed to: lindsaycan@yahoo.com. Please be aware, there will be a $2 service charge for credit card orders.

Completed form and payment must be received by February 4, 2015 Proceeds benefit Loveland Thompson Valley Rotary Club.

Questions?
Please email lindsaycan@yahoo.com or call either Loveland Group office at: 970.613.0700 or 970.663.0700

As always, we’ll do our best, but location cannot be guaranteed!

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Name: ___________________________________ Phone#: __________________

Address:_____________________________ City: _____________ Zip: _________

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Location: (Circle one):
Lake Area (limited spots available);   East Eisenhower (East of Garfield Ave);   West Eisenhower (West of Taft);   Cleveland;   Lincoln;   4th Street

THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING THOMPSON VALLEY ROTARY

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Christine Kovacs Forster, Owner/Party Planner
My BIG Day, LLC
"Dream Big, Live Big. For Life's Events"
O) 970-613-1455 or C) 303-886-3068
Email: mybigdayevents @gmail.com
Website: MyBigDayCompany.com

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

My Big Date Night is in the News!

2/7/2014

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The business owners of HeidiTown.com, My Big Day Events and NoCo Short Bus Tours are so thankful to all the news outlets that have spread the word about our "My Big Date Night" Valentine's packages!

Visit Loveland CO has been a huge supporter! The City of Loveland is very good to small businesses, and we are grateful for their marketing of all things Valentine's Day.

Guests are joining us from around the country! Our hotels, breweries and distilleries are ready for your business!

Below is a list of all the businesses and news outlets we'd like to thank:
Visit Loveland CO
The City of Loveland
I Love Loveland
The Coloradoan
Zvents
The Denver Post
Blacktie Colorado
Loveland Local
Craigslist
Pinterest
With Love From Loveland
E.L. Events Calendar
The Reporter Herald
B Sweet Cupcakes
Politics West
CO News Feed
ColoradoTown.com
Fermentedly Challenged
My Big Day Events
Town Planner
SiloBreaker

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Your Valentine's Night Out Questions Answered

2/4/2014

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The 3 creators of "My Big Date Night" have received a number of questions about the Valentine's packages. We thought we'd share some info with you...

If you are curious about dates, the packages are available for 4 different days/nights. You can enjoy a full day/night in Loveland over Valentine's weekend, OR the following weekend! (14-15, 21-22)

As for the hotel stays, each hotel package is for 1 night in the hotel of your choice. You can book 2 packages for 2 nights. (ex: Friday take a brewery tour and Saturday take a distillery tour). Each package is booked separately.

Regarding hotel arrangements, everything you need will be on your confirmation. We'll give your name to the hotel you book. Your room, and your dinner seating will be reserved. Your name will also be on the tour reservation, and each brewery or distillery will be expecting you!

How do I pick? Figure out what's most important to you. Is it the type of tour? Is it the day/night you have available? Or is it the hotel you stay at or dinner you have? All options are listed out for you on each, individual package.

What's in the gift bags? TONS of free stuff! If you like shopping, chocolate, and beer--- you'll love our gift bags!

That's it for now!
Feel free to EMAIL US with any additional questions.
Cheers!

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Valentine Stamp Camps at the Loveland Museum Gallery

2/3/2014

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Sending your Valentine's through the Sweetheart City to get stamped with a special cachet has been a tradition in Loveland, CO since 1947. Envelopes are hand cancelled by Loveland volunteers.

The Loveland Museum/Gallery has added a new tradition, "Stamp Camp" for ages 8 and up. Kiddos can learn all about the history of Loveland's Valentine program and stamp some of the 2014 Valentine's that will make their way through Loveland to mailboxes worldwide!

Two sessions are available for FREE, and space is limited.

Stamp Camp Details:
Dates: Wednesday, February 5, 3:30 - 5pm and Saturday, February 8, 1 - 2:30 pm
Who: Ages 8+
Location: Loveland Museum - 503 N. Lincoln Ave.
Call to Reserve: 970-962-2410

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