Follow us on this exciting journey as we find out together who will win the San Francisco Dream Wedding Giveaway...
Tracy Auseklis of The Buttercream Studio knows all about romance in San Francisco: About San Francisco: What is your favorite romantic restaurant in SF and why? My favorite romantic restaurant is Woodward’s Gardens. I love this place because it is so small and intimate, and the service is outstanding. It is the perfect place to linger and laugh together. What is your... [Read more]
Mark Hespeth of A Perfect Wedding Ceremony loves San Francisco: Mark’s favorite romantic restaurant in San Francisco is Top of The Mark Sky Bar at the Mark Hopkins Hotel. “The view is breathtaking. The food is fantastic. The service is impeccable.” Mark’s favorite romantic place in San Francisco is Golden Gate Park. “Best kept secret spots... [Read more]
Andrew Hsu from Studio MSV loves San Francisco: Andrew has this to say about his favorite romantic restaurant, “I love Michael Minna because the food there is exquisite. I also like Fifth Floor because they serve the Grasshopper (a crème de menthe specialty cocktail).” Andrew loves Golden Gate Park “because there are so many quiet hidden garden areas where... [Read more]
Jason from Spencer Weddings and Entertainment enjoys San Francisco: Jason’s favorite romantic place in San Francisco is Ghirardelli Square. “The historic charm, especially at night when all of the lights come on, is amazing. Depending on what part of the square you are standing, you can see the fog as it whips around Golden Gate and The Bay Bridge as well... [Read more]
Elle from A Bride’s Best Friend enjoys every aspect of San Francisco: Elle’s favorite romantic restaurant in San Francisco is Town’s End Restaurant & Bakery. This little mom & pop restaurant is her favorite because it’s right on the Embarcadero, and this is where Elle and her husband dined countless times when they were dating! Elle loves the... [Read more]
Cara Laine from Sleepy Hedgehog Press loves San Francisco: Cara’s favorite restaurant in San Francisco is House of Nanking. She says this restaurant has awesome food. “I think any place can be romantic if you are with the right person.” Cara’s favorite romantic place in San Francisco is CocoaBella Chocolates. She recommends to get their Hot... [Read more]
Karen Burling from Huckleberry Karen Designs knows romance in San Francisco: Karen’s favorite romantic restaurant in San Francisco is a French Bistro called Le Charm. “This is where my husband and I have celebrated many birthdays, anniversaries and spontaneous date nights.” The Living Roof at the California Academy of Sciences is one of her favorite... [Read more]
Happy Valentine’s Day from the San Francisco Dream Wedding Giveaway! Valued at $100,000.00, this platinum style wedding is being donated to one lucky couple by the bay area’s top wedding vendors, and the winner is being announced today. After six weeks of public voting, the winning couple has been selected, and will be married on May 14, 2010 at Hotel... [Read more]
It was a difficult decision to narrow down 350 entries to just FIVE of our favorite couples! But, we did it, and now we are leaving the rest up to YOU! HOW TO VOTE Public voting opens on December 27, 2009 at 7:55 a.m. PST, and closes on February 3, 2010 at 11:59 p.m. PST. Voting is open to legal residents of the 50 United States and The District of Columbia, who are... [Read more]
Stacie Tamaki - one of the San Francisco Dream Wedding GIveaway’s sponsors, posted this fantastic blog article over on The Flirty Guide, detailing how we selected the semi-finalists. I’m fighting bronchitis, so I hope she doesn’t mind that I just cut and pasted her entire article! My energy level is LOW….. I will add this side note: The semi finalists... [Read more]
We are having so much fun!!!! But let me tell you, that was no easy task having to choose so FEW! Thursday night we met to discuss 50 couples we had selected, from among nearly 350 entries. That evening over laughter AND tears (and lots of GOOSEBUMPS), we narrowed it down to 20 couples. It was getting late, but we decided to keep moving forward with the process of elimination.... [Read more]
That’s right, only THREE more days until the Dream Team meets in a top secret location to discuss who will make it in to the top five. I have a feeling it will be a very long meeting, as we’ve had around 350 couples enter to win. Stories of health issues include various types of cancer, lupus, Chron’s disease, kidney disease, Lyme disease, and some rare... [Read more]
With around 45 wedding and hospitality professionals comprising The DREAM TEAM, we are each individual people. Every one of us will be reading through these amazing Love Stories over the next 2 weeks or so. As we read about our contestants, we hope to find those couples who stand out in our minds as exceptional people. Each one of us may have different opinions regarding... [Read more]
Dexter from The Laugh Box loves TWIN PEAKS! “Twin Peaks has the most amazing view of the city and always reminds me of why I love San Francisco so much.” What is your favorite romantic thing to do in San Francisco and why? “Having a picnic in the park with great food and champagne.” Read More →
Diane - Special events manager at the Napa Valley Wine Train has this to say about finding romance in Napa. What is your favorite romantic restaurant in Napa and why? “The Napa Valley Wine Train, of course! It’s an unforgettable culinary and visual experience that everyone should try at least once.”. What is your favorite romantic place in Napa and... [Read more]
3 Night Honeymoon in Napa at Milliken Creek Inn & Spa The Milliken Creek Inn has this advice to offer visitors to the Napa Valley Area: What is your favorite romantic restaurant in Napa and why? While there are many wonderful restaurants in Napa Valley that we frequent and recommend to our guests, the one that provides the most breathtaking views of the valley... [Read more]
Amy Frugoli, owner of Twitterpated Weddings has this to say about Romance in San Francisco: “This contest is even closer to my heart because, although I reside in the South Bay now, I grew up in San Francisco. I have such wonderful memories of growing up in this unique city and am happy that I will be able to work on such a special event in such a special place.”. What... [Read more]
Monina Wright, owner of Natural Images in San Jose has this advice on where to find romance in San Francisco. What is your favorite romantic restaurant in San Francisco and why? “The Stinking Rose, because it is was the first restaurant that my hubby took me to in the City.”. What is your favorite romantic place in San Francisco and why? “Golden Gate Park,... [Read more]
We are very pleased to annonce the location of the 2010 San Francisco Dream Wedding©: Hotel Vitale! Hotel Vitale is donating the following to make this Dream Come True: » Wedding Ceremony and Reception at Hotel Vitale including: - Venue(s) to accommodate the Ceremony, Cocktail Reception, and Seated Dinner with Dancing for up to 75 guests - Chef’s choice menu selections... [Read more]
Joilene Hazard, the Director of Marketing at William Party Rentals, shares tips for romance in San Francisco. Americano RestaurantPatio at Hotel Vitale What is your favorite romantic restaurant in San Francisco and why? Americano in Hotel Vitale. “With its plush bench seating, it’s easy to cozy on up to your sweetheart while taking in the San Francisco Bay View. Enjoy... [Read more]
Farallon Restaurant Eric Yee, the manager of weddings and special events for Spintronix shares his tips for romance in San Francisco. What is your favorite romantic restaurant in San Francisco and why? “One of my favorite romantic restaurant in San Francisco is Farallon Restaurant. Great atmosphere and fabulous food.” Farallon Restaurant What is your favorite romantic... [Read more]
I’m Liz Guthrie, from San Jose Wedding Consultants. Weddings can be expensive, and not everyone can afford the lavish type of wedding that only the finest vendors in the industry can produce. It is my hope that whoever wins this contest is truly in love with LOVE, and that we provide them with an amazingly romantic day they’ll cherish for the rest of their lives.... [Read more]
Corinne Phipps of Urban Darling shares her favorite romantic tips. What is your favorite romantic restaurant in San Francisco and why? “The House of Prime Rib on Van Ness in San Francisco. This is the very spot where my husband professed his love for me. We had been off and on for 2 years at that point. Since that night at the HOPR we’ve been together, now 7 years.... [Read more]
Tosca Clark of The Unique Bride shares her tips for romance. Most Romantic Restaurant in San Francisco. “Bix’s Restaurant tucked down an alleyway in North Beach is a hidden jewel for a romantic dinner. Its glamorous supper club’s charms, including a dramatic, dual-level interior and impressive main-floor bar and dining room, complete with live jazz from a baby grand.”. Bix's... [Read more]
Andrew Hsu from Studio MSV shares his ideas about romance in the city. What is your favorite romantic restaurant in San Francisco and why? “I love Michael Mina because the food is exquisite and it’s located in the heart of San Francisco’s downtown (Union Square). The atmosphere might not be the quietest or most intimate, but the hip décor and delicious... [Read more]
Lily Yeung, the Northern California manager of Wildflower Linen talks about romance in San Francisco.Bacar SF What is your favorite romantic restaurant in SF and why? “We LOVE Michael Mina for a delicious intimate dinner but other yummy favorites include Bacar and Zuppa.”. What is your favorite romantic place in SF and why? “One favorite location in San Francisco... [Read more]
Maria Chang from Professional Makeup Artistry shares her tips for romance. What is Your Favorite romantic restaurant and why? “My favorite restaurant is Michael Mina. I’ve been married for 20 years and it is our wedding anniversary venue every year. The food is superb!” What is your favorite romantic place in San Francisco and why? “My favorite is Ocean... [Read more]
I asked Nancy Liu Chin of Nancy Liu chin Designs to share some of her favorite romantic things to do in San Francisco with her husband, and talented wedding photographer, Kevin Chin. Nancy Liu Chin and Kevin Chin What is your favorite romantic restaurant in San Francisco? “I think Gary Danko is very beautiful. The private dining room at the Ritz Carlton SF. Citronelle... [Read more]
Favorite Romantic Restaurant: ZUNI “Zuni, I’ve celebrated all my important moments there.” Favorite Romantic Place: VIEWS “I love any hilltop that gives you amazing views, Twin Peaks is great when its sunny. I also like the tower in the DeYoung Museum.”. What would be the most amazing Engagement Proposal in SF? “A truely amazing proposal... [Read more]
When we asked Winnie Ying of the Beau-coup Marketing Department what her favorite romantic restaurant in San Francisco is and why, she said, Café Jacqueline. Explaining , “The restaurant is cozy and the tables are tiny so you naturally sit close. You dine on fluffy soufflés that you share, so the experience is intimate and so unique. “. Silvia has this advice... [Read more]
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About The Dream Wedding Giveaway
San Francisco is, without a doubt, one of the most romantic spots in the country. It’s also the perfect choice for this upscale destination wedding valued at $100,000.00! One very deserving bride and groom, along with 75 of their closest friends and family, will celebrate in style, at the luxurious Hotel Vitale, located in the heart of San Francisco. After the wedding, the winners will head to Napa for a relaxing 3 night honeymoon, filled with quiet dinners, private wine tastings, and other exclusive activities.
The San Francisco Dream Wedding Giveaway is more than just a wedding contest. Over 30 premier Bay Area wedding and hospitality vendors are collaborating to make this once in a lifetime dream come true. They’ll work together as a team for almost a year, planning, coordinating and designing the most unforgettable Wedding of the Year, for one very lucky couple in love. By implementing exquisite details and top notch products and services, this amazing wedding will definitely be worthy of platinum status. The contest is open for submissions from September 7, 2010 at 7:59 a.m. PST until November 25, 2010 at 11:59 p.m. PST.
and San Francisco's premier wedding professionals are proud to sponsor
The San Francisco Dream Wedding Giveaway©
Dream Wedding Giveaway P.O. BOX 1141, Santa Clara, CA 95052
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