Announcing the Winners!

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]

All About VOTING

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]

Announcing our Top Five Finalists!

With four months to enter, approximately 350 couples have been holding onto the hope that their Love Story would be one of only FIVE selected to move onto the next round.  Only those Love Stories compelling enough to make it  to a Top Five Finalists position were chosen.  We are proud to announce these outstanding couples today! We heard from hundreds of couples across... [Read more]

Moving on to the TOP FIVE FINALISTS

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]

Semi Finalists have been selected!

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]

Three More Days

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]

We are looking for 5 couples!

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]

Romance in San Francisco From Dexter

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 →

Romance in Napa from Diane

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]

Romance in Napa from Milliken Creek Inn

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]

Romance in San Francisco from Amy

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]

Romance in San Francisco from Monina

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]

Hotel Vitale- The Wedding Venue is Announced!

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]

Romance in San Francisco from Joilene

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]

Romance in San Francisco from DJ Eric

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]

Romance in San Francisco from Liz

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]

Romance In San Francisco from Corinne

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]

Romance in San Francisco from Tosca

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]

Romance in San Francisco from Andrew

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]

Romance in San Francisco from Wildflower Linen

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]

Romance in San Francisco from Maria

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]

Romance in San Francisco from Nancy

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]

Romance In San Francisco From Gabby

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]

Romance in San Francisco From Beau-coup Wedding Favors

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]

Romance In San Francisco From Kathryn

Kathryn Kalabokes of Dream A Little Dream Events, who also happens to be the Wedding Designer for the 2010 San Francisco Dream Wedding Giveaway©,  has a few tips for where to find romance in the city.  She lives in the heart of San Francisco and is proud to call the city “home”. Romantic Restaurant I love Kokkari. I’m Greek, and the food there just reminds... [Read more]

Romance in San Francisco From Lilia and Ray

Lilia and Ray Ahner of Lilia Photography live in the city, so they can offer legitimate, first-hand knowledge of cool things to do while in San Francisco. Here are their suggestions: Romantic Restaurant “Chez Papa Resto in the Mint Plaza is my favorite romantic restaurant that won’t break the bank,” says Lilia. “There are many more established restaurants... [Read more]