Empire State Building and The Knot Invite You to Submit Your Love Story to Win a Walk Down the Aisle at Annual "Empire State Building Valentine's Day Weddings"
Empire State Building and leading wedding resource, The Knot ( www.theknot.com ) , announced today a call for entries to couples who wish to say "I do" at the world-famous icon. For the 16th annual Valentine's Day Weddings event, 14 lucky couples will be selected to marry at the legendary landmark over the romantic weekend, the one time each year that Empire State Building hosts weddings. The Knot style experts will create a one-of-a-kind wedding experience and provide exclusive planning, fashion and beauty tips to each couple.
Couples looking to marry, renew their vows or affirm their commitment to one another are invited to submit their tales of romance directly atwww.TheKnot.com/EmpireStateBuilding or www.esbnyc.com now through December 9, 2009. Participants will be asked to submit their love stories, photos and reasons for wanting to have their ceremony at the Empire State Building. Winners will be selected based on the originality and creativity of their submissions, as well as their connections to the world's most famous building. Winning couples will be notified the week of December 14, 2009.
"We are thrilled to partner with The Knot to provide an unforgettable wedding experience for these couples," said Melanie Maasch, Empire State Building Director of Brand Development and Public Relations. "For nearly 80 years, the Empire State Building has been a beacon for lovers from around the world, so this is the ideal backdrop to celebrate the most romantic day of the year."
Weddings on Valentine's Day weekend have been a tradition at the Empire State Building since 1994. Over the past 15 years, more than 220 couples have been married as part of the event. Last year, couples came from as far as Canada and nine different states to exchange vows overlooking New York City.
"The Empire State Building is not only a major New York City landmark, it is also an iconic treasure," said Carley Roney, editor in chief of The Knot. "From big-screen movie love scenes to sky-high proposals, this destination has always been a symbol of romance. We are excited to offer this exclusive chance for couples looking to have their own, unique Manhattan moment at this historic landmark."
The Knot editors will lend their bridal expertise by transforming the Empire State Building wedding space and providing one-on-one style and beauty consultations to each of the couples. Each private ceremony will last approximately 30 minutes for couples and up to 20 of their guests. Following their nuptials, couples will enjoy a champagne toast, collect an exclusive gift bag courtesy of The Knot, and enjoy a VIP trip to the world-famous 86th floor Observatory for photos featuring panoramic views. For complete contest rules and details, please visit www.TheKnot.com/EmpireStateBuilding.
About Empire State Building
Soaring 1,454 feet above Midtown Manhattan, the Empire State Building is the "World's Most Famous Office Building." With new investments in infrastructure, public areas and amenities, the Empire State Building has attracted first-rate tenants in a diverse array of industries from around the world. The skyscraper's robust broadcasting technology supports all major television and FM radio stations in the New York metropolitan market. The Empire State Building was named America's favorite building in a poll conducted by the American Institute of Architects. The Empire State Building Observatory is one of the world's most beloved attractions and is the region's #1 tourist destination. For more information on the Empire State Building, please visitwww.esbnyc.com .
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About The Knot
The Knot Inc. ( NASDAQ: KNOT; www.theknot.com ) , is a leading lifestage media company. The Company's flagship brand, The Knot, is the nation's leading wedding resource, reaching well over a million engaged couples each year through the #1 wedding website, TheKnot.com . Other products from The Knot include The Knot national and local magazines, The Knot books ( and television programming bearing The Knot name ( aired on the Style and Comcast Networks ) . The Company also owns WeddingChannel.com, the most visited wedding gift registry website and Weddingbook, the #1 wedding application on Facebook.