♥ ‘We Fell In Love In New York City’ ♥

August 17, 2009 in Competitions by Kat | 85 comments

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So these things sometimes happen and due to unforeseen circumstances one of our fabulous finalists had to pull out of the running for this contest. Therefore we have a brand new poll and a brand new couple for you too ponder over….vote wisely my friends…

Here we go my darlings, your finalists for the faaaaabulous NYC film shoot contest. As always, the entries have been awesome and made my choices really damn difficult! So here’s the drill – check these gorgeous guys out and vote for your winners on the poll below. The couple with the most number of votes will win a film shoot with the amazing Todd Ritondaro around their favourite spots of the city.

One one vote per person please – let’s keep in clean people. You have until Sunday 23rd August to pick your winners…GO!

Kate & Dan

Our first date was a unique combination of a visit to the Metropolitan Museum of Art and dinner at the crowded Hard Rock Café in Times Square – you have to excuse our touristy bent back then, we were NYC newbies! At that point, moving to the city from Long Island was a dream on the imminent horizon of college graduation. A dream that terrified and thrilled us both, much like our own relationship at first. We moved in shortly thereafter and began to make a grown-up life together working in showbiz and becoming New Yorkers.

You see, our relationship with each other has always echoed our feelings for New York herself. New York demands that you earn the right to stay here, but in return offers a relationship that matures and deepens from those first star-struck days. You grow with New York. And there are always new things to explore.

Our absolute favorite thing to do together is to sneak in under the ropes closing off Bryant Park after-hours and just lay together in the middle of that big, open lawn and feel the awesomeness of being one with each other and one with such a great city. We love the park so much that we had our engagement tea party catered there beneath the trees.

We were adamant that we had to be married in New York, even though our families are both from opposite ends of the country. New York is home to us, and we want the official and legal start of the rest of our lives together to be right here on this teeming and vibrant island, within the city that both tests and buoys our love each and every day.

Janice & Sean janice_sean

Sean and I met through my friend’s boyfriend. Our first encounter was at a game at his were we constantly flirting back and fourth on who was the better and trying to one up each other on the bets. We didn’t hook up right away, since I was in a long distance relationship with a musician who worked for Ringling Bros. We spent all summer flirting on myspace and promising to get together, which didn’t happen.

At the end of the summer, I dissolved my relationship with my other boyfriend and was single again. Early September, it was my friend’s boyfriend’s birthday and we were all invited to celebrate at the Pussycat Lounge. I managed to strategically get a seat right next to Sean and we ended up talking and flirting the whole night. Later that evening, Sean went outside to get some air and ended up colliding his head with the curb (later he’ll say that it was my beauty that took his breath away). We all rushed to the hospital and only a handful of us stayed until he was discharged, at about 9:30am.

Despite that fiasco, we still ended up dating. Our first date was The Body Exhibit at the South Street Seaport. After the exhibit, while overlooking the waters towards Brooklyn, we shared our first kiss. Today, we now live together in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn. It’s been three years since that first date and now we are talking about the possibility of marriage—and I can’t wait!

Georgina & John

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Two and a half years ago, my career gave me the opportunity to become a New Yorker. Moving from Sydney, Australia to London and finally to the U.S., there were always boyfriends but in a tried and true New York moment, this is where I met my keeper.

We met through Match.com- surprising, yes, but it does indeed work. He was the seasoned “expert” and I was the newcomer. I guess his perseverance combined with my excellent selection skills were the secret to success. We had our first date at Sushi Samba in the West Village, on a Thursday. I had never eaten sushi before and was somewhat scared. However, I’m always up for a new experience so I accepted. Turns out I fell in love with him AND sushi. We’ve had sushi nearly every Thursday since our first date. We call it Sushi Thursday. I know, we’re branding geniuses.

We met one month to the day after I arrived in this city. I fell in love with him and New York all at once. Since then we moved in together, bought matching green Vespas (which is all shades of embarrassing when we pull up at the lights next to each other) and we adopted a gorgeous puppy.

As for New York, I love this city like it’s a person. I’ve never felt that way about anywhere – not even my hometown Sydney, Australia. I know I won’t live here forever so I make the most of every minute that I’m here now.

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Mark Ryes on August 17, 2009 at 16:18

I vote Kate and Dan… surely just because the dish has pink hair is no reason to load her vote!!! LOL
Ali on August 17, 2009 at 17:27

Janice & Sean FTW!! =]
Becky Fimbres on August 17, 2009 at 17:37

Best of luck to you all!
Thao on August 17, 2009 at 17:39

I think Kate and Dan are bee-autiful! I love their description too. But all three couples look wonderful and deserving–good luck to everyone!
marissa on August 17, 2009 at 17:57

Kate & Dan, what a great NYC love story! Just can’t beat a wedding in the city you fell in love in (and with)! )
Ali on August 17, 2009 at 17:58

I vote for Kate and Dan I love their story!
Lisa on August 17, 2009 at 19:29

Kate and Dan – their understanding of, and love for the entity that is NYC earns them my vote!
Carolyn on August 17, 2009 at 19:41

I voted Kate and Dan — love their story the most!
Julia on August 17, 2009 at 20:05

Voting for Kate and Dan!! Too cute!
Alba on August 17, 2009 at 20:32

Since Kate is one of the wedding bees it seems she has an unfair advantage since she can ask their zillion readers to come and vote…
Gala and The Dish all the way!
Kat on August 17, 2009 at 20:33

i was not aware kate was a wedding bee but i hope everyone will continue to vote for their favourites!
Ivana on August 17, 2009 at 21:02

Kate & Dan!
Ashley on August 17, 2009 at 21:12

I vote Kate and Dan. It’s such a cute story, and an adorable couple!
Jess on August 17, 2009 at 21:26

Kate & Dan!!! They’re adorable! And they have the best love story!

Yes, she’s a “bee” but I haven’t seen her post anything about this contest (and I read weddingbee every single day!)

Go Kate & Dan!!!
Amanda on August 17, 2009 at 22:00

I vote Kate and Dan. They are such a cute couple and their story is so well written. How romantic!
Louisa on August 17, 2009 at 23:45

From the looks of it, it seems kate and dan already have a pretty nice & almost professional photograph of themselves. Why not vote for ones who don’t have that opportunity?
Also truth be told, all couples have a romantic story in their own way, should we be voting for the “cute” story?
Just a thought.
Kat on August 17, 2009 at 23:49

here here..vote with your heart!
Rachel on August 18, 2009 at 00:01

Definitely Kate and Dan, true New Yorkers and a beautiful story!
Christiana on August 18, 2009 at 00:23

Voting for Kate & Dan! <3
emily on August 18, 2009 at 00:35

i vote for georgina and john! it’s a true new york love affair–she’s gotten to know and love him as she’s gotten to know and love new york city. adorable!
Jessica C. on August 18, 2009 at 00:38

GEORGINA AND JOHN HAVE MY VOTE
Kerry on August 18, 2009 at 00:53

I voted for Georgina and John! I love reading her blog and all of her NYC insight! Living in San Diego, it gives such a different perspective of love in the big city! Matching vespa’s and Winston the puppy are too cute! It’s nice to see honest to goodness real love in this crazy world. Much luck guys!
Nick on August 18, 2009 at 00:59

Go Kate & Dan!
Melissa on August 18, 2009 at 01:00

JANICE AND SEAN all the way!!! They look like they NEED help for a NYC wedding, whereas the other two couples look like they can afford a zillion dollar wedding on their own!! Plus, they’re the only two that seem like “real” down-to-earth people. They weren’t trying too hard to plug NY for votes and seem to really be in love. Best of luck!
Abby on August 18, 2009 at 01:02

Voting for Kate & Dan. Truly a wonderful couple.
Melissa on August 18, 2009 at 01:03

So there’s no confusion about the helping for the wedding… They actually took their own picture!!! ANDDDD they can use the ones from the prize to post as a Save-the-Date, or Wedding invitation… or EVEN a thank you for coming to our wedding!!! ok.. just wanted that to be clear ya’ll. best of luck to all, may the most deserving couple win!
Sarah on August 18, 2009 at 01:13

Georgina & John – so refreshing to see real match.com made in heaven
Joy on August 18, 2009 at 01:25

I loved Kate and Dan’s story! they are adorable!
Erin on August 18, 2009 at 01:34

Kate and Dan’s story is the best one that truly incorporates NY city into their relationship and love. They are all about NY city – it shows in their meeting, their relationship growth, their engagement, their wedding plans, and definately in their love for one another! A true NY city love story….
BCF on August 18, 2009 at 01:38

Certainly anyone can use social networking and the support of their friends and family to get votes in any online contest like this I think Kate and Dan have a very sweet story — they get my vote!
S on August 18, 2009 at 02:00

Georgina and John! Seriously, match.com? Wild. Plus the Vespa = cute : )
gina on August 18, 2009 at 03:05

Georgina and John!
FRANCESCO on August 18, 2009 at 03:50

JANICE AND SEAN!!!
LeiLani on August 18, 2009 at 06:07

Voted for Kate & Dan!

Yes Kate is a Wedding “Bee”, but she hasn’t posted one thing asking to vote for her (in my knowledge). I’m a Bee there as well and would know if she did. Besides, who cares if she did? The other two couples (who are just as adorable and deserving) have avenues such as Twitter and Facebook to garner votes themselves. Looks like Georgina & John are doing just fine (actually ranking higher than Dan & Kate at the time of this comment).

Let’s not vote based on a photo or WB involvement. Vote for who you know (because you WILL vote for anyone you know in a contest vs. a stranger most of the time) OR based on the stories they provided as part of (read: the meat) the contest. Good luck to all!
Linda on August 18, 2009 at 06:19

Kate and Dan…hope they win!
Kat on August 18, 2009 at 08:06

here here!
Kat on August 18, 2009 at 08:09

ooh what’s her blog? i wanna seee!
Carolyn on August 18, 2009 at 09:26

Georgina and John. Gotta support my fellow Aussie now
Carolyn on August 18, 2009 at 09:27

This is Georgina’s blog. It’s rocking.

http://www.georgiegirlnyc.com/
Tess on August 18, 2009 at 11:48

Kate has a NY blog too apparently. Is this girl a writer as well as an actress? She’s hysterical.

http://www.manhattanactress.blogspot.com
T on August 18, 2009 at 12:51

Kate and Dan because they seems to love NY with a passion. As someone who grew up here and has spent most of my life here you have to truly LOVE it for what it is to be a true NYer. It becomes a part of you. As for who can afford what, how can YOU tell? Good luck to everyone.
Taloulah on August 18, 2009 at 13:01

My vote’s on Georgina and John! I’ve grown to love the two via Georgina’s blog!
jkl216 on August 18, 2009 at 14:21

I think Kate and Dan have a great NYC love story. My vote is for them!
ivonne on August 18, 2009 at 14:51

Janice n sean
Jessica on August 18, 2009 at 14:54

Kate & Dan FTW!
Mel on August 18, 2009 at 15:55

Georgina and John!! Their adventures and vacations on her blog are so adorable and unique – not the typical New York love story, but better.
The Broke-Ass Bride on August 18, 2009 at 15:58

I voted! But I gotta say, I’m a little disappointed to see so much snap-judgment about the couples based on their pictures, or who they write for…. this is about love, right, people?
Lola on August 18, 2009 at 16:44

Here here, Broke-Ass Bride! What’s all the judgment about? I know Kate & Dan personally, and I can attest that they are NOT well-off. They graduated from college last year, they’re saddled with tons of college debt, and they each work several jobs to scrape by. Besides that, they do volunteer work like crazy. The fact that they have a college friend who takes good photos does not make them too rich to win a contest. Sheesh! This is about who has the best New York love story, not who’s more in need of a video. I love the spirit behind this contest.
Kat on August 18, 2009 at 16:46

money does not and should not have anything to do with it. i chose the 3 finalists becuase i loved them and their stories. i dont care who’s a blogger or who’s an actress or who’s got money…just vote with your heart.
Aubri on August 18, 2009 at 17:06

Kate & Dan!!!