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    Real Weddings in San Diego

    About Real Weddings

    We held a contest to find one amazing couple to win SanDiego.com’s Real Weddings contest! Eight couples competed for your votes in order to win prizes and discounts to help plan their weddings! Based on your votes, they were narrowed down to three finalist couples, then SanDiego.com’s fans followed the lovebirds through blogs, photos and videos as they planned their San Diego weddings. To participate in the next round of real weddings sign up here.

    Congratulations to our grand prize winner!

    The SanDiego.com Real Weddings winning couple, Mitsuko and Blair, were awarded a grand prize of a three-night stay in a luxury suite at the Palazzo Hotel in Las Vegas! The luxury suite features 720 square feet of luxury, including a Roman tub, king-sized bed with Egyptian cotton sheets, a sunken living room, dining table, remote-controlled Roman shades, and more. The Grand Prize package is valued at more than $800.

    real weddings finalists

    Mitsuko & Blair

    Mitsuko and Blair

    A little about us and our wedding: Our names are Mitsuko (bride) and Blair (groom). We are not currently married; we just happen to have the same last name...
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    Deanna and Justin

    Deanna and Justin

    My fiance and I just celebrated 8 crazy, wonderful years of being together. We met at a little Hawaiian restaurant next to SDSU called Bamboo Hut. He worked there as a sushi chef...
    [LEARN MORE]
    Nicole and Scott

    Nicole and Scott

    Scott and I are getting married in San Diego on July 30, 2011. Scott and I have been dating for 3 years and we are so much in LOVE...
    [LEARN MORE]

    Contest Details

    Who are these couples?
    SanDiego.com put a call out for couples getting married in San Diego, and we received a great response from a variety of people! We began with 8 finalists and are now down to 3.

    How do I vote?
    Click on the Facebook “Like” button in the upper right-hand corner of a couple’s page to vote. Your favorite couple’s page will then be shared with your friends, followers, etc., who in turn can also vote for their favorite couple! You may share the page via additional social media outlets, however these shares will not count as a vote. Only Facebook "Likes" will be tallied.

    When do I vote?
    The first round of voting to narrow the couples to three was from 4/15-5/2. The second round of voting to choose the Grand Prize winner is from 5/4-5/25.

    Competition Milestones Date
    Contest Launches April 15, 2011
    Preliminary Voting Ends May 2, 2011
    Three Finalists Announced May 3, 2011
    Voting Begins for Grand Prize Winner May 4, 2011
    Voting ends for Grand Prize Winner May 25, 2011
    Grand Prize Winner Announced May 27, 2011

    Finalist vote count

    Thanks to our previous contestants

    Wedding Sponsors

    San Diego Desserts

    San Diego Desserts

    If you can dream it, we can create it. All of our custom-made wedding cakes are created to suit you and your individual style. From traditional, classic lines to colorful, floral, and nuevo designs, we can create the wedding cake of your dreams. [LEARN MORE]
    High Energy DJ Service

    High Energy DJ Service

    San Diego Wedding DJ with over 15 years of experience and personalized Disc Jockey service providing affordable rates with great references and a lot of FUN!! [LEARN MORE]
    Happy Tiers Bakery

    Happy Tiers Bakery

    Dedicated to providing custom cakes and cupcakes for all of life’s celebrations. We pride ourselves on using the freshest ingredients to create superior cakes. [LEARN MORE]
    Russell John Films

    Russell John Films

    With the passion to capture life's most precious moments and the formal education to back it up, Russell John has distinguished himself among San Diego's most sought after cinematographers. [LEARN MORE]

    Wedding Prizes

    Porto Vista Hotel

    Porto Vista Hotel

    Receive two one-night stays in deluxe accommodations at the Porto Vista Hotel in San Diego! This European-chic hotel in Little Italy gives off a ‘60s Mediterranean vibe—both vintage and modern. Value: $300. [LEARN MORE]
    Glam Squad City

    Glam Squad City

    Every bride needs a glam squad on her big day, and Glam Squad City will primp you with full hair and makeup! Discounts are also available to your full bridal party. Value: $160. [LEARN MORE]
    Embassy Suites La Jolla

    Embassy Suites La Jolla

    Receive two complimentary one-night stays in a two-room suite in beautiful La Jolla. The Embassy Suites La Jolla also offers a free cooked-to-order breakfast and evening beverages and a beautiful outdoor space. Value: $400. [LEARN MORE]
    MindBody Partnerships

    MindBody Partnerships

    Get your mind, body and soul ready for the big day with some pampering from Mind Body Partnerships! MBP and its network of local practitioners will massage you, wrap you, run you, pamper you and more to get you in top condition, inside and out. Value: $250 (Quantity: 2). [LEARN MORE]
    High Energy DJ Services

    High Energy DJ Services

    Paul Peterson has more than 15 years of professional mobile DJ services, and he will work with you and your wedding coordinator to solidify all the details of the big day. High Energy DJ service will entertain you and your wedding guests! Value: $700. [LEARN MORE]
    San Diego Desserts

    San Diego Desserts

    If you can dream it, San Diego Desserts can create it! This dessert company will work with you to plan all aspects of your cake: the number of tiers, the type of frosting and filling, accents and toppers and more! Value: $500. [LEARN MORE]
    Hotel Indigo

    Hotel Indigo

    Stay downtown in style at one of East Village/downtown San Diego’s boutique hotels. Six complimentary one-night stays are perfect for hosting guests for your special day. Value: $900. [LEARN MORE]
    Arc de Belle

    Arc de Belle

    An artistic arch or arbor can help set the scene for any wedding. Arc de Belle has choices that range from traditional to modern, elegant to informal. The proper rental arch can enhance a special day tenfold! Value: $500. [LEARN MORE]
    Russell John Films

    Russell John Films

    Enjoy a full cinematic wedding production customized to your tastes! What better way to capture the memories than through a beautiful wedding video? Russell John Films will create a full cinematic wedding production of your special day. Value: $925. [LEARN MORE]
    West Inn & Suites

    West Inn & Suites

    Located in Carlsbad, West Inn & Suites boutique hotel offers five one-night stays in their deluxe king accommodations, including a buffet breakfast, free parking and Wifi. Must before September 30, and offer excludes July, August and holidays. Value: $875. [LEARN MORE]
    Michael’s Flower Girl

    Michael’s Flower Girl

    With over 25 years of providing beautiful flowers to San Diego, Michael’s Flower Girl specializes in weddings and special occasions. Appointments are available seven days a week with their experienced floral designers. Value: $400. [LEARN MORE]
    Dance N Groove DJ

    Dance N Groove DJ

    Dance N Groove DJs will provide a wedding reception package including four hours of entertainment service, pre-event consultation and more. Value: $900. [LEARN MORE]
    Happy Tiers Bakery

    Happy Tiers Bakery

    From elegant cakes to traditional, to ones that make a bold statement or individual cupcakes, Happy Tiers Bakery has it all. And with more than two dozen cake flavors, customers and guests will be happy! Value: $500. [LEARN MORE]
    Woodfin Suites

    Woodfin Suites

    Located in North County, Woodfin Suites Hotels offers three complimentary one-night stays in a one-bedroom suite. The four-story Mediterranean building and upgraded services are perfect for hosting friends and family on your big day. Value: $500. [LEARN MORE]