DALLAS, Jan. 3, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- With the new year
comes diamonds, proposals and Maggiano's Little Italy® "Bliss List"
contest, perfect for those dreaming and planning for wedded bliss.
With lavish banquet spaces and made-from-scratch Italian dishes,
Maggiano's has always been a popular destination for wedding
events, including receptions, rehearsal dinners and bridal
luncheons. In keeping with the brand's celebratory and hospitable
spirit, Maggiano's "Bliss List" contest will award one lucky couple
with a wedding reception at one of Maggiano's 44 restaurants
nationwide. The reception is complete with the winning couple's
choice of delectable food and beverage offerings in an elegant
setting that can be styled for an intimate celebration or a
vivacious reception where guests can dance the night away. Making
the contest even sweeter, entrants also qualify to win a private,
wedding event hosted at Maggiano's.
For a chance at a wedding reception guests will never forget,
couples simply submit a short essay of the top five experiences
they hope to embark upon together in the next chapter of their
lives. Last year, more than 800 soon-to-be married guests entered
the contest with a Maryland
couple, whose "Bliss List" included learning to dance and floating
the Dead Sea, taking off with first place.
Blissful couples have until Feb. 28,
2013 to share a photo and an essay of 250-words or less on
the Maggiano's "Bliss List" website before judging will begin based
on the couple's unique life-long goals and descriptions. Once
finalists are chosen, the brand will post their compelling and
heartwarming stories online where everyone can vote for their
favorite couple.
The couple who receives the most votes at the end of the voting
period on March 24, 2013 will receive
a grand prize wedding reception hosted at Maggiano's, valued at
$5,000. Second and third place
winners will receive a $3,500 and
$1,500 credit, respectively, toward a
banquet event at Maggiano's. The winners will be announced
April 1, 2013.
To ensure everyone has something to be blissful about this year,
Maggiano's is also running a special banquet offer during the
"Bliss List" contest. In addition to Maggiano's Italian
specialties, large selection of wines and customizable banquet
events, couples planning for wedded bliss can save 10 percent on
one of Maggiano's featured wedding packages or receive a
complimentary event upgrade to include Maggiano's Signature Sweet
Table. To receive the "Bliss List" wedding offer, guests simply
have to book a wedding event before March
31, 2013 and host the event during the month of their choice
in 2013.
For additional information about the "Bliss List" contest
including official rules, please visit
http://blisslist.maggianos.com. For wedding and banquet package
inquiries or to take advantage of the "Bliss List" wedding offer,
go to http://weddings.maggianos.com.
Maggiano's Little Italy® specializes in Italian-American
cuisine served in a warm and friendly atmosphere. Maggiano's menu
features both classic and contemporary recipes – authentic pastas,
signature salads, prime steaks, fresh seafood, regular chef
specials and specialty desserts. Maggiano's 45 locations worldwide
offer lunch and dinner, delivery, carryout service and banquet
spaces for special occasions. Maggiano's is owned and operated by
Brinker International, Inc. (EAT), one of the world's leading
casual dining restaurant companies, serving more than one million
guests daily. Brinker owns or franchises more than 1,500
restaurants in 33 countries and two territories. In addition to
Maggiano's, Brinker owns and operates Chili's® Grill & Bar and
holds a minority investment in Romano's Macaroni Grill®. For more
information, visit www.maggianos.com.
SOURCE Maggiano's Little Italy