shortly after the launch of youarenotcattle.com, our new wedding site, we announced that a winner had been chosen for our “no bull” giveaway.

we had asked couples to send us anything and everything about them – their stories, their hobbies, photos, poems, you name it. and after many days of reading countless touching AND entertaining entries, we took it to a vote.

today, we’d like to introduce you to the couple who is “going home” with a photo + cinema collection worth $15,000… Sophie + Jason.

quite literally, they’re going home. Sophie’s home. Hungary to be exact!

between may 31st and june 2nd, they’re hosting a getaway just outside a small town in a spectacular valley in the eastern part of the Bükk mountains.

our plan is to fly into Budapest, continue on to Lillafüred for the 3 days of awesomeness, then, (schedule permitting) heading to Transylvania for a quick visit (my Dad’s nickname is Vlad The Impaler… it’s in my blood), and then back home.

as we get closer and closer to our trip, we’ll continue to blog about our time getting to know Sophie + Jason. but for now, here’s a little teaser to prepare you for what’s in store for everyone very soon!

Thursday, May 31 – Welcome Dinner
• 2:00 PM meetup in Budapest
• 2:30 PM bus departs for Lázár Equestrian Park*
• 4:00 PM arrival, where you’ll be greeted with Pogácsa (biscuits made with cheese or pork crackling) and Pálinka (Hungarian fruit brandy)
• 5:00 PM traditional Hungarian horse show
• 5:30 PM Goulash soup dinner
• 8:00 PM bus departs for Miskolc – Lillafüred

Friday, June 1 –  Sightseeing
• 10:00 AM bus departs for Eger
• 11:00 AM guided tours of the historic town
• 12:00 AM free time to walk around and have lunch
• 4:00 PM bus departs for Tibor Gál Winery
• 4:30 PM tour of the wine cellar and tasting
• 6:00 PM wine pairing dinner

Saturday, June 2 – Wedding Day
• Morning free time in hotel for breakfast / lunch and spa
• 3:00 PM wedding ceremony in the garden
• 4:00 PM champagne and cocktail hour
• 6:00 PM dinner
• 9:00 PM party
• 1:00 AM midnight breakfast
• 4:30 AM wait for sunrise

seriously. how AWESOME does this sound?

-amina