Tell Us Your Love Story: Share Your Photo and Story for Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day is all about celebrating love—the big moments, the small gestures, and the stories that make your relationship one-of-a-kind. This year, RiverBender.com wants to spotlight local couples by publishing reader-submitted love stories free-of-charge thanks to our community sponsors.

How to submit

Submitting your love story is easy. You can fill out our Love Story form at https://contribute.riverbender.com/page/tell-us-your-love-story/ or email us at news@riverbender.com.

What to include

When you submit, please include the names of each partner, your city, the date you met or married, what makes your relationship special, and a brief story or memory. Add your name and contact information so we can follow up if needed. Attach a photo in JPEG or PNG format.

Anyone can submit a love story. Whether you’ve been together six months or 60 years, we’d love to hear what makes your relationship yours.

RiverBender.com will publish love stories as they arrive, leading up to Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14, and throughout the year.

There is no cost to participate. This community project is free, thanks to our sponsors. Please help us thank them by supporting the businesses that make coverage like this possible:

• Duke Bakery
• Eclipse Car Wash
• Gentelin’s On Broadway
• Joe’s Pizza and Pasta
• Josephine’s Tea Room & Gift Shops
• Patty’s Petals

If your organization wants to support this project in the future, inquire about sponsorship opportunities by emailing sales@riverbender.com.

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