Meet Cutes NYC contest
Share your meet cute story with us for a chance to be featured in the MEET CUTES NYC book!
“Excuse me, are you two a couple? ”
Publishing this October, Meet Cutes NYC is a charming collection of 85 love stories—both the internet’s favorites and never-before-heard meet cutes—alongside beautiful portraits of the couples around the iconic city.
We’re giving the chance for one couple to have their own story and photo featured in the book! If you or someone you know has a meet cute story to share, we want to hear from you ❤️ Preorder the book and fill out the form below to tell us about yourself and your partner. Submit your story by July 5, 2025. You can also nominate a friend or family member by filling out the form HERE.
Meet Cutes NYC is available to preorder from your local bookstore and online!
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. U.S. Residents only. Must be 18+ to enter.
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About the Meet Cutes NYC Contest
How it works:
- The creators of @meetcutesnyc/authors of the Meet Cutes NYC book, alongside the editorial team from Artisan Books, will evaluate all entries and select the winning couple on or about July 7.
- The couple will be photographed by Jeremy Cohen in New York City; the photo shoots will take place between July 10 and July 19. The couple will be responsible for arranging their own travel to New York for the shoot.
- The winning couple will be announced around July 22, and their photo and story will be featured in the book MEET CUTES NYC: True Stories of Love and Connection on the Streets of New York.
About the Book
A beautifully photographed and heartwarming collection of true love stories from the creators of @meetcutesnyc
For the first time in print, Meet Cutes NYC is a collection of 85 stories—a mix of new stories and fan favorites—alongside beautiful portraits of the couples, photographed exclusively for the book. There are stories of couples who met on public transportation, at a party, through friends, at work, at church—you truly never know where you might find love.
Meet Cutes NYC is a celebration of modern-day love connections—across all ages, genders, and backgrounds. From couples who just met to those who have been together for decades. The book is a refreshing dose of real love stories, from real people.
Preorder now from any of the retailers listed below or at your local independent bookstore.
