Priority is given to couples facing terminal illness, however a limited number of “special circumstance” Wishes may also granted each year, based on the individual chapter’s available resources.(Examples would be seriously injured military service members, or other extreme hardships). Wishes are provided to couples who understand that while we do our best to accomplish their visions, some items may not be included. Wishes may take place any day of the week (including Monday-Friday) based on the availability of our Wish Granters. To keep things easy for our volunteers, the RSVP count can not exceed 50 guests. Above all, Wish Recipients agree to let Wish Upon a Wedding do the planning for them, so they can sit back and relax, knowing that they are in good hands. It’s easy to apply online.
Typically Provided for all Wishes
- Wedding Planner
- Venue
- Caterer
- Rental Company (basic tables, chairs, dishware, flatware, glassware, and linens)
- Photographer
- Videographer
- Cake
- Officiant
- Florist
- Stationery Designer (invitations, ceremony program, table numbers, menu cards)
- DJ/musicians
- Hair & Makeup (for bride)
- Transportation (for bride and groom, ONLY if needed to get from ceremony to reception)
May be included
- Lighting Design
- Entertainment Vendors
- Event Designer
- Gown (s)
- Tuxedo (s)
- Child Care
Most likely not included
- Veil
- Jewelry
- Shoes
- Alterations
- Bridesmaids’ Attire
- Bridesmaids’ Hair & Makeup
- Groomsmens’ Attire
- Spa Treatments
- Honeymoon
- Postage
- Bachelor & Bachelorette Parties
- Rehearsal Dinner
- Calligraphy
- Specialty Décor
- Shuttle Transportation
- Wedding Night Accommodations
- Fire/Tent/Candle Permits
- Any other items outside of WUW’s regular and immediate accessibility
Never included or provided by Wish Upon a Wedding
- Alcohol
Additional Information
- WUW is not responsible for loss or damage to rented items from the florist or any rental company items, nor any loss or damages incurred during Wish.
- Wish Recipients cannot pay for extra guests. The guest limit is always 50 or less, including the bridal party.
- WUW reserves the right to provide pre-approved vendors from our list of Wish Granters. Each Wish will vary, and although WUW will try to secure all Wish Granters listed above, in some cases, we may not. Additionally, there may often be donations included that are NOT listed here.
- If Wish Recipient wishes to serve alcohol, Wish Recipient is responsible for providing their own alcohol and securing a $2 million day-of liability insurance policy in their names. This should be discussed with the assigned Event Coordinator and the WUW Volunteer Coordinators prior to the Wish. WUW is in no way liable for alcohol-related incidents of any kind, including accidents, damages, injury or death caused by alcohol consumption.
