http://wishuponawedding.org The World's First Nonprofit Wedding Wish Granting Organization Wed, 16 May 2012 21:35:36 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/04/11/never-underestimate-the-power-of-childhood-memories/ http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/04/11/never-underestimate-the-power-of-childhood-memories/#comments Wed, 11 Apr 2012 20:53:46 +0000 Boston Marketing http://wishuponawedding.org/?p=9415 When child’s play flourishes into love ….. Childhood memories are always the most cherished memories that we create. The first time you ride a bike, your very first furry or fluffy friend, your first day at school! Who knew that a childhood meeting between local neighborhood kids would one day florish into finding the love  [ Read More ]]]> http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/04/11/never-underestimate-the-power-of-childhood-memories/feed/ 0 http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/04/06/kevin-jill-a-love-story/ http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/04/06/kevin-jill-a-love-story/#comments Fri, 06 Apr 2012 14:56:03 +0000 New Jersey Marketing http://wishuponawedding.org/?p=9342   How They Met:  Like many couples, Kevin and Jill met at a bar, but it was the “one place” Jill swore she’d never meet a future husband! However when they saw one another, something just ‘clicked’, almost at first glance. Their Love Story: Kevin and Jill fell in love pretty quickly.  They wanted to  [ Read More ]]]> http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/04/06/kevin-jill-a-love-story/feed/ 0 http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/03/22/manny-and-adrianas-granted-wish/ http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/03/22/manny-and-adrianas-granted-wish/#comments Thu, 22 Mar 2012 18:15:14 +0000 LA Marketing http://wishuponawedding.org/?p=9319 Manny and Adriana were wed in a small ceremony at the Maxwell House in Pasadena on February 27, 2012.   The couple met through a mutual friend in 2006 and at the first time she saw Manny, Adriana felt butterflies in her stomach. She felt an instant connection with Manny and told her mother the same  [ Read More ]]]> http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/03/22/manny-and-adrianas-granted-wish/feed/ 1 http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/03/20/nick-shannon-wedding-recap/ http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/03/20/nick-shannon-wedding-recap/#comments Tue, 20 Mar 2012 18:47:45 +0000 Indianapolis Marketing http://wishuponawedding.org/?p=9285 Watch Nick + Shannon throughout their big day! Amazing video by MKWedding Story On March 1, 2012, the happy couple was united in marriage, celebrating both their union, and the fact that Nick’s cancer had only a few months prior been pronounced in remission. Their Paris-themed wedding day sparkled in shades of aubergine and crème,  [ Read More ]]]> http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/03/20/nick-shannon-wedding-recap/feed/ 0 http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/03/19/wish-upon-a-wedding-houston-tacky-wedding-pub-crawl/ http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/03/19/wish-upon-a-wedding-houston-tacky-wedding-pub-crawl/#comments Tue, 20 Mar 2012 02:23:39 +0000 Houston Marketing http://wishuponawedding.org/?p=9281 Join us for the Second Annual Tacky Wedding Pub Crawl on Thursday, April 12 2012! Put on your best tacky wedding attire to win prizes! Pre-Sale Tickets are $10 through March 28th. Don’t fret if you miss the pre-sale date, you may purchase your ticket at the door for $20. Awards, Prizes, & Games ~  [ Read More ]]]> http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/03/19/wish-upon-a-wedding-houston-tacky-wedding-pub-crawl/feed/ 0 http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/02/24/9123/ http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/02/24/9123/#comments Fri, 24 Feb 2012 21:23:35 +0000 LA Marketing http://wishuponawedding.org/?p=9123 Granted by Wish Upon a Wedding LA/OC Chapter   Congratulations to Adriana and Manny! We are so excited for the two and can’t wait to see their wish become a reality! The couple will be wed this Monday the 27th in Pasadena Ca. Check out their beautiful love story! Thank you to Kristi Klemens from KLK Photography  [ Read More ]]]> http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/02/24/9123/feed/ 5 http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/02/10/adriana-and-manny-a-love-story/ http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/02/10/adriana-and-manny-a-love-story/#comments Fri, 10 Feb 2012 20:30:25 +0000 LA Marketing http://wishuponawedding.org/?p=9077 Manny and Adriana Manny and Adriana met through a mutual friend in 2006 and at the first time she saw Manny, Adriana felt butterflies in her stomach. She felt an instant connection with Manny and told her mother the same night that she’d met her future husband. They didn’t start dating until three years later,  [ Read More ]]]> http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/02/10/adriana-and-manny-a-love-story/feed/ 6 http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/02/01/sew-in-love-in-philadelphia/ http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/02/01/sew-in-love-in-philadelphia/#comments Thu, 02 Feb 2012 02:08:58 +0000 Philadelphia Marketing http://wishuponawedding.org/?p=8893 Philadelphia Weddings Magazine is hosting its first ever bridal couture design contest on Wednesday, April 11 from 7-9 pm at the Loews Hotel in Philadelphia. This event is going to be one of the hottest fashion shows in Philadelphia, with students from five of Philadelphia’s top design schools designing and creating original bridal designs.  A  [ Read More ]]]> http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/02/01/sew-in-love-in-philadelphia/feed/ 1 http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/01/26/heidi-and-billys-111111-las-vegas-wedding/ http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/01/26/heidi-and-billys-111111-las-vegas-wedding/#comments Thu, 26 Jan 2012 23:26:48 +0000 Las Vegas marketing http://wishuponawedding.org/?p=8906 On one of the most special wedding dates of our time, Heidi and Billy started a new chapter in their love story as they united in matrimony at the Platinum Hotel in Las Vegas. In a city where numbers have a special significance, the favored date of 11/11/11 attracted swarms of brides and grooms to  [ Read More ]]]> http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/01/26/heidi-and-billys-111111-las-vegas-wedding/feed/ 0 http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/01/24/tiffany-mark-love-story/ http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/01/24/tiffany-mark-love-story/#comments Wed, 25 Jan 2012 01:24:26 +0000 Houston Marketing http://wishuponawedding.org/?p=8877 Tiffany and Mark met in the typical Texas fashion…at a country dance club in Dallas. Tiffany was meeting up with a group of special education teachers, and Mark was supposed to be meeting a buddy from work who never showed up. Needless to say they caught each other eyes immediately from across the dance floor,  [ Read More ]]]> http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/01/24/tiffany-mark-love-story/feed/ 1 http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/01/15/alexis-christian-married/ http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/01/15/alexis-christian-married/#comments Sun, 15 Jan 2012 15:22:34 +0000 Houston Marketing http://wishuponawedding.org/?p=8803 Imagine the coolest wedding you’ve ever been to for a very special couple and multiply that by 10. That would be the wedding of Alexis and Christian which took place at Villa Rinata in Houston, Texas on Sunday, November 20th. Orange snap dragons perfectly matched Christian’s Mohawk and pink roses to mirror the crowning glory of Alexis’s tresses.  [ Read More ]]]> http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/01/15/alexis-christian-married/feed/ 0 http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/01/09/nick-shannon-high-school-sweetheart-love-story/ http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/01/09/nick-shannon-high-school-sweetheart-love-story/#comments Mon, 09 Jan 2012 12:00:20 +0000 Indianapolis Marketing http://wishuponawedding.org/?p=8728   The Love Story of Nick and Shannon from WUW Indy on Vimeo. For Nick, it was love at first sight. Shannon, however, wasn’t so sure. Both members of the same high school marching band, Shannon made it clear to Nick that he’d have to make some changes if he wanted to date her. After  [ Read More ]]]> http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/01/09/nick-shannon-high-school-sweetheart-love-story/feed/ 0 http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/12/09/louise-george-the-wedding/ http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/12/09/louise-george-the-wedding/#comments Fri, 09 Dec 2011 20:16:31 +0000 Philadelphia Marketing http://wishuponawedding.org/?p=8478 Louise and George’s love story is one that really sticks with the reader or those who hear it and know them. They share an unconditional love that inspires and a commitment to one another that was now made official through their marriage in October at the Glen Foerd Mansion in Philadelphia.     Above Photo: Love letters  [ Read More ]]]> http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/12/09/louise-george-the-wedding/feed/ 0 http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/12/09/%e2%80%9che-sat-by-an-angel%e2%80%9d/ http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/12/09/%e2%80%9che-sat-by-an-angel%e2%80%9d/#comments Fri, 09 Dec 2011 18:03:58 +0000 CWO http://wishuponawedding.org/?p=8491 We are honored to share the following letter received by our Atlanta chapter’s first bride – whose husband Cliff was suffering from end stage renal failure at the time their wedding wish was granted.   We just LOVE to hear about happy endings like the following beautiful story.     Good Morning Family and Friends  [ Read More ]]]> http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/12/09/%e2%80%9che-sat-by-an-angel%e2%80%9d/feed/ 0 http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/12/06/monica-deshawns-111111-wedding/ http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/12/06/monica-deshawns-111111-wedding/#comments Tue, 06 Dec 2011 16:07:35 +0000 Chicago Marketing http://wishuponawedding.org/?p=8332 11/11/11 was a coveted wedding date for couples across the country, and Monica and Deshawn felt especially blessed to be the fourth wedding wish granted by the Chicago Chapter of Wish Upon a Wedding.  Their love-story-25-years-in-the-making culminated on Friday, November 11th, as they celebrated their wedding day with their dearest family and friends at the beautiful Lincolnshire Marriott Resort. The  [ Read More ]]]> http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/12/06/monica-deshawns-111111-wedding/feed/ 3 http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/11/18/geoff-noel-the-wedding/ http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/11/18/geoff-noel-the-wedding/#comments Sat, 19 Nov 2011 00:36:23 +0000 Philadelphia Marketing http://wishuponawedding.org/?p=8277 Geoff and Noel are such a special couple to us as they were our first ever Wish Recipients for the Philadelphia Chapter.  It’s hard not to fall in love with their love story, love just gushes from between these two people and we were all so touched by the happiness we witnessed first hand. We  [ Read More ]]]> http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/11/18/geoff-noel-the-wedding/feed/ 0 http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/11/13/valerie-and-larrys-fall-themed-wedding-wish-njny-metro/ http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/11/13/valerie-and-larrys-fall-themed-wedding-wish-njny-metro/#comments Mon, 14 Nov 2011 03:39:51 +0000 New Jersey Marketing http://wishuponawedding.org/?p=8283 Larry and Valerie met in March 1999 while she was working at Headquarters Plaza Hotel (now th e HYATT). His best friend, who worked there introduced them.  Their first date was at his favorite mall and they ate dinner at the Sizzler, Valerie’s first time to either locations. Their love story is a complex but  [ Read More ]]]> http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/11/13/valerie-and-larrys-fall-themed-wedding-wish-njny-metro/feed/ 0 http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/11/07/strong-people-with-strong-minds%e2%80%94heidi-billy%e2%80%99s-love-story/ http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/11/07/strong-people-with-strong-minds%e2%80%94heidi-billy%e2%80%99s-love-story/#comments Mon, 07 Nov 2011 18:05:57 +0000 Las Vegas marketing http://wishuponawedding.org/?p=8221 When Billy was an active softball player, he took notice of a particularly “put-together” woman who enjoyed watching the games after work. Billy admired this stylish spectator from afar for many years, until mutual friends made the love connection in 2005. “We fell in love instantly,” reminisces Billy. “Not only did I fall in love  [ Read More ]]]> http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/11/07/strong-people-with-strong-minds%e2%80%94heidi-billy%e2%80%99s-love-story/feed/ 0 http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/10/25/danae-derricks-love-story-columbus-chapter/ http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/10/25/danae-derricks-love-story-columbus-chapter/#comments Tue, 25 Oct 2011 12:36:52 +0000 Ohio Marketing http://wishuponawedding.org/?p=8115 Wish Upon A Wedding is so pleased to announce that we’ll be making  Danae and  Derrick’s wedding wishes come true on November 13, 2011! Danae and Derrick are from the same hometown, but they had never been formally  introduced.  They eventually started talking on Facebook and discovered that they only  lived ½ mile away from  [ Read More ]]]> http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/10/25/danae-derricks-love-story-columbus-chapter/feed/ 0 http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/10/14/deshawn-monica-a-love-story-25-years-in-the-making/ http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/10/14/deshawn-monica-a-love-story-25-years-in-the-making/#comments Fri, 14 Oct 2011 19:14:28 +0000 Chicago Marketing http://wishuponawedding.org/?p=8051 The Chicago Chapter is thrilled to announce our next wish!      Sarah Alair Photography In the words of Deshawn, aka Djay: “Monica and I originally met 25 years ago in grammar school. Oglesby Elementary to be exact.  She was super smart, and I was the class clown and star athlete.  I thought she was the  [ Read More ]]]> http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/10/14/deshawn-monica-a-love-story-25-years-in-the-making/feed/ 3 http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/10/12/louise-and-george/ http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/10/12/louise-and-george/#comments Wed, 12 Oct 2011 14:16:51 +0000 Philadelphia Marketing http://wishuponawedding.org/?p=8019 Louise and George share a love for each other that is truly beautiful and inspiring. They met while still in high school and George had made attempts to ask Louise on a date but her family never allowed her to date George. They ended up reconnecting years later and for 23 years have only spent  [ Read More ]]]> http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/10/12/louise-and-george/feed/ 5 http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/09/20/linae-and-david-get-married-in-ohio/ http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/09/20/linae-and-david-get-married-in-ohio/#comments Tue, 20 Sep 2011 18:36:45 +0000 CWO http://wishuponawedding.org/?p=7862 Linae and David met on the online dating site, Plenty of Fish. She was just “goofing off” with a friend who was browsing the site, when David caught her eye, and she felt drawn to him. She sent him a message on a whim, and he replied back. They’ve pretty much been inseparable since then!  [ Read More ]]]> http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/09/20/linae-and-david-get-married-in-ohio/feed/ 0 http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/09/19/bid-to-win-dinner-with-randy-fenoli-or-a-vacation-in-paradise/ http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/09/19/bid-to-win-dinner-with-randy-fenoli-or-a-vacation-in-paradise/#comments Mon, 19 Sep 2011 12:58:39 +0000 CWO http://wishuponawedding.org/?p=7880   Score amazing deals on everything needed to plan an exquisite wedding or event, by visiting  Bid Your Wish for Wedded Bliss. The largest online charity wedding auction of its kind offers over 300 items, many starting as low as $50, with proceeds benefitting Wish Upon a Wedding.     Even if you aren’t planning  [ Read More ]]]> http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/09/19/bid-to-win-dinner-with-randy-fenoli-or-a-vacation-in-paradise/feed/ 0 http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/09/16/jon-and-alyssa-get-married-in-ohio/ http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/09/16/jon-and-alyssa-get-married-in-ohio/#comments Fri, 16 Sep 2011 20:36:40 +0000 CWO http://wishuponawedding.org/?p=7836 Jon and Alyssa met while working at the same movie theater in their Ohio town.  They started dating just a few months later, and not long after that they realized they’d both  fallen in love. Their relationship came naturally, and everything just seemed to fit together without any question as to why or how. After  [ Read More ]]]> http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/09/16/jon-and-alyssa-get-married-in-ohio/feed/ 0 http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/09/12/tammy-and-cameron-a-love-story/ http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/09/12/tammy-and-cameron-a-love-story/#comments Mon, 12 Sep 2011 14:36:34 +0000 Las Vegas marketing http://wishuponawedding.org/?p=7680 When Cameron first saw Tammy she was a dressed in all white—modeling for a fashion show in a white blouse and long white skirt with a flower in her hair.  Tammy recalls she felt ‘bridal’ in ensemble.  Both Cameron and Tammy were attending a conference from out of state.  Cameron, visiting from Las Vegas, noticed  [ Read More ]]]> http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/09/12/tammy-and-cameron-a-love-story/feed/ 1 http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/09/03/the-blissful-wishes-ball/ http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/09/03/the-blissful-wishes-ball/#comments Sat, 03 Sep 2011 17:14:26 +0000 WUW Marketing http://wishuponawedding.org/?p=7773 The Blissful Wishes Ball Dinner & Dancing for a Worthwhile Cause The Blissful Wishes Ball is a glamorous Gala put on to raise crucial funds for Wish Upon a Wedding. This high-profile event includes: dinner, dancing, entertainment and silent auctions. Held in several major cities across the country, and attended by thousands of supporters, the  [ Read More ]]]> http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/09/03/the-blissful-wishes-ball/feed/ 0 http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/09/01/weddingstar-named-wuws-newest-national-sponsor/ http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/09/01/weddingstar-named-wuws-newest-national-sponsor/#comments Thu, 01 Sep 2011 14:01:59 +0000 CWO http://wishuponawedding.org/?p=7748 Wish Recipients Can Now Choose Their Favors Directly from Weddingstar! Beginning September 1, 2011 Wish Upon a Wedding will enter into an exciting partnership with the popular favor and accessory supplier, Weddingstar. Every couple receiving a Wedding Wish from our organization will be given the opportunity to choose whatever they like from Weddingstar’s collection of  [ Read More ]]]> http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/09/01/weddingstar-named-wuws-newest-national-sponsor/feed/ 0 http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/08/25/jaynel-and-john-are-married/ http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/08/25/jaynel-and-john-are-married/#comments Thu, 25 Aug 2011 14:40:56 +0000 WUW Marketing http://wishuponawedding.org/?p=7651 Jaynel and John are married! Before friends and family, at the beautiful Julia Morgan Ballroom, the beautiful bride and handsome groom exchanged their vows. It was a very intimate and personal ceremony followed by an amazing candlelit dinner by the fireplace and the evening finished with dancing! The décor was rustic with branches and fresh  [ Read More ]]]> http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/08/25/jaynel-and-john-are-married/feed/ 1 http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/08/17/central-floridas-1st-wish-eden-cory-banks-july-17th-2011/ http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/08/17/central-floridas-1st-wish-eden-cory-banks-july-17th-2011/#comments Wed, 17 Aug 2011 13:31:45 +0000 Orlando Marketing http://wishuponawedding.org/?p=7583 It was a typical summer day in Sarasota as Eden and Cory began preparing for their special day.  As the day grew warmer the flurry of activity increased: the stylist arrived, the photographers began snapping pictures and the local media waited patiently to meet the couple.  Nervous excitement and the smell of lillies filled the  [ Read More ]]]> http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/08/17/central-floridas-1st-wish-eden-cory-banks-july-17th-2011/feed/ 0 http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/08/16/tejani-jewelry-partners-with-wish-upon-a-wedding/ http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/08/16/tejani-jewelry-partners-with-wish-upon-a-wedding/#comments Tue, 16 Aug 2011 14:32:14 +0000 CWO http://wishuponawedding.org/?p=7567 Our Brides Will Soon be Made even More Beautiful Jewelry designer,  Urvi Tejani is a talented New York City designer and businesswoman, who created the Tejani collection  to bring couture jewelry to brides at an especially affordable price. Thanks to her belief in giving back to the community, every Wish Upon a Wedding bride will now have  [ Read More ]]]> http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/08/16/tejani-jewelry-partners-with-wish-upon-a-wedding/feed/ 1 http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/08/15/apply-now-to-become-a-board-member-at-all-chapters/ http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/08/15/apply-now-to-become-a-board-member-at-all-chapters/#comments Mon, 15 Aug 2011 21:39:28 +0000 CWO http://wishuponawedding.org/?p=7542 Submit online application here The time has come to open the windows of opportunity to a new group of enthusiastic volunteers, who would like to become involved as a board members at local chapters across the nation. With the founding board members’ two-year terms about to expire, we are offering this heart-warming opportunity to community-focused  [ Read More ]]]> http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/08/15/apply-now-to-become-a-board-member-at-all-chapters/feed/ 0 http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/08/10/love-takes-centerstage-joanne-joe-get-married-in-boston/ http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/08/10/love-takes-centerstage-joanne-joe-get-married-in-boston/#comments Wed, 10 Aug 2011 20:32:25 +0000 Boston Marketing http://wishuponawedding.org/?p=7386 Their love story is one of amazement that couples everywhere can learn from. Strength, hope, love and perseverance. “Is love so fragile“ …. began the lyrics to Joanne and Joe‘s First Dance together as husband and wife. How true those words are. Who knew that Joanne , a breast cancer survivor would be fighting for  [ Read More ]]]> http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/08/10/love-takes-centerstage-joanne-joe-get-married-in-boston/feed/ 0 http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/08/02/john-jaynel-a-love-story/ http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/08/02/john-jaynel-a-love-story/#comments Wed, 03 Aug 2011 03:53:06 +0000 CWO http://wishuponawedding.org/?p=7310 John & Jaynel are an amazing and fun couple filled with laughter! Both are writers, they met at the Association Writers Professionals, spending much of the day together after initially meeting talking and reading about short stories. Living in 2 different places, Jaynel in San Francisco and John in Utah, the relationship started as a  [ Read More ]]]> http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/08/02/john-jaynel-a-love-story/feed/ 0 http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/07/21/valerie-larry-are-set-to-wed-in-new-jersey/ http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/07/21/valerie-larry-are-set-to-wed-in-new-jersey/#comments Fri, 22 Jul 2011 02:16:08 +0000 New Jersey Marketing http://wishuponawedding.org/?p=7276 How They Met: Larry and Valerie met in March 1999 while she was working at Headquarters Plaza Hotel (now the HYATT). His best friend, who worked there introduced them.  Their first date was at his favorite mall and they ate dinner at the Sizzler, Valerie’s first time to either locations. Their love story: Valerie states  [ Read More ]]]> http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/07/21/valerie-larry-are-set-to-wed-in-new-jersey/feed/ 6 http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/07/19/las-vegas-grants-itsfirst-wedding-wish-robin-and-nick/ http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/07/19/las-vegas-grants-itsfirst-wedding-wish-robin-and-nick/#comments Tue, 19 Jul 2011 17:32:10 +0000 Las Vegas marketing http://wishuponawedding.org/?p=7162 Las Vegas is truly excited to have granted our first wedding wish.  Robin and Nick were married on June 8th 2011 on a beautiful Las Vegas summer day and while there were many amazing and beautiful components to their day, the most beautiful part was seeing these two together and getting married. Both Robin and  [ Read More ]]]> http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/07/19/las-vegas-grants-itsfirst-wedding-wish-robin-and-nick/feed/ 2 http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/07/15/wish-upon-a-wedding-st-louis-grants-third-wish-for-lance-tina/ http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/07/15/wish-upon-a-wedding-st-louis-grants-third-wish-for-lance-tina/#comments Fri, 15 Jul 2011 21:19:09 +0000 St. Louis Marketing http://wishuponawedding.org/?p=7077 Summer is wedding season and for Lance and Tina, Wish Upon a Wedding St. Louis’ third wedding wish and first special circumstance wish recipients, this summer was no exception. On June 27, 2011 Lance married his caregiver, his partner and most importantly his best friend, Tina. Tina and Lance met in 2008 while Tina was  [ Read More ]]]> http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/07/15/wish-upon-a-wedding-st-louis-grants-third-wish-for-lance-tina/feed/ 0 http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/06/27/geoff-and-noel-a-love-story/ http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/06/27/geoff-and-noel-a-love-story/#comments Mon, 27 Jun 2011 20:48:45 +0000 Philadelphia Marketing http://wishuponawedding.org/?p=5443 When Geoff and Noel met, they met in paradise, attending a mutual friend’s destination wedding in the Cayman Islands.  In the middle of the tropics, they watched sunsets together and spent time getting to know each other walking on beautiful beaches.  As they returned home, they found that they had grown too close to remain  [ Read More ]]]> http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/06/27/geoff-and-noel-a-love-story/feed/ 5 http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/06/27/inspiration-to-give-a-personal-story-about-becoming-a-wish-granter/ http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/06/27/inspiration-to-give-a-personal-story-about-becoming-a-wish-granter/#comments Mon, 27 Jun 2011 14:29:33 +0000 St. Louis Marketing http://wishuponawedding.org/?p=5399 My name is Karin Doolin, and myself and my husband Roger are photographers and videographers in the St. Louis area. Last year, I was so excited upon hearing about the local chapter of Wish Upon a Wedding being formed in the St.Louis area.  Previously I had been a part of a wedding day where the  [ Read More ]]]> http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/06/27/inspiration-to-give-a-personal-story-about-becoming-a-wish-granter/feed/ 1 http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/06/16/lance-tina-a-love-story/ http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/06/16/lance-tina-a-love-story/#comments Fri, 17 Jun 2011 00:25:34 +0000 St. Louis Marketing http://wishuponawedding.org/?p=5338 When you first meet Tina and Lance, a bubbly young couple from St. Louis, you are struck by their vivaciousness. They are full of life, extremely personable and can finish each other’s sentences. After dating for more than two years, they have recently become engaged. They are happy. And why wouldn’t they be? They seem  [ Read More ]]]> http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/06/16/lance-tina-a-love-story/feed/ 0 http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/06/11/laoc-grants-second-wish-lisa-and-douglas/ http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/06/11/laoc-grants-second-wish-lisa-and-douglas/#comments Sun, 12 Jun 2011 03:57:25 +0000 LA Marketing http://wishuponawedding.org/?p=5178 Lisa and Douglas  were wed in  May of 2011 in a lovely ceremony held in Orange County, California.  Doug suffers from MS, as well as moyamoya disease, a rare disorder that constricts blood flow to the brain. This very special occasion was the LA/OC Chapter of Wish Upon A Wedding’s second granted wish.  To read  [ Read More ]]]> http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/06/11/laoc-grants-second-wish-lisa-and-douglas/feed/ 1 http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/06/10/alexis-and-christian-love-story/ http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/06/10/alexis-and-christian-love-story/#comments Fri, 10 Jun 2011 18:17:20 +0000 Houston Marketing http://wishuponawedding.org/?p=5150 Christian, a local celebrity in his own right, has been with the City of Houston for over 25 years and has been in a punk band since 1978. Alexis says that from afar he can look little intimidating with his stature and hair, but when he opens up and speaks all of that “melts away”  [ Read More ]]]> http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/06/10/alexis-and-christian-love-story/feed/ 28 http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/06/06/seeking-board-members-across-america/ http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/06/06/seeking-board-members-across-america/#comments Mon, 06 Jun 2011 18:13:38 +0000 CWO http://wishuponawedding.org/?p=5134 Interested in getting involved with Wish Upon a Wedding on a deeper level? We are currently running a nation-wide campaign to fill several VOLUNTEER board positions that are set to expire at the end of 2011. Elections will be held by local chapters in October of 2011. All positions are volunteer (unpaid) roles. Most Board  [ Read More ]]]> http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/06/06/seeking-board-members-across-america/feed/ 0 http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/05/31/jackie-and-rochon-are-married/ http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/05/31/jackie-and-rochon-are-married/#comments Tue, 31 May 2011 17:27:03 +0000 admin http://wishuponawedding.org/?p=5052 On a beautiful spring day, with their families, children and 106 year-old grandmother, Jackie and Rochon said, “I Do”! The day was planned by Nicole Lisanne and they wed at the gorgeous Stone Tree Golf Club, in Novato, California.  The wedding party danced the evening away with SJ’s Disc Jockey wearing fabulous hats and enjoyed  [ Read More ]]]> http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/05/31/jackie-and-rochon-are-married/feed/ 0 http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/05/06/jackie-and-rochon-a-love-story/ http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/05/06/jackie-and-rochon-a-love-story/#comments Fri, 06 May 2011 20:19:59 +0000 admin http://wishuponawedding.org/?p=5002 Jackie and Rochon have known each for several years, passing each other briefly; Rochon is the delivery person for Jackie’s office. They became office friends, Rochon would come into Jackie’s office and they would talk about what was going on with each other. They ran into each other unexpectedly a few times before Rochon asked  [ Read More ]]]> http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/05/06/jackie-and-rochon-a-love-story/feed/ 1 http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/05/05/2nd-wish-granted-for-the-indianapolis-chapter/ http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/05/05/2nd-wish-granted-for-the-indianapolis-chapter/#comments Fri, 06 May 2011 03:16:25 +0000 Indianapolis Marketing http://wishuponawedding.org/?p=4975 “Forever can never be long enough for me To feel like I’ve had long enough with you Forget the world now we won’t let them see But there’s one thing left to do Now that the weight has lifted Love has surely shifted my way Marry Me Today and every day Marry Me” • “Marry  [ Read More ]]]> http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/05/05/2nd-wish-granted-for-the-indianapolis-chapter/feed/ 2 http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/05/05/wish-upon-a-wedding-philadelphia-now-on-partyspace/ http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/05/05/wish-upon-a-wedding-philadelphia-now-on-partyspace/#comments Thu, 05 May 2011 18:32:22 +0000 Philadelphia Marketing http://wishuponawedding.org/?p=4965 We’re really excited to announce that Wish Upon A Wedding Philadelphia has been added to “Registry 10″, the buy local gift registry on Partyspace.com.  The site allows brides to make customized registries for local causes or stores so that guests can support local businesses through their purchases.  Thank you to Partyspace.com for supporting us in  [ Read More ]]]> http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/05/05/wish-upon-a-wedding-philadelphia-now-on-partyspace/feed/ 0 http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/04/24/st-louis-chapter-wish-granters-needed/ http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/04/24/st-louis-chapter-wish-granters-needed/#comments Sun, 24 Apr 2011 18:32:06 +0000 St. Louis Marketing http://wishuponawedding.org/?p=4567 We’re very honored to make wedding wishes come true here in the St. Louis area! And so far we’ve granted two wonderful wishes, one for Dani and Tony and one very recently for Jason and Melissa. In order to keep making these wishes come true, we need your support! We’ve had lots of amazingly generous  [ Read More ]]]> http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/04/24/st-louis-chapter-wish-granters-needed/feed/ 0 http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/04/20/indianapolis-chapter-grants-their-1st-wish/ http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/04/20/indianapolis-chapter-grants-their-1st-wish/#comments Thu, 21 Apr 2011 03:26:29 +0000 Indianapolis Marketing http://wishuponawedding.org/?p=4873 Cory & Janice believe good things happen all the time, and when they tied the knot recently they received one of their ‘Box of Blessings’ in the heart of Indianapolis. Cory suffers from Diabetic Retinopathy with Macular Edema and Chronic Pain Syndrome due to Diabetes. This means that on many days he deals with more  [ Read More ]]]> http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/04/20/indianapolis-chapter-grants-their-1st-wish/feed/ 0 http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/04/19/sally-tom-indianapoliss-2nd-wish-coming-true-very-soon/ http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/04/19/sally-tom-indianapoliss-2nd-wish-coming-true-very-soon/#comments Tue, 19 Apr 2011 17:41:18 +0000 Indianapolis Marketing http://wishuponawedding.org/?p=4855 Click image to hear Sally & Tom’s Love Story in their own words… It’s not every day that you hear someone say, “Farmville” brought us together. When two people meet under unusual circumstances, it’s easy to dismiss it as “chance” or “luck,” but Sally believes more in destiny. How else can she explain finding her  [ Read More ]]]> http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/04/19/sally-tom-indianapoliss-2nd-wish-coming-true-very-soon/feed/ 2 http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/04/14/nicole-and-brandon-get-married/ http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/04/14/nicole-and-brandon-get-married/#comments Thu, 14 Apr 2011 16:04:16 +0000 CWO http://wishuponawedding.org/?p=5254 The moment Nicole met Brandon she was on Cloud 9. Although their relationship has faced many difficult times, their love for each other has never faltered. Diagnosed with Stage 3b cervical cancer in April of 2009, just six months after meeting Brandon, Nicole is the first to say that she could not go through this  [ Read More ]]]> http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/04/14/nicole-and-brandon-get-married/feed/ 0 http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/04/13/douglas-lisa-a-love-story-in-california/ http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/04/13/douglas-lisa-a-love-story-in-california/#comments Thu, 14 Apr 2011 00:24:49 +0000 LA Marketing http://wishuponawedding.org/?p=4513 “In the fall of 1991, when Douglas and Lisa were first introduced through Lisa’s sister, his high school classmate, neither of them had any idea that their paths would cross again eight years later and they would discover a love beyond their wildest dreams. Inseparable from that second meeting; Douglas and Lisa found themselves exploring  [ Read More ]]]> http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/04/13/douglas-lisa-a-love-story-in-california/feed/ 1 http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/04/13/congrats-to-erikka-omoro-atlanta-wedding-wish-2/ http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/04/13/congrats-to-erikka-omoro-atlanta-wedding-wish-2/#comments Wed, 13 Apr 2011 19:55:13 +0000 admin http://wishuponawedding.org/?p=4737   As a Marine serving in Afghanistan, Omoro wasn’t looking for love. But upon his return, all that changed when he met Erika. The start of their love story is textbook. “We met on a random Wednesday,” recalls Erikka. She was at a launch party in Buckhead with a sorority sister, and Omoro was there with  [ Read More ]]]> http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/04/13/congrats-to-erikka-omoro-atlanta-wedding-wish-2/feed/ 1 http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/04/11/once-upon-a-time/ http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/04/11/once-upon-a-time/#comments Mon, 11 Apr 2011 14:26:04 +0000 CWO http://wishuponawedding.org/?p=4655 Meet the courageous couple that inspired the creation of Wish Upon a Wedding. Once Upon a Time, there was a woman from Wisconsin named Vanessa.   She met a man named Mike.  Vanessa and Mike became friends through the Air Force.  He was an Officer, she was an Air Force academy graduate working a civilian  [ Read More ]]]> http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/04/11/once-upon-a-time/feed/ 5 http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/04/08/brides-giving-back/ http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/04/08/brides-giving-back/#comments Fri, 08 Apr 2011 13:47:19 +0000 CWO http://wishuponawedding.org/?p=4647 A couple of months ago, we received an envelope containing quite a wonderful surprise! This photo, along with a check in the amount of $845.00 was inside that envelope. Apparently the lovely ladies in this photo, a group of brides from Long Island, NY passed the hat at a recent bridal event, and gathered this  [ Read More ]]]> http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/04/08/brides-giving-back/feed/ 1 http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/04/05/colorado-wedding-nonprofit/ http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/04/05/colorado-wedding-nonprofit/#comments Tue, 05 Apr 2011 15:34:14 +0000 Colorado Marketing http://wishuponawedding.org/?p=4614 The moment Nicole met Brandon she was on Cloud Nine. Although their relationship has faced many difficult times, their love for each other has never faltered. Diagnosed with Stage 3b cervical cancer in April of 2009, just six months after meeting Brandon, Nicole is the first to say that she could not go through this without  [ Read More ]]]> http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/04/05/colorado-wedding-nonprofit/feed/ 1 http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/04/03/wish-upon-a-wedding-philadelphia-hosts-a-meet-and-greet/ http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/04/03/wish-upon-a-wedding-philadelphia-hosts-a-meet-and-greet/#comments Sun, 03 Apr 2011 23:28:57 +0000 Philadelphia Marketing http://wishuponawedding.org/?p=4573 Wish Upon A Wedding Philadelphia hosted a Meet and Greet on March 1st for everyone who was unable to attend our launch party.  The Germantown Cricket Club was gracious enough to host the event and give us the opportunity to speak to more people about what the organization is about and how they can get  [ Read More ]]]> http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/04/03/wish-upon-a-wedding-philadelphia-hosts-a-meet-and-greet/feed/ 0 http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/03/29/indianapolis-1st-wish-the-count-down-is-on/ http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/03/29/indianapolis-1st-wish-the-count-down-is-on/#comments Tue, 29 Mar 2011 19:59:44 +0000 Indianapolis Marketing http://wishuponawedding.org/?p=4557 9 days and counting to Janice & Cory’s big day! We are so excited and have a fantastic group of wish granters helping to make it a dream day. As the final details get set, we wanted you to learn more about this special couple. Jennifer and John Moon, from Northernlight Filmworks (Love Story Video)  [ Read More ]]]> http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/03/29/indianapolis-1st-wish-the-count-down-is-on/feed/ 0 http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/03/29/wish-upon-a-wedding-new-jerseys-1st-meet-greet/ http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/03/29/wish-upon-a-wedding-new-jerseys-1st-meet-greet/#comments Tue, 29 Mar 2011 17:55:06 +0000 New Jersey Marketing http://wishuponawedding.org/?p=4545 Wish Upon A Wedding New Jersey is excited to announce they will be having a Wine and Cupcakes Meet & Greet to spread the word about our organization!  Next Tuesday, April 5th at 6 pm, Paper Works and Events in Englewood NJ is generously donating their lovely, newly remodeled studio space for this mixer. Attendees  [ Read More ]]]> http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/03/29/wish-upon-a-wedding-new-jerseys-1st-meet-greet/feed/ 1 http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/03/28/benefit-dinner-at-gracies-restaurant/ http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/03/28/benefit-dinner-at-gracies-restaurant/#comments Tue, 29 Mar 2011 05:18:36 +0000 Portland Marketing http://wishuponawedding.org/?p=4534 Join the Portland chapter Board of Directors for a benefit dinner at Gracie’s Restaurant inside the Hotel deLuxe on March 29, 2011.  Dinner service begins at 5pm.  To make reservations dial (503) 222.2171.]]> http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/03/28/benefit-dinner-at-gracies-restaurant/feed/ 0 http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/03/28/abc-indianapolis-%e2%80%93-art-of-the-table-a-big-success-for-local-charities/ http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/03/28/abc-indianapolis-%e2%80%93-art-of-the-table-a-big-success-for-local-charities/#comments Mon, 28 Mar 2011 18:57:37 +0000 Indianapolis Marketing http://wishuponawedding.org/?p=4498 Wish Upon a Wedding Indianapolis was excited to be one of several charities for this years ABC-Art of the Table fundraiser. Each year this event draws several hundred to see the latest trends in table designs and it proved to be another a great success this year! This year ABC will be distributing about $5000 to  [ Read More ]]]> http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/03/28/abc-indianapolis-%e2%80%93-art-of-the-table-a-big-success-for-local-charities/feed/ 0 http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/03/24/omoro-erikka-a-love-story-in-atlanta/ http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/03/24/omoro-erikka-a-love-story-in-atlanta/#comments Thu, 24 Mar 2011 17:00:18 +0000 CWO http://wishuponawedding.org/?p=4508 “We met on a random Wednesday,” recalls Erikka. She was at a launch party in Buckhead with a sorority sister, and Omoro, a Marine who had served in Afghanistan, was there with friends. “When I first saw her she was dancing, it was her confidence that I was attracted to,” added Omoro. The two chatted,  [ Read More ]]]> http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/03/24/omoro-erikka-a-love-story-in-atlanta/feed/ 1 http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/03/21/wish-upon-a-wedding-st-louis-grants-second-wish-for-jason-and-melissa/ http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/03/21/wish-upon-a-wedding-st-louis-grants-second-wish-for-jason-and-melissa/#comments Tue, 22 Mar 2011 04:05:20 +0000 St. Louis Marketing http://wishuponawedding.org/?p=4445 Jason and Melissa were wed in St Louis not long after he was diagnosed with an aggressive form of brain cancer. Here is their story… Spring has sprung! And it’s the season when a young man’s thoughts turn to love. Such is the case for Jason Trent, a young father of two, was diagnosed last August  [ Read More ]]]> http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/03/21/wish-upon-a-wedding-st-louis-grants-second-wish-for-jason-and-melissa/feed/ 2 http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/03/21/citysolve-urban-race-supports-wish-upon-a-wedding-houston/ http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/03/21/citysolve-urban-race-supports-wish-upon-a-wedding-houston/#comments Mon, 21 Mar 2011 20:47:25 +0000 Houston Marketing http://wishuponawedding.org/?p=4432 When CitySolve Urban Race came to Houston no one had any idea how much fun a citywide race could be! The goal of CitySolve is to offer a unique urban adventure game where teams solve clever clues and face fun challenges while discovering their city in a fun new way. Last year the event was  [ Read More ]]]> http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/03/21/citysolve-urban-race-supports-wish-upon-a-wedding-houston/feed/ 1 http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/03/17/alyssa-jonathans-love-story-cleveland-chapter/ http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/03/17/alyssa-jonathans-love-story-cleveland-chapter/#comments Thu, 17 Mar 2011 23:27:28 +0000 Ohio Marketing http://wishuponawedding.org/?p=4419 Wish Upon A Wedding is so pleased to announce that we’ll be making Alyssa and Jonathan’s wedding wishes come true on Monday, July 18 At the end of 2006, Jonathan and Alyssa met while working at a movie theater. It didn’t take long for them to notice each other and become friends shortly after. They  [ Read More ]]]> http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/03/17/alyssa-jonathans-love-story-cleveland-chapter/feed/ 0 http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/03/14/wish-upon-a-wedding-colorado-2/ http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/03/14/wish-upon-a-wedding-colorado-2/#comments Mon, 14 Mar 2011 15:00:27 +0000 Colorado Marketing http://wishuponawedding.org/?p=4406 On March 12, 2011 Dominique walked down the aisle looking like a princess ready to marry the love of her life, Myles, at the Ritz-Carlton, Denver. With her diagnosis of Stage 4 breast cancer in 2010, Dominique and Myles never imagined they would have a real wedding. “When you’re ill, the first thing that goes out  [ Read More ]]]> http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/03/14/wish-upon-a-wedding-colorado-2/feed/ 0 http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/03/07/janice-corys-love-story-indianapolis-chapter-1st-wish-recipients/ http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/03/07/janice-corys-love-story-indianapolis-chapter-1st-wish-recipients/#comments Mon, 07 Mar 2011 19:37:17 +0000 Indianapolis Marketing http://wishuponawedding.org/?p=4360 The Love Story of Cory and Janice Sometimes you meet “the one” well before either of you even knows it. Cory and Janice knew of each other growing up, having gone to school together since grade school. They didn’t really float in the same circles then, but shared some mutual friends. It wasn’t until as  [ Read More ]]]> http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/03/07/janice-corys-love-story-indianapolis-chapter-1st-wish-recipients/feed/ 4 http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/03/04/wish-upon-a-wedding-chicago-at-wed-bash/ http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/03/04/wish-upon-a-wedding-chicago-at-wed-bash/#comments Fri, 04 Mar 2011 16:52:20 +0000 Chicago Marketing http://wishuponawedding.org/?p=4376 Last week, we were thrilled to attend WED Bash, the first annual event hosted by Wedding Guide Chicago to celebrate their expansion to the downtown Chicago market. More importantly, WGC is an avid supporter of Wish Upon a Wedding, and we are truly honored that they have selected WUW Chicago as their Partner Charity for  [ Read More ]]]> http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/03/04/wish-upon-a-wedding-chicago-at-wed-bash/feed/ 0 http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/03/03/indianapolis-launch-party/ http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/03/03/indianapolis-launch-party/#comments Thu, 03 Mar 2011 16:24:11 +0000 Indianapolis Marketing http://wishuponawedding.org/?p=4335 The Indianapolis Chapter has been so busy since our official launch event on January 12, 2011 it is so hard to figure out the best place to start! Stay tuned in the next few days as we update you all! First, lets recap our wonderful launch and recognize all those that helped make it special. We  [ Read More ]]]> http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/03/03/indianapolis-launch-party/feed/ 0 http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/02/28/indianapolis-event-to-benefit-wish-upon-a-wedding/ http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/02/28/indianapolis-event-to-benefit-wish-upon-a-wedding/#comments Mon, 28 Feb 2011 17:05:03 +0000 Indianapolis Marketing http://wishuponawedding.org/?p=4332 Art of the Table is a delightful afternoon of artfully appointed table displays by the Indianapolis’s best event designers and florists. The day was conceived to raise money for education and scholarships for wedding professionals in the state of Indiana. In our seventh year, we have done so much more. We have given donations to  [ Read More ]]]> http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/02/28/indianapolis-event-to-benefit-wish-upon-a-wedding/feed/ 0 http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/02/25/wish-upon-a-wedding-houston-grants-its-first-wish-esmeralda-jose-luis/ http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/02/25/wish-upon-a-wedding-houston-grants-its-first-wish-esmeralda-jose-luis/#comments Fri, 25 Feb 2011 16:33:57 +0000 Houston Marketing http://wishuponawedding.org/?p=4291 Despite all odds and the ups and downs, Jose-Luis has stood by Esmeralda’s side unconditionally. He has done all he can to keep his promise of a blessed union and on December 12, 2010, Esmeralda gave the heart she received to her long time love and supporter, Jose-Luis when Wish Upon a Wedding’s Houston Chapter granted  [ Read More ]]]> http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/02/25/wish-upon-a-wedding-houston-grants-its-first-wish-esmeralda-jose-luis/feed/ 2 http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/02/24/wish-upon-a-wedding-colorado/ http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/02/24/wish-upon-a-wedding-colorado/#comments Thu, 24 Feb 2011 15:47:19 +0000 Colorado Marketing http://wishuponawedding.org/?p=4283 On October 30, 2010, Dominique, a mother of three young boys, was diagnosed with breast cancer, her life was changed forever. Dominique was originally diagnosed with Stage 2 breast cancer. Shortly after that she was in surgery having a bi-lateral mastectomy. “When we thought the news of her having cancer couldn’t get any worse the  [ Read More ]]]> http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/02/24/wish-upon-a-wedding-colorado/feed/ 1 http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/02/19/jason-melissa-a-love-story/ http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/02/19/jason-melissa-a-love-story/#comments Sat, 19 Feb 2011 18:16:44 +0000 St. Louis Marketing http://wishuponawedding.org/?p=4136 It began with a wink, a poke, and a flirty on-line message. It progressed to dinner, a game of putt-putt golf and hours spent bowling, watching movies and playing cards with friends. He was always there for her, to open the car door, the door to the restaurant or just to be a shoulder to  [ Read More ]]]> http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/02/19/jason-melissa-a-love-story/feed/ 3 http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/02/18/all-you-need-is-love-at-philadelphias-launch-party/ http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/02/18/all-you-need-is-love-at-philadelphias-launch-party/#comments Fri, 18 Feb 2011 18:01:35 +0000 Philadelphia Marketing http://wishuponawedding.org/?p=4200 The Philadelphia Chapter of Wish Upon A Wedding launched with an “All You Need Is Love” themed party on Monday, January 31st at Top of the Tower overlooking the city. The support from the Philadelphia community was both overwhelming and incredibly appreciated.  We sold out of over 200 tickets in only 6 days solely by  [ Read More ]]]> http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/02/18/all-you-need-is-love-at-philadelphias-launch-party/feed/ 0 http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/02/13/wish-upon-a-wedding-st-louis-works-the-valentine-bridal-boutique/ http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/02/13/wish-upon-a-wedding-st-louis-works-the-valentine-bridal-boutique/#comments Sun, 13 Feb 2011 21:56:14 +0000 St. Louis Marketing http://wishuponawedding.org/?p=4149 We’ve definitely been busy with bridal shows this year and last week was no exception! Our Marketing Chair, Ashley Rath, was on site (with a little help from Mr. Rob Schaefer) at the Valentine Bridal Boutique Thursday, February 10th. Sponsored by The Boulevard – Saint Louis and hosted at Dave Mungenast Lexus, the show was  [ Read More ]]]> http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/02/13/wish-upon-a-wedding-st-louis-works-the-valentine-bridal-boutique/feed/ 0 http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/02/10/wedding-guide-chicago-wish-upon-a-wedding-chicago/ http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/02/10/wedding-guide-chicago-wish-upon-a-wedding-chicago/#comments Thu, 10 Feb 2011 19:52:04 +0000 Chicago Marketing http://wishuponawedding.org/?p=4145 Did you hear the great news? Wedding Guide Chicago has selected Wish Upon a Wedding Chicago as their Partner Charity for 2011! They are on a mission to donate a portion of every print contract to our wonderful cause. This means amazing things are in store for WUW Chicago… So please join us at WED  [ Read More ]]]> http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/02/10/wedding-guide-chicago-wish-upon-a-wedding-chicago/feed/ 0 http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/02/03/new-jerseynew-york-metro-launches-in-grand-style/ http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/02/03/new-jerseynew-york-metro-launches-in-grand-style/#comments Thu, 03 Feb 2011 16:00:40 +0000 New Jersey Marketing http://wishuponawedding.org/?p=4120 More than 300 wedding professionals, philanthropists, and couples came out to the Wish Upon A Wedding New Jersey Launch party held on January 18th. This celebration took place at the uber-elegant Estate at Florentine Gardens in River Vale, New Jersey and featured fabulous food and drink, entertainment and of course educated attendees about this important cause and raised some money to boot.]]> http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/02/03/new-jerseynew-york-metro-launches-in-grand-style/feed/ 0 http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/01/26/wish-upon-a-wedding-chicago-at-indiewed-this-saturday/ http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/01/26/wish-upon-a-wedding-chicago-at-indiewed-this-saturday/#comments Thu, 27 Jan 2011 00:44:23 +0000 Chicago Marketing http://wishuponawedding.org/?p=4114 Calling all Chicago brides-to-be and wedding vendors… we have no doubt that many of you will be at Indiewed this Saturday, so please be sure to stop by the Wish Upon a Wedding booth! Come see how you can get involved, or just to say hello and take a few pictures in our Shutterbooth! We look forward  [ Read More ]]]> http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/01/26/wish-upon-a-wedding-chicago-at-indiewed-this-saturday/feed/ 0 http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/01/16/wish-upon-a-wedding-st-louis-at-the-st-louis-bride-wedding-connection/ http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/01/16/wish-upon-a-wedding-st-louis-at-the-st-louis-bride-wedding-connection/#comments Mon, 17 Jan 2011 03:48:25 +0000 St. Louis Marketing http://wishuponawedding.org/?p=4068 Wish Upon a Wedding St. Louis its latest impression this weekend at the St. Louis Bride Magazine Wedding Connection show. Held on Sunday, January 16th at the Chase Park Plaza (a venue we happen to love), the Wedding Connection show was a great way for us to continue to spread the Wish Upon a Wedding  [ Read More ]]]> http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/01/16/wish-upon-a-wedding-st-louis-at-the-st-louis-bride-wedding-connection/feed/ 0 http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/01/14/wish-upon-a-wedding-launches-in-the-city-of-brotherly-love/ http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/01/14/wish-upon-a-wedding-launches-in-the-city-of-brotherly-love/#comments Fri, 14 Jan 2011 14:40:21 +0000 Philadelphia Marketing http://wishuponawedding.org/?p=4047 The Wish Upon A Wedding Philadelphia Chapter is busy planning its launch party for Monday, January 31st at Top of the Tower in Philadelphia! Top of the Tower is located on the 50th floor of the Bell Atlantic Building and is lined with windows overlooking the historic Ben Franklin Parkway! We’ve all been really overwhelmed  [ Read More ]]]> http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/01/14/wish-upon-a-wedding-launches-in-the-city-of-brotherly-love/feed/ 1 http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/01/13/a-celebration-of-bridal-fashion/ http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/01/13/a-celebration-of-bridal-fashion/#comments Fri, 14 Jan 2011 01:47:51 +0000 admin http://wishuponawedding.org/?p=4041 Come one, come all to witness romance on the runway as we officially kick-off the 2011 wedding season and give back for a worthy cause. We’re calling all engaged couples and wedding pros that’s in the MD/DC/VA area on Jan 23rd to the Tremont Grand in downtown Baltimore for an afternoon of fashion, tasty hors d’ ouevres,  [ Read More ]]]> http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/01/13/a-celebration-of-bridal-fashion/feed/ 0 http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/01/12/las-vegas-chapter-grants-first-wedding-wish-nick-robin/ http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/01/12/las-vegas-chapter-grants-first-wedding-wish-nick-robin/#comments Thu, 13 Jan 2011 00:48:13 +0000 Las Vegas marketing http://wishuponawedding.org/?p=4029 Nick has great cognitive skills. Robin has street smarts. Nick is confined to a wheelchair. Robin can use a walker. Together, their days are spent compensating for one another and crafting a life routed in love, trust, patience, understanding and triumph –over cerebral palsy, a disease with which they both have suffered since birth. A  [ Read More ]]]> http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/01/12/las-vegas-chapter-grants-first-wedding-wish-nick-robin/feed/ 8 http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/01/12/want-to-give-back-help-others-donate-your-time-in-2011/ http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/01/12/want-to-give-back-help-others-donate-your-time-in-2011/#comments Wed, 12 Jan 2011 18:20:17 +0000 CWO http://wishuponawedding.org/?p=4020   January 2011 The Heart of Wish Upon a Wedding~ Volunteers If you have made a New Year’s Resolution to give back or to make a difference in someone’s life, look no further. We have a variety of exciting volunteer opportunities available, each one as unique as you. Sign Up Here! Regional Web Masters Set  [ Read More ]]]> http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/01/12/want-to-give-back-help-others-donate-your-time-in-2011/feed/ 0 http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/01/06/jake-and-meredith-a-love-story/ http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/01/06/jake-and-meredith-a-love-story/#comments Thu, 06 Jan 2011 22:09:31 +0000 DC Marketing http://wishuponawedding.org/?p=3908 Meet Jake, a Lance Corporal in the Marine Corps, currently serving in Twentynine Palms, California.  He’s preparing for a seven-month deployment to Afghanistan.  Now meet Meredith, a former Marine Corps Officer.  This is their story, one of faith, hope & love. Jake and Meredith met at DC Metro Church and became friends.  It wasn’t long  [ Read More ]]]> http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/01/06/jake-and-meredith-a-love-story/feed/ 3 http://wishuponawedding.org/2010/12/30/thanks-for-supporting-us-in-our-first-year/ http://wishuponawedding.org/2010/12/30/thanks-for-supporting-us-in-our-first-year/#comments Thu, 30 Dec 2010 18:30:36 +0000 CWO http://wishuponawedding.org/3926/ December 30, 2010 And What a Year it has Been! Wish Upon a Wedding was very busy during our inaugural year. We opened 16 chapters across the nation;  granted 13 Wedding Wishes; recruited more than 3,500 volunteers; gained over 11,000 fans on Facebook; and swore in around 150 Founding Board Members. Without the hard work and  [ Read More ]]]> http://wishuponawedding.org/2010/12/30/thanks-for-supporting-us-in-our-first-year/feed/ 0 http://wishuponawedding.org/2010/12/23/happy-holidays/ http://wishuponawedding.org/2010/12/23/happy-holidays/#comments Fri, 24 Dec 2010 00:16:56 +0000 CWO http://wishuponawedding.org/?p=3857 Year-End Donations In order for your charitable donations (check, cash, stock, etc.) to be counted as 2010 donations, it must meet these requirements: By mail: Postmarked by 12-31-10 Mailing Address Po Box 1141 Santa Clara, CA 95052 Online: Posted before midnight on 12-31-10]]> http://wishuponawedding.org/2010/12/23/happy-holidays/feed/ 0 http://wishuponawedding.org/2010/12/16/youre-invited-2/ http://wishuponawedding.org/2010/12/16/youre-invited-2/#comments Fri, 17 Dec 2010 03:48:26 +0000 Indianapolis Marketing http://wishuponawedding.org/?p=3841 Please join the Indianapolis Chapter in January as we celebrate our official kick-off!]]> http://wishuponawedding.org/2010/12/16/youre-invited-2/feed/ 0 http://wishuponawedding.org/2010/12/16/rsvp-to-the-wish-upon-a-wedding-new-jersey-launch-party/ http://wishuponawedding.org/2010/12/16/rsvp-to-the-wish-upon-a-wedding-new-jersey-launch-party/#comments Thu, 16 Dec 2010 18:15:46 +0000 New Jersey Marketing http://wishuponawedding.org/?p=3823 The New Jersey / New York Metro Chapter of Wish Upon A Wedding will celebrate its official launch with a swanky cocktail party on January 18, 2011 at The Estate at Florentine Gardens in River Vale from 6:30PM to 9:30PM. The lavish and newly renovated Estate at Florentine Gardens (www.florentinegardens.com), located at 97 Rivervale Rd  [ Read More ]]]> http://wishuponawedding.org/2010/12/16/rsvp-to-the-wish-upon-a-wedding-new-jersey-launch-party/feed/ 0 http://wishuponawedding.org/2010/12/16/cleveland-grants-its-first-wish-bill-dolores/ http://wishuponawedding.org/2010/12/16/cleveland-grants-its-first-wish-bill-dolores/#comments Thu, 16 Dec 2010 16:16:22 +0000 Ohio Marketing http://wishuponawedding.org/?p=3776 Bill and Dolores were married on December 2, 1970. The wedding took place with just a handful of family and friends and a small reception at Bill’s house. They always hoped to renew their vows but the celebration was never planned because the realities of life got in the way. Bill almost died in a  [ Read More ]]]> http://wishuponawedding.org/2010/12/16/cleveland-grants-its-first-wish-bill-dolores/feed/ 0 http://wishuponawedding.org/2010/12/09/esmeralda-and-jose-luis-celebrate-life-love-and-heart-in-houston/ http://wishuponawedding.org/2010/12/09/esmeralda-and-jose-luis-celebrate-life-love-and-heart-in-houston/#comments Thu, 09 Dec 2010 18:25:54 +0000 Houston Marketing http://wishuponawedding.org/?p=3742 The love story of Esmeralda and Jose-Luis is full of determination, support, and heart…literally. It all started with a chance meeting. Esmeralda was working with the State of New York she happened to meet Jose-Luis in a grocery store and it was love at first sight. “My heart would not stop beating and at that  [ Read More ]]]> http://wishuponawedding.org/2010/12/09/esmeralda-and-jose-luis-celebrate-life-love-and-heart-in-houston/feed/ 0 http://wishuponawedding.org/2010/12/08/style-to-the-aisle-a-brides-runway/ http://wishuponawedding.org/2010/12/08/style-to-the-aisle-a-brides-runway/#comments Thu, 09 Dec 2010 01:29:09 +0000 admin http://wishuponawedding.org/style-to-the-aisle-a-brides-runway/ On January 23, 2011 in Baltimore, MD brides will add WOW to their vows a little bit differently at the Style to the Aisle…a Bride’s RUNWAY event giving brides that much needed inspiration as she plans for her big day. An afternoon of romance, mystery and old world glamour and fun brought to the runway  [ Read More ]]]> http://wishuponawedding.org/2010/12/08/style-to-the-aisle-a-brides-runway/feed/ 1 http://wishuponawedding.org/2010/12/06/save-the-date-indianapolis-chapter-launch-event/ http://wishuponawedding.org/2010/12/06/save-the-date-indianapolis-chapter-launch-event/#comments Mon, 06 Dec 2010 20:25:20 +0000 Indianapolis Marketing http://wishuponawedding.org/?p=3714 Come one, come all to the Indianapolis Chapter launch event! Hot off the presses…the date has been officially set for 1.12.11 and we hope you can be there to help us kick it off! Stay tuned for further information, but don’t forget to mark it on the calendar. If you haven’t connected with us on Facebook,  [ Read More ]]]> http://wishuponawedding.org/2010/12/06/save-the-date-indianapolis-chapter-launch-event/feed/ 0 http://wishuponawedding.org/2010/12/05/the-fabulous-st-louis-blissful-wishes-ball/ http://wishuponawedding.org/2010/12/05/the-fabulous-st-louis-blissful-wishes-ball/#comments Sun, 05 Dec 2010 19:18:00 +0000 St. Louis Marketing http://wishuponawedding.org/?p=3590 On Sunday, November 14, 2010 the Wish Upon a Wedding St. Louis Chapter hosted an amazing inaugural gala at the Starlight Roof at the Chase! Between stunning decor, delicious food, a plethora of delectable desserts, live and silent auctions and a band that kept everyone dancing – the evening was one to remember! To top  [ Read More ]]]> http://wishuponawedding.org/2010/12/05/the-fabulous-st-louis-blissful-wishes-ball/feed/ 0 http://wishuponawedding.org/2010/12/04/blissful-wishes-ball-dcbaltimore/ http://wishuponawedding.org/2010/12/04/blissful-wishes-ball-dcbaltimore/#comments Sat, 04 Dec 2010 14:42:59 +0000 DC Marketing http://wishuponawedding.org/?p=3629 On a starry night in Downtown Baltimore, the DC/Baltimore chapter of Wish Upon A Wedding hosted their first annual Blissful Wishes Ball.  This gala event will help fund wedding wishes in the coming year.  Guests from near and far gathered on November 17th to celebrate and support Wish Upon A Wedding at it’s first annual  [ Read More ]]]> http://wishuponawedding.org/2010/12/04/blissful-wishes-ball-dcbaltimore/feed/ 0 http://wishuponawedding.org/2010/12/01/couple-married-40-years-finally-gets-their-wish-upon-a-wedding/ http://wishuponawedding.org/2010/12/01/couple-married-40-years-finally-gets-their-wish-upon-a-wedding/#comments Wed, 01 Dec 2010 20:20:55 +0000 Ohio Marketing http://wishuponawedding.org/?p=3623 Bill and Dolores had a small wedding 40 years ago with a few friends. They promised to renew their vows with a better celebration someday. The celebration was never planned because the realities of life got in the way. Bill almost died in a car accident. Dolores was diagnosed with stage 4 metastasis breast cancer  [ Read More ]]]> http://wishuponawedding.org/2010/12/01/couple-married-40-years-finally-gets-their-wish-upon-a-wedding/feed/ 1 http://wishuponawedding.org/2010/11/11/chicago-blissful-wishes-ball/ http://wishuponawedding.org/2010/11/11/chicago-blissful-wishes-ball/#comments Thu, 11 Nov 2010 15:02:45 +0000 Chicago Marketing http://wishuponawedding.org/?p=3578 On the evening of November 1st, our Chicago Chapter kicked off a month of nationwide celebrations with our first annual Blissful Wishes Ball!  We are happy to report that the evening was a huge success, and of course it would not have been possible without the generous donations of our sponsors.  The night included silent  [ Read More ]]]> http://wishuponawedding.org/2010/11/11/chicago-blissful-wishes-ball/feed/ 2 http://wishuponawedding.org/2010/11/08/st-louis-is-proud-to-announce-our-shining-star-award-nominees/ http://wishuponawedding.org/2010/11/08/st-louis-is-proud-to-announce-our-shining-star-award-nominees/#comments Tue, 09 Nov 2010 04:06:47 +0000 St. Louis Marketing http://wishuponawedding.org/?p=3441 The Wish Upon a Wedding St. Louis Chapter is beyond pleased to announce our four nominees for the 2010 Shining Star Award!  The Shining Star Award recognizes and honors the most inspirational, motivational, and giving wedding & hospitality industry professionals in each chapter’s local area. Wish Upon a Wedding recognizes the valuable contributions these individuals  [ Read More ]]]> http://wishuponawedding.org/2010/11/08/st-louis-is-proud-to-announce-our-shining-star-award-nominees/feed/ 0 http://wishuponawedding.org/2010/11/07/the-houston-chapters-shining-star-award-nominees-are%e2%80%a6/ http://wishuponawedding.org/2010/11/07/the-houston-chapters-shining-star-award-nominees-are%e2%80%a6/#comments Mon, 08 Nov 2010 04:02:30 +0000 Houston Marketing http://wishuponawedding.org/?p=3554 Wish Upon a Wedding Houston is pleased to announce our honorees for the Shining Star Award. The Shining Star Award recognizes and honors the most inspirational, motivational and giving wedding & hospitality industry professionals in the Houston Metropolitan and surrounding areas. This is our way to thank and pay tribute to those professionals who, by  [ Read More ]]]> http://wishuponawedding.org/2010/11/07/the-houston-chapters-shining-star-award-nominees-are%e2%80%a6/feed/ 0 http://wishuponawedding.org/2010/10/31/la-grants-its-first-wish-sandra-francisco/ http://wishuponawedding.org/2010/10/31/la-grants-its-first-wish-sandra-francisco/#comments Mon, 01 Nov 2010 02:47:26 +0000 LA Marketing http://wishuponawedding.org/?p=3436 On October 28th, 2010, Wish Upon A Wedding’s Southern California Chapter granted its first wish. This wish is a little bit different than wishes granted by other chapters in that this, this is the wish of a young boy. In 2009, Anthony Garcia was like any other 14 year-old. He loved going to school, playing  [ Read More ]]]> http://wishuponawedding.org/2010/10/31/la-grants-its-first-wish-sandra-francisco/feed/ 1 http://wishuponawedding.org/2010/10/31/st-louis-gala-less-than-2-weeks-away/ http://wishuponawedding.org/2010/10/31/st-louis-gala-less-than-2-weeks-away/#comments Sun, 31 Oct 2010 14:30:47 +0000 St. Louis Marketing http://wishuponawedding.org/?p=3403 It’s almost gala time in St. Louis and as usual in our area the outpouring of vendor support has been completely amazing! The gala will be a night that no one will soon forget, filled with cocktails, dinner, dancing and A LOT of dessert to choose from! We’ll also have an overloaded and amazing silent  [ Read More ]]]> http://wishuponawedding.org/2010/10/31/st-louis-gala-less-than-2-weeks-away/feed/ 0 http://wishuponawedding.org/2010/10/30/san-francisco-to-honor-3-local-wedding-professionals-with-shining-star-awards/ http://wishuponawedding.org/2010/10/30/san-francisco-to-honor-3-local-wedding-professionals-with-shining-star-awards/#comments Sat, 30 Oct 2010 18:32:38 +0000 CWO http://wishuponawedding.org/?p=3385 The Shining Star Award The Wish Upon a Wedding Shining Star Award recognizes and honors the most inspirational, motivational, and giving wedding & hospitality industry professionals in San Francisco and the bay area. Our organization recognizes the valuable contributions these individuals are making in our community and we hope their stories will encourage more people  [ Read More ]]]> http://wishuponawedding.org/2010/10/30/san-francisco-to-honor-3-local-wedding-professionals-with-shining-star-awards/feed/ 1