http://wishuponawedding.org The World's First Nonprofit Wedding Wish Granting Organization Mon, 06 May 2013 19:32:35 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 http://wishuponawedding.org/2013/04/06/jon-and-lori-lynn-a-love-story/ http://wishuponawedding.org/2013/04/06/jon-and-lori-lynn-a-love-story/#comments Sat, 06 Apr 2013 16:21:39 +0000 CWO http://wishuponawedding.org/?p=11354 October 5th changed their lives. That was the night that Jon saw Lori Lynn across the restaurant and just ‘knew.’  And Lori Lynn finally met the man of local legend, nicknamed “Skunk.” Lori Lynn heard about Jon (aka “Skunk”) while working on a film titled “Old Days.” A lead character named Skunk was portrayed in  [ Read More ]]]> http://wishuponawedding.org/2013/04/06/jon-and-lori-lynn-a-love-story/feed/ 0 http://wishuponawedding.org/2013/03/22/melissa-chris/ http://wishuponawedding.org/2013/03/22/melissa-chris/#comments Fri, 22 Mar 2013 10:00:31 +0000 CWO http://wishuponawedding.org/?p=11304 College Sweethearts!   Melissa and Chris met while in college and instantly became best of friends, which then became a romance that has been going on for 15 years!  They have two children ages 1 and 6 and have gone through quite the obstacles since 2012.  In September of 2012 Melissa found out that she  [ Read More ]]]> http://wishuponawedding.org/2013/03/22/melissa-chris/feed/ 2 http://wishuponawedding.org/2013/01/27/wish-granted-for-guinevere-and-joeseph/ http://wishuponawedding.org/2013/01/27/wish-granted-for-guinevere-and-joeseph/#comments Sun, 27 Jan 2013 18:11:49 +0000 CWO http://wishuponawedding.org/?p=10974 View their wedding day film here: http://vimeo.com/51264319 The Northern California Chapter of Wish Upon A Wedding board would like to express their deepest gratitude to our entire Wish Granting community.  The following vendors generously donated their services to make this special day happen: • Ceremony Site: Christ Episcopal Church, Sausalito, California • Officiant: Chip Larrimore, Rector at  [ Read More ]]]> http://wishuponawedding.org/2013/01/27/wish-granted-for-guinevere-and-joeseph/feed/ 0 http://wishuponawedding.org/2013/01/25/colorado-chapter-launch-party-recap/ http://wishuponawedding.org/2013/01/25/colorado-chapter-launch-party-recap/#comments Fri, 25 Jan 2013 07:53:22 +0000 CWO http://wishuponawedding.org/?p=11241 This past Sunday, January 20, saw the re-launch of the Colorado Chapter of Wish Upon A Wedding.  We are happy to report that the Launch Party was a fantastic success!  The Colorado Chapter held the event at Denver’s inimitable Space Gallery.  The party featured food, décor, art and music from a variety of local vendors  [ Read More ]]]> http://wishuponawedding.org/2013/01/25/colorado-chapter-launch-party-recap/feed/ 0 http://wishuponawedding.org/2013/01/24/wacky-wedding-pub-crawl-in-santa-monica/ http://wishuponawedding.org/2013/01/24/wacky-wedding-pub-crawl-in-santa-monica/#comments Fri, 25 Jan 2013 04:40:36 +0000 CWO http://wishuponawedding.org/?p=11233 People in love shouldn’t have to put their dreams on hold because of life’s challenges. This video really embodies why Weddings With Insight by Jackie Murphy is hosting an upcoming event to raise money for Wish Upon a Wedding: On Saturday, February 9, 2013, there will be a Wacky Wedding Pub Crawl on Main Street,  [ Read More ]]]> http://wishuponawedding.org/2013/01/24/wacky-wedding-pub-crawl-in-santa-monica/feed/ 0 http://wishuponawedding.org/2013/01/24/taylor-and-robert-a-love-story/ http://wishuponawedding.org/2013/01/24/taylor-and-robert-a-love-story/#comments Thu, 24 Jan 2013 13:30:02 +0000 CWO http://wishuponawedding.org/?p=11211 Taylor met Robert playing intramural sports at East Carolina University. Robert admired Taylor’s athletic ability and it wasn’t long before he started pursuing her. Just a couple of weeks after their first meeting, on October 16, 2007, Taylor went to the emergency room with abdominal pain. After a few hours and several tests, doctors told  [ Read More ]]]> http://wishuponawedding.org/2013/01/24/taylor-and-robert-a-love-story/feed/ 2 http://wishuponawedding.org/2013/01/22/love-story-lori-mark-30-years-in-the-making/ http://wishuponawedding.org/2013/01/22/love-story-lori-mark-30-years-in-the-making/#comments Tue, 22 Jan 2013 17:32:54 +0000 CWO http://wishuponawedding.org/?p=11190 Lori and Mark’s story first started in 1981 at Bolingbrook High School when they shared the same group of friends and classmates. After graduation, they didn’t keep in touch, but reconnected in 2004 via Classmates.com, and then again in 2011 on Facebook. Mark was previously adamant about not joining Facebook, but one day in the  [ Read More ]]]> http://wishuponawedding.org/2013/01/22/love-story-lori-mark-30-years-in-the-making/feed/ 2 http://wishuponawedding.org/2013/01/18/colorado-chapter-is-set-to-re-launch/ http://wishuponawedding.org/2013/01/18/colorado-chapter-is-set-to-re-launch/#comments Fri, 18 Jan 2013 18:33:36 +0000 CWO http://wishuponawedding.org/?p=11182 Wish Upon A Wedding’s Colorado Chapter is having a Launch Party on January 20th at Space Gallery in Denver. This is a re-launch for the chapter with a new board that is rarin’ to go on behalf of such a great organization. Details for the party can be found HERE and HERE. The Colorado Chapter  [ Read More ]]]> http://wishuponawedding.org/2013/01/18/colorado-chapter-is-set-to-re-launch/feed/ 0 http://wishuponawedding.org/2013/01/10/wish-upon-a-wedding-orlando-celebrates-joe-and-sashas-nuptials/ http://wishuponawedding.org/2013/01/10/wish-upon-a-wedding-orlando-celebrates-joe-and-sashas-nuptials/#comments Fri, 11 Jan 2013 05:26:28 +0000 CWO http://wishuponawedding.org/?p=11162 Wish Upon a Wedding Orlando looks forward to celebrating the wedding of Sasha and Joe! Joe and Sasha met in 2005 at a work training class. Though the couple lost touch for a while, their paths crossed again in 2007 at a friend’s birthday party and they have been inseparable ever since. Bride Sasha was  [ Read More ]]]> http://wishuponawedding.org/2013/01/10/wish-upon-a-wedding-orlando-celebrates-joe-and-sashas-nuptials/feed/ 0 http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/12/26/wish-upon-a-wedding-st-louis-is-excited-to-announce-our-next-wish-recipients-erica-jon/ http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/12/26/wish-upon-a-wedding-st-louis-is-excited-to-announce-our-next-wish-recipients-erica-jon/#comments Wed, 26 Dec 2012 17:41:52 +0000 CWO http://wishuponawedding.org/?p=11102 Erica actually asked out Jon through a text message and was one of the best decisions she ever made, especially when Jon said yes to her text date proposal! You can see the love they have for each other in their eyes and the way they are always holding hands or wrapping their arms around each  [ Read More ]]]> http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/12/26/wish-upon-a-wedding-st-louis-is-excited-to-announce-our-next-wish-recipients-erica-jon/feed/ 0 http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/12/04/you-said-yes-let-eton-do-the-rest-bridal-show-to-benefit-wish-upon-a-wedding/ http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/12/04/you-said-yes-let-eton-do-the-rest-bridal-show-to-benefit-wish-upon-a-wedding/#comments Tue, 04 Dec 2012 22:06:51 +0000 CWO http://wishuponawedding.org/?p=11084 Shop. Dine. Live. Experience the Boutique Life. Eton Chagrin Boulevard is an award-winning lifestyle property consisting of upscale retailers, specialty shops, and exclusive dining. Located just off 271 on Chagrin Boulevard in Woodmere, Ohio, Eton Chagrin Boulevard is the place where authentic, one-of-a-kind boutiques as well as fun, fine dining blend with the hippest national  [ Read More ]]]> http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/12/04/you-said-yes-let-eton-do-the-rest-bridal-show-to-benefit-wish-upon-a-wedding/feed/ 0 http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/12/03/wedding-snap-is-named-newest-partner-of-wish-upon-a-wedding/ http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/12/03/wedding-snap-is-named-newest-partner-of-wish-upon-a-wedding/#comments Tue, 04 Dec 2012 00:22:25 +0000 CWO http://wishuponawedding.org/?p=11077   Wish Upon a Wedding is proud to announce we have partnered with Wedding Snap! Now all our Wish Recipients will be given the option to download this terrific app – and have their guests use it too! What is Wedding Snap? With Wedding Snap, you can gather all of your precious wedding memories in  [ Read More ]]]> http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/12/03/wedding-snap-is-named-newest-partner-of-wish-upon-a-wedding/feed/ 0 http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/11/28/new-york-city-chapter-launch-party/ http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/11/28/new-york-city-chapter-launch-party/#comments Thu, 29 Nov 2012 00:45:43 +0000 CWO http://wishuponawedding.org/?p=11058 On Thursday, October 11th the New York City Chapter of Wish Upon a Wedding celebrated their launch with a kick-off party at the Eventi Hotel. The event drew hundreds of members of the city’s wedding industry, raised nearly $31,000 for the cause, and dozens volunteered to help in raising awareness and donating goods and services  [ Read More ]]]> http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/11/28/new-york-city-chapter-launch-party/feed/ 0 http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/11/19/indianapolis-enjoys-mumbai-by-moonlight-while-raising-funds-for-wish-upon-a-wedding/ http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/11/19/indianapolis-enjoys-mumbai-by-moonlight-while-raising-funds-for-wish-upon-a-wedding/#comments Mon, 19 Nov 2012 15:29:45 +0000 CWO http://wishuponawedding.org/?p=11021   The event community in Indianapolis came out in force to support and celebrate the local chapter of Wish Upon a Wedding on the evening of November 7, 2012. Indianapolis raised over $21,000 dollars at the annual fundraiser Blissful Wishes Ball, through live and silent auctions, ticket sales, and donations. Surpassing their goals, the Indianapolis  [ Read More ]]]> http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/11/19/indianapolis-enjoys-mumbai-by-moonlight-while-raising-funds-for-wish-upon-a-wedding/feed/ 0 http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/11/12/storymix-media-named-as-newest-partner/ http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/11/12/storymix-media-named-as-newest-partner/#comments Mon, 12 Nov 2012 16:00:42 +0000 CWO http://wishuponawedding.org/?p=10964 We are pleased to announce our latest national partnership with an innovative video sharing and editing company known as Storymix Media! Storymix Media helps make the experience at weddings even more fun and turns the best moments into an amazing video enjoyed by everyone . Each Wish Upon a Wedding couple will now receive Storymix’s  [ Read More ]]]> http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/11/12/storymix-media-named-as-newest-partner/feed/ 0 http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/11/09/wuws-50th-wish-ashley-brian/ http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/11/09/wuws-50th-wish-ashley-brian/#comments Fri, 09 Nov 2012 16:46:35 +0000 CWO http://wishuponawedding.org/?p=10939 We were so thrilled to learn that Wish Upon a Wedding’s 50th wish was going to be a Chicago couple, Ashley and Brian’s nuptials on October 14, 2012. Brian met Ashley at the lowest point in his life, about two years after returning from a nine-month tour in Afghanistan. He was suffering from a great  [ Read More ]]]> http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/11/09/wuws-50th-wish-ashley-brian/feed/ 0 http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/11/01/2012-ocla-wish-upon-a-wedding-board/ http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/11/01/2012-ocla-wish-upon-a-wedding-board/#comments Thu, 01 Nov 2012 22:41:50 +0000 CWO http://wishuponawedding.org/?p=10886 Kevin Covey OC/LA Wish Upon A Wedding: President Kevin Covey Wedding and Event Coordination www.kevinsparties.com Tobey Dodge OC/LA Wish Upon A Wedding: Wish Grantor Chair The Wedding Connection by Tobey Dodge www.tobeydodge.com Wendy Ramos OC/LA Wish Upon A Wedding: Volunteer Coordinator Just Wenderful Event Planning & Design www.justwenderful.com Rhonda Couchigian OC/LA Wish Upon A Wedding:  [ Read More ]]]> http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/11/01/2012-ocla-wish-upon-a-wedding-board/feed/ 0 http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/10/18/ocla-blissful-wishes-ball-2012/ http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/10/18/ocla-blissful-wishes-ball-2012/#comments Thu, 18 Oct 2012 16:09:39 +0000 CWO http://wishuponawedding.org/?p=10838 We are thrilled to report that this year’s sold out Blissful Wishes Ball at the Vibiana in Los Angeles was a huge success. Over 200 people attended the 3rd Annual Gala and raised over $25,000! Upon arrival guests attended a cocktail reception where they could sip on signature cocktails and stroll through the silent auction items. There was something  [ Read More ]]]> http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/10/18/ocla-blissful-wishes-ball-2012/feed/ 0 http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/10/14/were-granting-our-50th-wish-today/ http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/10/14/were-granting-our-50th-wish-today/#comments Sun, 14 Oct 2012 15:03:11 +0000 CWO http://wishuponawedding.org/?p=10831 Wish Upon a Wedding, a non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation, announces their 50th wedding wish to be granted on Sunday, October 14, 2012 to a military couple in Chicago.  Since its inception in 2009, Wish Upon a Wedding has been granting weddings throughout the United States for couples facing terminal illness and other serious life-altering circumstances.  The  [ Read More ]]]> http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/10/14/were-granting-our-50th-wish-today/feed/ 0 http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/10/10/kristy-anthonys-chicago-history-museum-wedding-2/ http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/10/10/kristy-anthonys-chicago-history-museum-wedding-2/#comments Wed, 10 Oct 2012 15:23:51 +0000 CWO http://wishuponawedding.org/?p=10803 On September 4th, a gorgeous fall afternoon, Kristy & Anthony were married at the beautiful Chicago History Museum. Their wedding was planned by Kelly of Clementine Custom Events and came together with the help of the Chicago Chapter Board and many generous sponsors! We are excited to share their photos with you, which were beautifully captured by Angel Eyes Photography.  [ Read More ]]]> http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/10/10/kristy-anthonys-chicago-history-museum-wedding-2/feed/ 1 http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/10/09/north-carolina-chapter-to-host-wish-upon-a-cocktail-fundraising-event/ http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/10/09/north-carolina-chapter-to-host-wish-upon-a-cocktail-fundraising-event/#comments Tue, 09 Oct 2012 21:25:23 +0000 CWO http://wishuponawedding.org/?p=10817 On Friday, December 7, 2012, the North Carolina chapter of Wish Upon a Wedding will host its first ever Wish Upon a Cocktail fundraising event. The event will take place at The Loft at Union Square in High Point from 6 to 9 p.m. Attendees will enjoy a complimentary wine or beer, cash bar, cocktails  [ Read More ]]]> http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/10/09/north-carolina-chapter-to-host-wish-upon-a-cocktail-fundraising-event/feed/ 0 http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/10/01/indianapolis-shining-star-nominees-2012/ http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/10/01/indianapolis-shining-star-nominees-2012/#comments Mon, 01 Oct 2012 18:06:21 +0000 CWO http://wishuponawedding.org/?p=10761 We are honored to announce our Shining Star Nominees for 2012. Wish Upon a Wedding’s Shining Star Award recognizes and honors the most inspirational, motivational and giving professionals in Indianapolis. This is our way to thank and pay tribute to those professionals who, by their commitment and example, inspire others to engage in volunteer service.  [ Read More ]]]> http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/10/01/indianapolis-shining-star-nominees-2012/feed/ 0 http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/09/27/chicagos-wuw-shining-star-award-nominees/ http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/09/27/chicagos-wuw-shining-star-award-nominees/#comments Thu, 27 Sep 2012 16:02:36 +0000 CWO http://wishuponawedding.org/?p=10752 We are honored to announce our Shining Star Nominees for 2012. Wish Upon a Wedding’s Shining Star Award recognizes and honors the most inspirational, motivational and giving professionals in Chicago. This is our way to thank and pay tribute to those professionals who, by their demonstrated commitment and example, inspire others to engage in volunteer  [ Read More ]]]> http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/09/27/chicagos-wuw-shining-star-award-nominees/feed/ 1 http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/09/26/kelly-and-veronicas-wedding/ http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/09/26/kelly-and-veronicas-wedding/#comments Wed, 26 Sep 2012 14:56:15 +0000 CWO http://wishuponawedding.org/?p=10715 We are delighted to announce that Kelly and Veronica’s ceremony and reception was a beautiful success; thanks to the many vendors who came together to make this very special day happen. The ceremony and reception was held at Serra Plaza in San Juan Capistrano, where 55 guests came to witness the heartfelt ceremony for this extraordinary and  [ Read More ]]]> http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/09/26/kelly-and-veronicas-wedding/feed/ 2 http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/09/21/kelly-and-veronicas-love-story/ http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/09/21/kelly-and-veronicas-love-story/#comments Fri, 21 Sep 2012 18:57:33 +0000 CWO http://wishuponawedding.org/?p=10686 The Orange County/Los Angeles Chapter of Wish Upon a Wedding is honored to provide the upcoming nuptials of Kelly Haro and Veronica Perez. Kelly and Veronica have been together for 6 years and are both getting married for the first time. They met at work after Veronica first noticed Kelly sitting at a desk and thought he was  [ Read More ]]]> http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/09/21/kelly-and-veronicas-love-story/feed/ 4 http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/09/18/jeff-black-2012-ocla-shining-star/ http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/09/18/jeff-black-2012-ocla-shining-star/#comments Tue, 18 Sep 2012 13:45:42 +0000 CWO http://wishuponawedding.org/?p=10675 The OC/LA Wish Upon a Wedding Chapter‘s third Shining Star, Jeff Black, was recently appointed as the President and CEO of Classic Party Rentals, the nation’s largest event rental company.  Jeff came to Classic from Aramark Uniform Services where he worked for the past 17 years in a variety of key leadership positions and most recently  [ Read More ]]]> http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/09/18/jeff-black-2012-ocla-shining-star/feed/ 0 http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/09/17/thursday-therapy-sage-wedding-pros/ http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/09/17/thursday-therapy-sage-wedding-pros/#comments Mon, 17 Sep 2012 18:09:24 +0000 CWO http://wishuponawedding.org/?p=10671 Our Newest Partnership       Sage Wedding Pros was started by Michelle Loretta and Kelly Simants and is dedicated to creating financially and operationally sustainable businesses in the wedding industry. Through public speaking engagements, educational workshops, and their blog, Michelle and Kelly help elevate the business of weddings and promote integrity as a core value.  [ Read More ]]]> http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/09/17/thursday-therapy-sage-wedding-pros/feed/ 0 http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/09/17/jake-kloberdanz-ocla-shining-star-nominee/ http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/09/17/jake-kloberdanz-ocla-shining-star-nominee/#comments Mon, 17 Sep 2012 15:09:05 +0000 CWO http://wishuponawedding.org/?p=10660   Jake Kloberdanz is CEO and Co-Founder of ONEHOPE Wine, a national cause brand that donates half of their profits to partner nonprofits benefitting a variety of causes. Jake was named Business Week’s Top 25 Under 25, Ernst and Young’s 2009 Entrepreneur of the Year and Orange County’s Top 40 under 40. Jake was also recently featured as  [ Read More ]]]> http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/09/17/jake-kloberdanz-ocla-shining-star-nominee/feed/ 0 http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/09/14/ashley-brian-a-love-story/ http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/09/14/ashley-brian-a-love-story/#comments Fri, 14 Sep 2012 19:19:34 +0000 CWO http://wishuponawedding.org/?p=10648 We tried and tried to write this story, but then realized that their love story as told by Brian in their Wish Application was so much better than anything we could write: “8,005… That is the number of messages sent back and forth between the two of us on the popular social media site, Facebook.  [ Read More ]]]> http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/09/14/ashley-brian-a-love-story/feed/ 0 http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/09/12/now-you-can-donate-your-wedding-gown-to-support-wish-upon-a-wedding/ http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/09/12/now-you-can-donate-your-wedding-gown-to-support-wish-upon-a-wedding/#comments Wed, 12 Sep 2012 17:34:57 +0000 CWO http://wishuponawedding.org/?p=10640 It’s tax deductible!                     Shipments have begun arriving at the headquarters in Portland, OR!      We are also looking for local bridal salons and gown designers who would like to donate multiple unused gowns. For more information, please email info@bridesforacause.com or visit www.bridesforacause.com]]> http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/09/12/now-you-can-donate-your-wedding-gown-to-support-wish-upon-a-wedding/feed/ 0 http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/09/11/liese-gardner-laoc-shining-star-nominee/ http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/09/11/liese-gardner-laoc-shining-star-nominee/#comments Tue, 11 Sep 2012 17:29:47 +0000 CWO http://wishuponawedding.org/?p=10624       Liese Gardner, founder of Mecca, a Communications Destination, based in Los Angeles has been nominated for a 2012 OC/LA Shining Star award. Mecca is a national public relations and marketing firm specializing in the wedding and event industry that has implemented many creative, successful campaigns for the nation’s top event professionals and organizations  [ Read More ]]]> http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/09/11/liese-gardner-laoc-shining-star-nominee/feed/ 0 http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/08/24/guinevere-and-joseph-a-love-story/ http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/08/24/guinevere-and-joseph-a-love-story/#comments Fri, 24 Aug 2012 23:43:29 +0000 CWO http://wishuponawedding.org/?p=10607 The Northern California Chapter of Wish Upon A Wedding is pleased to announce the upcoming vow renewal celebration for Joseph and Guinevere. The couple first met each other while Joseph was working as a supervisor at California State University Hayward Library. Guinevere was a student assistant in a different library department, but her time clock  [ Read More ]]]> http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/08/24/guinevere-and-joseph-a-love-story/feed/ 9 http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/08/21/the-galas-are-coming/ http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/08/21/the-galas-are-coming/#comments Tue, 21 Aug 2012 14:47:34 +0000 CWO http://wishuponawedding.org/?p=10598 Blissful Wishes Ball –  A Gala Celebration to Raise Funds for Wish Upon a Wedding Tickets Now On Sale! The air is turning crisp, the winds are shifting, and leaves are beginning to drop from the trees. Yes, Fall is just around the corner and that means GALA SEASON for Wish Upon a Wedding! It  [ Read More ]]]> http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/08/21/the-galas-are-coming/feed/ 0 http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/08/14/angela-michaels-wish/ http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/08/14/angela-michaels-wish/#comments Tue, 14 Aug 2012 23:17:51 +0000 CWO http://wishuponawedding.org/?p=10542 “I surprised Angela On Sept.7 2008 and asked her to become my wife.  She said yes, which made me the happiest man in the world despite the fact that I was already diagnosed with stage4 colon cancer,” Michael said on his application for a Wish from nonprofit organization Wish Upon a Wedding. This was the beginning of a  [ Read More ]]]> http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/08/14/angela-michaels-wish/feed/ 1 http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/08/13/jared-and-stacy-the-wedding/ http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/08/13/jared-and-stacy-the-wedding/#comments Mon, 13 Aug 2012 13:00:40 +0000 CWO http://wishuponawedding.org/?p=10472 Jared and Stacy met at a Nascar race and instantly found their connection through easy conversation and laughter and it’s that laughter that has continued every day that is getting them through the tough times they’re facing. But on their wedding day, surrounded by their closest friends and family the tough times may not have  [ Read More ]]]> http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/08/13/jared-and-stacy-the-wedding/feed/ 0 http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/08/12/wish-upon-a-wedding-official-share-the-love-week/ http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/08/12/wish-upon-a-wedding-official-share-the-love-week/#comments Mon, 13 Aug 2012 01:16:41 +0000 CWO http://wishuponawedding.org/?p=10515  ]]> http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/08/12/wish-upon-a-wedding-official-share-the-love-week/feed/ 0 http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/08/12/featured-in-the-new-york-times/ http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/08/12/featured-in-the-new-york-times/#comments Sun, 12 Aug 2012 13:29:18 +0000 CWO http://wishuponawedding.org/?p=10509 Wish Upon a Wedding was featured in the Sunday, August 12 version of the New York Times!  Be sure to look in the PRINT version for two articles: One titled Angela and Michael, and the other titled “Helping Couples Facing Illness“.  Both are located on page STYLE 11 of the Sunday New York Times!  Download  [ Read More ]]]> http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/08/12/featured-in-the-new-york-times/feed/ 0 http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/08/08/shutterbooth-named-latest-national-partner/ http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/08/08/shutterbooth-named-latest-national-partner/#comments Wed, 08 Aug 2012 17:22:57 +0000 CWO http://wishuponawedding.org/?p=10288 A photo booth is a great way to incorporate a cool activity into your wedding, while providing take home favors at the same time.  Photo booths capture and share the fun that happens behind the curtain.          We are thrilled to announce that Shutterbooth has teamed up with our organization as a National Sponsor, joining some other  [ Read More ]]]> http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/08/08/shutterbooth-named-latest-national-partner/feed/ 0 http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/08/03/save-the-date-november-5-2011/ http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/08/03/save-the-date-november-5-2011/#comments Fri, 03 Aug 2012 15:22:06 +0000 CWO http://wishuponawedding.org/?p=10123 We are thrilled to formally announce the date of the 3rd Annual 2012 Blissful Wishes Ball, proudly hosted by Wish Upon a Wedding’s Chicago Chapter! Our last two Galas were an unprecedented success, so you won’t want to miss the Chicago wedding industry’s biggest event of the year. This year’s Gala will be held at  [ Read More ]]]> http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/08/03/save-the-date-november-5-2011/feed/ 0 http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/07/23/danae-and-derrick-get-married-in-ohio/ http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/07/23/danae-and-derrick-get-married-in-ohio/#comments Mon, 23 Jul 2012 16:41:25 +0000 CWO http://wishuponawedding.org/?p=10085 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 each other.  They met for lunch and have been together ever since. The couple soon moved to Columbus because of Danae’s work and school.  Two  [ Read More ]]]> http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/07/23/danae-and-derrick-get-married-in-ohio/feed/ 3 http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/07/12/stacey-and-james/ http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/07/12/stacey-and-james/#comments Thu, 12 Jul 2012 21:16:50 +0000 CWO http://wishuponawedding.org/?p=10032 When life conspires to keep you down, just get up again. It was chance when Stacey and James met for the first time, just a friendly conversation in the parking lot of his mother’s home. Stacey stopped to say, “hi,” starting a friendship that grew into a long-term love story. During a snowstorm on January  [ Read More ]]]> http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/07/12/stacey-and-james/feed/ 0 http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/07/02/natalie-and-kevin-a-love-story/ http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/07/02/natalie-and-kevin-a-love-story/#comments Mon, 02 Jul 2012 21:46:59 +0000 CWO http://wishuponawedding.org/?p=10019 Most 12 year old little girls imagine their dream wedding. They may turn a bed sheet into a wedding gown and steel their father’s suit jacket and put it on their best friend as they stand in front of the minister: her favorite stuffed bear. Most 12 year old girls would close their eyes and  [ Read More ]]]> http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/07/02/natalie-and-kevin-a-love-story/feed/ 0 http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/06/27/shining-star-laoc-chapter/ http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/06/27/shining-star-laoc-chapter/#comments Wed, 27 Jun 2012 17:03:52 +0000 CWO http://wishuponawedding.org/?p=9995 LA/OC Wish Upon A Wedding’s 2012 Shining Star We are officially on the search for this year’s LA/OC Wish Upon a Wedding Shining Stars. Do you know an individual who always thinks of others before themselves? Someone who understands the value of giving back? Wish Upon a Wedding relies on the generosity of professionals from  [ Read More ]]]> http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/06/27/shining-star-laoc-chapter/feed/ 0 http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/06/26/jared-and-stacy-a-love-story/ http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/06/26/jared-and-stacy-a-love-story/#comments Wed, 27 Jun 2012 01:02:39 +0000 CWO http://wishuponawedding.org/?p=9972 Jared and Stacy met at a Nascar race and instantly found their connection through easy conversation and laughter and it’s that laughter that has continued every day that is getting them through the tough times they’re facing. Jared was diagnosed with a brain tumor on September 11, 2008 and almost immediately had two surgeries to  [ Read More ]]]> http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/06/26/jared-and-stacy-a-love-story/feed/ 5 http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/06/23/wish-upon-a-brunch-benefitting-the-wish-upon-a-wedding-houston-chapter/ http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/06/23/wish-upon-a-brunch-benefitting-the-wish-upon-a-wedding-houston-chapter/#comments Sat, 23 Jun 2012 19:06:05 +0000 CWO http://wishuponawedding.org/?p=9967 Join us for our Wish Upon a Brunch benefitting the Wish Upon a Wedding Houston Chapter! The event will take place on Sunday, August 5th at Hotel Derek in their Bravo Ballroom. Purchase your tickets through our Eventbrite page – individual adult and children tickets are available, along with table sponsorships. Table Sponsorship includes: ~  [ Read More ]]]> http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/06/23/wish-upon-a-brunch-benefitting-the-wish-upon-a-wedding-houston-chapter/feed/ 0 http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/06/22/angela-michaels-love-story/ http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/06/22/angela-michaels-love-story/#comments Sat, 23 Jun 2012 04:26:06 +0000 CWO http://wishuponawedding.org/?p=9962 In 2005 Michael was looking for a job where he ended up meeting Angela, though it was only a seasonal position, he was called back to work again for the following holiday season.  “While working there I realized what a wonderful person Angela was and how dedicated she was to her job, her employees and her  [ Read More ]]]> http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/06/22/angela-michaels-love-story/feed/ 2 http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/06/20/summer-love-in-boston-liznay-norberto-are-married-6-6-12/ http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/06/20/summer-love-in-boston-liznay-norberto-are-married-6-6-12/#comments Wed, 20 Jun 2012 21:43:00 +0000 CWO http://wishuponawedding.org/?p=9858 Summer Love in Boston ~ 6.6.12 Under the beautiful blue skies of East Bridgewater Massachusetts, friends and family gathered for the union of Liznay  and Norberto on June 6th 2012. The Villa at the Ridder Country Club provided a gorgeous backdrop for such a loving and beautiful couple. Through Liznay’s continued struggles with cancer and  [ Read More ]]]> http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/06/20/summer-love-in-boston-liznay-norberto-are-married-6-6-12/feed/ 0 http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/06/17/jill-kevin-get-married-in-new-jersey/ http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/06/17/jill-kevin-get-married-in-new-jersey/#comments Sun, 17 Jun 2012 23:52:51 +0000 CWO http://wishuponawedding.org/?p=9813 I Won’t Give Up Jill & Kevin first met at a bar, and they immediately knew that there was something special between them.  After years of dating, they were engaged and decided it was time to tie the knot. This young couple had only their future ahead, and it looked wonderful. But soon Jill began experiencing elevated  [ Read More ]]]> http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/06/17/jill-kevin-get-married-in-new-jersey/feed/ 0 http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/06/08/tiffany-mark-married-wish-upon-a-wedding-houston-grants-1st-dallas-wish/ http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/06/08/tiffany-mark-married-wish-upon-a-wedding-houston-grants-1st-dallas-wish/#comments Fri, 08 Jun 2012 15:03:59 +0000 CWO http://wishuponawedding.org/?p=9767 On this day there was no worrying about medical bills. On this day, Tiffany and Mark were able to forget about their next hospital stay. This day was February 12, the day of Tiffany and Mark were the Wish Recipients of Wish Upon a Wedding Houston’s first Dallas Wedding Wish. Tiffany lives with a rare  [ Read More ]]]> http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/06/08/tiffany-mark-married-wish-upon-a-wedding-houston-grants-1st-dallas-wish/feed/ 0 http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/06/06/kristy-tony-long-time-loves/ http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/06/06/kristy-tony-long-time-loves/#comments Wed, 06 Jun 2012 17:43:18 +0000 CWO http://wishuponawedding.org/?p=9747 When Kristy saw our last Wish Upon a Wedding wish recipients Monica and Deshawn on the news, she rushed to the WUW website and applied for her very own wish. Kristy and Tony have been together for 11 years; they met at a party through a mutual friend, and Kristy said she immediately knew Tony  [ Read More ]]]> http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/06/06/kristy-tony-long-time-loves/feed/ 0 http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/05/30/tammy-and-camerons-wish-granted-in-las-vegas/ http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/05/30/tammy-and-camerons-wish-granted-in-las-vegas/#comments Wed, 30 May 2012 21:24:58 +0000 CWO http://wishuponawedding.org/?p=9691 Tammy and Cameron were wed at Canyon Gate Country Club in Las Vegas on April 19, 2012. The couple first met at the Abilities Expo, a trade show featuring vendors who work with individuals with physical disabilities. At the time, they lived in different states, so they spent the next year and a half connecting  [ Read More ]]]> http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/05/30/tammy-and-camerons-wish-granted-in-las-vegas/feed/ 0 http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/05/23/a-story-of-faith-to-help-wish-upon-a-wedding/ http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/05/23/a-story-of-faith-to-help-wish-upon-a-wedding/#comments Thu, 24 May 2012 01:54:41 +0000 CWO http://wishuponawedding.org/?p=9681 When Rosie Moore Book author of A Story of Faith became the President of Wish Upon a Wedding, she asked herself how can she help support this organization more to be able to help couples that are in need. Rosie works with other charities where she donates part of the proceeds of her book to different charities.   [ Read More ]]]> http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/05/23/a-story-of-faith-to-help-wish-upon-a-wedding/feed/ 0 http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/05/09/baubles-for-a-cause-stella-dot-fundraiser/ http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/05/09/baubles-for-a-cause-stella-dot-fundraiser/#comments Wed, 09 May 2012 16:58:38 +0000 CWO http://wishuponawedding.org/?p=9566 Spoil yourself, or someone you love, with the gift of stylish, celebrity-coveted jewelry from Stella & Dot! Between May 1st and May 22nd, 2012, the New Jersey/New York Metro Chapter Board of Directors, including Stella & Dot Independent Stylist, Lisa Marie Blinn, will host an online Trunk Show from which half of the proceeds will  [ Read More ]]]> http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/05/09/baubles-for-a-cause-stella-dot-fundraiser/feed/ 0 http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/05/07/twice-loved-recap-wish-upon-a-wedding-north-carolina/ http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/05/07/twice-loved-recap-wish-upon-a-wedding-north-carolina/#comments Mon, 07 May 2012 20:56:09 +0000 CWO http://wishuponawedding.org/?p=9552 On Saturday, April 14, 2012, at the Greensboro Coliseum Complex, the North Carolina chapter of Wish Upon a Wedding hosted its first ever Twice Loved upscale resale event. Sellers included Southern Event Solutions, Soap Sisters of Summerfield, Mary Kay, Thirty-One Gifts, Behind the Scenes, P3 Weddings. A signed hockey puck donated by the Carolina Hurricanes and  [ Read More ]]]> http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/05/07/twice-loved-recap-wish-upon-a-wedding-north-carolina/feed/ 0 http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/04/24/sew-in-love-supports-wish-upon-a-wedding-philadelphia/ http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/04/24/sew-in-love-supports-wish-upon-a-wedding-philadelphia/#comments Wed, 25 Apr 2012 01:15:06 +0000 CWO http://wishuponawedding.org/?p=9508 We were so honored to have the support of Philadelphia Wedding Magazine last week when they hosted a sewing competition with a portion of the proceeds benefitting Wish Upon A Wedding Philadelphia. Sew in Love is a sewing competition featuring competitors from area design schools. Each competitor designed and produced a bridal gown that was  [ Read More ]]]> http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/04/24/sew-in-love-supports-wish-upon-a-wedding-philadelphia/feed/ 0 http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/04/20/whitecarpetboutiqueshowcase/ http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/04/20/whitecarpetboutiqueshowcase/#comments Fri, 20 Apr 2012 22:35:03 +0000 CWO http://wishuponawedding.org/?p=9482 This year, Wish Upon a Wedding will be participating in the first White Carpet Boutique Showcase in Ho Ho Kus, NJ! This premier bridal showcase will be featuring some of the top vendors in the Northern New Jersey area. This showcase is designed to help you get your wedding planning off to the right start.  [ Read More ]]]> http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/04/20/whitecarpetboutiqueshowcase/feed/ 0 http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/04/19/wish-upon-a-wedding-wedbash-2012/ http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/04/19/wish-upon-a-wedding-wedbash-2012/#comments Thu, 19 Apr 2012 15:48:28 +0000 CWO http://wishuponawedding.org/?p=9442 On March 28th, Wedding Guide Chicago hosted their second annual WEDBash event at the amazing Auditorium Theater! For the second year in a row, Wedding Guide Chicago has selected Wish Upon a Wedding to be their partner charity, and will donate a portion of every advertiser contract to our organization. We could not be more  [ Read More ]]]> http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/04/19/wish-upon-a-wedding-wedbash-2012/feed/ 0 http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/04/13/wish-upon-a-wedding-nc-to-host-twice-loved-event-in-greensboro/ http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/04/13/wish-upon-a-wedding-nc-to-host-twice-loved-event-in-greensboro/#comments Fri, 13 Apr 2012 17:27:46 +0000 CWO http://wishuponawedding.org/?p=9254 On Saturday, April 14, 2012, at the Greensboro Coliseum Complex, the North Carolina chapter of Wish Upon a Wedding will host its first ever Twice Loved upscale resale event. The event will take place in the Terrace Room from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Recent brides, crafters, and wedding vendors will be selling new and  [ Read More ]]]> http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/04/13/wish-upon-a-wedding-nc-to-host-twice-loved-event-in-greensboro/feed/ 0 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 CWO 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 CWO 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 CWO 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/ 2 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 CWO 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 CWO 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/2012/03/19/the-epic-summit-a-new-wedding-and-events-industry-conference/ http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/03/19/the-epic-summit-a-new-wedding-and-events-industry-conference/#comments Mon, 19 Mar 2012 16:39:12 +0000 CWO http://wishuponawedding.org/?p=9272   The EPIC Summit, is a new Wedding and Events Industry Conference coming up on March 30th at The ELAN in Lodi, NJ.  The EPIC Summit is an exciting conference bringing together the best and brightest in the industry to educate wedding and event professionals all for a great cause!  All Net Proceeds of this  [ Read More ]]]> http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/03/19/the-epic-summit-a-new-wedding-and-events-industry-conference/feed/ 0 http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/03/19/wedding-guides-wedbash-to-benefit-wish-upon-a-wedding/ http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/03/19/wedding-guides-wedbash-to-benefit-wish-upon-a-wedding/#comments Mon, 19 Mar 2012 14:55:42 +0000 CWO http://wishuponawedding.org/?p=9258 For the second year in a row, Wedding Guide Chicago has selected Wish Upon a Wedding Chicago as their Partner Charity for 2012! They are on a mission to donate a portion of every print contract to our wonderful cause. Please help them celebrate at the Second Annual Wedbash Event and RSVP now at wedbash.com. It will be an  [ Read More ]]]> http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/03/19/wedding-guides-wedbash-to-benefit-wish-upon-a-wedding/feed/ 0 http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/03/13/2012-st-louis-chapter-board-of-directors/ http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/03/13/2012-st-louis-chapter-board-of-directors/#comments Tue, 13 Mar 2012 23:26:55 +0000 CWO http://wishuponawedding.org/?p=9242 Our entire Board of Directors – 2012 Term Clockwise From top row left: Lisa Zweifel, Nancy Warden Slade, Lauren Smith, Lisa Gallagher-Molitor, Katie Fogerty, James Robert Schaefer, Yolanda Fisher, Lacy Traynor Branch, Sabrina Torti, Thomas Fortenberry                                                         ]]> http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/03/13/2012-st-louis-chapter-board-of-directors/feed/ 0 http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/03/04/nick-shannon-tied-the-knot/ http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/03/04/nick-shannon-tied-the-knot/#comments Mon, 05 Mar 2012 03:37:41 +0000 CWO http://wishuponawedding.org/?p=9216 Last week was another special week for the Indianapolis Chapter of Wish Upon A Wedding, because we had our 3rd wish recipients tie the knot – Nick + Shannon. We were so privileged to have a local news station pick up on this special event and to highlight what the organization is all about. As  [ Read More ]]]> http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/03/04/nick-shannon-tied-the-knot/feed/ 0 http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/02/27/welcome-to-the-2012-2013-st-louis-board-of-directors/ http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/02/27/welcome-to-the-2012-2013-st-louis-board-of-directors/#comments Tue, 28 Feb 2012 01:31:12 +0000 CWO http://wishuponawedding.org/?p=9170 Our first couple years as a chapter in operation were nothing short of successful in the St. Louis area, and all of that success is shared between the chapter board members, committee members, wish granters and volunteers! And as a new year begins, so enters new chapter leadership! We’re elated that some board members decided  [ Read More ]]]> http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/02/27/welcome-to-the-2012-2013-st-louis-board-of-directors/feed/ 1 http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/02/24/9123/ http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/02/24/9123/#comments Fri, 24 Feb 2012 21:23:35 +0000 CWO 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/2012/02/22/the-wedding-event-at-the-drake-to-benefit-wuw/ http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/02/22/the-wedding-event-at-the-drake-to-benefit-wuw/#comments Wed, 22 Feb 2012 19:05:32 +0000 CWO http://wishuponawedding.org/?p=9119 This Saturday February 25, The Drake Hotel and reknowned Frank Event Design join forces to bring you THE Wedding Event of the season with some of Chicago’s top wedding vendors. Chicago’s Only Master Bridal Consultant, Frank J. Andonoplas will share his tips, trends, and favorite wedding purveyours that will inspire you to detail your own incredible wedding  [ Read More ]]]> http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/02/22/the-wedding-event-at-the-drake-to-benefit-wuw/feed/ 1 http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/02/13/valentine-wishes-from-your-indianapolis-chapter/ http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/02/13/valentine-wishes-from-your-indianapolis-chapter/#comments Mon, 13 Feb 2012 16:21:44 +0000 CWO http://wishuponawedding.org/?p=9097 This past year has been pretty amazing with all that our Indianapolis Chapter has accomplished. We all feel so blessed to be a part of this organization and can’t say Thank You enough to those who have stepped up locally and nationally to help make dreams come true. We recently took time to reflect on  [ Read More ]]]> http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/02/13/valentine-wishes-from-your-indianapolis-chapter/feed/ 0 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 CWO 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/2012/02/06/be-u-weddings-launch-party-to-benefit-wuw/ http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/02/06/be-u-weddings-launch-party-to-benefit-wuw/#comments Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:52:05 +0000 CWO http://wishuponawedding.org/?p=9033 Celebrate the launch of Be U Weddings next Sunday, February 12 at Gallery 1028, one of Chicago’s most unique loft venues, from 1 – 4PM! Be U Weddings is Chicago & the Midwest’s newest real weddings blogzine, so get ready to be inspired. Be U Weddings along with Gallery 1028, Calihan Catering, CS Brides, CheekyChicago.com, Fig Media and  [ Read More ]]]> http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/02/06/be-u-weddings-launch-party-to-benefit-wuw/feed/ 0 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 CWO 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/2012/02/01/chinese-new-year-banquet-in-philadelphia-to-benefit-wish-upon-a-wedding/ http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/02/01/chinese-new-year-banquet-in-philadelphia-to-benefit-wish-upon-a-wedding/#comments Thu, 02 Feb 2012 01:43:40 +0000 CWO http://wishuponawedding.org/?p=9021 The World Famous Joseph Poon is hosting a 10 course Chinese Banquet on Thursday, February 9 from 7:30 -9:30 to celebrate the Chinese New Year at his kitchen at 1010 Cherry Street in Philadelphia with proceeds benefiting Wish Upon A Wedding Philadelphia! Chef Joseph Poon is known for his Asian Fusion Cuisine, preparing fresh meals  [ Read More ]]]> http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/02/01/chinese-new-year-banquet-in-philadelphia-to-benefit-wish-upon-a-wedding/feed/ 0 http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/01/30/latest-chapters-launch-is-pure-michigan/ http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/01/30/latest-chapters-launch-is-pure-michigan/#comments Tue, 31 Jan 2012 01:58:54 +0000 CWO http://wishuponawedding.org/?p=8945 January in Michigan usually means hot cars and high fashion, but the North American International Auto Show and Charity Preview couldn’t compete with Wish Upon a Wedding Michigan when we rolled out the red-carpet treatment for our Launch Party. In an evening that was truly “Pure Michigan,” the elite of the wedding and hospitality industry  [ Read More ]]]> http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/01/30/latest-chapters-launch-is-pure-michigan/feed/ 0 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 CWO 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/wish-granter-spotlight-a-garden-party/ http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/01/24/wish-granter-spotlight-a-garden-party/#comments Wed, 25 Jan 2012 03:22:53 +0000 CWO http://wishuponawedding.org/?p=8886 We are so thankful for the sister team over at A Garden Party who provided us with florals for our South Jersey Meet and Greet. We were about to get hit with Hurricane Irene and one of their brides had to push up her wedding but they still made it out to provide us with  [ Read More ]]]> http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/01/24/wish-granter-spotlight-a-garden-party/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 CWO 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/ 2 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 CWO 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/2012/01/12/wish-upon-a-cocktail-benefiting-the-minnesota-chapter/ http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/01/12/wish-upon-a-cocktail-benefiting-the-minnesota-chapter/#comments Thu, 12 Jan 2012 18:38:02 +0000 CWO http://wishuponawedding.org/?p=8793  Please Join Us! WISH UPON A COCKTAIL An evening of cocktails, culinary delights, and an exciting bar flair contest! Chase away those winter blues while enjoying an evening out for an extraordinary cause – mouthwatering culinary creations by Chef Casey, an exciting bar flair contest sponsored by UV Vodka, photo booth fun provided by Molly  [ Read More ]]]> http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/01/12/wish-upon-a-cocktail-benefiting-the-minnesota-chapter/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 CWO 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/2012/01/03/chicagos-2nd-annual-wish-upon-a-wedding-gala/ http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/01/03/chicagos-2nd-annual-wish-upon-a-wedding-gala/#comments Tue, 03 Jan 2012 17:00:50 +0000 CWO http://wishuponawedding.org/?p=8566 The Chicago Chapter of Wish Upon a Wedding held their second annual Blissful Wishes Ball and Gala on November 1, 2011 at the historic Millennium Knickerbocker Hotel. This year, the theme was MOD, and the stunning Crystal Ballroom was transformed into a black and white extravaganza by The Meetinghouse Companies, Inc., complete with black feathers,  [ Read More ]]]> http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/01/03/chicagos-2nd-annual-wish-upon-a-wedding-gala/feed/ 0 http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/01/02/wish-upon-a-wedding-st-louis-2011-year-in-review/ http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/01/02/wish-upon-a-wedding-st-louis-2011-year-in-review/#comments Tue, 03 Jan 2012 00:45:35 +0000 CWO http://wishuponawedding.org/?p=8693 2011 was a fabulous year for our local St. Louis chapter! From bridal shows to wedding wishes and our second annual gala, the chapter’s second year in existence proved to be a very memorable one for our couples and everyone involved! Of course, everything we do couldn’t be done without our board members, committee members  [ Read More ]]]> http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/01/02/wish-upon-a-wedding-st-louis-2011-year-in-review/feed/ 0 http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/01/01/wish-upon-a-wedding-houston-2011-year-in-review/ http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/01/01/wish-upon-a-wedding-houston-2011-year-in-review/#comments Sun, 01 Jan 2012 18:00:18 +0000 CWO http://wishuponawedding.org/?p=8809 Since the Houston Chapter launched in June 2010, we have been educating our community about the joy and love this organization spreads to our wish recipients, wish granters and volunteers alike. In 2011, we have participated in bridal shows to spread the word, granted a wedding wish and hosted great fundraising events. None this would  [ Read More ]]]> http://wishuponawedding.org/2012/01/01/wish-upon-a-wedding-houston-2011-year-in-review/feed/ 0 http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/12/14/wish-upon-a-wedding-st-louis-announces-2011-shining-star-nominees/ http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/12/14/wish-upon-a-wedding-st-louis-announces-2011-shining-star-nominees/#comments Wed, 14 Dec 2011 15:13:22 +0000 CWO http://wishuponawedding.org/?p=8163 ]]> http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/12/14/wish-upon-a-wedding-st-louis-announces-2011-shining-star-nominees/feed/ 0 http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/12/13/meet-greet-with-the-boston-new-england-chapter-of-wuw-at-the-easton-country-club/ http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/12/13/meet-greet-with-the-boston-new-england-chapter-of-wuw-at-the-easton-country-club/#comments Wed, 14 Dec 2011 01:15:52 +0000 CWO http://wishuponawedding.org/?p=8550 We hope you will join us for this Meet & Greet on the South Shore for Wish Upon a Wedding Boston & New England! Thursday , January 19, 2012 6:00pm – 9:00pm Its absolutely free to attend! This is a great opportunity for you to learn more about how you can get involved with Wish  [ Read More ]]]> http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/12/13/meet-greet-with-the-boston-new-england-chapter-of-wuw-at-the-easton-country-club/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 CWO 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 CWO 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/2011/12/02/san-diego-wish-upon-a-wedding-launch-party/ http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/12/02/san-diego-wish-upon-a-wedding-launch-party/#comments Fri, 02 Dec 2011 07:09:18 +0000 CWO http://wishuponawedding.org/?p=8461 {Photography by} Betsy & Jeff McCue of LaVida Creations It takes a village. And oh, what an amazing village San Diego is! The San Diego Chapter of Wish Upon a Wedding successfully launched in June of this year. Generous wedding professionals throughout San Diego County came together at the Destination Event Center in La Jolla to celebrate the launch and to  [ Read More ]]]> http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/12/02/san-diego-wish-upon-a-wedding-launch-party/feed/ 1 http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/11/21/wish-upon-a-wedding-st-louis-second-annual-blissful-wishes-ball/ http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/11/21/wish-upon-a-wedding-st-louis-second-annual-blissful-wishes-ball/#comments Tue, 22 Nov 2011 02:43:15 +0000 CWO http://wishuponawedding.org/?p=8370 It’s only been twenty four hours and the St. Louis wedding industry is still a buzz from our 2011 Blissful Wishes Ball. What an amazing evening had by all! From tarot card readings to blindfolded tastings and St. Louis Cardinals’ autographed memorabilia, the gala had something for everyone! We we’re especially honored to have two  [ Read More ]]]> http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/11/21/wish-upon-a-wedding-st-louis-second-annual-blissful-wishes-ball/feed/ 1 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 CWO http://wishuponawedding.org/?p=8277 Although Geoff has undergone four kidney transplants and years of treatment, that does not change the greatness of the love he shares with Noel.  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  [ 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 CWO 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/2011/11/08/st-louis-chapter-pleased-to-announce-2011-shining-star-award-nominees/ http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/11/08/st-louis-chapter-pleased-to-announce-2011-shining-star-award-nominees/#comments Wed, 09 Nov 2011 00:30:18 +0000 CWO http://wishuponawedding.org/?p=8169 The Wish Upon a Wedding St. Louis Chapter is excited to announce our three nominees for the 2011 Shining Star Award! The Shining Star award is given to a nominee who is a member of the St. Louis wedding industry and has given back to the St. Louis community through volunteer service, donations of goods  [ Read More ]]]> http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/11/08/st-louis-chapter-pleased-to-announce-2011-shining-star-award-nominees/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 CWO 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/2011/10/26/the-wedding-show-by-go2wed-com-benefits-wish-upon-a-wedding-minnesota/ http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/10/26/the-wedding-show-by-go2wed-com-benefits-wish-upon-a-wedding-minnesota/#comments Wed, 26 Oct 2011 19:58:38 +0000 CWO http://wishuponawedding.org/?p=8158 Wish Upon A Wedding may have a new Minnesota Chapter that recently launched in August. But there is no shortage of supporters in this state. Local wedding planning website, Go2Wed.com is supporting the chapter and its needs by donating their admission proceeds from their upcoming wedding show to the Minnesota Chapter. Admission to The Wedding  [ Read More ]]]> http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/10/26/the-wedding-show-by-go2wed-com-benefits-wish-upon-a-wedding-minnesota/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 CWO 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/2011/10/24/chicagos-shining-star-award-nominees/ http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/10/24/chicagos-shining-star-award-nominees/#comments Mon, 24 Oct 2011 20:36:13 +0000 CWO http://wishuponawedding.org/?p=8097 The Chicago Board of Wish Upon a Wedding would like to congratulate the following nominees for this years Shining Star Award Keith Jorgensen – Poetic Productions Larry King – MFO Entertainment Group Tom Kokinakos – Phil Stefani Signature Events Heather Vickery – Greatest Expectations Tom Walter – Tasty Catering Mary Winslow – Take the Cake  [ Read More ]]]> http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/10/24/chicagos-shining-star-award-nominees/feed/ 2 http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/10/23/wish-granter-spotlight-cutting-edge-entertainment/ http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/10/23/wish-granter-spotlight-cutting-edge-entertainment/#comments Sun, 23 Oct 2011 23:30:11 +0000 CWO http://wishuponawedding.org/?p=8083 Cutting Edge Entertainment was the DJ for our launch party back in January, and we thought we’d tell you a bit about them as we’re so thankful for their generosity! They are an entertainment company based in Philadelphia that specializes in offering entertainment and DJ services for special events like weddings, mitzvahs and sweet 16’s. They’ve  [ Read More ]]]> http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/10/23/wish-granter-spotlight-cutting-edge-entertainment/feed/ 0