The
Blissful Wishes Ball
The Blissful Wishes Ball fundraising gala is our annual centerpiece fundraising event and is considered by many as one of the most anticipated events of the year in the wedding industry. This amazing night features a fast-paced live auction, diverse silent auction, fun games, world-class cuisine, stunning lighting, live entertainment, breathtaking decor, and design work from Chicago’s best in the wedding industry. All funds raised will directly support and grant Wish weddings in 2025!
Wish Upon A Wedding
is thrilled to announce the 13th Annual Blissful Wishes Ball on January 23, 2025!
Join us in your best Black & White formal attire for this classically-themed ball for a night of networking, world-class cuisine, lively libations, amazing music and entertainment, fast-paced auctons, and help us raise powerful funding that directly grants the final Wish weddings of brave couples battling terminal illnesses.
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Cocktail Hour and Silent Auction Preview
7:00pm - 8:30pm
Dinner, Programming, and Live Auction with Emcee Jesse Shapiro
8:30pm - 10:00pm
Live Music, Entertainment, and Dancing by Elan Artists
10:00pm - 12:00am
Afterglow Party
General Admission
Includes access to the Blissful Wishes Ball and Afterglow Party! This ticket includes one entry to the event, dinner, cocktails, entertainment, and access to the Afterglow Party!
Event Schedule
NEW FOR 2025!
“Look Good, Do Good” Ticket
Our amazing partner, Generation Tux, wants to help you “look good and do good” at our gala and has extended a special offer in celebration of our black & white theme. They are offering to include their latest styles of Tuxedos rolled into a special ticket!
Included in this exclusive offer:
One General Admission Ticket
One Tuxedo of your choice
(up to a $200 value, some restrictions apply)Entry in a special event drawing and the winner will KEEP their Tuxedo
“Skip The Line” VIP Entrance
Full Table for 10
Includes 10 General Admission tickets to the main event, dinner, cocktails, entertainment, access to the Afterglow Party, and guarantees your guests are seated together!
Buying a table for your staff, vendors, or others? Consider a Corporate Sponsorship for enhanced benefits and recognition!
Silent Auction preview
Check back soon for luxurious vacations, exclusive services and products, and one-of-a-kind treasures!
Afterglow Party Only
Includes access to the Afterglow Party (10pm-12am).
Can’t make the main event but want to come party with us and dance the night away? This is the ticket for you!
Help us
design!
Our Vendor Partners are wedding industry professionals who donate their products and/or services to our gala. These contributions include donated floral, table designs, desserts, decor, entertainment, etc. Moreover, your in-kind donation is tax deductible.
Corporate Sponsorships
Our Corporate Sponsorship opportunities offer exciting benefits for companies that want to support a meaningful cause while gaining valuable exposure within the wedding industry and beyond.
Auction Item
donation
Donating an auction item for our gala is an amazing way to help us raise vital funding for our mission, showcase your product or service in front of thousands of our community members and wedding industry professionals, and enjoy a tax-deductible receipt.
