Getting Your Wish Granted!

 

Basic requirements for all wish recipients

If your medical illness or life-altering circumstance has impeded your wedding plans, Wish Upon a Wedding may be able to help. Please review the criteria for having your Wedding Wish granted below. If your circumstances align with our guidelines and mission, we welcome you to submit your application.

 

  • One person in the couple must be diagnosed with a terminal illness with a prognosis of:

    • Classic Wish: fewer than 5 years OR serious life-altering circumstances (example: a severely wounded veteran)

    • Urgent Wish: fewer than 6 months

    Both partners must be over the age of 18

    Both partners must be U.S. Citizens

    Wish recipients must submit to a background check and cannot have a felony on their record.

    Wish application must be filled out by the couple or a full time caretaker/hospice worker. Family or friends cannot apply on behalf of the couple because the couple needs to understand the agreements that are made as part of receiving a Wish.

    Please note: Incomplete applications will not be considered. Not all applications are approved for Wishes. We do not grant Wishes for financial hardships, job loss or for any person who has been convicted of a felony.

  • We grant wishes for Weddings or Vow renewals

    Guestlist up to 50 people

    Wedding Planner

    Venue

    Catering

    Photographer

    Videographer

    Cake

    Officiant

    Florist

    Stationery

    DJ or Music

    Bride's Hair and Makeup

    Transportation for Bride and Groom

    Wedding date must be within 6 months of application

  • Wishes cannot be granted on Fridays, Saturdays, or on Holidays

    Travel expenses

    Veil, shoes, and jewelry

    Honeymoons

    Spa treatments

    Bachelor or Bachelorette parties

    Hotel Incidentals

    Fireworks

    Wedding favors

    Specialty Decor

    Bridal party attire

    Alterations

    Alcohol is prohibited at Wish Upon a Wedding Wishes