Wish Upon a Wedding Chicago Launch
Posted by Tamara Sims | Filed under News and Updates
Reverend Phil Landers, Tamara Sims, Kris Malandruccolo of Elegant Videos by Kris and Mary Gearhart of Bartlett Hills Golf Club
It was an amazing evening at the Ravenswood Event Center on Wednesday March 24, where the official Chicago Chapter of Wish Upon a Wedding was launched. The space was filled to capacity with over 200 Wedding Professionals willing to share their talents and services with upcoming Brides & Grooms hoping to make their wedding wishes come true.
Chicago Chair, Ali Phillips spoke poignantly about this amazing charity which is the only wedding wish granting organization that produces weddings & civil union ceremonies at destinations across the United States for individuals facing life-threatening illness.
The most touching (and tear filled), part of the evening was the video produced by I Do Films which documented the journey of Chicago’s first wish recipients Beth and Nick (who also attended the event), who will become husband and wife on April 18, 2010, thanks to this generous organization. The video was truly an inspiration to all and exemplifies the true meaning of unconditional love.
Wish Upon a Wedding relies on the generosity of professionals from the Wedding and Hospitality industries to provide goods and services for our Wish Recipients. By calling on our database of regional Wish Granters, we are able to make wedding dreams come true. From caterers to photographers, and from DJs to cake designers, {and everything in between}, we need you!
It takes hundreds of Wish Granters to make dreams come true. To apply, visit the Chapter Locations page and fill out the short form to grant wishes in your area: www.wishuponawedding.org
Tags: Engaging Events by Ali, I Do Films, Wish Upon A Wedding
ABC Vendor Showcase & Wish Upon a Wedding
Posted by Tamara Sims | Filed under News and Updates
Helping Make Wedding Dreams Come True!
A huge thank you to Melissa Phillips of Simply Perfect by Melissa and Judy Alden, our Illinois ABC Coordinator for putting on an amazing event at Sutton Place Hotel in Chicago. As proud ABC Vendor Members, Jay & I were given the opportunity to showcase our Lighting and Decor division of Something 2 Dance 2 to Wedding Consultants in the Chicago area along with over 25 Chicago based Wedding Professionals. And thank you to the fabulous Jennifer Mordini, for capturing the evening with your Photography.
We had the opportunity to meet wonderful vendors and wedding planners who are committed to making their clients dreams come true on their wedding day. And speaking of dreams…we also learned about an amazing organization Wish Upon A Wedding, America’s only wedding wish granting organization, Wish Upon A Wedding produces weddings & civil union ceremonies at destinations across the United States for individuals facing life-threatening illness. By celebrating the courage & spirit of these couples, it is their hope that others facing similar situations will find hope, strength, and the promise of eternal love.
Our very own Melissa Phillips, is involved in this organization and is looking for Professional Wedding vendors to be a part of it as well. She had a huge response last night from our ABC members, and we are looking forward to attending the Chicago Chapter Kick-Off Party on March 24, at Ravenswood Event Center in Chicago .
To learn how you can help Wedding Wishes come true contact Ali Phillips, Chicago Area Chapter President: chicagopresident@wishuponawedding.org
Tags: Association of Bridal Consultants, Jennifer Mordini, Ravenswood Event Center, Simply Perfect by Melissa, Sutton Place Hotel, Wish Upon A Wedding
