Wish Upon A Wedding

Wish Upon A Wedding, a nonprofit organization that creates dream come true weddings for terminally-ill couples. They believe that no one should be denied a chance to marry their soul-mate!

Liz Guthrie, Founder of Wish Upon a Wedding, couldn’t have said it better herself, “Dedicated to providing weddings and vow renewal celebrations for couples facing terminal illness and serious life-altering circumstances, we grant one of the most profound moments in a couple’s lifetime. What better way to celebrate life than being surrounded by one’s family and loved ones, while creating memories for those family and loved ones that will be cherished for years to come? By bringing these ceremonies to individuals faced with terminal illnesses, we believe that other people facing similar situations will find their own sense of strength and hope.”

Click here to see about the couple that inspired it all and a recent Wish Upon a Wedding.

How You Can Help:

• Make a Contribution
• Bid in (or donate to) our Online Wedding Auction
• Donate Airline Miles
• Volunteer as a Committee Member
• The Wishing Star (Show your WUW pride by wearing one of our beautiful pins)
• Online Social Networking
• Sign up for our Newsletter
• In Lieu of Favors or Gifts (Perfect for those who prefer to donate to a charity instead of gifts or giving favors)
• Become a Wish Granter
• Donate Products (WUW only accepts new, unused products based on approval)
• The Wishing Well (Support WUW by Donating 1% of profits)

There are tons of ways to get involved whether you are a vendor, a bride or someone who wants to help a great cause!

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Don’t Forget Art of Weddings Friday!!!!

The event will feature art and wedding dresses, paired with food and wine. Ticket proceeds benefit Make-a-Wish Foundation. Today is the last day for buy one get one free tickets. Tickets are $15.

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The Art of Weddings

The Art of Weddings is a collaboration of Atlanta’s top wedding artist and designers. These artists and designers are donating their time and talent to raise awareness for children with life-threatening medical conditions in Georgia and Alabama. Created by Project Runway alum, Heidi Elnora, The Art of Weddings is a way for Heidi to showcase her talent while giving back to her community. Since starting her brand in 2006, Heidi has designed and produced over 5 runway shows, each benefiting children through non-profit organizations in her community. This years’ show will showcase not only Heidi’s 2010 bridal collection but also the design talent of Atlanta’s top artists, chefs, event designers, florists, make-up and hair stylists, musicians, models, and photographers.

Tickets are $15 for pre-sale, $25 at the door, $50 VIP — 100% of ticket sales will go directly to Make-A-Wish Foundation of Georgia and Alabama.

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ONE FREE VOTE = $1 FOR DMD RESEARCH

HUGE UPDATE IN THE CHASE COMMUNITY GIVING CHALLENGE…Starting NOW (at around 11,200 votes)…
…the Ginder Family of Gainesville, Florida, will match every free vote (up to 20k votes) cast for Darius Goes West with a $1 donation to Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) research! This generous gesture is being made on behalf of the Ginder’s adorable son, Dale (we call him “Little D”), who, like Darius–and one in 3.500 boys–was born with DMD.

That’s right! A mere two seconds of your time will raise $1 for the number one genetic killer of children in the world…AND it will boost Darius Goes West’s chances to win up to $1 million for DMD research in the Chase Community Giving Challenge. DGW is currently in 11th place…but with your help, we can climb to the top.

Please Vote for Darius Goes West!

Haven’t voted yet? Click here to vote now. Two free clicks will raise $1 for DMD research and put DGW in the running for $1 million more. (Second through sixth place gets $100k).

Already voted? Click here to share this awesome news with friends, family, and co-workers and encourage them to vote. Every person you convince to cast a free vote means another dollar for research, so recruit, recruit, recruit!
Remember, voting ends this Friday (January 22) at 11:59 PM Eastern Standard Time.
Thanks for your continuing support!

Message Provided by: Chase Community Giving

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Having Trouble on What to do for a Favor? Donate to a Cause in Your Community or Abroad

Wedding favors have been around for centuries. French and Italian aristocrats began the tradition by giving their guests a bonbenniere, a small porcelain box with sweets insides, at the end of a party.

Now, in 2010, favors are still a big part of weddings. Brides put hours of thought and effort to come up with the perfect favor; ranging from homemade preserves, to luggage tags, to Lee’s famous pralines. Along with the décor, the food and the time they spent with the bride and the groom; the favor should be one of those lasting memories that guest leave with.

In lieu of a tangible favor, several of our brides have opted to support a cause that is important to them–donating to a local charity or preserving a piece of land in honor of their guests. This new trend is a great way give back to your community.

Here in Athens, GA, there is a local charity called Athens PBJs, which provides meals along with friendship to Athens’ homeless. The group was founded by the brother of one of our grooms, so in order to show their support and let their guests know about this great cause, we packaged mini peanut butter and jelly sandwiches in white bags that were sealed with a sticker mentioning a donation made in their honor. They were a huge hit!

The table is topped with the PBJ favors and the description of the charity. Thanks to Jason Trasher for these photos.

One of our recent brides came up with an idea after having much difficulty coming up with the perfect favor. She and her fiancé spent a summer together in Argentina, and felt the need to help a cause in the country. The couple decided to protect a piece of the land in the Argentinian rainforest in honor of their guests. The land was donated in the La Esperanza area in Argentina, where the World Land Trust is currently working. At the wedding, there was a large sign staged at the entrance to the dining tent, mentioning the donation and showing the location of the land for guests to read as them made their way to dinner.

The newlyweds displayed this sign informing guests of the donation to the rainforest habitat.

As always, the possibilities are endless. Choose a favor that reflects you, your fiancé and your wedding, and you can’t go wrong!

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