March 24, 2010 was the official launch of the Chicago Chapter of Wish Upon A Wedding. The launch party was held at Ravenswood Event Center in Chicago. There were over 200 wedding professionals in attendance! It was a wonderful evening networking with friends knowing that that the Chicago wedding community was coming together to support a wonderful cause!
What is Wish Upon A Wedding?
Mission
Wish Upon a Wedding is dedicated to granting weddings and/or civil union ceremonies at destinations across the United States to couples who are facing terminal illness.
Vision
By giving the gift of a dream wedding, we are able to grant some of the most intimate and heartfelt wishes of these people’s lives, and help them share this important day with close family members.
Chicago traffic can be slow-moving, but time flew as I carpooled with (see above photo) Rev. Phil Landers of I Do Weddings, Tamara Sims of Something 2 Dance 2 DJ, and Mary Gearhart of Bartlett Hills Country Club. I also ran into to many more wedding friends. Special thanks to all the vendors who provided complimentary appetizers, drinks, etc. The Shutterbooth was also a fun activity. The Chicago chapter president, Ali Philips of Engaging Events by Ali, did a wonderful job of talking about the event and assembling a team of helpers - many of whom were Association of Bridal Consultant (ABC) members.
If you would like to get involved, please visit www.WishUponAWedding.org
Wow! Over 200 Chicagoland wedding professionals came out on a Wednesday night in support of Wish Upon A Wedding.











