Last night Matt and I participated in a launch party for a brand new non-profit organization called Wish Upon A Wedding. We feel so compelled to get the word out about the purpose of this organization that I just had to post this video by I Do Films. We are fortunate to work in an industry that isn’t “dog eat dog.” Everyone we know is eager to help others and donate their time and talent for the greater good and this organization has opened up an opportunity for us to all come together and do just that. Wish Upon A Wedding was formed just this year as the first ever “wedding wish granting” association. There are many couples who face the reality of being diagnosed with a terminal illness. In this critical moment, there is no energy and often times no financial resources to plan the wedding they’ve always dreamed of. This is where Wish Upon A Wedding steps in. Hundreds and thousands of wedding industry professionals are signing up all across the country to donate their services to these couples in hopes that their wedding wish would be granted. It is an honor to have the opportunity right here in our own city to be a part of something so special. Ali Phillips, of Engaging Events by Ali, has done a remarkable job of stepping up as President of the Chicago Chapter. She is passionate, ambitious and has no problem rallying the whole Chicago wedding industry to step up and take part. For now, you can watch this video by I Do Films of Chicago’s very first Wish Upon A Wedding Couple, Beth and Nick. They are precious and as always Matt and Lori of I Do Films did a wonderful job of documenting. Matt and I couldn’t help but hug each other tight last night after watching it for the first time at the launch party. Beth and Nick will be getting married next month so be sure to look for their wedding photos which will be taken by Gerber + Scarpelli.
Beth & Nick from I Do Films on Vimeo.
We were honored to have the opportunity to film Beth and Nick as a part of Wish Upon a Wedding.
Beth & Nick from I Do Films on Vimeo.
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Matt Savage - Kathy thanks! You are so sweet. I do get the chills and tear up a bit everytime I watch this too.
Kathy Stallings - Matt & Stevi thanks for posting this video from WISH UPON A WEDDING on your site. It is so touching it brought tears to my eyes. It is so wonderful for you guys and the talented participants to donate your time and gifts to make couples so happy during such a difficult time in their lives. I did not even know that this existed. God will bless you for paying it forward.
Aaron Babcock - Wow – what a powerful video. Great work!
Lori Roche - Thanks Matt and Stevi. We got so much joy out of meeting Beth and Nick and documenting their story. Hopefully we will be able to encourage others in the industry to join us in supporting Wish Upon a Wedding.