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Wish Upon A Wedding: Awareness Drive Starts Now

I am so excited to be working on lauching the Houston Chapter of Wish Upon a Wedding. Giving back to the community is such a big part of who we are a Simply Jubilee Events and to be able to give back through granting wedding wishes to couples who have a terminal illness.

Wish Upon A Wedding was founded in San Francisco, CA, in January of 2010, by a group of wedding and business entrepreneurs and is America’s FIRST nonprofit wedding wish granting organization, producing weddings and civil union ceremonies at destinations across the United States for individuals facing terminal illness, regardless of sexual orientation. 

Chapters:
We now boast twenty chapters nationwide, headed by some of the industry’s most renowned leaders with plans to expand to over 40 chapters worldwide.

Presidents:
Sasha Souza, National President & SF Bay Area President
Kevin Covey, LA/Orange County
Stella Inserra, New York
Ivy Robinson, The Carolinas
Eliana Baucicault, Atlanta
Mary Alice Sublett, Tennessee
Mark Kingsdorf, Philadelphia
Saundra Hadley, Indianapolis
Heather Hamilton Sims, Houston
Shelby Tuck Horton, DC
Elisa Delgardio, Orlando
Ali Phillips, Chicago
Daniela Isabella Ferdico Fagét, Seattle  

Forming Additional Chapters:
Other chapters opening soon include Boston, Colorado, Arizona, Portland, Miami, St. Louis, Ohio and Nevada.  We are also planning to open to chapters in other areas depending on need including international chapters.  If you wish to start a chapter, please fill out the online form for consideration. 

Who Is Behind Wish Upon A Wedding?
We also have many influential people in the industry who are beginning to endorse Wish Upon A Wedding, you can find those endorsements on our website.  We also have amazing people sitting on our Boards and Advisory Panel throughout the US such as Dana Larue Stiebel “Broke-Ass Bride” {LA Chapter PR Chair}, Leila Khalil {National PR Advisor}, Beth Helmstetter {National Outreach Director} just to name a few of our amazing friends and advisors.  We would love to have you join us as well either as a board member or wish granter!

How We Grant Wishes:
To qualify for Wishes, applicants must be unmarried legal citizens of the United States, over the age of 18, who have been diagnosed with less than three years to live.  Couples can be granted wishes either in the chapter where they live or in a chapter of their choosing as long as they are able to make the trip. 

Couples can simply apply online to request one of three wedding types:
URGENT (Up to 10 guests, in hospital or at bedside);
BOUTIQUE (up to 25 guests, in home town of applicant);
ROMANTIC (Up to 50 guests, at any WUW destination)

How Can You Grant Wishes?
As we are building our organization, Wish Granters are needed in all locations. Please apply online today to start helping us make Wedding Wishes come true. In two weeks, Wish Upon A Wedding will be granting the very first wish.  To read more about that wish and the couple please visit the website.

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Love Is In the Air at Simply Jubilee Events

Simply Jubilee Events February Promo 2010 Houston Wedding Planner

Simply Jubilee Events is sharing in the love…

Secure your SJE Wedding Consultant by February 28, 2010 and receive up to $500.00 off select wedding services.

713 443 2588
www.simplyjubilee.com

This promotion cannot be combined with any other promotion or discounts. Offer expires on Sunday, February 28, 2010. Service agreement must be signed and retainer paid by Sunday, February 28, 2010 in order to qualify for the promotion.

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SJE Loves…The Hess Club

HESS Club

Happy Friday!!  Today I want to share with you one of Simply Jubilee’s favorite venues. The Hess Club, located at 5430 Westheimer, is the perfect spot for your next event.   Everything from the amazing venue, wonderful staff, and food make this place the right choice for your wedding. Their team creates more than just an event, they create a lasting memory for you and your family

Hess Club
5430 Westheimer
Houston, TX 77056
713-627-2283

http://www.hessclub.com/events.asp

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SJE Loves…Bedazzle My Bon Bons

 

Bon Bons

 

Simply Jubilee Events went to the Special Event Conference in New Orleans a few weeks ago. We are always on the lookout for fresh ideas for our brides and to our surprise we fell in love….with Bedazzle My Bon Bons!! They taste as good as they look. Yes, you eat the entire bon bon including the glitter. The possibilities are endless for this treat and they are available in a myriad of colors. Enjoy!

www.bedazzlemybonbons.com

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Mini Wedding Cakes

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I have officially fallen in love with mini wedding cakes. They made a huge splash in 2009, and I don’t see them going anywhere for 2010. Mini wedding cakes are great for that indecisive bride. You no longer have to pick which wedding cake design; you can choose them all! They are also money savers and in this economy every penny counts. You can eliminate the cake cutting fee and serving cost when you use mini wedding cakes. I have also seen brides use them as center pieces at their wedding.  It’s a fun, edible way to decorate. Just incase you need one more reason to love them; they can also be wedding favors. Have your wedding cake designed into mini cakes and let guests take them home. 

 

Photos Courtesy of Pefect-Wedding-Day.com & Oahu Wedding

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SJE Loves…Over The Top Linen

over the topOver The Top Linen has an impressive variety of linens that will make your event stunning.  Clara Hough’s attention to detail and ability to make her clients vision come to life is what makes her a go to for linens in Houston. 

Over The Top Linen
1212 Durham Dr.
Houston, TX 77007
832-541-8099
www.overthetoplinen.com

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Forget the veil and go for the headband

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Just in case you did not get in on the headband craze during 2009, you can still join in on the fun this coming year. In 2010 you are going to see much more creativity in headbands, by adding feathers, floral designs and bold colors. These will be just some of the many ways 2010 will create the new chic headband. Check out Tiger Lilly Jewlery to get inspired for your wedding day.

 

Photos Courtesy of Prettychick.com and Bestow Boutique

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SJE Loves…Floral Events

Floral_EventsFloral Events, located at 3118 Houston Avenue, has a delightful selection of floral arrangements that can provide a wonderful asset to your event. Bill Ryan’s ability to go above and beyond his clients’ needs through his passion is commendable, indeed.

Floral Events, Inc.
3118 Houston Avenue
Houston, TX 77009
713-863-7900
www.floralevents.com

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SJE Loves…Sucre’

Sucre_LogoAs most of you know I travel back and forth to New Orleans on a regular basis. Well I have to tell you about Sucre’, most delectable sweet boutique on Magazine (in NOLA for that matter).  Whenever I am in town it is a must that I pick up my share of Dark Chocolate Caramel Cookies, but when my bride ordered cupcakes for her wedding, OMG!  The cupcakes were such a hit that we all went back for seconds, thirds and fourths (at least until they all ran out)!

If you are ever in NOLA, make a stop at a Sucre’ on Magazine for a cup of coffee and a confection!

Sucre’
3025 Magazine Street
New Orleans, LA
504.520.8311
www.shopsucre.com

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SJE Loves…Designology Ink

Designology_LogoI have had the great pleasure to work with Kelli at Designology Ink on creating custom invitations and thank you cards for my clients. She is intuitive, creative and listens to what the client wants. Her promptness, attention to detail and reliability are traits you need from a graphic designer in such a high pressure industry. You will be extremely pleased by hiring Kelli at Designology Ink.

Designology Ink
713-865-2444
www.designologyink.com
info@designologyink.com

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