{the blog of Special Moments}
If your event takes place during the week, in the afternoon, or needs to be non-alcoholic, consider featuring a juice bar. A table piled high with assorted fruits vegetables and special add-ons will provide your guests with their own personal Jamba Juice. Most caterers are able to accomodate a juice bar with a few weeks’ notice and you can offer anything from a traditional fresh-squeezed orange juice to a protein and wheatgrass-infused blackberry banana smoothie.
Last Night was the Vip Night for Brides Against Breast Cancer. This was the first time doing that along with the regular sale. As the attendees ( brides plus guests)arrived to the Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel they walked the pink carpet( supplied by Grand Events) to registration table to check-in. There they had the opportunity to purchase raffle tickets for $1.00. We were drawing during the event for a Free Wedding Dress ( valued up to $ 350.00 or they could use the discount off of a higher priced dress) and also a 4 day 3 night trip to Coconut Bay Resort ( all inclusive) in St. Lucia.
They were also treated to a free bridal publication from The Perfect Wedding Guide. As the guests left the Vip night , they were also given a goody bag supplied by Get Married with some goodies inside from various vendors.
After checking in, they were treated to glasses of wine & pink champagne along with a Mashed Potato Bar, fruit and cheese display,bacon wrapped scallops & and a Cappuccino and Expresso Bar….( Cafe A La Carte ) During the “cocktail hour ” they were also able to bid on Silent Auction items like hotel stays, wedding cakes & Flowers , plus a signed Martha Stewart Book.
One of the new additions to our gown sale this year was the Groom’s Lounge. The entire lounge set-up was supplied by Grand Events. Big thank to Grand Events, there lounge was a great success in the groom’s eyes and also for the kids in attendance.
After the cocktail hour the brides were let into the Ballroom to the main area and were greeted by ABC Members that were there to volunteer. The Brides were then treated to a suprise. Holly from Studio 10 was there to greet the guests and we had a very Special Guest with her… Cassiday…
Cassiday is sufferering with Breast Cancer and had asked the Making Memories Foundation for a wedding dress for her and a dress for her daughter. The Man that stood by her during this breast cancer treatment process has asked Cassiday to marry him. Cassiday arrived by Rolls Royce ( supplied by Ambassador Limousine) with her daughter and Fiance to the sale thinking she was picking out a dress. We suprised her with the help of fellow ABC ( Association of Bridal Consultants)Members a complete wedding including location for her. When Holly started reading off the different vendors and they came up and presented her with certificates for the wedding on March 30th, 2009 . Tears we filled in her eyes and her groom to be was speechless.
After the “Wish ” for Cassiday… Holly drew the tickets for the free dress and also for the trip and the Brides eagerly were anticpating being allowed to shop for the dress of their dreams nefore the public the next day. Once, Holly asked the volunteers to let go of the chain , the brides hurriedly grabbed dresses and were off to the fitting room …
It was an amazing night and we raised $ 14,000 on the VIP night … We are so excited for next years sale and can hardly wait! Will keep you updated on the date for next year and also the location!
Below is a list of the Kind and Generous ABC members that donated to Cassiday for her Dream wedding!
Sacino's donating the Groom's Formalwear for wedding
Mike & Dave donating their video services to Cassiday
Location: Safety Harbor Resort and Spa
Tina and Katie from Safety Harbor presenting to Cassiday
Photographer: Brian C Idocks Photographics
Videographer : Artistic Media
Music : Creative Productions
Minister: Virginia Bishop – Loving Unity
Flowers: Apple Blossoms Floral Design
Tux:Sacino’s
Rev.Virginia Bishop donating her officiating services
Scott Darhower donating flowers for Cassiday's wedding
Brian Idocks hugging Cassiday after giving her photography for wedding
Below are the pictures provided by Marley from Beautiful Wedding Photography for you to enjoy. Marley was present for the entire sale and was shooting complimentary photos of each of the Bride’s as they found their dream dress.. Thanks Marley for your time each year and the amazing photos you so graciously donate…
On Thursday, March 5th, 2009 we arrived at the Howard Johnson’s Plaza Hotel to begin set-up for the Brides Against Breast Cancer Gown Sale. The pictures below are from Britt McAllister , who was helping with set-up also and was so kind as to catch a few photos of all of us getting ready for the Vip night tonight. Marley Lindley from Beautiful Wedding Photography will be sending us photos from the Vip night tonight along with pictures of Cassiday. Cassiday is being granted her wish tonight… Story to Follow tomorrow about that! Enjoy photos below of: Brian, Derrica, Angela, Krissy, Tammy, Ken, Kenia, Amany, Britt, Judy, Veronica,Jeff, and the Fox 13 news reporter. Special Shout out to the Santee Crew also – Barb, Peter, Hildegard, Don, Betty and the 2 dogs Sparky and Madison..
We at Special Moments, work with the Making Memories Foundation each year to help with the Brides Against Breast Cancer Gown sale that is brought to the Tampa Bay Area.. What is Brides against Breast Cancer you say? Or What can you do to Help? We have included several videos below of Brides against Breast Cancer sales in Atlanta, Chicago and also the video from Last years sale that was made in Tampa.
The gown sale this year is March 6th and 7th, 2009 and a VIP night on Thursday evening. If you want to volunteer, attend or donate…
GO TO WWW.BRIDESAGAINSTBREASTCANCER.ORG
HERE ARE THE VIDEOS BELOW:
Just got engaged over the holidays? Congratulations!
Ready to rush out and find THE DRESS?
Could you slow down just a moment? If you’re not getting married before March, consider buying your gown from the Brides Against Breast Cancer Charity Wedding Gown Sale.
When: Friday March 6th, 2009 (10 to 8pm) and Saturday March 7th, 2009, (10 am – 6 pm)
Where: Howard Johnson Travel Plaza- 111 West Fortune Street- Downtown Tampa.( Right across from the Performing Arts Center)
Cost: Nothing – FREE to attend and browse. bring mom, sis, or a friend.
Why: There will be between 750 and 1000 wedding gowns, some new, some worn for a day, all incredibly priced. Your gown purchase directly benefits granting final wishes to terminal breast cancer patients. Visit www.makingmemories.org to learn more.
Our blog will be updated as details for the Thursday evening VIP Sneak Peek event is finalized. ( March 5th, 2009 from 6:00pm-9:00pm.) Tickets are $ 50.00 for the Bride and 1 guest. You will be treated to appetizers, drinks, music, and many more details to come. Want to be the first to buy a gown before the event starts on Friday, then you need to go online to www.bridesagainstbreastcancer.org and register for the Tampa VIP event. Space is limited…..
Here are pictures below from Last years sale. The photos below were compliments of Marley Lindley of Beautiful Wedding Photography. We have also included a few of the gowns and Brides that purchased them for you to see the quality and styles available at this Annual Event.
Every year we are involved in a fundraising event called Brides Against Breast Cancer. It is put on by the Making Memories Foundation and 100% of the proceeds go to granting wishes for people with terminal breast cancer. For everyone involved it is truly a life changing weekend. Take a look at this year’s video and you’ll see what I mean. It was shot by an amazing videographer – Jayson with En Fuego Video.
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For further information on how you can get involved in Brides Against Breast Cancer or if you are a Bride wanting to purchase a dress at the sale…
www.bridesagainstbreastcancer.org
Or you can call us at Special Moments 727-343-0800.
Tammy Waterman is the Tampa Tour Coordinator for the event in Tampa.
Krissy Messer & Erin Duffy are the Volunteer Coordinators if you want to volunteer to help!
Special Moments and the Association of Bridal Consultants Florida Branch has adopted this charity as our own and look forward to this annual event.
Below are pictures from Last Year’s Event.
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