We find qualified couples, vet applications and award grants to deserving couples in need.
100% of your donation will be used toward our programs since our organization is run 100% by volunteers.
Are you an engaged, facing life altering health circumstances and need help with you wedding?
We’re always in need to talented professionals and volunteers to help us serve our couples.
ABOUT US
FOUNDER
In 2020 wedding cake designer, Leia Perez inspired businesses and wedding industry professionals to donate their money and services to host a free wedding to a deserving couple in need. This was a gift that was intended to celebrate one deserving couple but the designer received many amazing love stories making it difficult to just choose one, and thus Wedding Wish was formed.
“This project is dedicated to the many survivors, and sadly to the ones we’ve lost to cancer. It’s hard enough planning a budget-conscious wedding without the additional struggles of medical hurdles and bills. We just want to help where we can.”
MISSION
Through the generous support of our volunteer and donation-based network, we want to help couples facing serious illness and life-altering health circumstances have a truly memorable celebration of their love. The goal is to partner with other local wedding industry professionals with a vision to give couples and their loved ones a day away from serious illness. Due to health-related circumstances outside of their control, the couples we are trying to honor have endured far greater challenges than many of us could possibly imagine and we aim to celebrate their love for one another.
VISION
We envision for each couple a day that provides a temporary escape from worry and creates a positive memory during a difficult time. Memories have magical powers. Long after the day is gone, the memories linger – memories of the kindness of a stranger, of the beauty of the decor, of the cake being cut and shared between you, of the smiles and laughs on the dance floor, of a truly love filled experience. These memories are our vision for each Wedding Wish.
VALUES
We treat all our clients, donors and staff with dignity, respect, kindness, encouragement and compassion. Each year, we aim to partner with various local and national 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations to provide financial support. Types of beneficiaries we will fund include engaged individuals/couples with serious health issues, specifically pertaining to the top two causes of death in women: cancer and heart disease
UPCOMING EVENTS
These fundraising events contribute to Wedding Wish programs
Wedding Workshops
Learn how to manage a wedding budget, Participate in premarital counseling, Style table settings, Create a DIY dessert bar and learn how to cut a wedding cake, confirm vendors, and run rehearsals
Love Lock Ceremony
Each guest who wants to pledge receives a lock. Additionally, the guest may chose to have a message inscribed on their lock as a way to personalize it for a loved one or a cause.
Annual Bridal Ball
Brides are being offered the chance to re-live their wedding day wearing the dream dress that made them feel special. Bridesmaid dresses and ball gowns are also welcome.
Apply for a Wish
When you are facing a serious illness or life-altering health circumstance, often times the last thing you are typically thinking about is planning a wedding or celebration of the love you share with your partner. We understand this and want to help.
We welcome any application that is in support of our mission to help those facing serious illness or life-altering health circumstances. We do not consider financial hardships or job loss alone a life-altering health circumstance. Please understand that we do ask for a doctor’s verification as part of our application process. This helps us ensure that we are able to continue to help couples who are impacted by severe health-related issues.
We encourage you to read the basic requirements for wish recipients prior to submitting your application.
A member of our team will reach out to you to let you know what the next steps are. If you are selected as a finalist, you will be asked to have your doctor submit a verification form (which we will send to their practice directly). You may want to consider giving your doctor a head’s up at your next visit that this may be coming in the next 1-2 weeks from Wedding Wish.
Not all applications will be approved. Wedding Wish reserves the right to deny or cancel a Wish at any time. Wish recipients must comprehend, agree to and comply with the terms of all applications and contracts they sign throughout the Wish granting process.
Wedding Wish Grants Will Cover the Cost of Sunday – Thursday Weddings Including: Guest List up to 50 Guests, Wedding Planner, Venue, Officiant, Catering, Wedding Cake, Photographer, Videographer, Florist, Stationery, DJ or Music, Bride’s Hair and Makeup
Wedding Wish Shop
Wedding Wish Unisex T-Shirt
$24.95
WedAche Coloring Book
$15.00
Wedding Wish Unisex Hoodie
$53.50
Wedding Wish Women’s T-Shirt
$27.50
Wedding Wish Gallery
Photos from Granted Wedding Wishes
Wedding Wish Sponsor Network
Through the generosity of wedding industry professionals, corporate sponsors, partnerships, and volunteers, we are able to grant weddings and vow renewals to deserving couples. Please Consider Joining Our Network
DJ Ruben Jackson
DJ
Maria Del Pilar
BRIDAL GOWNS
Blue’s Traveling Jewels
JEWELRY
Branner Creative Events
EVENT
Candyland Designs
BAKERY
Two Titmice Vodka
LIQUOR
Endless Events
EVENT DECOR
Everything Dee’Luxe
BARTENDER
Hayven Mobile Spa
SPA
infinite Wishes Foundation
NONPROFIT ASSIST
Invoke Imagery
PHOTOGRAPHY
No Limit Health & Education
MENTAL HEALTH
Lady Shea’s
CATERER
Memory Madness Photo
PHOTOGRAPHY
Logann Veney
WEDDING PLANNING
Moonlight Dance
DANCE LESSONS
Orlando Brow Lounge
MAKEUP
One Stop Salon
HAIR SALON
Pastor Danny Figueroa
OFFICIANT
Robert Anthony
FLORIST
SMO Photography
PHOTOGRAPHY
Spice House Catering
CATERER
Styles by April
HAIR STYLIST
The Ginger Officiant
OFFICIANT
Viewhouse Weddings
VIDEOGRAPHER
Unique Touch Events
VENUE
France_Finess
BARBER
VENDOR
Meet our Board
Our Board of Directors is comprised of community leaders with expertise in a wide range of areas, including training, advocacy, education, finance & business management. They bring a wealth of experiences and expertise to Wedding Wish, united by their passion for our mission. It’s our pleasure to introduce them to you.
Leia Perez
President
Logann Veney
Vice President
Pernell Bush
Mental Health Director
Donesha Anthony
Event Director
Wedding Wish Inspo Blog
Media & Press
“Inspiring Conversations with Leia Perez of Candyland Designs”
The Orlando Voyager
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“Wedding Wishes for Special Brides”
Spectrum News 13
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“Nonprofit Organizations Play a Vital Role in Building Healthy Communities”
Kissimmee Main Street
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