I was so honored to be apart of this wonderful gift. Liz Guthrie, of San Jose Wedding Consultants, and Wish Upon a Wedding, along with many other generous vendors, are offering a luxurious high-end $100,000 wedding in San Francisco. Talk about amazing!!! Along with Vicki and Phong, from My Simple Details here in Fairfax, and Mike and Zan, from Silk and Silver Productions, we shared the great news with the winners, Vanessa and Mike, who are also currently located here in VA. It was an incredible thing to be a part of, and I am so happy I was asked to photograph the big reveal.
This coincided perfectly with my free wedding photography giveaway. I am happy to announce that the winner is…….. going to be announced tomorrow. Ooopps, sorry, it’s taking longer than I thought to choose!!! Thanks to all of the couples who submitted their stories. I’ve had a great time reading through them all with Joey. It gave me the warm-fuzzies to read so many love stories on Valentines Day morning. What a great way to start the day!
Holly Chapple from here in VA donated this stunning bouquet
Vanessa calling Liz to thank her.
“behind the scenes” with the crew and Mike’s Mom.
We headed outside for a few quick photos in the bright sunny snow.
Here is the official press release:
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
San Francisco, CA
February 14, 2010
Happy Valentine’s Day from the San Francisco Dream Wedding Giveaway! Valued at $100,000.00, this platiunum style wedding is being donated to one lucky couple by the bay area’s top wedding vendors, and the winner is being announced today.
After six weeks of public voting, the winning couple has been selected, and will be married on May 14, 2010 at Hotel Vitale in San Francisco. Over 350 couples entered the contest from all over the nation, and five of those made it to the finalists’ round. Read their stories here.
Here is Vicki Grafton revealing for the first time that they won!
Vanessa and Mike met after graduating from the Air Force Academy, and fell in love after Michael’s friends encouraged him to ask her out. Mike deployed overseas and Vanessa was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. From 11,000 miles apart, their belief in God and the contest gave them hope for a brighter future. Throughout the course of the contest, Vanessa’s health has been improving.
Now they really have something to look forward to, as the prize they have won includes everything needed for a high-end, luxurious wedding, and all they have to do is show up!
Along with 75 of their closest friends and family, Vanessa and Mike will enjoy two separate catered parties: first a rehearsal dinner at 1 Fort Mason, and then the ceremony, cocktail hour, dinner and dancing at Hotel Vitale. The wedding reception menu includes traypassed appetizers, and a three course Chef’s tasting plated dinner, followed by a custom-designed cake from Cake Coquette. Mike and Vanessa will dance to the sounds ofThe Misa Malone Project, enjoy wines from Robert Mondavi Winery, and have their images sketched by talented local caricature artist, Jon Casey.
Also included: Event designer, wedding planner, custom designed invitations, favors, three florists, classical guitarist for ceremony, jazz trio for cocktail hour, DJ/Emcee, specialty lighting, specialty linens, and all rentals. Wedding gown, bridesmaids’ dresses, mothers’ dresses, bridal party shoes, hair, makeup, spa treatments including manicures, pedicures and massages. A three night honeymoon to Napa at the Milliken Creek Inn & Spa tops off this dream destination wedding.
For a complete list of Dream Team Sponsors, please visit the website.
