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 A couple of years back, some fabulous ladies here in the Seattle wedding industry got to talking about wishing they could do more for charities, but because of their small business stature, they couldn’t financially make the jump to helping that many larger companies could.
So, being creative gals and having huge hearts, they decided to put together their own charity auction here in Seattle and called it Get Hitched Give Hope. This charity is all about throwing a swanky party in October of every year where brides can come and find amazing prices for all of their wedding goods and services, while giving them reason to buy an amazing cocktail dress and come out and play for the evening.
Vendors from all over Seattle donated their goods and services so that 100% of the total could go towards the Making Memories Foundation which grants wishes for women with stage four metastatic breast cancer…. yes that means the ladies who won’t be here for the cure as they usually only have a year or so left to live. The proceeds from Get Hitched Give Hope (GHGH) go directly to grant these women their last wish. You can read all about it at the website here if you feel like having a good cry. The founders all are small business owners themselves and do all this good for no pay!
This idea came to fruition for their first swanky party in 2008 and man what a party it was! I was not one of those ladies who founded Get Hitched Give Hope, but once I heard about it, I knew it was too great of a cause not to help as I could. So, I helped volunteer night of at their raffle table the first and second year, and did my best to make sure everyone knew about this amazing event…
Well, I am super stoked to say, that because of the success of GHGH the past two years, they grew a bit and have asked some more people to come onto the team and help plan for what is going to be the best party yet… The 2010 party!!!
I was humbled and honored when the fabulous Barbie Hull called and asked me to be on her team to do my part in making GHGH 2010 amazing. It promises to be a crazy year… I will give you that! But it is going to be a year full of accomplishment and success and I am happy to be a volunteer team member to the gals (and a couple dudes) over at GHGH.
So… keep this swanky party in mind if you are getting married in 2011. This will be the place to find the best of the best for your wedding while giving the chance to as many women as we can to have their last wish granted. Just think of it this way… you are starting your new life, and what better way to make it amazing, by helping make the end of some woman’s life that much more memorable!
You will here more from me about GHGH as the year goes by, but I just want to say thanks to the founders of Get Hitched Give Hope for inviting me onto your team!
The wedding show was this month. It’s a crazy affair of wedding vendor after wedding vendor after wedding vendor in the Qwest Field convention center. I have opted out of the wedding show for this year primarily because I like to sit down and get to know my potential clients; to spend time in figuring out if I am the best fit for them as a photographer. Don’t get me wrong, the wedding show is a great way to find vendors, especially if you are starting out and need to know who is out there and what is to be offered.
So, while I did not participate in the Seattle Wedding Show, it is a good time in my eyes to mention some of the vendors I know in town that are good people, who make great product and really want to do the best they can do for you so your wedding fits into that dream you’ve been having since you were 12 (or, lets face it, some of you its more like 6  .
Venue:
Lord Hill Farms (the outdoor venue is my pick because the house you get ready in is BEAutiful )
DeLille Cellars (sunset ceremonies there are magical!)
The Hollywood Schoolhouse in Woodinville (their site is a bit lacking, but check this place out, it is super cute and has endless fun photo possibilites)
The Arctic Club Hotel Downtown
and Fair Harbor Marina by Shelton, Washington. This one I might be bias to as I got married here, but it was an amazing venue and sooo worth the drive
Planners:
Holly Kate at Sweet Pea Events
Megan at Clutch Events
Nadia Ly at Creations by Ly. They are based out of Portland, but they do weddings up here too.
Photographer:
Why….. me! Silly 
I will mention some more vendors in weeks to come.
Okay ladies, here’s your chance to rock the socks off of your partner for Valentine’s Day, or just a fun way of boosting your own confidence! I am putting on the first annual
This event has 5 slots for 5 lucky ladies to have some fun, feel sexy and get some rockstar images for you or your partner!
This is how it works. There are 5 one hour slots available; the event will take place on a Saturday, either January 23rd or the 30th. I will be deciding on the day of the event in the next two to three days.
I will provide the hotel room for the shoot and a makeup artist to help you look your best. All you need to bring are a few cute outfits- lingerie, corset, or tank top and boy shorts that make you feel good and confident! Also, feel free to bring champagne or a friend if you would like something or someone to help you feel more relaxed. You will arrive a half hour before the shoot to get all dolled up by our makeup artist, and the whole crew (me, my assistant and the makeup artist) will be female to keep you comfortable and having fun! You will have a private online gallery of 30-40 images from the shoot to order prints from. Prints and albums are popular choices and all products will be available to you in time for Valentine’s Day.
Slots will fill up fast, so if you are interested in more details, email me at info@rebeccaellison.com; please put ‘Boudoir Event’ in the subject line. There are multiple packages that range from $250 to $1000 to fit every budget. Payment plans are also available- just ask me for details!
I am excited about this year. It’s a new decade, and it promises for fresh beginnings! And that is all things to be excited for!
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