What is GHGH?

Our History

It seems like all good ideas are hatched over a bottle of wine. In late 2007 at a monthly networking event, a light bulb materialized above our heads—"Wouldn't it be great if we could make an event that would bring members of the local wedding industry together AND raise money for a great cause?" A novel idea, there was nothing like it in our area. Over the next couple of months, Get Hitched, Give Hope was born. Who is this "we" you ask? The original founders included:

• Michelle Loretta of Mmm... Paper

• Barbie Hull of Barbie Hull Photography

• Laurel McConnell of Laurel McConnell Photography

• Eliza Truitt of Eliza Truitt Photography

• Kelly Simants of Sweet Pea Events

• Michelle Engvall of Married With Michelle

• Keri Cooper of Bliss Events NW

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What is Get Hitched, Give Hope?

• Get Hitched, Give Hope is a 501(c)3 organization that raises money for a carefully chosen charity

• We throw a yearly event where brides can shop for wedding services and products

• We spread the word year round, fundraising for our organization and building awareness for the cause we believe in

• We unify our local Seattle wedding industry by giving business owners an opportunity to give charitably

• We maximize our net proceeds for our chosen charity by working on a 100% volunteer basis. Every event item and service and every hour of behind the scenes busy work is donated by generous members of our community and organization.

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