One of our major treats this year is the Reception package at Herban Feast’s Oasis. This donation includes the perfect reception for a smaller wedding at a unique Seattle venue!

A wedding reception at The Oasis with catering by Herban Feast for up to 75 guests. Includes 3 tray passed appetizers, choice of Family Style or Buffet, non-alcoholic beverages.
Basic linens, tables, chairs, classic china, cutlery, glassware and staffing. All available days apply.

This is one of our biggest donations and can’t wait to see the happy bride walk out the door with her reception taken care of . Will that be you?

Get all this by raising your bid number during our live auction. First step buy your tickets here!

We are now only 2 days away from Get Hitched Give Hope. Have you bought your tickets yet?

The Four Season is an amazing giver! Not only will we party in their amazing ball room, and eat their tasty food, but they are generously giving to our live auction as well.

This pretty package is for both bride and groom. And you don’t want to miss it!

For the Bride :: This wedding package is the perfect way to start your special day.  Includes :: A Swedish massage, Rosemary foot refresher, French spa manicure and pedicure, 3.5 hours

For the Groom :: Pre-Wedding Jitters, The groom deserves to feel pampered too!
Includes :: The gentleman’s facial, Spa manicure, Paraffin Treatment on hands, Neck and Shoulder Massage, 2.5 hours.

Get all this by raising your bid number during our live auction. First step buy your tickets here!

We are now only 2 days away from Get Hitched Give Hope. Have you bought your tickets yet?

For those who dream of getting married or celebrating on the water, get your bidding arm ready for some action. We have this amazing live auction package from Banquet & Event

Cruise Lake Union and Lake Washington on your own private charter aboard Waterways Cruises. Charter includes one hour for setup, one hour for boarding, your three hour cruise for either lunch or dinner, catering included. Ideal for groups of 35 to 60 guests based on an average of $80 to $150 per person. Ideal for rehearsal dinners or smaller weddings.

Get all this by raising your bid number during our live auction. First step buy your tickets here!

We are now only 4 days away from Get Hitched Give Hope. Have you bought your tickets yet?

By now you know that we are expecting quite the amazing party on Thursday. Full of shenanigans and vintage circus fare. You must be there because it will be what everyone is talking about.

And by now you also know that this is a charity auction, and we do everything we can to keep our costs down. So we can give every dollar possible to the Dream Foundation, and in doing so, we look for sponsors for not only our auctions, but for the night of.

Sponsors to help us with decor, with music, with ambiance and goodies… and not to mention all the tasty treats and wine and beer that will be available!

So, let’s take a minute and say thanks to all these amazing companies who will bring us the fun that is Get Hitched Give Hope!

DJ (and after auction dance party) by Austin Beaver

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Glassybabys on all tables

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d:floured providing gluten free vegan mini pies

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New Renaissance Cakes providing a display cake for the desert table

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Tallant House providing tasty deserts

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Lipsology is providing Lip Print Reading (what?!?!!?!? how cool is that!)

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Flipped Out Productions providing their ever unique custom flip books!

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Cake Envy providing a display cake for the desert table

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dianne’s Desserts providing Cake Pops!

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Jason Parker Quartet providing two hours of live music during the event

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Novelty Hill Januik providing wine

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Clara French providing cake plates

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Animate My Event providing a stilt walker

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La Belle Reve providing models and the dresses they are modeling

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Serephine providing the head pieces the models will wear

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Luxco providing vodka

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McKenzie Powell Floral & Event Design providing flowers

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Seattle Popcorn providing caramel corn

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Hilliards Beer providing beer

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Ace of Illusions providing magical entertainment

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321 Foto providing an ultra deluxe photo booth

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Mighty Yo providing mini donuts

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Applieddi providing Get Hitched Give Hope signage

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the Four Seasons for providing the amazing food and the beautiful ball room

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Brooke & Jubal for MCing the night

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Prop Gallery for their props

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AA Party Rentals for the linens

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Cabfare for videography

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La Vie Photography for night of event coverage

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Erin Skipley for Hair and Make-up

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Creative Ice for the ice sculputre

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We are so blessed! Thank you to all these amazing vendors who will be making this event one of a kind!

And, just in the off chance you haven’t gotten your ticket yet, come and buy your tickets here as they go up $10 at the door! The $10 you save here could be your first raffle ticket… just sayin’ ;P

We LOVE raffles over here. So much so we  have such an awesome array of raffle items available all night long on Thursday!  From something simple to some seriously big services are available for only $10 a ticket. I’ll say that again $10 a ticket and you can’t go wrong

There will be so many winners as we have a ton of amazing donations. Just check it out!!!

Julep Nail Salon 

   Julep Porch Manicure and Pedicure ::   Julep’s Porch Manicure and Pedicure are the perfect classic services for any guest or any occasion.  Combined, these services will treat you to an hour and fifteen minutes of relaxation and pampering.  Both services include nail shaping, cuticle grooming, massage, lotion, and our “3-Free” Julep Nail Vernis.

Value :: $76

Marge Granola  

  Handcrafted in small batches using good olive oil, plentiful nuts & seeds, and the very best oats.  Because mornings are important.

Essex

   2 gift certificates to a bar in Ballard called, “Essex”

Value :: $150 each

Report  

  Gift Certificate to Report Footwear.

Value :: $75

Red Chair Salon  

    Hair Salon Makeover and/or Spa Day.

Value ::$150

Butch Bloom

   Butch Blum Gift Certificate    The fashion and quality-minded bidder has one of the more unique purchase opportunities, courtesy of the Northwest’s finest purveyor of men’s and women’s fashions – BUTCH BLUM. Enjoy the gift of a $100 merchandise certificate from BUTCH BLUM in downtown Seattle. Men’s collections include the original designs (Black Label) of Giorgio Armani, as well as Luciano Barbera, Transit & Boglioli, exclusive to BUTCH BLUM in Seattle. European collections for women include Cividini, Martin Margiela, Blumarine, Moschino, Malene Birger, and Jean Paul Gaultier just to name a few. BUTCH BLUM – The only name you need besides your own.

Value :: $100

Simply by Tamara Nicole

    Styling it Pretty  ::  Help in determining overall wedding style, colors, textures, theme and details.
Includes a “”girls craft night”" led by SBTN up to 2 hours with DIY tutorials and material list.
Determining rental needs and comparing rental companies for best value and overall look.
A custom “”inspiration board”" tailored to your wedding decor
Help with finding linens, florals, tablescape decor, wedding stationary and all styled details for your wedding to keep the cohesive look decided upon
Includes set up at wedding venue
Does not include Day of Coordination, but that can be added.

Value :: $700

Hilary Mercer Photography

     Engagement photography session  :: An hour and a half photography session within an hour of Seattle featuring you and your sweetie.

Value :: $175

Perfect Party Photo Booth  

 A photo booth rental good for 2 hours of run time, that will include these feature::

Display of LIVE images on External LCD monitor
Personalized Print Designs for Each photo
Custom Reception Screen to Greet your Guests in the Booth
Props Package (hats, boas, sunglasses & masks…ect)
Your Choice of Black-N-White or Color Photos
Unlimited Single-Print Photos during Rental Period
On-site Booth Attendant to Assist Guests and Monitor Booth
Secured Online Hosting of all images for 60 days with “”Free”" Downloads

Value :: $595

Hanna Mazur, Make-up Artist 

   Bridal Makeup::  includes bridal makeup application and complimentary trial run.

Value :: $150

Toad Lillie  

 Silk Chiffon babyboll with Tiffany Blue Bows :: A pale silver silk chiffon babydoll with Tiffany blue bows on the shoulders with small panties. The babydoll would easily fit a medium as it’s a trapeze shape with large armholes. It’s very Mad Men

Value :: $295

Timeless Weddings

    Fingertip length veil  ::  This fingertip length veil can be embroidered to fit your style if you so prefer.

Value :: $300

Red Door Spa  

 Manicure ::   This pampering service includes a moisturizing massage with rich, warm cream, leaving hands velvety smooth.

Value :: $26

Red Door Spa 

   Pedicure  ::  This pampering service includes a moisturizing massage with rich, warm cream, leaving feet velvety smooth.

Value :: $55

S.Mondo   

   Bridal Clutch ::   one-of-a-kind, hand sewn, silk dupioni bridal clutch + 10% Off an order of bridesmaid purses.

Value :: $185

La Belle Reve  

 Necklace & Earrings  ::  Pearl and crystal necklace & earrings set by En Vogue.

Value :: $155

Bourgeoisie Brunches  

 Dinner Lesson  ::  Dinner lesson for four people, up to 3 hours.  Completely custom menu.

Value :: $250

Kimberly Baker

ladies of the lake ::    Gold  swan pendant on blackened sterling silver chain.

Value :: $165

Joseph Hunton Massage Studio

    20 Massages  ::  20 massages from Joseph Hunton massage studio

Value :: $135 each

And, just in the off chance you haven’t gotten your ticket yet, come and buy your tickets here as they go up $10 at the door! The $10 you save here could be your first raffle ticket… just sayin’ ;P

We are now only 6 days away from Get Hitched Give Hope. Have you bought your tickets yet?

As promised, as part of our final countdown to the event, we are sharing the fabulous live auction items that you can bid on next Thursday!!!

As you walk through the event on Thursday, you will be oohing and awwing over much of what you see, be it the vintage circus around you, the gal with the champagne dress (oh just you wait!), or the amazing items for bid. But one thing that will likely stand out is the 4 beautiful models walking around in amazingly beautiful wedding gowns from La Belle Reve.

You will want to take note of these beautiful ladies and the dresses they are wearing because you could find yourself walking out with one of those dresses for your own wedding! How you say?

Well, that would be the Couture Package in the Live Auction!

Put together by the donation of a wedding gown from Olga at La Belle Reve, which will be modeled off all night by beautiful models, and choose your favorite Get Hitched Give Hope themed accessory from the talented Serephine! You can take care of it all by just lifting up your bid number next Thursday!

And, just in the off chance you haven’t gotten your ticket yet, come and buy your tickets here as they go up $10 at the door!

We are now only 6 days away from Get Hitched Give Hope. Have you bought your tickets yet?

If you are still undecided (which you shouldn’t be… this party is going to be amazing!!!!) we have something to entice you. For the rest of the time leading up to the event we will be sharing our live auction items with you, so you know JUST what you want to bid on. So get that bid raising arm working out, as we are expecting alot of use out of that arm next Thursday!

Pre-Big Day Boutique Crawl 

Laura Cassidy  from Seattle Met Bride & Groom Presents ::  Whether hunting for shoes and accessories to wear to the wedding, a party dress to change into at the reception, or a couple of fun little outfits for showers, rehearsal dinner, and the honeymoon, any girl could use a seasoned, unbiased, professional shopper by her side.  Seattle Met Bride & Groom Editor Laura Cassidy is also the Style Editor at Seattle Met.  She literally shops for a living, so grab a girlfriend and the three of you will be escorted around town in some fancy wheels donated by Eli of Rare Form Limo while sipping champagne and flipping through European fashion magazines for inspiration.  Your trip will stop at Bellefluer in Fremont to look at lingerie; Downtown’s Alhambra, for party dresses, and Luly Yang for (what else) gowns and accessories, Hitchock in Madrona, Show Pony and Essenza in Fremont, and Rhinestone Rosie in Queen Anne where the finest, funkiest jewlery is found.  You might event want to try Wolford at the Bravern for lux hosiery, and then throw in Neiman Marcus.

Rare Form Limo  Presents::  8 Passenger Limousine for up to 5 Hours. Chauffeured limousine service provided by aware winning Rare Form Limousine, featuring world-class chauffeurs and a never late guarantee!

Secco Italian Bubbles Presents::    One Bottle of Sparkling White and One Bottle of Sparkling Rose

Get all this by raising your bid number during our live auction. First step buy your tickets here!

There is something special about having live music at your wedding, and if that live music is the talented Jason Parker Quartet, you and your guests will be memorized! It is truly a great way to make your party remarkable and memorable!

Not sure of what a jazz band would sound like, let alone the Jason Parker Quartet? Well, you are in luck as they will be showing everyone just how amazing they are during the cocktail hour part of Get Hitched Give Hope. So you can hear their talent then walk on over to their table and bid on their donation to get them at your event!

One free hour of live jazz music for your ceremony and/or reception

This package includes one hour of live jazz music for your ceremony and /or reception. The area’s most respected jazz band will bring the romance and ambiance you are looking for with their signature blend of timehonored standards and modern jazz classics. From Sinatra to Ella, Miles to Duke and and Herbie to Buble, The Jason Parker Quartet delivers the best for your special day!

Value :: $500

Jason Parker Quartet’s Information

Contact:: Jason Parker

Website::jasonparkermusic.com

Email:: jason@jasonparkermusic.com

all images used from Jason Parker website.

Will we see you there to bid on this great item? November 8, 2012 6pm at the  Four Seasons?

We all know Seattle Met Bride & Groom. You see it in the line at the super market, you see piles and piles of them on the coffee tables of the newly engaged, and you can find great inspiration and trends and ideas in the pages of the magazine, and on the pages of their website. SMBG has been a major giver and supporter of Get Hitched Give Hope from the beginning. Not only are they presenting sponsors, but they donate donate donate as well, and their donations always rock!

In the silent auction check this out!

Enjoy two nights out with your loved one (or one dinner and a spa experience for two) and two bottles of wine as you peruse the latest issue of Seattle Met! Includes one year subscription to Seattle Met, $100 gift certificate to Serafina, and $200 gift certificate to Salish Lodge (for spa, dining or hotel; expires Jan. 25th of 2013).

Value of $340.

Check out SMBG:

www.seattlemetbrideandgroom.com

Will we see you there to bid on this great item? November 8, 2012 6pm at the  Four Seasons

Please say Hello to Destiny Sund and Paul Verano of The Confectional!  At The Confectional, they make individual-serving artisan cheesecakes in more than 12 flavors.  They started after a friend offered to pay Paul for one of his amazing cheesecakes, and have been serving Seattle since opening their first store in 2006!  This was their second time participating in Get Hitched, Give Hope — they donated 400 Über Mini Raspberry White Chocolate cheesecakes for our big event in October.  We ate them all!!

What do you love about your work?

We love putting a smile on people’s faces with not only our fabulous dessert but also our joyful atmosphere.

What inspires you?

Chocolate… um… lots of chocolate.  Chocolate inspired Paul’s famous Confectional quote: “Forgive me, chocolate, for I have sinned. I have not yet had my daily confection.”

What makes your business stand out?

The Confectional is the only dessert store in Seattle that offers individual-serving cheesecakes in a large variety of flavors, no slices! So, a customer can come in and pick out a variety pack for parties, dinners, all types of events. We also offer Cheesecake Truffles: our cheesecake baked, rolled, and then dunked in rich dark chocolate. We are serious about our cheesecake products. We serve everything with a smile, and never ever judge a second helping of dessert!

How can we stay in touch?

www.theconfectional.com

http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Confectional/209549335729502

Did you see the amazing floral decor at Get Hitched Give Hope?  We want to extend a big “thank you” to July Floral Designfor helping to make our event this year look absolutely fabulous!  Owner of July Floral Design, Tess Kelbaugh, worked hard crafting some showstopping pieces – let’s take a moment to learn more about her company…

Tess, tell us a little about your company and why you are a floral designer…

I am delighted to be a floral designer in my hometown of Seattle. I find it empowering to have my own business, and to work with fresh flowers, illumination, fabrics and interesting containers! I was drawn to the scale of working with flowers- whether it’s the intimate beauty of a single blossom, or the breathtaking effect flowers bring to an event. After working in several shops in Portland, Oregon, I realized that this world was right for me.

What do you love most about your work?

The creative possibilities are endless. I love working personally with my clients, listening to their inspirations, and creating work that encapsulates that. The expressions of surprise and satisfaction on my client’s faces are deeply rewarding. We have such a fabulous diversity of flowers and plants that grow in the Northwest, and I love to incorporate what is in season as much as possible.

Why did you get involved with Get Hitched Give Hope?

I think it’s important to give back to this community. While I haven’t lost any family members to a terminal illness, I have helped friends through their losses. I am excited to be part of such a fulfilling cause.

What designs did you create for Get Hitched Give Hope this year?

I worked with the flowers and décor team to create a dazzling evening! I was particularly excited to design in a large-scale capacity. I created original designs to bring two 14 ft. tall metal trees to life using Orchids, feathers, and votives among other whimsical items! Guests enjoyed these trees while bidding on items in the ballroom.

Tess, thank you for all your help with our event!  How can we stay in touch?

Check out my website: www.julyfloraldesign.com

We love DJ Leslie and Seattle Parties!!  They have been great and generous supporters of GHGH in the past, and this year was no exception.  At last year’s auction, Leslie met Trae and Kym, an engaged couple facing a diagnosis of Stage IV breast cancer.  Moved by their story, Leslie offered to donate her services to their June 2011 wedding, which they very gratefully accepted.  Also at the event, photographer Rick Takagi offered to donate his services, and here are a few photos from their big day!

For this year, Seattle Parties not only donated a fabulous $2,500 DJ and lighting package to our auction, they also provided their services to our Preview Party in August.  Thank you so much!!

We asked Leslie what she loves about her work…

“When I meet with my clients I really like to get a feel for them musically.  If they are like me, music has dotted my “lifeline” and I want to implement memory songs into the course of the evening, thus enhancing the happiness of the bride and groom on their wedding day. I have a play list of about 10 thousand songs for them to look through, with about 30 thousand songs in my total laptop library. For cocktail hour and dinner I like to play Mood Music–Jazz, Swing, Bossa Nova, World  Music, Love Songs, Down tempo, mellow stuff from bands they both like. Then I can play anything their heart [or crowd] desires for dancing! I have an extensive collection from the turn of the last century to the present [ Scott Joplin to Lady Gaga!]  I like to meet the couple over coffee to fine tune the musical selections and to get a sense of “who they are” so I can better custom tailor the event musically. There we go over [or create] the time line and special musical selections [first dance, bouquet toss, cake cutting--anything else they'd like to implement] – as well as discuss their definite “No’s” for the evening [ i.e.: bands/ songs they dislike] I’m also a pro at making announcements and working with the photographer and catering staff to make sure the time-line is running smoothly it. [i.e.: Well, folks--get those cameras ready because we will be cutting the cake in about 5 minutes" sort of thing] I’ve been doing this for so long I’m not ego-driven when it comes to weddings, I’m here for the client to play what they like and  wonderful at reading a crowd and working the room. I am gracious when it comes to taking requests from  the crowd as well. Every client is different, and that’s what keeps it interesting for me! It’s like I walk in with a blank canvas and leave with a picture that has been painted by the client and their guests. It really is an art!“

How can we stay in touch?

www.seattleparties.com

206.533.8284

We’re delighted to introduce another Photo Giver!!  Tracie Howe teamed up with some talented high school students to coordinate this donation to GHGH!!  Read all about it here!  Thank you, Tracie and Ingraham High School drama students!!  You can catch their play this weekend at IHS.

We know you like beer!

We know you LOVE helping others!!

That’s why we’re bringing you Hopebrew!

Hopebrew is an autumn celebration of local home-brewers and giving!  Proceeds go to support Get Hitched Give Hope and our mission of granting wishes and supporting those affected by life-shortening illness.

Your ticket price includes:
•samplings from each of our 4 featured home-breweries
•finger lickin’ BBQ
•photobooth
•tasty desserts
•the musical stylings of Pickled Okra.

Some awesome raffle prizes will be available as well, so bring your pocketbook!

Tickets: $15
GOLDEN MUG TICKETS (includes unlimited beer and 4 raffle tickets): $40

MUST BE 21+ to purchase tickets and attend event!

We’re thrilled to introduce you to another of our wonderful 2011 sponsors, Nancy Storment of Bella Bridesmaid, returning for her second year participating in GHGH!

Nancy told us, “The Seattle Bella Bridesmaid store opened almost two years ago.  I opened the store with my friend, Meredith, shortly after my own wedding.  In searching for an alternative bridal gown for myself I found Bella Bridesmaid in San Francisco (the original store).  I immediately loved it and the gorgeous “un-bridesmaid-y” dresses.  I was surprised that there wasn’t already a Bella Bridesmaid in Seattle (there are 40 across the country) so I jumped at the chance to open a store here to help all those brides, who, like me, want beautiful dresses their bridesmaid might really wear again.”

Nancy, what do you love about your work?

I love helping brides and bridesmaids find the perfect dress!  The look on their face when they find “the one” is priceless.  Plus, I LOVE weddings and talking with the brides about their plans.  So fun!

What drew you to Get Hitched, Give Hope? 

It’s a great cause!

How are you participating in GHGH this year?

We are donating gorgeous Nina wedding shoes to the live auction this year!

What makes your business stand out?

Bella Bridesmaid stands out because we focus on bridesmaid dresses – chic, sassy, designer bridesmaid dresses.  We schedule one-on-one appointments with the bridal party in our intimate boutique and really listen to what the girls are looking for.  Plus, many of the designers we carry are exclusive to our store.

If you could pass on your advice to an engaged couple, what three tips would you give? 

1.  Relax.  Wedding planning is supposed to be fun! 
2.  Don’t sweat the small details, it always works out in the end. 
3.  Love, love, love.

How can we stay in touch?

www.bellabridesmaid.com

www.facebook.com/bellabridesmaid

www.twitter.com/bellabridesmaid