PRESS RELEASE // Get Hitched, Give Hope Announces 2016 Charity Auction and Gala, Havana Nights
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Get Hitched, Give Hope Announces 2016 Charity Auction and Gala, Havana Nights
Auction features outstanding deals on wedding goods and services donated by local wedding vendors to benefit Dream Foundation and Young Survival Coalition
Seattle, WA – August 1, 2016 Get Hitched, Give Hope is pleased to announce that tickets are now on sale for the non-profit’s ninth annual premiere bridal charity auction and gala benefitting Dream Foundation and Young Survival Coalition. Join Seattle’s top wedding professionals for the event voted Best Wedding Show by Seattle Bride in 2015. This year’s gala will be November 10 at the Four Seasons Hotel Seattle, an elegant evening filled with fashion, finery, and a tropical flair to celebrate the theme: Havana Nights! Get Hitched, Give Hope has set the goal of raising more than $100,000 with live and silent auctions at the 2016 gala to reach a total of more than half a million dollars donated to beneficiaries to date.
Guests will wear bright, floral dresses or fancy fedoras to revel in the sights, sounds, and tastes of Cuba as Get Hitched, Give Hope transports revelers to Havana with lush tropical decor, food and drink, and music. The Spa at the Four Seasons will be giving hand massages, neck and back massages, and other small treats to help loosen any tension before attendees dance the night away.
“We are excited to bring the warmth of Havana to Seattle with our gala this November,” says Get Hitched Give Hope President and Founder Barbie Hull, “This year’s live and silent auctions are packed with more amazing donations than ever before, and we can’t wait to share these fantastic steals with brides and grooms from across the Pacific Northwest.”
Brooke and Jubal of the Movin’ 92.5 morning show will emcee the main event, where brides and grooms can get gorgeous goods while giving back! The gala’s silent auction items include accessories, floral design, wedding photography, lighting, invitation suites, jewelry, rentals, and many more must-haves for every wedding. This year’s live auction packages feature the following, all generously donated:
Four Seasons Spa package valued at $620
Bell + Whete private brunch valued at $600
Nadia S Evening gift certificate for a wedding gown valued at $1,800
Artisanal wedding cake by Lilac Cake Boutique valued at $2,500
KLS Pamper Party Makeup Styling for 5 valued at $2,100
Romance at Semiahmoo Resort package valued at $1,100
Hotel stays from a large variety of area hotels
And more!
Founded in 2007, Get Hitched, Give Hope started the trend of small-business social entrepreneurship in the wedding industry and paved the way for bridal charities in the Pacific Northwest. All proceeds gathered by Get Hitched, Give Hope are donated to Dream Foundation, to deliver final dreams to people with a terminal diagnosis, and Young Survival Coalition Seattle, to provide education and support to young women living with breast cancer. Since its first year, Get Hitched, Give Hope has raised nearly $400,000 for its beneficiaries.
Tickets for Get Hitched, Give Hope may be purchased online at gethitchedgivehope.com and brownpapertickets.com. General gala admission is $50. VIP tickets are $100 and include a canvas tote stuffed full of fun, fantastic swag donated by top wedding and beauty professionals, favorite Seattle boutiques, and tasty food and beverage vendors.
For more information, email hello@gethitchedgivehope.com or visit http://www.gethitchedgivehope.com
Event Quick Facts:
Who: Brides, grooms, and those celebrating with them, surrounded by Seattle’s finest wedding vendors.
What: The 9th annual Get Hitched, Give Hope bridal charity auction and gala: Havana Nights! It’s a swanky soiree with cocktails, hors d’ouevres, entertainment, shopping, swag bags, silent and live auctions.
When: November 10, 2016 from 6:30 pm
Where: Four Seasons Hotel at 99 Union Street, Seattle, WA 98101
Why: Brides and grooms can complete their wedding planning with luxurious goods and services at outstanding price while fundraising for Dream Foundation, to deliver final dreams to people with a terminal diagnosis, and Young Survival Coalition Seattle, to provide education and support to young women living with breast cancer.
Digital Save the Date: http://gethitchedgivehope.com/2016/06/2016-ghgh-gala-havana-nights
Ticket Sales: https://ghgh2016.brownpapertickets.com/
Social Media Posts:
Please use the following hashtags: #ghgh2016 #havananights #gethitchedgivehope #beagiver #dreamfoundation #ysc
@ Us: @beagiver on Instagram or twitter
Sample Tweet: @BeAGiver with us at #GHGH2016 on November 10 at @FSSeattle. Tickets on sale now for the #havananights gala! Photo: @KatieParraPhoto #dreamfoundation #ysc #gethitchedgivehope
Sample Facebook Post: Brush up on your salsa skills and pick out a killer dress for this year’s Get Hitched, Give Hope charity auction and gala on November 10th, 2016 at the Four Seasons Hotel Seattle. Join Seattle’s top wedding vendors to to revel in the sights, sounds, and tastes of Cuba and shop for your wedding at Havana Nights! Find great deals on everything you need for your special day at the live and silent auctions with all proceeds benefiting Dream Foundation and Young Survival Coalition. Purchase your VIP tickets today at http://www.gethitchedgivehope.com.
Sample Instagram Post: Join Get Hitched, Give Hope on November 10th, 2016 at the Four Seasons Hotel Seattle for the Havana Nights charity auction and gala! Brush off your festive finery to revel in the sights, sounds, and tastes of Cuba while you shop for your wedding! Find great deals from Seattle’s top wedding vendors at the live and silent auctions with proceeds benefiting Dream Foundation and Young Survival Coalition. Buy your VIP tickets today at gethitchedgivehope.com. ¡Vamos de fiesta! #GHGH2016 #gethitchedgivehope #havananights #beagiver #dreamfoundation #ysc 📷 by @katieparraphoto
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About Get Hitched, Give Hope
Get Hitched, Give Hope is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded by Seattle wedding professionals to raise money for Making Memories Breast Cancer Foundation. At its annual fundraiser, Get Hitched, Give Hope auctions off fabulous donations from local wedding vendors to Seattle brides and grooms so they can gorgeous goods for their weddings while giving back.
About Dream Foundation
The only national dream-granting organization for adults, Dream Foundation enhances the quality of life for individuals and their families battling life-threatening illness. Dream recipients are those individuals who have been given a year or less life expectancy. Dreams range from basic needs items, like a working stove, to bedside reunions and meaningful experiences with children and loved ones. Founded in 1994, Dream Foundation serves more than 2,500 dreams each year and relies on a network of volunteers, sponsors and individual donors. For more information, visit www.dreamfoundation.org.
About Young Survival Coalition
Established in 1998, Young Survival Coalition (YSC) is the premier organization dedicated to young adults affected by breast cancer. Founded by three young survivors, YSC began as a grassroots organization to advocate on behalf of all young adults diagnosed with breast cancer to increase their length and quality of life. Based in New York City with networks nationwide, YSC provides free resources, connections and educational materials so young adults affected by breast cancer feel supported, empowered and hopeful. YSC seeks to educate and influence the medical, research and legislative communities to address breast cancer in young adults, and to ensure that no young adult faces breast cancer alone.
[Editor’s Notes: Hand-delivered press packs included a CD or USB drive with the above items, physical collateral (event postcards), and a series of gifts donated by event sponsors, often small packages of edible or sharable goodies. ]
