WPCF Bridal Show Pictures

(Here's an overview of the BABC booth just before the doors were opened for the Brides! Lynn, Kerline and Melissa designed and composed this lovely booth display!)

My first time volunteering as a Gown Model for BABC! I found this to be a really fun and glamorous way to dedicate myself to the cause :) We received a great response to a few of the dresses in particular and hope to have them sold soon! All gowns shown (if still available) will be up for purchase at our Gown Sale in March, so if you like what you see- don't miss out on the show!

Here are some snapshots of our Sunday appearance at the Royal Plaza in Lake Buena Vista on Sunday, January 26th for the WPCF Bridal Expo.

The BABC booth- all set up and ready for the Brides!

Kerline (Joie de Vie) and Anna (Annie Muniz and Associates)

Round 1 of the modeling begins! (Jennifer, Cherise and Lindsay)

Ready to hand out postcards with the BABC Gown Sale info! (Cherise and Lindsay)

And "Here Come the Brides..." (Melissa, Jennifer and Rosie)

Of course we managed a Round 2! (Rosie, Lindsay, Cherise and Jennifer)

Big Smiles for a Job Well Done! (Melissa and Rosie)

Just A Reminder...

Big Day Tomorrow For BABC Orlando!!!!

Presented by WPCF
Sponsored by Neutrogena Cosmetics, Taylor Morrison & the Royal Plaza Hotel

Sunday, January 25, 2009
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (ET)
Royal Plaza Hotel
1905 Hotel Plaza Blvd.
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830

This action packed show has much to offer soon-to-be-Brides, including the opportunity to meet BABC Orlando Volunteers, learn about the Cause and how to help. ABC members dedicated to Brides Against Breast Cancer and the Making Memories Foundation will be operating a booth on behalf of BABC, so please take a quick minute to stop by and get the information you need to help support Breast Cancer patients, nationwide.

We're looking forward to meeting everyone on Sunday!

About A Wish...

I've spent some time the last couple days reading through some of the published Wishes on the Making Memories website, familiarizing myself with some of the wonderful and awesome things BABC has inspired, funded and supported in past years.


For many people, a Cause or Issue isn't real until they can see it with their own eyes. Joining a Cause on Facebook is one thing- actually living a life of awareness, and truly understanding how you can help a person in need is another. Seeing for yourself how much your donations (whether it be time, effort or funding) lift another person, fill their lives with joy or enrich their last days on earth won't just gratify you- it may inspire the same lifting and fulfilment in yourself. Both Hope and Satisfaction lie in the Human Spirit and by helping one another, we evolve, carry on and succeed in our life's mission.


I'm posting a Granted Wish here now- hopefully it will serve as your daily reminder to spread kindness- and will continue to enlighten you with similar entries that will drive home the message and the proof that what we're doing, what you're doing and what everyone could be doing- does make a difference. The World goes round...



When BJ Oropeza contacted the Making Memories
Foundation asking for help in “surprising” his
wife, little did he know “what a difference” that
could make to Cathie. Exhausted from treatments
and caring for their two sons, ages 6 and 6
months, Cathie needed some “time in the sun.”
That time was found in Orlando, FL, at the Magic
Kingdom with her family. “Seven, magical, wonderful,
carefree days.”
“It was just so much fun,” she said upon her return.
“It was like a fairytale and I was the princess.
We could never have done this on our own -
not now, not with all our medical expenses. How
can I thank you? My son will never forget this
and my baby will have our pictures to look back
on.”
“I wish I could tell everyone what this trip meant
to us. Maybe if they only knew, they would help
another family in our situation. God Bless each
of you who participated in granting my wish.”


Cathie Oropeza’s wish comes true.

Central Florida Bridal Education Day and Expo

Presented by WPCF

Sponsored by Neutrogena Cosmetics, Taylor Morrison & the Royal Plaza Hotel

Sunday, January 25, 2009

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (ET)

Royal Plaza Hotel

1905 Hotel Plaza Blvd.

Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830

This action packed show has much to offer soon-to-be-Brides, including the opportunity to meet BABC Orlando Volunteers, learn about the Cause and how to help. ABC members dedicated to Brides Against Breast Cancer and the Making Memories Foundation will be operating a booth on behalf of BABC, so please take a quick minute to stop by and get the information you need to help support Breast Cancer patients, nationwide.

We're looking forward to meeting everyone on Sunday!

PS- Here's the link to sign up in advance for your tickets and get the expo schedule etc.

http://www.bridaleducationday.eventbrite.com/

Join us on FACEBOOK!!!

!ATTENTION BABC SUPPORTERS!

Please help us spread the word by joining our cause on Facebook!

BABC Orlando Members are working diligently to recruit supporters who will then recruit their own friends to support as well, won't you join in the fun?!

The BABC Orlando Facebook Cause is a great place for our supporters to get the latest and greatest news on what we're up to, how they can help and when to plan to attend our events.

Please follow this link below to access the Facebook cause, join and recruit, recruit, recruit! The more our community knows about Brides Against Breast Cancer and the Making Memories Foundation, the more Wishes we can help Grant, the more Brides we can Gown and the more Good Natured Hearts we can Challenge to join this important battle!

http://apps.facebook.com/causes/165185?m=8c3a5226&recruiter_id=25998217

As Always- Happiness and Success!

Cherise Phillips

Gown Sale Announcement

The National Tour of Gowns

will be in Orlando

at the

UCF Alumni Center

on

Saturday, March 14th 2009

Soon-to-be Bride seeking perfect gown to be Wed in?

The National Tour of Gowns is a must-attend event! A delightful combination of untouched designer and graciously donated gowns will be available- all at exceptionally affordable prices.

Plus you'll receive the added bonus of knowing the dollars you spent on your Wedding Dress help fund Brides Against Breast Cancer and the Making Memories Foundation who are

Granting Wishes, Saving Lives.

More details to follow- including how to register for an exclusive VIP showcase party our Modern and Classy Brides won't want to miss!

Welcome: An Introduction

Welcome Everyone- to the

Brides Against Breast Cancer, Orlando Blog!

hosted by Cherise Phillips, PBC with the Association of Bridal Consultants.

As an association, we are committed to Brides Against Breast Cancer and the Making Memories Foundation. Local members of ABC collaborate each year to bring life and hope to some amazing events centered around the BABC desire to Grant Wishes to Breast Cancer patients, to enrich their lives.

As members, we volunteer ourselves to work the BABC booths at local bridal shows- informing guests of the foundation's position, upcoming events, when/where to attend the National Tour of Gowns show and even how to donate a gown after their own wedding is complete. Our heartfelt efforts aim to benefit blushing Brides seeking the dress they are to be Wed in, as well as Breast Cancer patients across the nation- many arranging and hoping for their final Wishes.

This year, our committee has agreed upon hosting a Gown Drive to collect donated dresses for the National Tour of Gowns. Every year, a rather large truck arrives in Orlando (one of many stops across our country) to unload a lavish and exquisite collection of wedding gowns for the annual Gown show/sale- coordinated and planned by ABC members. We in turn re-load the truck with new donations in need of preparation for their own big sale sometime in the future.

Now that you've got an idea of what Association members do for Brides Against Breast Cancer here in Orlando, why not check out some cool things you can do too!

1.) Get familiar with BABC and the Making Memories Foundation. These websites have so much to offer your charitable heart.

2.) Getting married? Need a dress? Consider attending the National Tour of Gowns sale in March 2009 at the UCF Alumni Center. You'll be pleasantly surrounded by donated gowns from past-brides, Designers and Bridal Salons- most brand new! Once you've found your Gown, the proceeds from the sale go directly to the Making Memories Foundation to Grant Wishes to terminally ill Breast Cancer patients. You can make a difference with your wedding, it's that easy!

3.) Married already? Not sure what to do with your Gown? Donate it, of course! Your gracious donation will Grant Wishes. For Brides-to-be, for Breast Cancer Patients, for Yourself. Donations are Tax Deductible. Claim the original value of your gown as a charity donation on your next tax return. A Win-Win-Win situation!

4.) Interested in helping the cause? We'll need plenty of assistance announcing the Gown Drive soon, so stay tuned for more ways you can join us in the fight against Breast Cancer!

Happiness and Success Always,

Cherise Phillips, PBC