Making Wishes Come True

Let’s say you are presented with the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others … all the while networking with Miami’s industry leaders, enjoying incredible cuisine, and relaxing on the sands of Mandarin Oriental’s private beach … how could you possibly refuse?


Please join us on Wednesday, June 1st from 7:00pm – 10:00pm for a evening benefitting our wedding industry’s only wish granting organization … Wish Upon a Wedding.

Wish Upon a Wedding is the world's first nonprofit wedding wish granting organization, providing weddings to terminally ill individuals regardless of sexual orientation.

Wish Upon a Wedding is dedicated to granting weddings to couples who are facing terminal illness, regardless of sexual orientation.


Vision
By giving the gift of a dream wedding, we are able to grant some of the most intimate and heartfelt wishes of these people’s lives, and help them share this important day with close family members.

Purpose
Our foundation was created to celebrate the courage, determination and spirit of these couples by granting their dream wedding wishes. Our hope is that chosen recipients can inspire others couples facing similar situations to find hope and strength.

Wish Granters Make it Possible
Wish Upon a Wedding relies on the generosity of professionals from the Wedding and Hospitality industries to provide goods and services for our Wish Recipients. By calling on our database of regional Wish Granters, we are able to make wedding dreams come true. From caterers to photographers, and from DJs to cake designers, {and everything in between}, we need you!
To find out more about Wish Upon a Wedding programs and products, please visit the website

We hope you will join us for a Memorable evening … that will help create memories in the lives of others!

A royal wedding of our own ...

Although we may not have a “royal family” so to speak… we certainly have the luxury of hosting weddings of such grace and magnitude that it makes us believe in a fairytale love story from beginning to end.

I am absolutely delighted to share with you the wedding of one of Miami’s most revered and esteemed families, Loryn Schwade to Nader Panahpour, as clearly the love story of this splendid couple is inscribed in every photograph and detail of their celebration. Their storybook wedding epitomizes elegance, style and refinement. Orchestrating a wedding of this magnitude were Miami’s most revered vendors, who flawlessly executed an event that met with unparalleled success.

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As seen in the attached video, the incredibly talented photographer Donna Newman captures in images the deep emotional connection that existed between not only the bride and groom and their families, but each and all of the guests in attendance as well. A special thank you to planner Melissa Davis of Melissa Davis Designs who brilliantly orchestrated all aspects of the event. The impeccable designs, inspired by the mother of the bride, the exquisite Karyn Schwade, were realized through the artistic vision of Karen Cohen, owner of Always Flowers and Events. The amazing music that kept all guests entranced and dancing into the morning hours was performed by the queen of musical entertainment, the incomparable Marcia Mitchell.

We are honored, enchanted and charmed by the magnificence of such noble love! Thank you Loryn and Nader, Karyn and Jim, for choosing Mandarin Oriental, Miami for this once in a lifetime celebration!