Among all the heart breaking images and news coming out from Japan, comes an amazing shining light. I am so honored and proud to have participated in the Bloggers Day of silence including this blog, twitter and Facebook. As Lydia from ever ours said, “silence for those who can no longer speak and for those in pain.”

If you haven’t had a chance to visit and donate … please go to http://www.forjapanwithlove.com

When I last looked they were up to almost 50k for donations. Yay! The donations are open until March 31st, and any amount will be donated and no amount is too small.

Thank you so much, and I promise to be back to weddings as usual…

Eco- Beautiful Weddings is more than just an eco friendly online magazine and daily blog. It is an innovative earth happy way of making your wedding a statement for the environment. Dedicated to bringing you the freshest in organic & sustainable wedding style from all over the world.

National Reality International is a non-profit 501 (c) 3 organization dedicated to helping those who are victims of extreme poverty, disease and injustice, access health care, shelter, basic human services and vocational training. They are a small organization with a very big heart and every bigger dreams for the future of the world’s poor and suffering.

On page 98 of Eco Beautiful Weddings, Winter 2011, Cakes and Kisses Wedding Photography has dedicated to donating 5% of their wedding photography contracts between 12/15 and 3/15 to New Reality International to help build these three homes with Nicole Wolf. Reading this article and knowing that you can make a difference in the live of the Haitians with your own wedding!

“…. I can move forward, and command more of myslef as an artist and as a human being.” – Nicole Wolf

More from the shoot earlier in May there was an “Engagement Shootout” in Malibu. I participated as one of the photographers to assist in a bigger picture of raising awareness to a local charity in Santa Clarita called Let Me Sail.

Earlier in May there was an “Engagement Shootout” in Malibu. I participated as one of the photographers to assist in a bigger picture of raising awareness to a local charity in Santa Clarita called “Let Me Sail“.

The incredible charity shoot (to read more click here)

Incredible couples came to support a great cause and get some engagement photography…

And of course Shannon Lee came and modeled a wedding dress… Lovely

Wish Upon a Wedding is an incredible non-profit making wishes come true for individuals with life threatening illness. Their mission statement is: “Wish Upon a Wedding provides weddings at destinations throughout North America for individuals facing terminal illness, regardless of sexual orientation.”

The event at seven-degrees in Laguna Beach, was a launch of the Los Angeles and Orange County chapter.

Not only is this a perfect non-profit to get involved in, but a lot of my wedding friends are members of the board of Wish Upon a Wedding. Katy Carrier (Katy Carrier Events), Dana (Broke Ass Bride) La Rue, Beth Helmstetter  (Beth Helmstetter Events),
Melinda Piligan (Cake Goodness) and Wendy Ramos (Just Wenderful). If you follow my blog you will notice these are all friends that I have worked several events with and love love love. The kindness they have in their hearts to celebrate and use their talents is incredible. To learn more about Wish Upon a Wedding, go to their website.

A beautiful video presentation showing couples that have heart touching stories from using Wish Upon a Wedding for their story.

Delicious fried food from Fry Girl.

Lovely display by Candee by Sandee

My amazing friends Melinda and Wendy.

Lovely green and blue cake by Cake Goodness.