Apply for a Wish

Do you want to get married, but have been postponing your wedding because you’re faced with a terminal illness?

A Wish To Wed can help.

Check our application requirements below, choose your wish and email us with the form below.

Who can apply:

ide or groom diagnosed with a terminal illness;
Life expectancy of 5 years or less;
Any age, race, religion or sexual orientation;
Applicants must be at least 19 years old, legal residents of Canada
Applicants must agree to a full background check, including medical and criminal records. (all records will be handled strictly confidential)
Priority is given to applicants with financial hardship

The Elopement

(wedding within the next 6 months or less)
Suitable for bedside celebrations at home or in a hospital

Included:

Marriage license expense
Ceremony location
Officiant
Makeup and hair for bride
Dress
Suit rental for groom
Flowers (bridal bouquet and boutonniere for the groom)
Non-alcoholic bubble toast
25 guests
Wedding cake
Photographer
Album
Wedding coordinator

The Wedding

(wedding between 6 months and 12 months from now)

Included:

Marriage license expense
Ceremony location
Officiant
Makeup and hair for bride
Dress
Suit rental for groom
Bouquet (boutonniere and bridal bouquet)
Non-alcoholic bubble toast
25 guests
Wedding cake
Photographer
Album
Wedding coordinator
Private reception location*
DJ
Catering**
Decor
Stationery***

* based upon availability and within AWW budget
** appetizers and choice of entrée from a select menu
*** table numbers and seating chart (if applicable)

Not included in the wishes:

For liability reasons alcohol is never included
Flights
Travel expenses
Jewelry
Hotel
Attire for bridesmaids/groomsmen
Rings
Shoes
Veil
Transportation
Makeup for people other than the bride
Bachelor/bachelorette parties
Printed wedding invitations
Honeymoon
Rehearsal dinner
Spa treatments
Wedding favours
Specialty decor

How to apply?

We are now accepting applications from couples in the Lower Mainland (Vancouver).

Fill out the application form right here!

* For special inquiries about weddings in a very short time span, please contact us directly (no need to fill out the application form) at society@awishtowed.com