Acclaimed Wedding Planner Hosts ‘First-of-its-Kind’ Weekend Wed-a-Thon

Nov. 23, 2009 - PRLog -- A renowned Atlanta wedding planner has pulled off one of the most unique wedding events in the nation. Beginning at 8:00am Saturday, November 14th, and going non-stop through 12:01am Monday morning, November 16th, Sylvia Wayfer-Clark, owner of "Weddings by Stephanie Marie" successfully coordinated 40 non-stop, 1-hour weddings and receptions for 40 couples that signed up to participate in this extraordinary event. The event combined two causes... (1) Helping couples have a wedding and reception that may have been beyond their reach in today’s economic environment, and (2) raising funds and needed household items for the Atlanta Children's Shelter.

While the concept of fundraising isn’t new, “40-40-40 for the children” breaks new ground in fundraiser events.  Specifically, “40-40-40” stands for 40 weddings & receptions in 40 hours for $40 dollars per bride/groom.  The format was a “Wed-a-thon”, where couples participated in a formal wedding ceremony and reception with the full compliment of traditions – first dance, cutting of the wedding cake, toasts to the couple, bouquet toss and more.  

Sylvia has been in the wedding industry for over 15 years, has coordinated hundreds of weddings and events, and is the founder and national chair of the National Association of Certified Wedding Day Coordinators.  The unique nature of this ambitious event is evident in the local and national media coverage given by the major television and cable networks.

She adds, “I have always been involved in programs and charities that benefit children, and this event gave me the opportunity to not only assist in a small way, but raise awareness on a national level the issue of homeless children and families that have suffered misfortunes or abuse.  At the same time we can help couples experience a wedding to cherish forever, without the expense of today’s typical costs.  It’s a perfect ‘marriage’ of events and I’m so happy to be involved.”

For the record, all 40 weddings and receptions began on time and went perfectly as planned.  As one industry observer put it, “If this were the Olympics, she’d get a perfect ‘10’!”

For more information on the event, go to www.40-40-40.com

Weddings by Stephanie Marie is a full service company that provides professional bridal consulting and planning services for weddings and corporate events.

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Weddings by Stephanie Marie is a full service company that provides professional bridal consulting and planning services for weddings and corporate events.