Leanne - Community & Charity Work

30/10/2026

Today a recipient of Gift of a Wedding has her wonderful wedding day.

Wishing them the most beautiful day 🥰

💖 Today Is a Day to Treasure 💖

Today, in Colchester, Essex, Amy will marry her beloved partner, Matthew, surrounded by the people who mean the most to them.

For Amy and Matthew, this wedding is about so much more than a ceremony. It is a chance to celebrate their love, make precious memories, and spend a day together filled with joy, laughter, and the warmth of family and friends. Amy is bravely living with a terminal illness, making every moment of this special day even more meaningful.

Their wedding is a reminder that when time is precious, love becomes even more powerful. Today is about cherishing the present, celebrating their journey together, and creating memories that will be carried in the hearts of their loved ones forever.

A heartfelt thank you goes to the incredible suppliers who have generously donated their time, talents, and services to make this wedding possible. Your kindness and compassion have helped create a day that Amy and Matthew will never forget, and we are deeply grateful for your support.

At Gift of a Wedding, we are privileged to help couples celebrate their love when time is especially precious. Today, we are honoured to be a small part of Amy and Matthew's beautiful story.

💜 Please join us in sending your warmest wishes and congratulations to this wonderful couple as they say "I do."

🙏 If their story touches your heart, please consider supporting our work so that we can continue creating magical wedding days for couples facing a life-limiting illness.

👉 Donate here: https://www.giftofawedding.org/donate

📸 Image courtesy of Amy & Matthew

29/10/2026

We have a wedding taking place with Gift of a Wedding

Wishing them the most beautiful day filled with love ❤️

Its been truly amazing to see so many generous suppliers come together for this wedding 🥰

💖 Today Is a Day to Treasure 💖

Today, in Renfrewshire, Scotland, we are honoured to celebrate the wedding of Duncan and Sherren, surrounded by the love and support of family and friends.

For this special couple, today is about holding each other close, celebrating the journey they have shared, and creating precious memories that will be treasured forever. Duncan is bravely living with a terminal illness, making every moment of this day even more meaningful.

Their wedding is a reminder that love is not measured by time, but by the memories created, the challenges faced together, and the strength found in one another. Today is an opportunity to focus on joy, to celebrate their love story, and to cherish the moments that matter most.

A heartfelt thank you goes to the incredible suppliers who have generously donated their time, talents, and services to make this wedding possible. Your kindness and compassion have helped create a truly unforgettable day for Duncan and Sherren, and we are deeply grateful for your support.

At Gift of a Wedding, we are privileged to help couples celebrate their love when time is especially precious. Today, we are honoured to be part of Duncan and Sherren's story.

💜 Please join us in sending your warmest wishes and congratulations to this wonderful couple on their wedding day.

🙏 If their story touches your heart, please consider supporting our work so that we can continue creating magical wedding days for couples facing a life-limiting illness.

👉 Donate here: https://www.giftofawedding.org/donate

📸 Image courtesy of Duncan & Sherren

20/10/2026

Appeals evening has been underway at Gift of a Wedding.
We are in need of a make up artist for a wedding in Essex please share

WE HAVE NOW ACCEPTED AN OFFER FOR MAKEUP

Thank you so much to everyone, who shared our post, but a special thanks to all those who were kind enough to offer their time and skills.

You're the best!
Team GOAW
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🚨 MEGA URGENT APPEAL – MAKE-UP ARTIST NEEDED FOR ESSEX WEDDING – ONLY 10 DAYS TO GO 🚨

👰 Wedding Date: Friday 30th October 2026
📍 Location: Colchester, Essex

💔 We urgently need your help.

This wedding is for a bride living with a terminal illness, whose greatest wish is to marry the love of her life surrounded by family and friends.

With just 10 DAYS TO GO, we are seeking a kind-hearted make-up artist who may be willing to donate their time and talent for this very special bride.

Every bride deserves to feel beautiful, confident, and special on her wedding day. Professional make-up can help provide a moment of calm and care during what will be an emotional and unforgettable day.

As the wedding approaches, we are hoping to find a make-up artist who can help make this bride's wedding morning even more memorable.

📍 We would particularly love to hear from make-up artists in and around:
Colchester, Chelmsford, Braintree, Witham, Maldon, Brentwood, Southend-on-Sea, Basildon, Harlow, Ipswich, Bury St Edmunds, and surrounding areas.

🙏 If you are a make-up artist, work within the beauty industry, or know someone who may be able to help, please get in touch as soon as possible.

📧 [email protected]

📢 PLEASE SHARE THIS POST

Every share could help us reach the supplier who helps make this bride's special day complete.

Thank you for your kindness and support.

💞 Team Gift of a Wedding

15/10/2026

We have a wedding taking place with Gift of a Wedding

Wishing the couple the most wonderful day 🥰

💖 Today, Love Is What Matters Most 💖

Today is a very special day as Richard and Amie, from Swansea, Wales, celebrate their wedding day surrounded by the people who love them most.

For this wonderful couple, today is about putting everything else aside and focusing on what truly matters: the promises they make to one another, the memories they will create, and the precious time they have together. Richard is bravely living with a terminal illness, making this celebration all the more meaningful.

Their wedding is a beautiful reminder that love can bring light, strength, and happiness, even in the most difficult circumstances. It's a day to cherish every smile, every embrace, and every moment shared with family and friends.

We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to the incredible suppliers who have donated their time, talents, and services to help make this wedding possible. Your generosity has given Richard and Amie a truly unforgettable day, and we are so grateful for your support.

At Gift of a Wedding, we are privileged to help couples create lasting memories when time is especially precious. Today, we are honoured to celebrate Richard and Amie and the love story they share.

💜 Please join us in sending your warmest congratulations and best wishes to this amazing couple on their wedding day.

🙏 If their story touches your heart, please consider making a donation to help us continue providing magical wedding days for couples facing a life-limiting illness.

👉 Donate here: https://www.giftofawedding.org/donate

📸 Image courtesy of Richard & Amie

13/10/2026

Appeals evening: We have a wedding in Colchester 🥰

🚨URGENT WEDDING APPEAL UPDATE – COLCHESTER, ESSEX 🚨

🗓️ Wedding Date: Friday, 30th October 2026
📍 Location: Colchester, Essex

Firstly, we want to say a huge thank you to everyone who has supported our previous appeal. The kindness, generosity, and compassion we've received from suppliers and supporters have been incredible.

For those who may have missed our original post, we are planning a wedding for a special bride who is terminally ill. This wedding is much more than a celebration. It's a chance to create precious memories, bring loved ones together, and give this couple a day filled with love, joy, and happiness.

While we've made wonderful progress, we still have several important services to secure before the big day.

💕 STILL NEEDED:

👰 Wedding Dress - Wedding Dress Boutique
🤵 Suit - Men's Suit Hire
🎂 Wedding Cake
🧁 Cupcakes
💄 Makeup
🎥 Videographer
🎤 Drinks Reception Singer
🔤 Large Light-Up Letters
🎀 Venue Dressing
🍬 Candy Cart
📋 On-the-Day Coordinator
🎵 Bagpiper

**Please note: We can only accept offers for the wedding dress and suit from professional bridal boutiques and wedding attire specialists.

📣 ESSEX SUPPLIERS – WE NEED YOUR HELP

We're looking for kind-hearted wedding professionals from Colchester, Chelmsford, Braintree, Clacton-on-Sea, Ipswich, Sudbury, Maldon, Witham, Halstead and the surrounding areas to help complete this wedding.

CAN YOU HELP?

📧 [email protected]
📱 Message us on Facebook or Instagram

💷 To donate £3: Text BRIDE3 to 70085 (plus standard message rate)

🌐 https://donate.giveasyoulive.com/campaign/fulfilling-dreams-and-creating-memories

PLEASE SHARE ❤️

Every share helps this appeal reach another supplier, another business, another person who may be able to help.

We've seen miracles happen when communities come together. Let's do it again and give this couple a wedding day filled with love, laughter, and memories that will last a lifetime.

With heartfelt thanks,
Team Gift of a Wedding

10/10/2026

What a fabulous evening celebrating 63rd charter evening of Dukinfield and Stalybridge Rotary with my fellow Rotarians.

Lovely to meet rotarians from other clubs ❤️

10/10/2026

Looking forward to this evenings celebrations for the Dukinfield and Stalybridge Rotary Club Charter evening.

What an achievement 63 years!! Congratulations i cant wait to celebrate later with you all.

09/10/2026

Wishing the couple a wonderful wedding day 💕

💖 A Celebration of Love Against the Odds 💖

Today, in Crewe, Cheshire, Leon and Crystal will share one of the most important days of their lives as they become husband and wife.

As they stand together, surrounded by family and friends, their wedding is a powerful reminder that love can bring hope, joy, and comfort even during life's most challenging times. Leon is living with a terminal illness, making today's celebration all the more precious for everyone who knows and loves them.

Today is about more than a wedding. It's about making memories, honouring a remarkable love story, and embracing every precious moment together. For Leon and Crystal, this is a day to treasure forever.

We are incredibly grateful to the wonderful suppliers whose generosity and kindness have helped bring this special day to life. Your donated services, skills, and support have created something truly unforgettable, and we thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

At Gift of a Wedding, we are privileged to help couples create beautiful memories when time is especially precious. Today, we are honoured to celebrate Leon and Crystal and the love they share.

💜 Please join us in sending your congratulations and best wishes to this amazing couple on their wedding day.

🙏 If Leon and Crystal's story touches your heart, please consider supporting our work so that we can continue providing magical wedding days for other couples facing a life-limiting illness.

👉 Donate here: https://www.giftofawedding.org/donate

📸 Image courtesy of Leon & Crystal

08/10/2026

A wedding cake has been found for the wedding tomorrow.

The generosity of people this evening has been amazing 👏

Thank you to everyone that has supported 🙏 ❤️

💞 THANK YOU – WE HAVE FOUND A WEDDING CAKE SUPPLIER 💞

We are delighted to share that we have now secured a wedding cake for tomorrow's Cheshire wedding.

A huge thank you to the wonderful cake company who stepped forward at such short notice, and to everyone who shared our appeal, tagged suppliers, and offered support.

Your kindness has helped ensure that this very special wedding for a groom living with a terminal illness has one more important piece in place.

💞 We are incredibly grateful for your continued support. Thank you for helping us create precious memories that will last a lifetime.

With heartfelt thanks,
Team Gift of a Wedding

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📣 🚨🚨🚨 MEGA URGENT APPEAL – OUR WEDDING CAKE SUPPLIER CAN NO LONGER HELP AND THE WEDDING IS TOMORROW 🚨🚨🚨 📣

🗓️ Wedding Date: Friday, 9th October 2026
📍 Location: Crewe, Cheshire

Tonight, we are making a desperate last-minute plea for help.

Unfortunately, the cake company that had kindly agreed to provide a wedding cake for this very special wedding is no longer able to support the day.

This wedding is for a groom living with a terminal illness, whose greatest wish is to marry the love of his life surrounded by family and friends.

🎂 We now have LESS THAN 19 HOURS to find a replacement baker.

We know this is an incredibly short-notice request, but we are hoping that someone within our wonderful wedding community may be able to step in and help us make this wedding complete.

⚠️ Important: Due to venue requirements, we can only accept offers from suppliers who hold:

✅ Public Liability Insurance
✅ A valid Food Hygiene Licence/Certificate

📍 We would particularly love to hear from bakers in and around:
Crewe, Nantwich, Sandbach, Middlewich, Winsford, Northwich, Congleton, Stoke-on-Trent, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Macclesfield, Chester, Wilmslow, Knutsford, Warrington and surrounding areas.

🙏 If you are a baker, cake maker, or know someone who may be able to help, please get in touch TONIGHT.

📧 [email protected]
📱 You can also message us via Facebook or Instagram

📢 PLEASE SHARE THIS POST URGENTLY

Every share matters.

Every tag matters.

Every recommendation matters.

With so little time remaining, your share could reach the one person who can help make this wedding complete.

💞 Please help us give this couple the special day they deserve.

COME ON CHESHIRE WE CAN DO THIS!!!!

With heartfelt thanks,
Team Gift of a Wedding