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GWED and WoodSnap the Perfect Partnership

GWED short for the Greatest Wedding Ever Donated was introduced to me by Tiffany Au. Tiffany is the co-creator and bride in GWED. GWED is a wedding that is a charitable Gala which aims to raise awareness and funds for 5 different charities. One specialized in mental health, education, research, rare disease, and low-income families.

GWED Meets WoodSnap

Tiffany came to WoodSnap to pick up some awards printed on wood that we were donating to a charity golf tournament. Right away her magnetic energy, passion, and compassion blew me away. I felt as if I had known forever and made an instant friend. I took her on one of my famous tours of the WoodSnap campus where we got to know each other a little better. As I showed her around the ideas of future collaborations started to bloom. I was sad to say goodbye to her that day but the giant hug that she left me with somehow told me that this was just the beginning of something awesome.

Later that week she sent me pictures and videos from the event where the awards were handed out. We continued to discuss future ideas, then she mentioned GWED. It was way more than I could even grasp. I had to know more. We invited her and her future husband, Caleb to come by and tell us more about it. Once they arrived it was clear that Caleb is just as awesome as Tiffany! We are super stoked to support GWED. If you want to be involved in this amazing and innovative event visit TheGWED.com

This entry was posted in Charity, Events, GWED, News, Photography, portraits, wedding gift, WoodSnap Wedding and tagged cystic fibrosis, greatest wedding ever donated, caleb remington, Tiffany Au, gwed, charity, wood prints, photo on wood, groomsmen photos, Bride photos on January 12, 2018 by admin.
The Greatest Wedding Ever Donated-GWED Explained

What is the story behind The Greatest Wedding Ever Donated? We asked Tiffany and Caleb to explain it in their own words for the WoodSnap blog.

Tiffany Au, 27, and Caleb Remington, 27, grew up 20 minutes away from each other in small suburbs of Chicago but met out in California at the age of 24. Their intense romance is rooted in love for their community and their drive to create open and honest conversations. With no surprise to family and friends, they are magnifying that passion with a twist on how they say “I do.”

Marriage is physical; our intentions are our true bond. Being crafters of love and committing to share this art with the world, we are putting on The Greatest Wedding Ever Donated, a charity fundraiser and benefit concert in place of our wedding! We have partnered up with CW Jane the Virgin Actor and philanthropist, Justin Baldoni, his team at The Wayfarer Entertainment, and The Wayfarer Foundation (our fiscal sponsor) to put on The Greatest Wedding Ever Donated Gala and Benefit Concert to raise $500,000 and awareness for 5 different cause areas that we are personally touched by mental health, rare disease, research, education, and low-income families. The event will take place on May 5th at the Wiltern Theater in Los Angeles. The Gala will consist of live performances, keynote speakers for each cause area, silent auction, raffles, food and beverage, and more! A live Benefit Concert will proceed the charity event in the Theater open up to the general public, our “wedding crashers.”

The day we met each other, our conversations were not so much about our favorite colors and movies, but how we both overcome adversities in life. Volunteerism and community saved my (Tiffany) life from severe depression, anxiety, and years of sexual assault. It gave me purpose and a platform to share my story and help those who were struggling with similar traumatic experiences. I (Caleb), was diagnosed with a genetic condition called cystic fibrosis and there is currently no cure. Despite being sick every day, I chose to live a life of positivity and optimism. Outside of a healthy mindset, we would not be alive without the advanced medicine, support, or encouragement created by organizations like Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

We wanted to create our special day as a tribute to the community members that kept us both ALIVE and spotlight the incredible humans who have constantly reminded us that our disability is not what defines us, it is what challenges us to become stronger and more resilient. Outside of fusing philanthropy and the $76 billion wedding industry, we hope to utilize the attendance, messaging, and overall platform of this special "big day" to create an open dialogue, deep reflection, and stripped conversations as a practice in building long-lasting relationships with your significant other.

This entry was posted in Charity, GWED, wedding gift, WoodSnap Wedding and tagged wedding crashers, the wiltern, the greatest wedding ever donated, the gwed, caleb remington, Tiffany Au, gwed, custom wedding invitation, wood wedding invites, wood wedding invitations on January 10, 2018 by admin.
Environmental Defense Fund - Charity Spotlight

Whenever I get the chance I like to use our blog to throw a spotlight on a charity that I personally support. Today, I would like to discuss the Environmental Defense Fund. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Charity and tagged edf, environmental defense fund, environmental charities, charity on December 11, 2017 by Carl Keitz.
Wood Magnets Are Kind of Awesome

So, I've been frequenting the home goods section of our workshop and came across our wood magnets. I think they're pretty awesome and wanted to take this opportunity to turn your attention them. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in home decor and tagged custom wood magnets, custom wooden magnets, custom wood magnet, wooden magnet, wooden magnets, wood magnets, wood magnet, custom wood print, custom wood prints, custom wood printing, wood prints, wood printing, wood print on December 5, 2017 by Carl Keitz.
Wood Hexagon Prints- Will My Image Work?

Our wood hexagon prints are one of our more popular products. It can be tricky to pick the right image to fit this unique shape. But never fear! Your friendly neighborhood WoodSnap blogger is here to help. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in home decor and tagged wood hex print, hex wood prints, hex wood print, hexagon magnets, hexagon magnet, hexagon coasters, hexagon coaster, wood hexagon prints, wood hexagon print, custom wood hexagon, hexagon wood print on November 30, 2017 by Carl Keitz.
Wood Print Signature Boards Make a Great Momento

Wood print signature boards don't really get the recognition they deserve. They are such a cool product that can capture any celebration. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Events, New Items and tagged wood standout, wood print signature boards, printing on wood, print on wood, custom wood print, custom wood prints, custom wood printing, wood prints, wood printing, wood print, prints on wood on November 29, 2017 by Carl Keitz.
Collage Wood Prints- When 1000 Words Just Isn't Enough

Collage wood prints are perfect for highlighting your memories that need more than one image to tell the story. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in deals and tagged custom wood collages, custom wood collage, wooden printing, wooden prints, wooden print, collage wood prints, collage printed on wood, wood collage, collage, custom wood print, custom wood prints, custom wood printing, wood prints, wood printing, wood print on November 28, 2017 by Carl Keitz.
Custom Bottle Opener Makes for Great Home Decor

Initially, we thought of a custom bottle opener as a great practical decoration for a home bar or hang out area. As our customers have ordered them more and more, we're finding that they can really work any room. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in home decor and tagged environmental charities, wooden bottle opener, wood bottle opener, custom bottle openers, custom bottle opener, print on wood, custom wood print, custom wood prints, custom wood printing, wood prints, wood print, prints on wood on November 17, 2017 by Carl Keitz.
Wood Gift Boxes: A Great Alternative to Gift Wrapping

One of my favorite things about our wood gift boxes is that it wraps a gift in a customizable package that's ready to go. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Gifts and tagged customizable wood gift box, custom wood gift box, wooden gift boxes, wood gift box, wood gift boxes on November 16, 2017 by Carl Keitz.
MIT Environmental Solutions Initiative and WoodSnap

MIT & WoodSnap recently partnered up for a good cause. The MIT Environmental Solutions Initiative is a program that utilizes MIT's vast resources to find solutions to today's environmental challenges. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Events and tagged wood marketing, custom wooden printing, custom wooden prints, custom wooden print, wood ruler, mit environmental solutions initiative, print on wood, custom wood print, custom wood prints, custom wood printing, wood prints, wood printing, wood print, prints on wood on October 27, 2017 by Carl Keitz.