May 16, 2009 is the date of Britain’s Biggest Wedding Party!
Across Britain, we are creating one big national party night by getting brides and grooms back into their wedding outfits for charity. Whether you’re approaching your first or your fiftieth anniversary, this is the day for you to throw a party to celebrate love and togetherness. And the great news is that you get to wear the most special and expensive dress that you’ve ever bought!
How can you get involved?
It’s easy. Throw a fabulous BIG I DO REDO Party at Home at your home or in a venue nearby, invite all your friends and raise money for charity. You can even use it as an excuse to renew your vows.
Get back into that frock
Ladies, if you’re quaking in your stilettos at the thought of getting back into your wedding dresses, don’t despair. There are things you can do. We’re not talking giant safety pins courtesy of Liz Hurley (although a few carefully placed safety pins can work wonders). We’re talking healthy eating and clever use of your needle and thread. Read some practical tips on how to get back into your dress and look good in it.
THE BIG I DO REDO: A Short History
THE BIG I DO REDO is the brain child of wedding photographer Julia Boggio, who also gained international notoriety as "the Dirty Dancing Bride" when she and her husband posted their wedding dance on You Tube (see below). Over 5 million hits later, they’ve appeared on television shows across the world, including The Oprah Winfrey Show, where Julia danced with none other than Patrick Swayze himself.
When Patrick was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, Julia decided to organise a nationwide charity fundraising event that celebrated love. As one of the UK’s top wedding photographers, Julia is always hearing her brides say that they’d love to wear their gowns again. Thus THE BIG I DO REDO was born!
Julia says, "I hope that this event will capture the imaginations of people across Britain. The day is about celebrating love in all its forms. Please do get involved."
Julia chose two cancer charities to be the beneficiaries: Macmillan Cancer Support, and Pancreatic Cancer UK, who will also benefit from the eBay Auction.