Marquessa Pinder posted to the Facebook group Buy Nothing Kirkland hoping to borrow a pretty dress to get married in. She and her fiance, Avery Guidry, wanted to save their money for school and a home, so planned on a simple city hall ceremony. That is, until Robyn Dosono stepped in to help.
“Dosono’s wedding wheels started turning. She posted a note on BNK to see if other people wanted to throw the couple a wedding. Within 7 hours of that post, the couple had a donated venue and all the people to make their wedding a reality.
A Kirkland Dance Studio donated two rooms for the wedding and reception. A photographer, videographer, and DJ stepped up free of charge. Pinder had a free gown and brides maids’ dresses. People offered to bring tables, chairs, personalized party favors, decorations, lighting, and Italian dishes for the buffet.
In a flash, Jennifer Astorga gave $1,600 worth of wedding photography services at no charge. Florist Courtney Kroyman filled the dance studio with free hydrangeas, royal blue dyed roses, boutonnieres, and bouquets. She tackled baby sitter duties too.
Guests and gifters from Kirkland attended Sunday’s ceremony.
“Everything I can want. This is a dream come true like every princess wants growing up and it’s here,” said Pinder.
It took a village to throw this $10,000 dollar wedding for free. And it took a social media group to help the young couple connect to their community.”
What an awesome community! Looks like a great party!
Source: KOMO News