This month, I have a very special group of wedding industry luminaries to honor with Norah Awards. These talented and generous experts have volunteered to be my Board Members for the NY chapter of Wish Upon a Wedding, though which we will be granting dream weddings to people with life-threatening illnesses. As busy as everyone is, especially in an economy like this one where every weekend is vital, how honorable of these wonderful people to set aside their time to bring wedding wishes to life. I'm honored to know them, and very happy to name them to our roster of Norah Award-winners:

~ Lynn Jawitz, phenomenal floral designer, www.florisanllc.com
~ Cassandre Snyder, event designer, www.fetefestafiesta.com
~ Stella Inserra, wedding and event coordinator, www.simplydazzlingevents.com
~ Rhonda Bassat Rivera, inspiring event planner, www.brideideasnj.com
~ Amanda Picone, dream wedding photographer, www.amandapicone.com
~ Wayde West, party-starter and entertainer extraordinaire, www.yourweddingentertainment.com
~Christine Brower, award winning event designer and producer/planner, www.cbrowerandco.com
~ Beverly Johnson, premiere event planner, www.capriesevents.com
~ Courtney Kern, event designer and coordinator, www.eventsbeyond.net
~ Denise Hernandez, innovative event coordinator, www.barefoottoblacktieevents.com
~ Lisa M. Barr, delightful bridal blogger, www.bridalease101.blogspot.com