It was my first bridal expo show ever. I was so nervous. I had no idea how to price our wedding packages. They ranged from $1285-$3000. I had no idea how to build a photography booth at an expo. My parents let me borrow a bunch of antique furniture, and Brian I tried to create a classic space in a 10 x 10 square booth. Oh, the stress. But you have to start somewhere.
I remember unloading the car, and this beautiful woman was unloading a couple cars down. Her little girl was with her. She had to be around Pascaline’s age at the time. Somehow we started talking. It was her first show too. We were both wedding photographers, both moms, both excited and scared as all get out. From that moment on we were friends.
Sharlane Chase is the beautiful woman I’m talking about.
She has been a support to me over the years as we’ve both tried to grow our businesses and figure out mothering at the same time. She went from being at this little no name expo with me, to organizing the classiest wedding event in the Northwest! She is the mastermind behind Seattle’s amazing Urban Unveiled event. And Sharlane is a fighter. She is a single mom and does it all with grace and a smile that can heal anyone’s broken heart.
So today, I’m asking you to join me in helping Sharlane. Over the holiday her fiancé proposed, and then she got the news of having cancer. This woman has been through so much. And as you can imagine, the medical costs are insane.
The Seattle and surrounding wedding industry are raising money to help Sharlane pay for her medical bills and fight this battle. There is going to be an amazing auction next week on February 4th in Seattle. If you can, you must come! If you can’t, see the website for more ideas on how to give. CLICK HERE for all the details! The website is www.weheartsharlane.com.
Erin Wheeler, a local photographer, is offering up a wedding photography package for the auction. Check our her website and read her amazing story. CLICK HERE for details!
And more than anything, thank you for lifting Sharlane up in your prayers. She is so dear to so many. She never stops giving. She never stops smiling. She and her little Anna have been through so much. Thank you for helping this strong, beautiful woman, Sharlane Chase.
(I love you Sharlane. I’ll never forget the photo shoot we did of each other and the kids in your little kitchen. How has time gone so fast. Love you and Anna so much.)
xoxo, Me Ra
So sorry to hear this news…I remember your mentioning Sharlane in the past through your blog. My thoughts and prayers are with her and her daughter and her family.
So sad! MeRa I am so glad you posted this on your blog I know how many people your blog reaches! I posted this on my blog last week too. I hope they raise a lot of money. I am glad you posted Erin’s link too!
Me Ra, thank you so much for posting this on your blog. I have made a post as well and hope that plenty of money can be raised for Sharlane. She and her family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Beautiful post, MeRa – Sharlane is such an inspiration. We wish her strength, grace and peace as she fights this battle – and thank you so much for including the link to my story and how it led us to auction our wedding photography package. Your blog reaches so many – hopefully lots of your readers might click, read and bid! Our hope with this auction is that the funds raised will allow Sharlane well-deserved comfort and peace of mind, and more moments to focus on family and recovery.
I am so sorry to hear this news as well. Sharlane seems like a powerful woman and I am grateful to hear that she is surrounded by so much love. I will keep her and her family in my thoughts and prayers.
It is always so devastating to hear such news. I will keep her and her family in my prayers and thoughts!
Thank you for such lovely words about our friend, Sharlane!! 🙂
Just to clarify, I noticed the web link to the event site is wrong. The site is http://weheartsharlane.showitsite.com/
XO
so cool, me ra. can’t wait to read more about the details! thank you for being such an encourager of women!
I just wanted to thank all of you for passing the news on about Sharlane’s fundraising event and for keeping her in your prayers. With all my heart, I thank you.