Wigglebutt Warriors Announces Wigglebutts Uncorked Updates
Fidose of Reality has upped the bark on our 2016 gala fundraiser to benefit NYC Second Chance Rescue. This rescue group was selected as the benefactor of our 2016 red carpet event, Wigglebutts Uncorked, which is a pet-welcoming event for well-behaved dogs. Wigglebutts Uncorked takes place at The Grand Monarque Hall on the grounds of America’s oldest winery, Brotherhood Winery in Washingtonville, New York, on April 16, 2016. Wigglebutt Warriors proudly announces Wigglebutts Uncorked updates!
We’re upping the bark, dog lovers of the highest order.
Announcement #1: Renewal of Wedding Vows During the Fundraiser
Dexter Bryant, the inspiration and mascot of Wigglebutt Warriors, will walk his parents, Darlene and Carol Bryant, down the aisle, at last! After being together for nearly 22 years, the founders of Wigglebutt Warriors were legally married in the state of Pennsylvania in 2014. Now that marriage equality has passed, the happy couple will renew their vows as a part of the evening’s festivities. To be surrounded by friends and those who love animals as we do, with dogs in attendance is a dream come true for the couple.
Bridal party includes:
Ellen Morrissey (and Zola), Darlene’s Maid of Honor
Christine Aiello (and Coco), Carol’s Maid of Honor
Devri King, Darlene’s bridesmaid
Samantha Ratcliffe, Carol’s bridesmaid
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Announcement #2: Hotel Reservations: First Come, First Served
If you are planning to attend Wigglebutts Uncorked PLEASE make your reservations NOW! There are not many hotels in the area that accept pets and most of the hotels have no vacancies due to events going on in the area.
Friday night, 04/15: 10 rooms remain as of this moment
Saturday night, 04/16: 16 rooms remain as of this moment
Sunday night, 04/17: 10 rooms remain as of this moment
This event is going to sell out sooner than later, so if you are planning to stay at the host hotel, PLEASE reserve your room now! Your credit card will NOT be charged until the day of your arrival. Here is the link: CLICK HERE FOR HOTEL RESERVATIONS
An exclusive group rate has been secured at: Hampton Inn Middletown, 20 Crystal Run Crossing, Middletown, New York 10941, Phone: 845-344-3400
If you have any questions or snafus, please direct hotel inquires to Darlene at frmrtcher@gmail.com
Once rooms are gone, they are gone.
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Announcement #3: The “After Party” on Sunday, 04/17/16: Location Named!
There will be an informal get together “after party” on Sunday, April 17th from 11 am to 5 pm est., at Warwick Valley Winery in Warwick, New York. There will be music, two patios, and a bakery and café on site. It is pet friendly, but pets are not allowed inside the building. Pets ARE permitted on the grounds, patios and outdoor dining areas. We will all meet in the host hotel lobby of the hotel and drive in a caravan to the winery.
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Purchase Tickets
Tickets are on sale NOW, AND we will cap the number of tickets as “sold out” when we hit 200. We anticipate a sell out, so first come, first served!
Where: Brotherhood Winery: America’s Oldest Winery located in Washingtonville, New York. (just one hour from New York City and a mere 17 miles from Soon’s Orchards in New Hampton, NY).
When: Saturday, April 16, 2016: Rain or Shine – the event is indoors!!!!
Time: 6 pm to 10:30 pm
Cost per Ticket: $125
Attire: Dressy: From slacks to dresses to evening gowns.
Are Pets Welcome? Yes, well-behaved dogs are welcome. Must remain on leash with pet parent(s) at all times. No Flexi-leashes. No additional fee. Pre-determined number of pet tickets available, so first come first served.
Ticket Includes: Admission to the gala, posing on red carpet, hors-d’oeuvres, full dinner buffet, wine bar, beer, soda, water, coffee, tea, dessert, and more. Access to outdoor patio. Dancing, prizes, goodie bags, silent auction, PLUS: The Second Annual Wiggy Awards And Admittance to Renewal of Vows ceremony. Access to the on-site winery to shop and take wines home!
DJ services courtesy Mikie G, Touch of Class DJ – check him out for all your DJ needs!
CLICK HERE TO BUY YOUR TICKETS.
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Who Are The Wigglebutt Warriors?
Wigglebutt Warriors® is the fundraising arm of Fidose of Reality. Combined, we’ve raised over $50,000 for homeless Cocker Spaniels to assist with medical, food, and basic needs until they find their forever homes. We are not a 501(c)3 but we raise money for 501(c)3 dog rescue groups in the United States. Founders, Carol and Darlene Bryant, along with their Cocker Spaniel, Dexter, are crusading to save dogs’ lives… with your help. We are two women on a mission, doing this from the heart because, as our trademark saying goes, “My Heart Beats Dog®!!!”
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SPECIAL BONUS
To date, Brotherhood Winery has never hosted a pet-friendly gala on their premises, but they have welcomed Wigglebutt Warriors and guests for this very special event!!!! We are making history!
Wigglebutts Uncorked takes place at The Grand Monarque Hall, or the Grand Salon as it has often been called. Join Wigglebutt Warriors for a night to remember in an early 19th century stone building with towering ceilings, hand crafted wooden floors, exposed wooden beams and ten foot round antique wrought iron chandeliers that all come together in a historic setting full of old world charm. The Grand Monarque Hall was built in 1860 and was actually where the wine was made before it was converted into an event space.
CLICK HERE TO BUY YOUR TICKETS.
CLICK HERE TO SECURE THE WIGGLEBUTTS UNCORKED GROUP RATE – YOU MUST GO THROUGH THIS LINK.
And be sure to sign up for our newsletter so you don’t miss a single Wigglebutt beat!
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BLOGGER AND SPONSOR CALL OUT:
Want to be seen and recognized? Want pet parents to know you? Connect with me at fidoseofreality@gmail.com for a sponsor kit!
Congrats on your vow renewal and yay for the fact that the rest of the country FINALLY got with it!
What a breathtaking venue!
Congratulations on your vow renewal 🙂
Hope your day is magical.
I can’t wait! Poppy and I will be there and we are looking forward to it!
Love you both and you are family!
Oh a vow renewal I hope I get to do that for my 10th wedding anniversary .how lovely congrats to you!
This will be an awesome fundraising event. I’m so happy to hear about the vow renewal too!
Sounds like a fun conference! Have a blast!
It is actually a fundraiser – feel free to come have fun with us for dogs in need 😉
LOL Love the name of this conference. Looks like a great lace to stay, what nice views.
Not a conference though – a fundraiser 😉
This sounds like it will be a great event. The Building looks like it has a lot of history to it
Seems like it is going to be a great event!! What a wonderful fundraiser.
This sounds like a great event for a good cause. And YaY for marriage equality!!
This looks like a great event. I know the folks that get the chance to go will be very happy.
Oh goodness! How much fun is this! Plus this looks like such a great venue!
We have a wedding coming up next week. We’re so excited!
How meaningful! I’d love to renew my vows one day. I’m sure Dexter will do a great job. Congrats!
And awesome fundraiser.
I can’t wait!! This is going to be so much fun and so exciting! So happy for both of you and glad that I can take part in your wedding! 🙂 A night to remember for sure!
What a cool event, I love this idea.
Sounds like a really great event! I bet that winery is spectacular!
Happy for you! Looks like a great weekend!
Sounds like it will be quite the special day! Congratulations again, and best of luck on the fund raiser.
That looks and sounds like so much fun and it’s wonderful that you and Darlene will be renewing your vows Carol-congrats! Not sure if we’ll be able to make it to this one in pawson, but we hope there will be sponsorships again and would love to participate that way for sure 🙂 Maybe next time it’ll be somewhere on the West Coast or even in Hollywood itself? 😉
I love how successful you are with this fundraiser and how many pets benefit. Plus, how incredible that you and Darlene will have your wedding vow renewal there! xoxo
Pawesome!! We would lub to join in da fun – except we live on da West Coast! Maybe next year it can be over here somewhere 🙂 You is doing great things and helping animals all over – plus you get to renew your vows, what rock stars!!
What an awesome event.
I can’t wait to attend! I’m sending an email about that blogger sponsor opportunity right now!
This event just keeps getting bigger and bigger! I’m glad that all of the plans are coming together so nicely. You make it look easy, Carol! This will be a huge success. 🙂
Wow, have a wonderful day! This looks like such a great event.
Congratulations to Darlene and Carol. We are so happy for them.
This looks like a great event!
Congrats and a four paws up on your renewal of your vows.
Awesome event! It sounds very special in a lot of ways. Congrats on the upcoming vow renewal!
What a great event this will be, I’m sorry I won’t be able to attend. I think it’s such a great idea to renew your vows – Congratulations!! I didn’t think this wonderful law would pass in all 50 states so soon – I’m really happy about it!
Love & Biscuits,
Dogs Luv Us and We Luv them
I so wish you could join us, too, Cathy!
OMG! Looks like so much fun!
Honored and excited to be going!! It is going to be incredible!!!!!!!!!!! xoxoxoxo
Hello, I accidentally came to this page from 2021 year 🙂
I hope it was great event, and have one question where I can find such type of events nowadays? Text me If you know, please