FAQs

New to Wine Women & Shoes Orlando, or looking for more information? Check out some of our frequently asked questions below:

1. Where can I purchase a ticket?
Tickets will go on sale February 2018. For updates on WWS, follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/wwsorlando.

2. How much are tickets?
$125 for General Admission | $185 for VIP | $2,000 for a Corporate Table (10)

3. Is my ticket tax-deductible?
Yes, a portion of your ticket purchase is tax-deductible. The tax-deductible amount for General Admission is $45, for VIP Admission is $70,and $800 for a Stiletto table. An acknowledgment letter will also be mailed to your home listing the fair market value of your purchase. Please retain this letter for your records.

4. What is the difference between a General Admission ticket and the VIP ticket?
General Admission grants you access into the event, access to the wine tasting and Marketplace, hors d’oeuvres and first-come-first-serve seating at general admission tables during the program.

VIP tickets include everything General Admission does, but also comes with a complimentary VIP cocktail, Valet Parking, guaranteed seating at an assigned VIP table during the program, and a VIP Swag Bag filled with goodies to take home from the event!

5. What is a Stiletto Table?
A Stiletto table includes everything VIPtickets do, as well as guaranteed prime VIP seating (closer to the stage) for you and 10 of your friends. You can even display a Company Logo at the table if you'd like!

6. Will tickets be sold at the door?
No, please secure your ticket in advance at tickets.wwsorlando.org

7. How many guests will be seated at a table?
Ten.

8. Can you accommodate seating requests?
Yes, when you purchase your ticket, please type in the names of the guests you’d like to sit with. If you’ve already purchased your ticket and would like to make a seating request, please e-mail brios@feedhopenow.org by Monday, April 23rd with your request.

9. What is the Key to the Closet?
Our "Key to the Closet" raffle is your chance to win an entire closet filled with everything a woman could want - designer handbags, accessories, clothing, household goodies, and more! Must be present to win.

10. Can I pre-purchase a Key to the Closet?
Yes, when you purchase a ticket you can add on the Key to the Closet.

11. What should I wear?
Spring Cocktail attire – and your most fabulous shoes of course! See examples of last year’s outfits here and here.

12. Where should I park?
There will be free parking for General Admission guests in a marked lot when you pull into The Ritz-Carlton. VIP ticket holders receive complimentary valet.

13. Where do I check-in?
There will be a registration table at the entrance of the event. Please bring your ID to check-in.

14. What is the afternoon’s agenda?
Doors will open at 2p. From 2p – 4p guests will enjoy hors d’oeuvres, wine tastings from 7 different vintners, mingling with our handsome Sole Men, shopping at our fabulous vendors, bidding in the Silent Auction, and capturing memories in our custom photobooth. Seating for guests will begin around 3:45p and our program will start at 4p. The program will include a Fashion Show, a Live Auction, entertainment and more!

15. How do I register for the Silent Auction?
When you purchase your tickets with your credit card you will automatically be registered for the Silent Auction. If you are attending the event with someone who purchased your ticket, you can register for the silent auction individually once it goes live. We will announce via Facebook once it is live, so be sure to "Like" our page at www.Facebook.com/WWSOrlando to keep up to date!

16. How do I make a hotel reservation?
We’ll be receiving a discount reservation link once tickets go on sale. Stay tuned for updates and when this will be announced by “Liking” our page at www.Facebook.com/WWSOrlando.

17. This sounds like fun! Can I join the planning committee?
Absolutely! We’d love to have you. Please e-mail Brie Rios at brios@feedhopenow.org to express your interest!

18. How can I be a vendor at Wine Women and Shoes?
Please send an e-mail to Brie Rios at brios@feedhopenow.org with a summary of your shop and we’ll get you connected with the Marketplace Chair!

19. How can I volunteer at Wine Women and Shoes?
You can sign up to volunteer at www.feedhopenow.org/volunteer. If you have any questions regarding volunteering, please contact Mindy Ortiz at mortiz@feedhopenow.org.

20. How can I be a Sole Man?
Please contact Maureen Mikel at mmikel@feedhopenow.org and let her know you’d like to join in on the fun!

21. How do I donate to the auction?
To donate to our silent auction, please click here to submit your item.

22. How can I partner with Wine Women and Shoes?
Click here to learn about partnership opportunities with Second Harvest Food Bank.

23. Who can I contact if I have more questions?
Brie Rios, Events Specialist at Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida. E-mail: brios@feedhopenow.org or 407-514-1074