Your wedding is a time of great celebration and generosity. You and your partner can share some of the joy of your marriage by finding socially conscious ideas to give back as a part of your wedding. Use the I Do Foundation’s Top 10 Tips to find ways to make your wedding both more meaningful and personal.
Before Your Wedding
1. Identify a reception location that makes an impact: Consider an event space owned by a non-profit organization, where the rental proceeds go to a good cause. Botanical gardens, museums, and historical sites can all make for a picture-perfect reception.
2. Think green: To create a wedding that is both beautiful and environmentally responsible, incorporate earth-friendly practices into your special day. From sending invitations made from recycled paper, to hiring caterers that use organic ingredients, there are a variety of ways to ensure your wedding is as healthy for the earth as is it for you.
3. Consider donations in place of gifts: Already have a fondue pot? Give your guest the option to donate to your favorite charity. Make it easy for everyone through websites like IDoFoundation.org and JustGive.org.
4. Choose gift registries that give back: When you start your gift registries at IDoFoundation.org, up to 8% of purchases made from stores like Target and Linens ‘N Things is donated to the charity of your choice. Make your wedding make an impact … without giving up that new kitchen appliance or set of sheets.
The Day of Your Wedding
5. Donate leftover food: Locate your local food rescue program and arrange ahead with your caterer to ensure that left-over food gets put to good use. For a great resource, visit SecondHarvest.org.
6. Add power to flowers: Check with your local nursing homes or assisted living centers to see where your centerpieces could add some sunshine to someone’s day.
7. Give charitable wedding guest favors: There’s a new tradition in favors that’s lasting long past the wedding day. At IDoFoundation.org, it’s easy to make a donation in honor of your guests in place of wedding favors for a truly inspiring and personal “thank you” from you to your guests.
After Your Wedding
8. Create a relaxing – and charitable – honeymoon: You’ll continue to extend the positive impact of your wedding when book your honeymoon plans with a green hotel (visit GreenHotels.com to learn more). If you’re looking for an out-door eco-adventure, stop by Ecotourism.org first to learn how to minimize your impact. If you’re looking for a beach vacation, making your Sandals or Beaches reservation through IDoFoundation.org generates a donation for the charity of your choice – at no additional cost to you.
9. Donate your wedding dress: Allow another beautiful bride to celebrate in a dress that brought you so much joy. A variety or organizations will welcome your dress: BridalGarden.org, IDoFoundation.org, and MakingMemories.org.
10. 1st anniversary? Celebrate by donating again to your selected wedding charity: Start an anniversary tradition of supporting your wedding charity. Send a letter or wedding picture along with your donation, sharing your memories of that special day. For all of your family’s special occasions, celebrate generously.
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