May 30 2008
Weddings for a Cause
Weddings are often the epitome of decadence. Each year billions of dollars are spent to create single day events that are weddings. While it’s true that your wedding day is your special day, it doesn’t mean that you can’t do something for others as well. There are many ways to donate to charities and help improve your wedding as well.
www.thehungersite.org is a great start. Here you can shop for a cause. Look for bridal jewelry, wedding party gifts, out-of-town wedding guest gifts, wedding favors and even some decor items. The prices resonable and in line with what you would normally spend but each purchase helps feed a family, buy a mammogram, vaccinate a child, save the rainforest, feed a shelter animal or improve literacy rates. Before you buy anything, I suggest checking www.thehungersite.org first.
Another thing you can do is to register at: www.justgive.org. This is a great option for those people who already have everything they need; people who feel like gifts may be more of a burden than a blessing. Through this website you can register for guests to donate to the charity of your choice. It’s the best way to send a large amount of money directly towards your cause.
Lastly, donate any left over wedding supplies (the dresses, extra favors, silk flowers, etc.) to charities or thrift stores. Every one wants to have a beautiful wedding day. If you allow low income people to purchase your un-used or slightly used goods you can really help brighten someone’s event.
Just because it is your wedding, it does not mean you need to stop donating to save money. Make every dollar count.
