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The times, they are a-changin\u2019. <\/em>Bride\u00a0and groom are not the needy little waiflings they once were. Instead, many are established in their careers. Many are homeowners. Sometimes, this is their second wedding<\/a>. Bluntly put, many already own all the appliances, glassware\u00a0and cutlery they can use. This sense of material plenty might be what\u2019s driving the trend\u00a0to contribute<\/em> during a wedding, instead of merely consume.<\/p>\n

Whatever the reasons, more and more bridal couples are donating to charity instead of handing out wedding favors. It\u2019s become enough of a movement that some organizations, such the American<\/a>\u00a0Diabetes Assocation<\/a>, will actually supply the table cards that explain the wedding donation to guests.<\/p>\n

How to Choose Your Charity<\/h2>\n

Choosing your charity can be a bit daunting, unless\u00a0events in your life make the choice clear (losing a loved one to\u00a0a specific disease, for example). You may not be sure which charities will really make good use of your money. Or maybe you\u2019ll worry whether\u00a0your guests will miss the wedding favors, or approve of
\nyour charity choice.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t\u00a0worry! You\u2019ll find most if not all of your guests will support and admire your decision. But even if someone does mind, remember, this is your day. Your beliefs and concerns should drive it.<\/p>\n

Remembering Dear Ones<\/h2>\n

If you\u2019re thinking of a particular loved one when\u00a0you selected the charity, be sure to refer to him or her in the placard.<\/p>\n

\n

In memory of \u2026<\/strong>
\nAlthough we can\u2019t see you,
\nWe know you are here:
\nSmiling, watching over us
\nAs we say \u201cI do.\u201d
\nForever in our hearts,
\nForever in our lives \u2014
\nAnd so we say our vows
\nIn loving memory of you.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

You can describe the donation in a table card,\u00a0a small scroll tied with a ribbon, or even a fortune cookie<\/a> if your\u00a0statement is brief. (Click here for \u201cSayings<\/a>
\n for Wedding Favor Donations\u201d<\/a>\u00a0for your cards or scrolls.)\u00a0It isn\u2019t necessary at all to describe how much you\u2019ve donated to\u00a0your guests; that\u2019s a personal decision belonging to you and your\u00a0fianc\u00e9.<\/p>\n

A Few Ideas for Charitable Favors<\/h2>\n

A wonderful, timely idea for donation-in-lieu-of-favors are yellow\u00a0wristbands from the Lance\u00a0Armstrong Foundation. They\u2019re $1 each \u2014 well within\u00a0the range of most favor budgets \u2014 and will give your guests\u00a0a tangible memento of a worthy, moving cause. If you like the idea but want another charity that might be even closer to home, you can order pink\u00a0Carpe Diem<\/em> (\u201cseize the day\u201d) wristbands for $5 each that support the Donna Hicken foundation for breast cancer research.<\/p>\n

What Else You Can Do<\/h2>\n

You may be surprised to learn that donations at\u00a0the wedding don\u2019t start and end with the wedding favors. Older couples\u00a0in particular are putting a new spin on registries by registering\u00a0with \u2018charity clearinghouses\u2019 instead of, say, Crate & Barrel.\u00a0If this idea appeals to you, check out JustGive.org,\u00a0which makes the process easy.<\/p>\n

That isn\u2019t all you can do for others on your big day. Caterers can donate the leftover food to homeless shelters, you or your wedding party can drop off those flowers at hospitals or nursing homes, and bridesmaids can even donate their dresses for use by underprivileged teens on Prom night. These little-known options can make a big difference in someone else\u2019s day.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The times, they are a-changin\u2019. Bride\u00a0and groom are not the needy little waiflings they once were. Instead, many are established in their careers. Many are homeowners. Sometimes, this is their second wedding. Bluntly put, many already own all the appliances, glassware\u00a0and cutlery they can use. This sense of material plenty might be what\u2019s driving the trend\u00a0to contribute during a wedding, instead of merely consume. 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