The Gift Of Giving: Making Charity A Wedding Gift Priority

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The Gift Of Giving: Making Charity A Wedding Gift Priority

by Mia Bolaris-Forget (Staff Writer NYCityWeddings)

I don’t know about you, but through the years I’ve acquired a plethora of mismatched paraphernalia that I have no use for. Undoubtedly they are lovely and given with much love, but they are either NOT my taste, or I already own a thousand vases. It’s the dreaded wedding favor dilemma.

So, the question remains: What meaningful memento can you offer your guests that won’t be tossed aside and forgotten. Chocolate, champagne, wine are all tasteful tokens of appreciation, but if your looking for a more symbolic souvenir you may want to consider a donation to charity in the name of each of your guests.

Place beside their place cards a small envelope with a meaningful inscription and message of gratitude signed by you and your spouse, along with a tax receipt in their name. You can either ask them to make a contribution to a charity of their choice of to one you’ve already chosen.

And, if you and your spouse have been cohabitating before the wedding and have acquired all your nuptial necessities, you may even consider including charity to your registry. Offer friends and family the opportunity to celebrate your love and marriage by supporting a good cause and helping someone who truly needs it.

Remember, adding a charity to your list is a generous, easy and socially conscious way to make your special day even more special and memorable by not only making it joyous for friends and family but for others and for the community at large.