This quiz can get you thinking, about preparing for your wedding. What do you really want to do with your marriage and wedding that will be of use to others and the environment.
"Service to Humanity"
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At "Making Memories," go to the section called "Brides Against Breast Cancer"; and read about how to donate your wedding dress to a woman with breast cancer getting married. Go to www.makingmemories.com
At "Just Give," you can do several things. You can sign up for their "charity registry" program, where your wedding guests have the option of choosing their favorite charity and making a donation in lue of a wedding gift. Or you yourself can make a donation on behalf of your guests as your wedding "favor." The best part about this is that you and your guests can choose any charity you want, and everything is optional. In addition, you can donate wedding dresses (or bridesmaids, flower girl dresses, etc), flowers; even leftover food to organizations in need. There are many charities to choose from, so you really have the power to do whatever speaks to you with this organization. www.justgive.org
At "Heavenly Angels," you can literally become one by donating your dress to a grieving family who lost an infant baby. The company uses the dress material and fabric to "create beautiful burial garments and other memorial items" for babies who passed away. Garments are given to local hospitals who then present them to the grieving families; who are able to see their babies wrapped in precious garments one last time. The garments are also used in funerals and ceremonies. On the site, you can view pictures and samples of some past wedding gowns that were transformed into "wraps" or small garments for infants. This is a horrible thing to have to think about; but what a wonderful thing to be able to do with your wedding gown. For more information, go to
www.heavenlyangelsinneed.com
Another great way to use your wedding for good: GO GREEN! No, not the NY Jets; the environment! There are plenty of ways that you can use your wedding to help keep our environment a safer, better place; and be insured that you are not wasting anything. At the online organization "EcoMall," there are many excellent suggestions on how to make your wedding more green or eco-friendly. And don't worry; none of them include inviting Al Gore. (Can you imagine how boring that toast would be? Zzzzzzzzz ....)
and from the Ritz Carlton: “Vow To Help Others” Program Gives Newlyweds a Good Start on Married Life
Along with an exchange of rings and traditional marital pledges, newlywed couples celebrating their marriage at a Ritz-Carlton Hotel or Resort, can also include “A Vow to Help Others”. This commitment allows them to share the happiness of their special day with those in need, including local charities, by donating a portion of their reception costs to a cause close to their heart, as well as worthwhile organizations supported by the Community Footprints Fund.
"Service to Humanity"
More:
At "Making Memories," go to the section called "Brides Against Breast Cancer"; and read about how to donate your wedding dress to a woman with breast cancer getting married. Go to www.makingmemories.com
At "Just Give," you can do several things. You can sign up for their "charity registry" program, where your wedding guests have the option of choosing their favorite charity and making a donation in lue of a wedding gift. Or you yourself can make a donation on behalf of your guests as your wedding "favor." The best part about this is that you and your guests can choose any charity you want, and everything is optional. In addition, you can donate wedding dresses (or bridesmaids, flower girl dresses, etc), flowers; even leftover food to organizations in need. There are many charities to choose from, so you really have the power to do whatever speaks to you with this organization. www.justgive.org
At "Heavenly Angels," you can literally become one by donating your dress to a grieving family who lost an infant baby. The company uses the dress material and fabric to "create beautiful burial garments and other memorial items" for babies who passed away. Garments are given to local hospitals who then present them to the grieving families; who are able to see their babies wrapped in precious garments one last time. The garments are also used in funerals and ceremonies. On the site, you can view pictures and samples of some past wedding gowns that were transformed into "wraps" or small garments for infants. This is a horrible thing to have to think about; but what a wonderful thing to be able to do with your wedding gown. For more information, go to
www.heavenlyangelsinneed.com
Another great way to use your wedding for good: GO GREEN! No, not the NY Jets; the environment! There are plenty of ways that you can use your wedding to help keep our environment a safer, better place; and be insured that you are not wasting anything. At the online organization "EcoMall," there are many excellent suggestions on how to make your wedding more green or eco-friendly. And don't worry; none of them include inviting Al Gore. (Can you imagine how boring that toast would be? Zzzzzzzzz ....)
and from the Ritz Carlton: “Vow To Help Others” Program Gives Newlyweds a Good Start on Married Life
Along with an exchange of rings and traditional marital pledges, newlywed couples celebrating their marriage at a Ritz-Carlton Hotel or Resort, can also include “A Vow to Help Others”. This commitment allows them to share the happiness of their special day with those in need, including local charities, by donating a portion of their reception costs to a cause close to their heart, as well as worthwhile organizations supported by the Community Footprints Fund.
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