The eco-wedding has now become a permanent fixture in the wedding world, and isn’t it fabulous? Not only has this movement reminded us what is truly important in our world, it has also reminded us who is most important in our lives. Many couples are now choosing to forego thank-you gifts or wedding favours, opting instead to donate the money to a cause or charity that is close to their hearts. “We chose to make a donation to the Live Strong Foundation (livestrong.org),” says Kristine Obritsch, who married her sweetheart Nick this past October. “We both have family and friends who either have battled cancer in the past or are currently battling cancer. We were inspired by the message of the Lance Armstrong foundation in that it strives to help people come together to fight cancer and encourages them to focus on surviving (rather than focusing on battling cancer). We thought their key message was very inspiring.”
If you’re thinking a charity contribution could be a great option for you, the Gifts of Hope program from Plan Canada (plancanada.ca) is a wonderful place to start. Choose from more than 30 different gifts that help families in developing countries earn an income, provide an opportunity for education, improve the health of individual families or improve the water and environment for an entire community. You can purchase school supplies for a child in Sierra Leone or supply an entire community with a water system, providing the legacy of a sustainable, clean supply of water for years to come. And with gifts ranging from $12 to $10,000, Gifts of Hope are perfect for any budget!
Favours of Hope
In lieu of a bonbonnière, thank your guests by donating to your favourite charity. By Alyssa Buckley
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