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Your wedding<\/a> is a celebration of love\u2014so why not share those good vibes? Using your big day as an opportunity to give back makes the entire event<\/a> that much more special\u2014and allows you and your partner another chance to express what makes your relationship unique. These days, there are all sorts of creative ways to get charitable with your wedding-planning: From donation wedding favors to eco-friendly<\/a> invites, we\u2019re outlining how you can say \u201cI do\u201d and<\/em> do good all at once. So go ahead and spread the love!<\/span><\/p>\n

1. Use a Charitable Wedding Registry<\/h3>\n

Not in need of a new dish set or towels? Online registries often offer ways for you to donate a portion of your gifts to the charity of your choice.\u00a0 Honeyfund<\/a> allows couples to set a percentage or fixed amount from their gifts as wedding\u00a0donations, as well as create registry items that are direct donations to the cause. The Good Beginning<\/a> lets you choose up to 5 charitable causes and streamlines the process of tracking wedding charity donations, generating a list of exactly who gave what and to which organization (for thank-you purposes).\u00a0 On The Knot Gifts Back<\/a>, couples can choose from over 100 charities\u00a0who will\u00a0receive a\u00a0wedding charity donation (up to 3%) each time a\u00a0qualifying gift is purchased\u00a0from the registry.<\/p>\n

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2. Book Your Wedding at a Charity Venue<\/h3>\n

Dropping big bucks on a wedding location doesn’t feel quite as painful when the money goes to a good cause, so consider hosting your wedding at a nonprofit-owned venue. Historical spots, museums, and nature preserves often rely on fundraising to keep them running, so your site fee will feel less like a bill and more like a generous wedding donation to the organization.<\/p>\n

3. Work With Environmentally-Conscious Wedding Vendors<\/h3>\n

Up the sustainability<\/a> factor of your wedding by choosing a local florist and requesting\u00a0flowers\u00a0that are in season and don’t have to be flown in from another location. You can also opt for eco-friendly invitations: At\u00a0Paper Culture<\/a>,\u00a0you can find stationery made from 100% post-consumer recycled paper (they also plant a tree as a part of every order), and Botanical Paperworks<\/a> will print your invitations on seed paper that your guests can later plant!<\/p>\n\"sequin\n

4.Opt for Donation Wedding Favors<\/h3>\n

How many favors from past weddings are still in your possession? Not that many, right? Rather than gift your guests a trinket they won’t use–or worse, they’ll leave behind–make a contribution to a cause close to your heart on their behalf (just be sure to let your guests know). Charity donation wedding favors will make your guests truly feel like a part of your special day in a meaningful way.<\/p>\n

5. Shop for Wedding Supplies on AmazonSmile<\/h3>\n

Everything from votives to garlands to table runners can be found on Amazon, so if you’re doing any DIY wedding decor, you can score your supplies and<\/em> give back at the same time. Simply choose the charitable organization you want to support, and\u00a0Amazon automatically donates 0.5% of the price of your eligible AmazonSmile purchases to\u00a0the cause.<\/p>\n

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6. Pay it Forward With Post-Wedding Donations<\/h3>\n

Share the love–and reduce the waste! With a little research, or help from your florist or wedding planner, you may be able to donate your wedding flowers to a nursing home, hospital, or shelter for others to enjoy. Not the sentimental type? Consider donating your wedding gown<\/a> to an organization that will place it in the hands of a bride<\/a> in need or sell it at a discount and donate the proceeds to a charitable cause. You can even get your bridesmaids<\/a> in on the wedding donation action: Once prom season approaches, organizations like Becca’s Closet<\/a>, Project G.L.A.M.,<\/a> Cinderella’s Closet<\/a>, Operation Prom<\/a>, and more start collecting dresses for high-school-age girls who can’t afford the cost of prom.<\/p>\n

7. Swap the Bouquets for Rescue Puppies<\/h3>\n

What’s better than flowers? Dogs, of course. Spread awareness about homeless pet adoption on your big day (and make your bridal party<\/a> the happiest<\/em>) by skipping the traditional bouquets and having your bridesmaids carry adoptable pups down the aisle<\/a>. (Swoon.)<\/em> Contact a local animal rescue<\/a> to see if they can facilitate–many are happy to be part of this special occasion and shine a light on shelter pets!<\/p>\n

8. Donate Leftover Food<\/h3>\n

After the party’s over, there’s always extra food–rather than throw it out, see if your caterer will box up leftovers to feed local shelter residents or make a post-wedding donation to\u00a0a local food bank. (Be sure to check what kind of food is accepted.)<\/p>\n

Got a favorite cause for wedding charity donations or a creative way to give back? Tell us in the comments!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Your wedding is a celebration of love\u2014so why not share those good vibes? Using your big day as an opportunity to give back makes the entire event that much more special\u2014and allows you and your partner another chance to express what makes your relationship unique. These days, there are all sorts of creative ways to… Read more »<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":117,"featured_media":223746,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[42077],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-223729","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-lifestyle"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nCreative Wedding Donations and Other Charitable Ways to Give Back on Your Big Day (and After!) - Lulus.com Fashion Blog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"There are plenty of ways to have a charitable wedding. 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