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Wedding donations instead of gifts!

Allie, on December 22, 2019 at 12:46 AM Posted in Registry 0 4

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Hello!
My fiancé and I decided instead of wedding gifts we would rather ask our guests to donate to a good charitable cause. We were thinking about picking five charities that him and I are passionate about. We are not going to ask for them to donate a specific amount and if they have a charity they would rather donate to, that’s fine. We were wondering how’s the best way to mention this idea? I read where a couple printed out information and had it on a table where gifts would normally be placed at their wedding. Any other ideas or opinions?

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Latest activity by Sophie, on December 22, 2019 at 10:57 AM

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Jackie · on December 22, 2019 at 6:13 AM
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I was thinking of this idea until too many people told me that guests want to give money to the couple, not a charity. I would suggest just accepting cash as a gift and then donate the amount you want to a charity without telling your guests.
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Victoria · on December 22, 2019 at 8:12 AM
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My friend did this at their wedding but picked a single organization that is special to the groom. They had a sign at their card table that said something to effect of “in lieu of wedding favors, we have made a donation to x. to make additional contributions [instructions]. It’s hard at the wedding to say no gifts because chances are they already wrote out the check to you. By having the sign, you may be able to inspire them to donate in addition to your card. You could also make a cash registry towards the organization and share it on a wedding website so they know in advance.
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Chandra · on December 22, 2019 at 9:31 AM
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I've never honestly heard of a couple requesting money for a charity instead of gifts so I'm not sure how that would work.
I've only seen the couple donate money themselves in lieu of wedding favors.
I would think to do it the way you want to you would need to give guests more of a heads up than just a sign at the reception.
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Sophie · on December 22, 2019 at 10:57 AM
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I agree with Chandra. Maybe let them know beforehand on the wedding website, and then also have a sign at the wedding?

Also, what a great idea to do this! 😊
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