... or for those of you who just want to make a difference, this idea is for you.I was recently notified of this fab new nonprofit website called Changing The Present, and after perusing their site have been lovin' their idea. LOVIN' it (when you omit the "g" at the end of words, it really emphasizes your point. Right?).
The idea is simple: in lieu of (or as an aside to) your typical wedding registry, help change the world instead by setting up a wish list for charitable donations to causes of your choice. Guests choose amongst your suggested gifts (just like in a typical registry), and then simply click to donate. A few more clicks with the mouse will create a custom-made card for the recipient. Changing The Present offers thousands of donation opportunities from hundreds of leading nonprofits, so you're sure to find something that moves you, no matter what cause you care about most. Donation prices range from $2 and up, and include such inspiring ideas as:
- Equip a Student: materials for one ($2)
- Demine a Sports Field: 1 square metre ($5)
- Empower a Woman: jobs for 3 refugees ($50)
- Empower a Woman: jobs for 3 refugees ($50)
- Feed a Child: 2 months of food ($84)
- Sponsor a Chimp: 6 months of care ($90)
- Counsel Cancer Patients: one-on-one session ($125)
- Provide Eyecare: one village screening ($250)
Seriously ladies. Think of the possibilities. Even if you only register a couple of causes, and even if only one of those causes is given to you by a guest ... what a difference that one alternative to your toaster-oven could make in another person's life!
Please believe me when I say that I am not knocking traditional registries (hell, I had o
ne, and used it gladly!). I'm simply putting this forward as an alternative, or as an additional. Another idea, which I have been seeing more and more at my client's weddings as of late, is to make a donation to a charity of your choice instead of favours at the reception. A small note at each individual's tablesetting will suffice, informing them of where the money went that would have been spent on the traditional favour.
Regardless, at husband's and my upcoming housewarming party (whenever our damned house is finished being built, that is!), this is the option we will be noting on our invitation. I am in love with this idea, and hope its inspired a few of you, too!
*all images courtesy of changingthepresent.org*
ne, and used it gladly!). I'm simply putting this forward as an alternative, or as an additional. Another idea, which I have been seeing more and more at my client's weddings as of late, is to make a donation to a charity of your choice instead of favours at the reception. A small note at each individual's tablesetting will suffice, informing them of where the money went that would have been spent on the traditional favour.Regardless, at husband's and my upcoming housewarming party (whenever our damned house is finished being built, that is!), this is the option we will be noting on our invitation. I am in love with this idea, and hope its inspired a few of you, too!
*all images courtesy of changingthepresent.org*
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What a lovely idea :)
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