Today there are more couples giving charitable donations as wedding favors for any number of reasons.
Some couples give regularly to specific organizations and giving charity wedding favors is a way to show others their association with their favorite organizations, feeling that others who benefit from the works of the organization will benefit more with a larger donation.
The bride and groom may have decided that their cash will be better spent giving charity wedding favors as they can donate a larger sum to the organization while still being economical since the favors can’t be thrown away after the wedding, meaning their money will be put to better use.
How to Choose a Charitable Organization
There may be an event or cause that the couple gives to regularly where they feel that charity donation wedding favors are just something that they’ll just do naturally, for example if a parent or grandparent has passed away due to a particular illness or disease, the charity for that cause will be chosen.
Considerations When Giving Charitable Donations
Some couples may think that guests will miss getting a tangible wedding favor as a keepsake to take home. However, this can be avoided if you give something small yet memorable like decorative scrolls or laminated bookmarks.
Some couples may be concerned about which groups really will make the best use of their donation. So unless you already have an established association with a particular organization, it’s beneficial to do some research before committing to giving youre your money.
While couples may have a concern that their guests might not approve of the charity, you’re the only ones that have to be comfortable with the decision of what organization you send your donation to.
How to Inform the Guests of the Charitable Donation
Many charitable organizations are helping couples who have decided to give wedding favor donations by offering table cards for the couples to place on the guests’ tables. You can also make your own table cards so they’re coordinated with your wedding theme.
Instead of table cards, you can also make up small scrolls tied with ribbon that contain the name of the charitable organization and if any, who the donation is in memory of. For around $1.00 to $1.50 each, you can make laminated bookmarks for the guests with a special saying about the charitable donation.
Personalized bookmarks are a great choice for favors because they help you accomplish two things at once – you save money while still giving your guests a token favor to take home and they receive a special message about the charity you chose to donate to.