Charity Donation favors???

shanay981

Hi Guys!
Can anyone point me in the correct direction, or have any suggestions on creative ideas/ways to go about Favors that indicate we are making a charity donation in their name in lieu of traditional favors?? Anyone have any pictures or websites to check out?

Thanks so much!!

Peavy

Read the sticky above ^^^

anrea0587

Just a nice note at each place setting.  Here is the link to the page on theknot.

http://weddings.theknot.com/Real-Weddings/charitable-favors/results.aspx?type=3&specific+detail=charitable+favors

JaxInBlue

Second reading the sticky.  Charitable donations aren't really favors for your guests unless you make individual donations in each guests' name, allowing them to get the tax benefits associated.  But most organizations won't do this for a donation of just a few dollars.  In addition, some guests may disagree with your choice of charitable organization.  IMO, it's better to take the money you would have spent on favors and make a private donation to the organization you have in mind.  Favors aren't required.

shanay981

Thanks Guys! l
I saw the "sticky" in the postings after I posted my question.. lol..
good advice though... thanks to you both! :-)

BeenaBooger

My fiance and I will be doing a charitable donation at our reception. He really liked the idea after seeing an episode of My Fair Wedding (season 5 episode1 "Make A Wish") 

In the episode they have a wishing fountain and at each guest seat there is a card with a shiney silver dollar that explains the fountain and where the mney donation will go to. That is what we plan on doing. 

We plan on having some othter type of favor too. 

Right now I am trying to figure out wording for the card and fountain. Any idead or thoughts?