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Giving out charity bracelets for our guests to wear at the wedding

I just got an idea and I wanted to share it with you guys.  Not only to get your opinion but I think it might inspire you to do something similar. I was thinking about maybe including some sort of a bracelet along with the invitation in order to be able to easily identify the guests from the wedding crashers.  Of course there might be people who "forget" to wear the bracelet, and we will have to verify the guest lists but in a way it would make things easier.  I was wondering how we could motivate people to wear them and also to provide them with a sort of nice bracelet, or even one with a meaning.  So, I thought that we could pick a charity that we believe in, see if they sell bracelets and buy it from them.  That way, we would be contributing to a good cause, giving back in a way being grateful that we're healthy and able to celebrate our wedding and it might motivate more guests to wear them at the wedding.  I haven't discussed it with FH yet (it just occured to me) but I'm thinking he'll agree, specially because it will contribute to a good cause and he has a great heart.  :-)What do you think?
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Re: Giving out charity bracelets for our guests to wear at the wedding

  • I'd definitely forget to wear that. On purpose.
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  • I don't think you can make your guests wear anything.
  • Are you that worried about wedding crashers?
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  • oiy....I have a feeling this is not going to go over well....
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  • I would not wear a charity bracelet to a wedding.  I know my DH would not either.While your heart is in the right place, I just do not think it's a good idea.






    What differentiates an average host and a great host is anticipating unexpressed needs and wants of their guests.  Just because the want/need is not expressed, doesn't mean it wouldn't be appreciated. 
  • Who are you that you think you'll have a massive amount of wedding crashers?
  • Gets popcorn and sits back to watch the show.
  • Get a bouncer before you force plastic bracelets on people.
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  • I think asking guests to wear a vip bracelet to your wedding and reception is ridiculous and you must have some warped sense of self if you think there will be so many wedding crashers you need to have security checking bracelets.  I think if you want to make a contribution to a charity you should just go ahead and make a donation.
  • Also, those charity bracelets are always way too big for my weeny little witch wrists. I pretty much can't wear them.
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  • I am so inspired by this post.
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  • No. You are overestimating your wedding's importance to people.  By a lot.
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  • To me it sounds like a club - you get a bracelet w/admission, or to identify that you are 21+ so you get to drink. If you want to give bracelets, maybe do that as a favor and encourage them to wear the bracelet in a little note about the meaning behind it. I think you would get a better "turn out" on the bracelet wearing that way. Your heart is in the right place on the charity giving, but not so much on the "identifying wedding crashers" part.
  • [i]I would not wear a bracelet. Why would you have so many wedding crashers?[/i] Obviously she is kind of a big deal. OP...do you have many leather bound books? Does your apartment smell of rich mahogany by chance?
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  • You're kidding, right? You're seriously worried about wedding crashers? Conceited, much?
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  • I would laugh at you behind your back and "forget" to wear your cheap-ass bracelet.  I hate those stupid charity bracelets.  They are the most uncomfortable things ever.
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    And betrothed, I'm disgusted with most of the comments that you have posted. I don't think I've ever read such judgmental comments in my life. I'm so lucky that the girls I speak to on theknot are nothing like you...I would've never come on here for ADVICE if I would've encountered a big a bitch as you. I genuinely feel awful for your children or your future children, and I think it would be irresponsible of YOU not to invest in their future therapy sessions starting now. Because trust me when I tell you honey, they're gonna need it. ~jcaruncho2010
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  • How come your name doesn't spell anything backwards?
  • What if your guests don't support this cause because they spend money on things that don't benefit anyone, like plastic bracelets? 
  • This makes me want to crash your wedding.
  • I would wear the bracelets to your wedding.  But only if it means that I would get free pony rides.
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  • You're on to something, Tide. I'm going to steal this idea and use the bracelets to allow for one free ferris wheel ride. I'm going to charge for subsequent rides, though. I mean, I've got to make my money back somehow, right?
  • No excuses. Play like a champion!!!
  • Cew,If you're going to have a Ferris Wheel, I'm definitely in for your wedding.
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    And betrothed, I'm disgusted with most of the comments that you have posted. I don't think I've ever read such judgmental comments in my life. I'm so lucky that the girls I speak to on theknot are nothing like you...I would've never come on here for ADVICE if I would've encountered a big a bitch as you. I genuinely feel awful for your children or your future children, and I think it would be irresponsible of YOU not to invest in their future therapy sessions starting now. Because trust me when I tell you honey, they're gonna need it. ~jcaruncho2010
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  • If you want to wear a bracelet on your wedding day to show your support of a charity, knock yourself out.  But don't expect me to wear the same bracelet, I may not support the same charity or cause.Charitable giving is just too personal to force it down your guests' throats.  And doing it at your wedding just smacks of a "look at me, I'm so good and generous!" better than thou attitude.  If I give to charity, I really don't want anyone else to know about it.
  • *sigh*OP seems to be unaware of how quickly this board moves on weekday mornings.Come back and answer our questions! I see your bubble is still on!
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  • No.  No, no, no, no...... and no.It is a wedding reception.  Not a night club.
  • This makes me want to crash your wedding.I'm free 01/08/11.  Wanna car pool?
  • Betrothed - you're in my wedding, no matter what. I won't have a ferris wheel, but I'll let you take a ride on my uncle's bucket truck.
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  • Hell yes, Heels. I'll start making a road trip play list tonight. How do you feel about Bob Segar and Insync?
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