Charitable Wedding Favors

For brides and grooms looking to offer their guests something meaningful and memorable, a charitable donation is a unique alternative to traditional favors.

To find an appropriate charitable donation, couples should discuss causes (such as the environment or cancer research) that are close to their hearts and/or interests. Maybe the bride has a close friend who is a breast cancer survivor, or the groom is passionate about music education. A couple might select a national (or even global organization), such as the American Red Cross or something local such as a nearby animal shelter or children’s hospital. The possibilities are endless!

The budget for a charitable donation should be determined in respect to the overall wedding budget and potentially as compared to original estimates for traditional favors. Keep in mind that most donations are tax-deductible (and good for your karma)!

Presenting a charitable favor can be done in a variety of ways, including place cards at each setting or larger cards at each table that describe the decision to donate in lieu of traditional favors, the organization’s mission and function, and optionally the bride and groom's personal ties to the organization.

To ensure their charitable favors do the most good, couples should research each potential organization’s legitimacy, history, financial health and how much of each donation goes directly to their programs and services. Some charities and organizations will list this directly on their official website, and a quick internet search will return several charity evaluation websites. It’s a great idea to contact an organization directly to ask about an established wedding favor policy or other questions about their work.

Details can help couples budget and plan for a charitable favor, or help with any other wedding aspect. Feel free to contact our offices to discuss your big day!

Check out these donation websites:

Greater Good


Truffles for a Cause


Just Give


Outreach International

~Morgan