Charitable wedding ideas

These days, many couples already have at least one - and often two - kettles, toasters, linen sets, dinner sets and wine glasses.  They are already set up. In lieu of a more 'traditional' wedding registry some couples opt for cash donations or honeymoon registries (eg Flight Centre).

However it is becoming more popular for couples to prefer to help out those more in need.

Take a look at some options I've come across that you could consider for your wedding registry, wedding favours or options to be charitable after your wedding.

wedding registry gift page with barnardos

Easily create a personalised donation gift web page, with your own pictures and message about why helping vulnerable children is so important to you. Everyone who donates receives a personal message from you and a tax deductible receipt.

Jelly bean wedding favours

Support the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation buy purchasing jelly beans as wedding favours for your guests.  Just $3 each!

Oxfam charity cards

Could use as favours or a registry of sorts.  Simply ask your guests to purchase a charity card for your registry.

Each card is helps Oxfam to transform the lives of people living in poverty. There is a wide range of cards to choose from and they can be personalised, starting from $10.

WWF DONATE TO SAVE ENDANGEreD SPECIES

Platypus, eastern quolls and brush-tailed bettongs are dying out.

Donate today to help protect the babies that can give these endangered species a future. Ask your guests to make a donation to the WWF or to adopt an animal.

purchase WINE with 50% going to charity

If you are able to purchase wine for your reception consider Good Will Wine. They have a large range of Australian wine online and they donate 50% of the profit to a charity of your choice.

Donate your wedding dress

Donate your wedding dress and / or your wedding shoes, wedding veil etc at any of your local charity shops.  Clear out the closet and put a smile on your dial! Or donate it to a charity such as Angel Gowns Australia.

Please dry clean your wedding dress first though and keep the receipt with the dress.

Donate left over food

OzHarvest will come collect it from your venue - reduce waste and help others.

Donate left over flowers

Donate some or all of your flowers to a loca Aged Care facility or hospital the day after your wedding. An easy way to brighten someone’s day.