So many ways to celebrate your wedding generously

While snooping the web for some inspiration, I stumbled across a site that I think will be a fantastic resource for certain couples out there hoping to add something non-traditional, and (dare I say it?) very modern to their Big Day.

The IDoFoundation.org is as site for socially minded brides and grooms. It encourages them to "celebrate generously" as in finding ways to help others while still having a fabulous wedding. I LOVE THAT.

They have sections of the site entitled, "gift registries that give back", "wedding favors for charity", "charitable invitations" and you can even offset your wedding's ecological burden on this beautiful planet by purchasing Carbon Credits if you are so inclined. Wow! (Just how "green" is your wedding going to be? You can start by calculating your emissions at terrapass.com)

We are always asking couples to think beyond the excitement and the glamor of the wedding ceremony and reception and focus on the life they are building together. It seems like the folks at the IDoFoundation think similarly. We don't begrudge anyone the wedding of their dreams (providing they have the pocketbook for it), but why not have a wedding that is magically breathtaking AND that reflects your values? My grandmother used to say,"Start as you mean to go on".

Think about it. Every little bit helps.

Happy Couples, Happy Planet!

posted by Heather and Dan @ 8:44 PM