I Do Foundation
San Francisco, CA 94108
(map) Phone: 866-587-8448
Reviews for I Do Foundation
JustGive.org is a website that links to tons of other charitable websites. My husband and I loved the idea of selecting 3 very personal charities and donating a small amount in each guest's name. I love a bag of coffee and who doesn't love a handful of custom M&Ms but to us, this was a better route. We gave to donating to: juvenile diabetes research foundation, cancer research and Alzheimer’s.
“I went to a wedding recently where my friends Dave & Bridget donated money to families of fallen soldiers as wedding favors instead of a take home gift. Dave had just gotten back from Iraq and nothing seemed more appropriate. I loved the idea and also wanted to make my wedding favors meaningful to me and helpful in some way to others. With my grandmother suffering a massive stroke this year, I knew I wanted to do something in her honor. I found the National Stroke Association, which puts the money toward preventive research and aids in making the lives of stroke victims better. There are so many groups & organizations to choose from, and this fit perfect for me and my fiancé. My family truly appreciated it too. Your money is helping others, and it will beat any mints, picture frames or wine stopper favor you could buy! ”
Most important "charity gifts set the right tone for the start of our marriage."
"We were so glad to find JustGive.org! The gift we really wanted from our family and friends is their support for the nonprofit organizations we love—not another blender or toaster."
“For couples still deciding, it (a charitable gift) is a great way to make the favor meaningful, and at the end of the day, it always feels good giving back. The wedding is so much about the bride and groom, and this is a great way to make it about others in need.”
About I Do Foundation
Gift Registry: Create a wedding gift registry with our partner stores and up to 10% of gift purchases will be donated to your favorite charity.
Charity Registry: Encourage guests to commemorate your wedding with a gift to your specially chosen charities.
Shop for Good: Raise up to 10% for charity with wedding purchases from our partner stores—for honeymoon travel, rings, invitations, flowers, travel and more…
Choose Charity for Your Favors: Make a charitable donation in lieu of wedding favors—it's a wonderful way to thank your guests for sharing this special day with you.
Thank Your Attendants: Honor the special people in your wedding with a charity gift card. It's simple-you make the donation and they select the charity.
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Go Green on Your Special Day
Celebrate Green: With our help you can plan a stylish and sustainable wedding that incorporates earth-friendly and socially-responsible choices.
FAQ for I Do Foundation
* Honor a loved one with a donation to their favorite charity.
* Celebrate your community with a donation to a local charity.
* Remember a family member with a memorial donation.
* One for each of you? Choose two charities.
How do I politely inform my guests that I would prefer donations instead of gifts?
If your guests ask you what you would like as a wedding gift, you can express a preference for donations. You should not do this so strongly as to give the impression that you will be offended if you get anything else; some guests will want to give material gifts, and not everyone will want to support the charity that you have selected. And whatever you get, whether you like it or not, write a thank-you note!
Top Ten Ways to Go Green on Your Special Day
As an engaged couple, you have immense consumer power as you make all of the spending choices involved in your wedding day. Through your dollars and your preferences, you can make a difference by selecting environmentally conscious options that are good for you and for the planet.
1. Make Informed Jewelry Choices
2. Be Fashionably Green: Think outside the box for your wedding dress, and you may find cheaper, more unique options.
3. Eat Well: Give your guests a tasty and healthy meal by working with an organic caterer.
4. ...And Be Merry: As your guests raise a glass to toast your commitment, consider filling it with an organic beverage.
5. Flower Power: As you picture your perfect flowers, think organic, seasonal, and potted.
6. Travel Light: Provide travel tips for your guests that include public transportation options and help arrange for car pools when possible.
7. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle: Here's a good rule of thumb for all of your wedding purchases: If it can't be reused, recyled, or consumed, rent it.
8. Create a Green Registry: Make your home as green as your wedding with green registry options
9. Be Carbon Neutral: Guests will be coming from near and far for your celebration, and all that travel has an impact on the environment. T
10. Eco-honeymoons: After the festivities have drawn to a close, keep the green spirit alive with sustainable travel or eco-tourism.
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