Once upon a time, wedding gifts were an essential part of starting “adult life.” Many couples were still living with their parents before saying “I do,” and as a result they had none of the trappings necessary for life on their own. No kitchen appliances, no home decor, not even a tasteful throw blanket for the living room! On their wedding day, friends and family wouldn’t just gather to celebrate their love?they would prepare them for living as a husband and wife.
These days, couples are often cohabitating long before they walk down the aisle. This means that many of them have flatware, small kitchen appliances, decorative vases for the mantle, and frankly they just don’t need any more!
So, what should wedding guests get for the couple who already has everything" One option is a donation to their favorite charity. As a bride or groom, here’s how you can ask your wedding guests to donate to a charity instead of hitting up a gift registry. Choose a Charity that’s Important to You
The main reason an engaged couple might choose to have donations made to charity instead of registering for wedding gifts is because they want to feel good about their impact on the world. In fact, that’s one major reason why anyone donates to charity; according to the National Institutes of Health, donating triggers pleasure centers in the brain and gives you the warm fuzzies.
Therefore, it’s important that you choose a charity you r...