How do I incorporate the March for Science into my Earth Day wedding?
I am getting married on Earth Day this year, the same day as the March for Science. It’s too late to change our wedding date. But I am sad that we will not be downtown at the Scientists’ March, demonstrating for something so crucially important. Do you have ideas for how we can be a part of the march, even though we’ll be out in the woods in Southern Maryland?
Wedding as a political act: 8 ways to show your wedding is part of the resistance
We’ve talked for years about folks who’ve used their weddings as political statements, most notably with marriage equality back before it became legal nationwide… but we’re in a different era now, and I’d argue that things are way more overwhelming than they were back then.
Let’s talk about a few ways to make a political statement with your wedding…
Doing good while getting wed: wedding charity ideas to support your favorite causes
“In lieu of a gift registry, what are some of the options/ideas to ask people to give to charity? My partner and I met volunteering and are passionate about that particular organization and some others. We’d love to get others on board with helping support these places but are wondering how to do that.” Boy do we have ideas for you! From donations to charitable registries, there are lots of ways to give back. Here’s a roundup of charity wedding ideas…
Steal these 35+ super offbeat gift registry ideas from REAL SoKind registries
SoKind Registry is also featured in our Offbeat Vendors guide!
Our kinship with SoKind Registry makes total sense when you know that they focus on gifts of experience, charitable causes, and non-stuff gifts. Not acquiring a bunch of stuff makes total sense for most couples. We decided to work with SoKind to find some of the most interesting, most “why didn’t I think of that” offbeat gift registry ideas from REAL SoKind registries.
How to donate your wedding leftovers to shelters or animal rescues
Looking for a way to save your leftover wedding food from going to waste without having to haul it back to your house for a three-day binge? You can actually donate your unspoiled leftovers. Your caterer may already be doing it, in fact. If they’re following safety standards and in communication with coordinating shelters, it can totally work. Let’s talk about how to donate your wedding leftovers.
How to donate your wedding flowers to hospitals, shelters, or the elderly
Donating flowers, leftover catering, and dresses is totally a thing, and you can get in on it. We’ll talk fashion and catering another day, but for now, let’s talk about donating your flowers to hospitals or to senior living facilities. If you didn’t opt for non-floral bouquets and centerpieces, what would you do with all those perishable flowers anyway, right?