Thursday, April 7, 2011

Make your wedding matter

Well of course your wedding matters, but making it something beyond the ceremony and a celebration of not just the start of your marriage but what's important to you as a couple is another way of making it matter.

Some people want a small wedding because they simply can't afford a lavish ceremony and reception.  Others just want a  low-key wedding because that's their style.  Recently I was invited to a wedding where the bride and groom specifically stated that they wanted no wedding gifts, instead they requested anyone inclined to give them a gift should make a donation to their chosen charity.  They had everything they needed, so gifts for them weren't necessary.  They had a passion for their cause and knew this would be a good way for others to contribute to the charity.

This is a noble idea, and one people should consider, but if you want to do something significant in another way, try this.  Below is a bracelet created by women in Rwanda.  From the Same Sky website:
SAME SKY’s initial project employs HIV+ women in Rwanda who survived the 1994 Genocide. Instead of a hand-out, we offer them a hand-up and a chance to rebuild their lives. Our bracelets are handmade with heart by these extraordinary women artisans.
Visit the site by clicking here and help make a difference.

Remember, weddings sometimes come with expectations of what is "supposed" to be done.  Make it your own, make it matter to you! 

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