Instead of favors...how does this sound?

Great idea! Except I think instead of just picking ONE- you could make it proportional. That way if the guest really cares about a partic organization but it doesn't 'win', your guest will still feel like they contributed to their organization.

I really like that idea, but I agree with the person who suggested splitting the money up. Instead of making it a contest let guests choose and know that the money will go to both. Though it could be a fun way to get conversations rolling if the table as a group had to come together and decide which one to pick. Might be a good conversation starter if you have a lot of guests who don't know each other.

I'm sorry. I know my answer will be unpopular. I hate that trend. If you wish to support a charity--DO THAT! There are many who need financial and personal help, and I highly favor giving of yourself. I also think favors are generally a waste--because guests don't really want them, and leave them behind after the affair is over.

In addition, I hope you know that 2 people in love vowing to spend their lives together is special enough in an of itself, without a charity tie-in.

And, if you don't want to give me a favor, I'm great with that. But, don't tell me that my gift (favor) is being given to someone else--which is what that amounts to.

Thats actually a great idea. I know a lot of people will ask for donations to charity in place of receiving gifts from guests not as a favor replacement. But it could work. It doesn't really matter what they think anyway. It's your day!

I agree with melouofs. I hate that trend. If you don't want to give favors then don't give favors. If you want to give to a charity then just give to the charity. Why do you need a wedding to give to a charity? I don't want to be told that my favor was given to a charity. I think that your idea is horrible too. Just give to both charitys or both of you agree on one.

Sounds like an interesting idea and you've found a way to make it fun for the guests by having them pick, instead of just donating ahead of time and putting those cards on each place setting letting them know which charity you've donated to. Awesome, have fun!

I have always liked the idea of donating to a charity for weddings. Guests do like to have trinkets and junk to take home from the wedding but the charity option is really kind hearted and I think your guests will appreciate the noble cause. When it comes to your charities, pick good ones!! personally, Im a big advocate for children with autism, cancer and the march of dimes! :) Another good idea is to donate to one of your local non-profit agencies or to your favorite city park! Good luck and congrats on your wedding!

I love it! tie a coin with ribbon on each place card and on each table put 2 bags, 1 for ea charity. with a small sign that says for each coin $1 or $5 will be donated to that charity. that could be your centerpiece if the bags are done nice.

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I LOVE THAT IDEA! I think favors are stupid and a waste of money as well. most people do not take them and then you wasted all yoru money. Instead we have put that money into the wedding to allow our guests to have a better time.

But your idea is great!