When it comes to choosing a charity, nonprofit, or cause to support with your wedding, it can be tough to know where to start. Everything from opting for charitable donations in lieu of wedding gifts or favors to hiring wedding vendors are opportunities to support a charity with your wedding. However, in getting started, there are so many things to consider and different ways to do it that can feel a little overwhelming.

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“Ryan and I felt strongly from the beginning that in lieu of gifts we wanted our wedding guests to put their money somewhere it would truly make a difference. When we came across VOW for Girls and the incredible work the organization does, it felt like the perfect cause for us to support.”

– Elsa & Ryan, VOW Couple | $2550 raised in lieu of gifts

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Reasons to Support a Charity

You are looking to add even more meaning to your wedding day

You feel that you have everything you need and are not looking to ask for gifts from guests

You are looking for viable alternatives to favors that feel a little more sustainable

You want to be intentional with how you spend your dollars while planning your wedding

You want to include a give back element to your celebration that will go beyond your wedding day itself

You want to start off your married life together on an even more positive note

You want to hire wedding professionals that share your values

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Why VOW?

VOW for Girls is uniquely tied to the wedding industry through the way we partner with couples and wedding professionals to raise awareness and funds to end the international child marriage crisis. So as you celebrate choosing each other you can help millions of girls choose love on their own terms.

VOW for Girls is also unique in the fact that there are multiple ways to “VOW” your wedding, and we are always open to creative new ideas to give back! Some of our most popular ways to give back with your wedding are:

Create a Charitable Wedding Registry

Don’t need or want any gifts? Instead of a traditional gift registry, create a personalized registry in 3 easy steps and ask your guests for donations in lieu of or in addition to wedding gifts. Link to your wedding website to make it easy for your guests to find.

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Elsa and Ryan created a charitable registry in lieu of wedding gifts. They informed their guests of their charitable donation on their wedding website and invitations.

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Replace Favors With Donations

Wedding favors that your guests won’t leave behind! Add more meaning to your wedding by replacing favors with donations in honor of each guest. Did you know just $181 can cover school fees for a girl for a year?

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Shop VOW Products

Find the perfect gift for the events surrounding your wedding – from welcome bags, bridesmaids gifts, registry items and more. A portion of proceeds from all partner products supports VOW.

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VOW reusable tote bag (shop multiple designs) and Names for Good VOW bracelet

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Add VOW to Your Existing Registry or Gift List

Want to give back but still register for fun wedding gifts? No problem! Add VOW for Girls as a charitable cash fund option on your existing wedding gift registry and simply donate the funds to VOW after your wedding.

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VOW couple, Lexie and Cameron added VOW to their Zola registry

Header photo credit: BlueSpark Photography

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