Monday, October 19, 2009

obsession | giving back

i organize an annual masquerade ball which benefits charity. last year the proceeds went to the breast cancer 3-day in seattle. i have been so blessed with my health & in my life that i feel the need to give back.

i love that some couples are making charitable contributions in lieu of favors.



photo by kamila harris photography.

photo by joNa photography.

if thats not your thing, or you already have amazing favors, here are some other ways to give back during your special time:

-find a local run or walk on the morning of your weekend (or if you are having an early ceremony, try the weekend before). grab your wedding party, don matching wedding party tshirts, & support a good cause! find an event on a website like Active.com. my mom & i have committed to running a 5k each month for a year & ive found several events through this website. best case scenario - its a major stress reliever to get out & be active!

-purchase your wedding favors through a charitable website like thebreastcancersite.com or the Livestrong store. a portion of your sales generally will go back to a specific organization.

-donate or purchase your gown at a brides against cancer event. your donation is tax-deductible or if you purchase your once-worn gown at an event, you ll save mucho bucks!

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