Anyone not doing favors? I'm tossing around the idea of making a donation to the American Cancer Society but FH says ppl will want to receive a favor. Just wanted to know if donations are a common thing to do.
although they are somewhat cocmmon, i am not in 'favor' of the idea, unless it is also accompanied by a favor
Posted by lucamon
Anyone not doing favors? I'm tossing around the idea of making a donation to the American Cancer Society but FH says ppl will want to receive a favor. Just wanted to know if donations are a common thing to do.
we are donating to the american cancer research society. I am also giving a small box that has a few chocolates and a tag that explains the donation. IMO I think people would appreciate the donation more then getting something that they may never use. sorry to offend anyone JMO
agreed, that is why i am giving 'useful' favors
Posted by smjack
we are donating to the american cancer research society. I am also giving a small box that has a few chocolates and a tag that explains the donation. IMO I think people would appreciate the donation more then getting something that they may never use. sorry to offend anyone JMO
I did a donation at my wedding. No favors...just the scrolls saying that we donated money. I got A LOT of compliments from a lot of people because we donated to a charity that has a lot of meaning to us. I personally think that a donation is a wonderful idea because half of your guests wont even take their favor home with them, and that's wasted money that a charity could have used. It's all a matter of personal preference. But I wouldn't be too worried about your guests being upset that they're not going home with a favor because you're already giving them this wonderful party and dinner.
everyone has their opinions
Posted by lucamon
you're in favor of the favor![]()
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I'd like to do both but it all comes down to money. If it was anybody else I would do it my way, but it's also FH's wedding too so I'm torn.
Posted by Snowflake08everyone has their opinions
Posted by lucamon
you're in favor of the favor![]()
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I'd like to do both but it all comes down to money. If it was anybody else I would do it my way, but it's also FH's wedding too so I'm torn.
ive been to weddings and gotten no favor, useless favors, edible favors, useful favors
personally, i donate to lots of charities throughout the year, and i choose not to use my wedding as a forum for that
fortunately, i havent lost anyone to a disease of anything, although my mom has Lupus and my father had prostate cancer - i can understand why someone who has suffered a loss would want to acknowledge this
in my opinion, i would rather give something to my guests as my way of thanking them
Posted by lucamon
you're in favor of the favor![]()
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I'd like to do both but it all comes down to money. If it was anybody else I would do it my way, but it's also FH's wedding too so I'm torn.
Posted by lucamon
Posted by Snowflake08everyone has their opinions
Posted by lucamon
you're in favor of the favor![]()
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I'd like to do both but it all comes down to money. If it was anybody else I would do it my way, but it's also FH's wedding too so I'm torn.
ive been to weddings and gotten no favor, useless favors, edible favors, useful favors
personally, i donate to lots of charities throughout the year, and i choose not to use my wedding as a forum for that
fortunately, i havent lost anyone to a disease of anything, although my mom has Lupus and my father had prostate cancer - i can understand why someone who has suffered a loss would want to acknowledge this
in my opinion, i would rather give something to my guests as my way of thanking them
You're absolutelyright, I don't need to associate a donation with my wedding. Plus it will bring back too many bad memories. Thank you, I think I know what to do now.
Posted by jjk1007
I did a donation at my wedding. No favors...just the scrolls saying that we donated money. I got A LOT of compliments from a lot of people because we donated to a charity that has a lot of meaning to us. I personally think that a donation is a wonderful idea because half of your guests wont even take their favor home with them, and that's wasted money that a charity could have used. It's all a matter of personal preference. But I wouldn't be too worried about your guests being upset that they're not going home with a favor because you're already giving them this wonderful party and dinner.
I think the donations are a great idea. Not everyone keeps favors, which is why I was very very particular in not giving out something that was going to money wasted! We did choose to do a favor, but a donation is the gift that keeps on giving. I want my MOH to use Brides Against Breast Cancer as the organization for donations to go to for my bridal shower!
Posted by lucamon
Posted by Snowflake08everyone has their opinions
Posted by lucamon
you're in favor of the favor![]()
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I'd like to do both but it all comes down to money. If it was anybody else I would do it my way, but it's also FH's wedding too so I'm torn.
ive been to weddings and gotten no favor, useless favors, edible favors, useful favors
personally, i donate to lots of charities throughout the year, and i choose not to use my wedding as a forum for that
fortunately, i havent lost anyone to a disease of anything, although my mom has Lupus and my father had prostate cancer - i can understand why someone who has suffered a loss would want to acknowledge this
in my opinion, i would rather give something to my guests as my way of thanking them
You're absolutelyright, I don't need to associate a donation with my wedding. Plus it will bring back too many bad memories. Thank you, I think I know what to do now.
my dad died from a heart a attack and battled with diabetes. I don't think it will make it a sad event. I think my whole side of the family would rather the money go to a good cause int he name of my father than some cheap favor they aren't going to use.....
Posted by Snowflake08
Posted by lucamon
Posted by Snowflake08everyone has their opinions
Posted by lucamon
you're in favor of the favor![]()
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I'd like to do both but it all comes down to money. If it was anybody else I would do it my way, but it's also FH's wedding too so I'm torn.
ive been to weddings and gotten no favor, useless favors, edible favors, useful favors
personally, i donate to lots of charities throughout the year, and i choose not to use my wedding as a forum for that
fortunately, i havent lost anyone to a disease of anything, although my mom has Lupus and my father had prostate cancer - i can understand why someone who has suffered a loss would want to acknowledge this
in my opinion, i would rather give something to my guests as my way of thanking them
You're absolutelyright, I don't need to associate a donation with my wedding. Plus it will bring back too many bad memories. Thank you, I think I know what to do now.
FH's mother is in a nursing home
she is 53 and dying of diabetes and a stroke
totally incapacitated
i asked him if he wanted to do a donation just to see how he felt since it's his mother
he said he wanted to be happy and not have people thinking about why his mother isnt there
oh i totally agree
Posted by MissMath
my dad died from a heart a attack and battled with diabetes. I don't think it will make it a sad event. I think my whole side of the family would rather the money go to a good cause int he name of my father than some cheap favor they aren't going to use.....
Posted by MissMath
my dad died from a heart a attack and battled with diabetes. I don't think it will make it a sad event. I think my whole side of the family would rather the money go to a good cause int he name of my father than some cheap favor they aren't going to use.....
Posted by lucamon
Posted by MissMath
my dad died from a heart a attack and battled with diabetes. I don't think it will make it a sad event. I think my whole side of the family would rather the money go to a good cause int he name of my father than some cheap favor they aren't going to use.....
I can totally relate to you because my dad died of cancer and FH's dad died of a heart attackHow can I chose one charity over another?
