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My friend is planning her wedding and in lieu of favors she plans on making a donation to a local charity she supports. She's not sure how much she should give as a donation. She doesn't want give to little, but can't afford to give enough.

She has 150 guests and wants to make a $2 donation each. That will be a total of a $300 donation. She asked me if that was good enough. But, I don't know myself.

2007-05-01 15:29:36 · 15 answers · asked by Answer Girl 2007 5 in Family & Relationships Weddings

15 answers

It's plenty "good enough" and it's a wonderful thing to do. I agree with having a note on each table mentioning the donation, as well as a donation box (maybe by the guest book?) for anyone that wishes to contribute. Perhaps there's a cause that's important to the couple? (Just nothing political or religious, which could offend someone).

2007-05-01 16:09:53 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3 0

It doesn't matter what she gives, charities will happily accept any donation amount, even less than 300.00 But if she wants to give $ 300.00, that's fine. I would suggest that she makes sure that the organization she chooses, provides her with cards she can place on the tables, that say that in lieu of favors, a donation has been made to their organization.

2007-05-04 15:17:55 · answer #2 · answered by Tweety 5 · 0 0

Whatever she decides to give is up to her. It's tacky to disclose the amount to the guests, it's like putting a price on their friendship.

At the place card table, or at the dinner tables I'd have a little note that says in lieu of favors a donation has been made in your name to XYZ Charity. Thank-you for sharing our special day with us.

2007-05-02 11:32:31 · answer #3 · answered by Kati B 3 · 0 1

I think this is a lovely idea!
$2 donation each sounds fine. After all a donation is a gift that has not been asked for and any amount would be greatly and appreciatively received.

2007-05-01 23:30:42 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

That is definitely an adequate donation. If the donation is in lieu of favors, then she should give whatever she allotted to spend on favors. Two bucks each certainly sounds about right.

2007-05-01 22:47:44 · answer #5 · answered by MelB 5 · 1 0

I think its a wonderful choice. I have also seen weddings where instead of clanking spoons on glasses, or playing bridal trivia or singing a love song or whatever all is out there to make the bride and groom kiss during supper some are putting a glass jar at the table and they label it for a certain cause such as MS or whatever and if you want them to kiss you must put a donation in the jar.

2007-05-02 12:19:00 · answer #6 · answered by Shari 2 · 0 0

The donation you suggested in lieu of favors seems ok to me. I would suggest having placecards at the table and at the bottom of the placecard make a notation that says something like "Thank you so much for being a part of our wedding. A donation has been made in your name to (charity name)" or print table cards yourself with one of the following choices for wording:

Thank you for sharing this day with us. In recognition of your love and support, we have made a donation in your name to (Name of Charity].

In lieu of favors, we have made a donation to (Name of Charity) in honor of the guests of the Doe-Smith wedding.

I also found this from the American Diabetes Associate website:
http://www.diabetes.org/support-the-cause/make-a-donation/wedding-favors.jsp

2007-05-01 22:39:35 · answer #7 · answered by vstar 1 · 1 0

$2 dollar's would be fine, any charity will take anything.
I suggest to maybe put a table dedicated to the charity and put a donation box for the guests to put their own money in if they choose too. Could add up

2007-05-01 22:43:58 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1 0

Any donation to a charity no matter the amount will be good. It not how much you give,it that you want to give something.

2007-05-05 19:32:24 · answer #9 · answered by tanlaask 3 · 0 0

well i think that's real great of her to think about doing something so great! Of course that's "good enough" At least she is thinking of others. I am sure any Charity would love to get a 300 dollar donation.

2007-05-01 22:34:24 · answer #10 · answered by carriec 7 · 1 0

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