I can’t believe it’s time for another Wedding Wednesday Tip! Between shooting, editing, writing, ordering prints & canvases, taking an online professional development course, answering emails, client meetings and life in general this week has flown bye! I am so blessed to be busy!
In light of the incredible tragedy in Oklahoma this week, I wanted to share with you three ways that you can help the victims of this massive tornado and storm.
- Give to the American Red Cross, the Red Cross is busy providing support, shelter and resources to victims. You can also give $10 by texting REDCROSS to 90999.
- Donations can be made to the Salvation Army: The Salvation Army Disaster Relief, P.O. Box 12600, Oklahoma City, OK 73157. Designate Oklahoma Tornado Relief on all checks. You can also give by phone calling: (800) 725-2769. Donate online: donate.salvationarmyusa.org/uss/eds/aok. Donate by text: Text the word “STORM” to 80888 to make a $10 donation through your mobile phone; to confirm your gift, respond with the word “Yes.”
- The international humanitarian relief organization Convoy of Hope has sent a team to Moore with supplies from its World Distribution Center in Springfield, Mo. To make a contribution, go online to www.convoyofhope.org. Donate $10 via cell phone by texting the word CONVOY to 50555.
My heart goes out to all the families affected by this tragedy. My oldest, John asked about the tornado images he has seen on the news over the last few days. We talked about the tornado, the damage it caused and the lives that were lost. We also visited about all the awesome emergency responders and volunteers helping to save lives and provide food, shelter and resources. We also prayed together for all of the victims of the tornadoes and emergency responders working to come to their aid.
In the spirit of this post, I thought it was a neat idea/tip to think about giving with your wedding! Wedding’s are a joyful time and what better way to share your joy then to give to others. So here are a few ways that you can give to charities, support causes you love and share your wedding joy!
1. Create a charity gift registry. If you already have enough dishes, glasses and household goods you could suggest that guests make a donation to your favorite charity.
2. Instead of favors for each guest, make a donation to a favorite charity and let guests know you made a donation in their name.
3. Give your wedding attendants the gift a charitable donation to their favorite charity.
The I Do Foundation is a great inspirational wedding resource that can help you incorporate giving into your wedding plans. At this site you can create a charity wedding registry, order gift cards to let your guests or attendants know you made a donation to a favorite organization in their name, and get more ideas for giving.
The seating cards at Michele & Kevin’s wedding contained flower seeds which guests could later plant in their own yards. Another great way of giving and helping the environment with your wedding!
Here is one more picture from her reception that I just love!
