25 Ways to Share the Love North Carolina

Helping others is easy while you're on the road to wedded bliss. Here's the good news: You don't have to turn into a self-obsessed Bridezilla while planning your wedding. With these simple, affordable ideas, you can contribute to some very worthy causes but still leave plenty of time, energy and sanity to prepare for the big day.

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919.633.1479
109 Ashley Meadow Place
Holly Springs, NC
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Holly Springs, NC
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Helping others is easy while you're on the road to wedded bliss.

Here's the good news: You don't have to turn into a self-obsessed Bridezilla while planning your wedding. With these simple, affordable ideas, you can contribute to some very worthy causes but still leave plenty of time, energy and sanity to prepare for the big day.

1. Incorporate a charity into your shower. Your bridesmaids can ask each guest to bring canned goods to donate to a nearby food bank. Find one at secondharvest.org, and call for information on what's needed and where to drop off the goods.

2. Rent a nonprofit's space. Think of how unique and beautiful your reception would be if it took place at a museum, historical site or botanical garden. Even better. you'll know your site fee is supporting a favorite cause.

3. Register for charitable gifts. First, set up a Bridal Guide Registry at bgregistry.com. Then go to your favorite charity's website and find its donation page. With the “Add Gifts” tool, you can easily put it on your registry list. The I Do Foundation and firstgiving.com also make it easy to arrange for guests to give in your honor.

4. Reuse your flowers. Call a local nursing home or hospital and ask if you can contribute your reception blooms after the big day. Appoint a trusted friend or family member to transport the buds. and spread some cheer!

5. Involve the wedding party. Instead of having a bridesmaids' tea, ask your bridal party to spend a

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