Donations In Lieu of Favors. What to Say To Guests.

We have always thought the idea of giving a donation in lieu of a wedding favor as a nice idea. The couple can focus on a worthy cause that gets a nice chunk of money that would otherwise go to something small and probably not all that significant.

We started asking around and were a little shocked to find that donation wedding favors upset some guests. We heard that either guests didn’t like the choice of organization for political or social reasons or the guest thinks charity is a private matter and that announcing the donation in lieu of a wedding favor is tacky. But with careful planning, we think there is a way to tastefully and tactfully communicate the donation when delivering the favor. Below we found the best sayings and quotes to use when you give a donation in lieu of a wedding favor.

In lieu of favors, we have made a donation …

In lieu of favors, we have made a donation …

Thank you for sharing this day with us.

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

Donation: Habitat for Humanity

As we begin building our lives and home together, we cannot help but think of those less fortunate. In lieu of a favor, a donation has been made on your behalf to Habitat for Humanity. Thank you for helping to build a dream home and future for a deserving family.

Donation: Make a Wish Foundation

Make a Wish Foundation

In lieu of wedding favors or another creation,
We’ve taken your name and made a special donation
For those children suffering and in pain,
For those children looking for the sunshine through the rain.

We can help them meet their favorite movie star,
Or travel to a place that can’t be reached by car,
We can simply help them get outside to fish,
Either way — together we’ll help a child get closer to their wish.

In lieu of wedding favors or another creation

In lieu of wedding favors or another creation,
We’ve taken your name and made a special donation.

In Loving Memory: In lieu of favors

In lieu of favors, a donation has been made to [Charity] in Loving Memory of [Loved One].

We’ve chosen a special way to say thank you

We’ve chosen a special way to say thank you for sharing our wedding day. In lieu of a favor, a donation has been made to [Charity], In loving memory of [Loved One.] We feel the finest gift is one which helps others live longer and healthier lives. We truly appreciate your being part of our special day. Jack and Jill, [Wedding Date].

In lieu of favors, the Bride & Groom

In lieu of favors, the Bride & Groom have made a donation in your name to [Charity]. Thank you for making someone’s life a little sweeter!

In lieu of the traditional wedding favor

In lieu of the traditional wedding favor,
a donation has been made in your name
to [Charity].
We feel the best gift we can give
is the gift of helping others.

Thank you for sharing in our special day.
Name and Name,
Wedding Date

Donation: Breast Cancer

In lieu of wedding favors, a donation has been made to the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation to honor loved ones and their courageous battles with breast cancer.

Donation: Cancer Society

In loving memory of those who have fought and lost, in loving appreciation for those who have fought and won, and in loving support of those who are still fighting …

In Lieu of Favors, Bride & Groom have made donations …

In Lieu of Favors, Bride & Groom have made donations to the American Cancer Society and American Diabetes Association for those loved ones no longer with us.