A new study that examined the give-back plans of 1,000 engaged couples in the United States finds that 64% intend to make supporting a charity a part of their upcoming wedding celebration.
With 2.5 million weddings expected in the United States in 2022, that’s more than 1.5 million weddings, including related events such as bridal showers and gift lists.
The study was commissioned by the non-profit organization VOW for Girls, which aims to end child marriage worldwide.
According to Clay Dunn, CEO of VOW for Girls, these results show that with more than $60 billion set to be spent on US weddings in 2022, couples are realizing they can use their wedding to create a to make an important impact.
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Giving back is becoming an integral part of the celebration
The study also showed that couples are also increasingly planning to incorporate charitable giving into their guests’ experience to include
For example, nearly two-thirds of participants said they plan to add a “donate” option to their wedding registry, where friends and family would be asked to make a donation to charity instead of a gift for the couple.
And 72% of respondents said they would be more likely to hire a wedding organizer if that company also donated a portion of their profits to charity.
What causes would couples like to give back?
The leading category at 67% was for causes and organizations that support women (and girls).
Behind these were causes focused on education, poverty and health. Other popular categories included climate change and animal rights.
How do these weddings give back to the community?
The study also asked participants how they planned to implement their giving-back strategy into their wedding plans.
The most frequently mentioned method was a donation in honor of their guests.
The guests were then asked to donate either in addition to or in lieu of a gift.
Another way of helping others is by making entries in the registry where part of the Sale price goes to a non-profit organization.
Similarly, some respondents indicated that they would at least partially turn their bridal shower into some sort of charity fundraiser.
Top 10 inspirational quotes about giving back to the community
Giving back to the community takes many forms. It’s also a great way to grow as a person, honor your roots, and immerse yourself in your culture.
It can be anything from volunteering an event, donating money or clothing, to your time to help someone to help in need.
There are unlimited ways you can give back, and you don’t need a wedding invitation to get started!
Here are 10 quotes about giving back to the community that will hopefully serve as a source of inspiration. It’s never too late to start!
- “Service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on earth.” – Muhammad Ali
- “The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.” – Mahatma Gandhi
- “The smallest act of kindness is worth more than the greatest intention.” – Oscar Wilde
- “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is: What do you do for others ?” – Martin Luther King, Jr.
- “The meaning of life is to find your gift. The meaning of life is to give.” – William Shakespeare
- “We live on what we get, but we live on what we give.” – Winston Churchill
- “The unselfish effort to bring joy to others will be the beginning of a happier life for ourselves.” – Helen Keller
- “It is the duty of every man to give back to the world at least what he takes from it.” – Albert Einstein
- “Since you get more pleasure from making others happy, you should think about the happiness you can give.” – Eleanor Roosevelt
- “Nobody is useless in this world who lightens another’s burden.” – Charles Dickens
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