Written by guest blogger Bethany Bowen
December is the most popular month for engagements; about 1 in 5 proposals happen around the holidays. Do you know a newly engaged couple? Buy them a gift to show your happiness and support for their future union.
The couple might want to add a special touch to the wedding by buying butterflies for the event. Buy the couple a gift certificate for this company, and let them decide what they want. It will be a lovely touch to what is sure to be a beautiful wedding.
Wedding Butterflies
MonarchBouquets
15% proceeds to Sutter Cancer Center Foundation. $70.00 -- 89.00 per dozen.
It might seem cheesy, but buy the couple a set of matching tees. The groom might put up a little fight, but I’d bet you’ll see them wearing the shirts on their honeymoon!
Gezellig T-shirt: Dutch togetherness. Organic cotton
MotherTongues
$1 per t-shirt to the Center for Women in Transition
$24.99
Just because she is a taken woman, doesn’t mean she won’t enjoy nights with the girls. This box is a great source of interesting topics for a luncheon or slumber party. Buy this for the future bride, and remind her that her girlfriends will always be a part of her life.
The Girlfriends Box of Questions™
The Box Girls
5% profits to Women’s Cancer Research™
$19.95
You already bought the bride-to-be a girlfriends box, now buy the future groom a gift of his own. This men’s tee is very trendy, and has a great message.
OriginOne Men’s Racial Unity T-Shirt ~ Black Mineral Wash
OriginOne
10% of proceeds to Human Rights Watch
$39.00
If the couple has a dog, or is planning on getting a puppy, get them this glow toy for their favorite pet. Animals need presents too, and i'ts like buying two gifts because 100% of the profits go to charity!
Orbee-Tuff Glow for Good Ball
Planet Dog
100% proceeds to the Planet Dog Foundation (PDF)
$11.95
This pillow is a great addition for a new home. Its neutral colors go great with any fabric; they can throw it on their couch, bench, or bed.
Urchin EcoArt Pillow
Wabisabi Green
30% proceeds to Nest
$68.00
For other gift ideas that give back to charity be sure to visit Uptown Liz. Happy shopping!
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