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Charity-Inspired Wedding Ideas

Charity-Inspired Wedding Ideas

I’m deeply excited to share this particular wedding shoot with you all today. Not only is your wedding day a celebration of love and friendship — it’s also a prime opportunity to give back to your community and the world at large. A star team of vendors, including CarolineRo, Charleston Stems, Sara York Grimshaw Designs, and Sweetgrass Social, put together a lovely styled shoot to show how easy and beautiful it can be to implement charity into your big day:

charity inspired wedding ideas - photo by Caroline Ro - https://ruffledblog.com/charity-inspired-wedding-ideas/

From the photographer, CarolineRo: I’ve been in weddings for a bit and am such an advocate of having freedom in your wedding. To me, that means breaking the norm, straying away from stereotypes and in this case, giving back. One of my favorite authors, Bob Goff, talks a lot about not merely showing love but instead, exemplifying and being love. To me, this is showing off what really matters in life which is loving and serving other people.

metallic wedding invitations - photo by Caroline Ro - https://ruffledblog.com/charity-inspired-wedding-ideas/

pastel bridesmaids dresses - photo by Caroline Ro - https://ruffledblog.com/charity-inspired-wedding-ideas/

white wedding bouquets - photo by Caroline Ro - https://ruffledblog.com/charity-inspired-wedding-ideas/

black gold signs - photo by Caroline Ro - https://ruffledblog.com/charity-inspired-wedding-ideas/

unique wedding jewelry - photo by Caroline Ro - https://ruffledblog.com/charity-inspired-wedding-ideas/

green wedding bouquets - photo by Caroline Ro - https://ruffledblog.com/charity-inspired-wedding-ideas/

gold wedding receptions - photo by Caroline Ro - https://ruffledblog.com/charity-inspired-wedding-ideas/

green grooms boutonnieres - photo by Caroline Ro - https://ruffledblog.com/charity-inspired-wedding-ideas/

pastel bridesmaids dresses - photo by Caroline Ro - https://ruffledblog.com/charity-inspired-wedding-ideas/

pink wedding jewelry - photo by Caroline Ro - https://ruffledblog.com/charity-inspired-wedding-ideas/

chalkboard wedding signs - photo by Caroline Ro - https://ruffledblog.com/charity-inspired-wedding-ideas/

So even though a wedding is definitely about a couple and their love — the union they’re about to make — it’s also such a perfect opportunity to show others what is important to them and how a marriage can impact others and help change the world. So all of that being said, I wanted to design and photograph a styled wedding shoot incorporating non-profits and organizations that do just that: give back (and in a beautiful way!).

gold wedding invitations - photo by Caroline Ro - https://ruffledblog.com/charity-inspired-wedding-ideas/

gold wedding details - photo by Caroline Ro - https://ruffledblog.com/charity-inspired-wedding-ideas/

gold wedding ideas - photo by Caroline Ro - https://ruffledblog.com/charity-inspired-wedding-ideas/

gold centerpieces - photo by Caroline Ro - https://ruffledblog.com/charity-inspired-wedding-ideas/

gold wedding ideas - photo by Caroline Ro - https://ruffledblog.com/charity-inspired-wedding-ideas/

gold metallic tablescapes - photo by Caroline Ro - https://ruffledblog.com/charity-inspired-wedding-ideas/

gold wedding ideas - photo by Caroline Ro - https://ruffledblog.com/charity-inspired-wedding-ideas/

The specific ideas/ways to give back that are seen in this shoot are:
-In lieu of a favor, making a donation to charity:water to help ensure that all people around the world have access to clean water, something we take for granted. Charity:Water has a lot of campaigns for everything from birthdays to specific countries-all ways that encourage others to give back.
-Use/wear jewelry that employ women in Africa. I’ve been a big fan of 31 Bits for a long time now and aside from their jewelry employing and empowering women in Africa, they are beautiful pieces and they also offer an entire bridal line. The bracelets and necklaces also make good gifts for bridesmaids.
-Bread bags and table numbers. Instead of the traditional table number, these table numbers represent a child in Africa that needs sponsoring. Also, the bread bags are a way to spotlight the organization that allows sponsoring of children, Bread of Life Mission.
-Clutches from Proud Mary. Harper Poe, of Proud Mary, buys all of the textiles she uses from different people in third world countries, thus giving them jobs! These also make great bridesmaids gifts. Lastly, The FEED bag. With each FEED bag purchased, 1 child is provided with 1 year of micronutrient powder.

acrylic ghost chairs - photo by Caroline Ro - https://ruffledblog.com/charity-inspired-wedding-ideas/

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charity wedding favors - photo by Caroline Ro - https://ruffledblog.com/charity-inspired-wedding-ideas/

gold centerpieces - photo by Caroline Ro - https://ruffledblog.com/charity-inspired-wedding-ideas/

white blue bouquets - photo by Caroline Ro - https://ruffledblog.com/charity-inspired-wedding-ideas/

bridesmaids clutches - photo by Caroline Ro - https://ruffledblog.com/charity-inspired-wedding-ideas/

charity inspired wedding ideas - photo by Caroline Ro - https://ruffledblog.com/charity-inspired-wedding-ideas/

inspired wedding ideas - photo by Caroline Ro - https://ruffledblog.com/charity-inspired-wedding-ideas/

View all images from this shoot in the gallery

Shoot Location: Charleston, SC / Photographer: CarolineRo / Venue: Charleston Stems / Floral Design: Sara York Grimshaw Designs / Design and Coordination: Sweetgrass Social / Paper Goods and Chalkboard Designs: Blue Glass Design / Linens: La Tavola / LOVE Sign: 428 Main Vintage Rentals / All Other Rentals: EventWorks / Long Wedding Gown: Fabulous Frocks / Short Wedding Gown and Bridesmaids’ Dresses: Bella Bridesmaid / Hair: Beth Bell at Allure Salon / Makeup: Pamela Lesch Makeup / Styling: Alexandra Styles / Main Jewelry (any of the bracelets/necklaces with the round/layered beads): 31 Bits / Additional Jewelry: Croghan’s Jewelry Box / Rectangular Clutches: Proud Mary / White Tote Bag: FEED projects / Bow Tie: BowTieCause / ‘In lieu of favor’ Cause: Charity:Water / Bread-Table Number Cause: Bread of Life Mission / Bride and groom: Derrick and Maeve (they’re married with three kids!) / Bridesmaids: Laura and Beth

View Comments (7)
  • This is so wonderful. Wow. All the planning that went into it. All the vendors. and the photography is buttery gorgeous beautiful. Well done Caroline and all involved.

  • Amazing concept. Has anyone heard of Love Gives Way? It’s a curated group of wedding vendors & creatives combining a portion of sales to help fight sex trafficking. The mission: “Let your one day affect her everyday.” So proud of them, and happy to take part.

  • I love that the couple is allowing their family and friends participate in their charity works.

    There are a lot of things to like about their wedding: the necklaces and accessories of the bride and the bridesmaids (such eye-candies!), the gold-rimmed plates, the calligraphy on the invitations (modern chic), the succulent plants dusted with gold (elegant). Great wedding! Congratulations!

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