Couples preparing for marriage are so fortunate these days.
We receive beautiful gifts, attend amazing showers and parties in our honor and
when all is said and done; walk away with a good chunk of money (although,
weddings these days cost an arm and a leg). Throughout my 20-something months of
engagement I was SO confused why we receive gifts for getting married. I know
it’s tradition that the Bride and Groom don’t live together until marriage but
unfortunately, Josh and I don’t follow tradition. We’ve been fortunate through
our 5 years together. We own a house, we have great jobs, we have 5 healthy
(for the most part) animals and a happy 8 year old boy that gets spoiled with
iPods, toys and games. Sure, we could use extra money to pay off the outrageous
amount of debt we have or buy a new car but those are not necessities to our
life. We can continue to make monthly payments on student loans and wait to
purchase that new car when the Chunkmobile finally dies. So, we thought to
ourselves… how can we help those less fortunate?
Two HUGE organizations that are near and dear to my heart are The Alzheimer’s Association and the ASPCA. Although, I support ANY animal
rescue organization but as a child I always wanted to be an ASPCA officer.
As I am surfing online for way to volunteer my time and
skill set to help animals after the wedding I came across the most amazing opportunity
to donate towards a cause that I love! ASPCA has come up with a “Wedding Campaign”
where guests can donate in your honor. This had me nearly in tears because what
an amazing idea.
Future Brides and Grooms – if you are as passionate about
animals as I am, you need to join the Wedding Campaign with the ASPCA. Let your
guests know that you are supporting something AMAZING. So what if you only raise $100.00… That’s $100 more than they had before. Plus, you are creating
awareness for this awesome program benefitting animals in need.
So donate today, in honor of Josh, Deagan and I along with
Wilma, Leo, April, Deuce and Barnabee to end cruelty to animals and give those
animals in need a second chance!
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DONATE HERE: Gondeck Wedding Campaign
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