A Georgia family changed the guest list to 200 homeless people. The couple called Hosea Feed the Hungry, an nonprofit organization based in Atlanta, that their daughter had volunteered for. The guests were transported by buses to the Villa Christina to enjoy outdoor appetizers, dancing, dinner and desserts. The children enjoyed face-painting, chicken fingers, french fries and cookies.
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This act of kindness made me start thinking about other ways that couples can share the love. Here are 10 acts you could do:1. Set up a charity registry through the I Do Foundation or First Giving. You can add your favorite charity's website and have your guests give donations in your honor.
2. Rent a nonprofit venue like a museum, botanical garden or historical site. And, make sure the venue will recycle your bottles and cans.
3. Ask your bridal shower guests to bring canned goods to donate to a nearby food bank. Find one through Second Harvest.
4. Instead of hosting a bachelorette party or bridal shower opt for spending the day building a home for a needy family through Habitat for Humanity or find another organization to volunteer with at Volunteer Match.
5. Forgo reception favors. Donate the money you would have spent to your favorite charity. Put cards at each table explaining your donation.
6. Don't waste your reception meal leftovers. Arrange to have extra food delivered to feed the hungry through Second Harvest.
7. Spread some cheer by reusing your floral arrangements. Contact a local nursing home, hospice or hospital and ask if you can donate some flowers. Ask for a volunteer to deliver the blooms after the big day.
8. Donate your dress and ask your bridesmaids to do the same. Give your dress and accessories to Brides Against Breast Cancer. This nonprofit will resell them and use the proceeds to help a woman fighting cancer. Your bridesmaids can donate their gowns to an organization that provides prom dresses like the Glass Slipper Project or Project Prom Dress.
9.When creating care packages for your out-of-town guests consider making some extras for troops overseas. They would appreciate the nice lotions and other trinkets. Check out Adopt a platoon for more information.
10. Use your honeymoon to build a school, clean up an ocean or set up a health facility. Find trip ideas through Charity Guide.
*Photos from Andy Steffen and Abby Fisher wedding.

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