We’ve all watched the heartbreaking reports of devastation and suffering in Haiti after the recent earthquake. What can we do to help?

One way to help is through a donation to the relief effort through a reputable charitable organization. One such organization which is near to my heart is World Vision.

World Vision has a long standing trusted reputation with millions of personal donors, non-profit organizations, corporations and governments.  They are often first on the ground and on the front lines in disaster stricken areas around the world and were among the first responders in Haiti.

If you have an upcoming wedding and have not yet purchased wedding favors, please consider forgoing favors and party gifts and instead make a donation to the Haiti Relief Effort.  Place a note card on each table at your wedding reception to let your guests know in lieu of wedding favors you have made a donation that will give the gift of life and renewed hope to the children of Haiti.

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This hardy perennial that can be planted either indoors  or out is a gift that will last a lifetime; a constant symbol of your commitment to each other that will bloom each spring.

Each white eco friendly box comes with two lily bulbs nestled in a bed of moss, a personalized card, poem, growing instructions and choice of silver or gold edged organza ribbon. Assembly is required.

Prices range from $3.79 – $4.39 depending on the quantity ordered.

Be sure to check out the many wonderful eco friendly plantable favors at www.plantamemory.com.

As a woman and a self proclaimed “Chocoholic”, I am convinced there is no problem that chocolate cannot fix. Well, it may not help me with the problem of getting back into my old size six jeans, but it can help save our endangered species.

By purchasing these delicious all-natural and fairly traded chocolate wedding favors from Endangered Species Chocolate, you can help save species, conserve habitats and honor human life. Endangered Species Chocolate donates 10 percent of their net profits to environmental organizations that work to help endangered species and their habitats.

Each zippered favor pouch, made from natural jute, comes with three all-natural milk or dark chocolate treats. These durable and reusable pouches, measuring 3.5″ x 3.5″, can be customized to match your wedding theme and colors by attaching ribbon to the zipper pull.

The cost of $2.50 each is a steal considering you receive three chocolates per pouch.

We think these soda bottles from Jones Soda are absolutely adorable. Jones Soda will customize the bottle labels with your photo and message, all you have to do is select your flavor. Choose from their wide assortment of flavors to coordinate perfectly with your wedding color scheme.

Looking for a great combination for a Blue and White/Silver wedding, how about Blue Bubblegum which offers a vibrant blue color; maybe mix that with the clear Cream Soda. You could alternate the colors by seat or by table.

This is a wedding favor your guests are sure to appreciate.

Don’t forget to recycle the bottles.

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Today only, save 50 percent on this beautiful 10k gold “Knottedrush” ring. This simple but stunning handcrafted ring made from reclaimed gold is the perfect bridesmaid or maid of honor gift.

Regular price: $154. Lucky Breaks price: $77. How to get it: Log on to bario-neal.com and enter “luckydaily3″ at checkout (sterling silver and 10k gold only).

Made fresh without the use of food dye or preservatives, these adorable cookies are available in a natural tone with a green ribbon that reads in gold print: Will you be my Bridesmaid/Jr. Bridesmaid, Maid or Matron of Honor?

Don’t forget to check out the other great eco-friendly products at the Weddingish.com.

Give your guests these delicious bite sized chocolates from Fair Trade Winds. They’re sure to hit your guests’ tummies before they make it home.

At only $45 for 200 pieces this is a steal.

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Each piece can vary as they are handmade of natural materials.

Order the ivory organza pouch and you have a unique wedding guest favor!

The length of the chime is approximately 10 inches long once they are unpacked from the bag.

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