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Making a charitable donation could be the perfect present Scrolling through a wedding gift registry to find a memorable present for the bride and groom can be a stressful challenge when you've waited too long and the only items left are either forgettable or extravagant. The key to finding a meaningful gift is to pick something that surpasses simple daily use and inspires the hearts of the wedding couple long after they open it. One of the hottest trends right now is to make a donation to charity as a symbol of the couple's love. Here are some tips on donation gifts: Make sure they will like it­ If you know the couple relatively well, you'll have an idea of the causes that they support, whether it's fighting child poverty, violence against women, or animal cruelty. You may also want to check their personal blogs, Facebook or MySpace pages for links to their favourite charities. Illustrate who they are­ If the bride or groom is in the teaching or medical profession, think about getting them something that expresses that passion. Websites like www. ccfcanada.ca offer a range of unique donation options like buying books and pencils for classrooms overseas 5 Brides Tuesday, January 11, 2011 THE PERFECT WEDDING AWAITS YOU AT A CARLS CATERING COMPANY SINCE 1959 or providing medical supplies to a poor community. Share the love­ It's not uncommon for newlyweds to want to share the warmth of their newfound love. Supporting a child in need is a wonderful way to do exactly that. For the price of a wedding gift, you can sponsor a child for a year in the name of the new couple. Sponsoring a child through organizations like Christian Children's Fund of Canada gives couples the opportunity to write and even visit their new little loved one. Couples will value the symbol of love and compassion your gift represents in their new life together. --www.newscanada.com Indoor or Outdoor Ceremonies 3-tier real Wedding Cake Invitations and reply cards Disk Jockey services Champagne Toast Wine on all tables 7 Hour Full bar Service Passed Hors d'oeurves Full sit down Dinner Seconds and Thirds for dinner Baked Alaska for Dessert Sweet Table or Sandwich Buffet Complimentary Pina Colada or Margarita Bar When you book before Feb. 15th on a Rotary Glen package. 905.873.2277 FREE WEDDING PLANNER WITH BOOKINGS WWW.ROTARYGLEN.CA CELEBRATING 50 YEARS IN BUSINESS Close to Home. Far from Ordinary. 310 Guelph St., Georgetown 905-873-4405