In Depth

With 28 being the age of your average bride and groom (according to CBS News), many couples are already set with all the bedding, appliances and dishware that they need. So, many couples are setting up registries with the I Do Foundation, an online resource that allows wedding guests to make a donation to charity in the name of the bride and groom, or setting up a more typical registry with a company that promises to donate a portion of the cost of a wedding gift to a charitable organization. It's a simple and effective way to help raise awareness of the causes important to your and your future spouse, as well as a way to raise much needed funds that will allow the nonprofit of your choice to continue their necessary work.