A raffle is an inexpensive and easy way to raise money for weddings or honeymoons. You can either go the traditional route and raffle off a desirable item or experience, or you can hold a 50/50 raffle where the winner’s prize is half of the money that you raise during the raffle.
You can even incorporate your raffle into pre-wedding events, like showers and bachelor/bachelorette parties.
Make sure that you promote your raffle so that your friends and family members are aware that you’re trying to raise money for your wedding or honeymoon. The more people that know, the better!
Selling t-shirts is a classic fundraising idea that really works. You can put your own spin on this fundraising strategy to bring in money for your upcoming wedding or honeymoon, too!
Find an online retailer who lets you design shirts that your family and friends will enjoy wearing. (For more on how this works, check out Bonfire!)
You can create shirts that celebrate your wedding party, commemorate the big day, or even illustrate your honeymoon destination. The design options are endless, so consider adding several products that guests can choose from.
Writing letters is a great way to raise money for your wedding or honeymoon. You can send out letters asking for general donations, in-kind gifts (such as food or venue space), or volunteer help for the reception.
Your letters should be genuine and personal. Always start with your recipient’s first name and try to reference any past relationship.
You can use letters to direct people to your crowdfunding campaign, but you should also include a self-addressed envelope within your letter to encourage people to send in checks (make sure you tell donors not to send cash!).
“Give-It-Up” fundraisers are fundraising ideas for weddings and honeymoons that can be private fundraisers between you and your betrothed, or they can be expanded to include your friends and family members. Participants agree to give up an indulgence for a certain amount of time and put the money toward the wedding.
This indulgence can be as something as simple as daily latte, a weekly trip to the movies, or a fast food visit.
Instead of spending money on these expenses, you put the funds in a jar or a savings account. Over the course of several months or a year, you can save a lot of money for your wedding or honeymoon!
If you and your fiancé have a little bit of a competitive streak in you, you can try hosting a bride and groom competition to raise money for your wedding or honeymoon. The competition can take place at your wedding shower or over the course of several months.
Plan out a few competitions and have your friends and family place wagers on who they think will win each one.
The competitions can be as daring and unique as you want. Just make sure that the events are all in good fun. You don’t want any pre-nuptial arguments to spring up out of your fundraiser!
As an engaged couple, you and your fiancé have probably hosted a few get-togethers for your friends and family members. Use these opportunities to raise money for your wedding!
You don’t have to make the night all about raising money, but you can mention your crowdfunding campaign and encourage people to make donations.
For example, if you’re asking for donations in lieu of a traditional registry gifts, use your house party or get-together to let your friends and family know about your fundraising goals.
A bride and groom “punishment” fundraiser can be a fun way to raise money and make your wedding reception a little more interesting.
Pick a “punishment” for the bride and the groom and have people donate to the one they would prefer to see at your reception.
Once the day arrives, whoever has raised the most money has to perform their “punishment” at the reception. Make sure to keep it lighthearted and not too embarrassing!
Have you every found loose change between the cushions of your couch? Most of us have areas in our houses (or cars) where these “treasures” get lost.
A simple fundraising idea for weddings and honeymoons, you can search for loose change around your house and ask your friends and family to do the same, donating whatever they find.
You could host this fundraiser every couple of months leading up to your wedding; you’ll be surprised just how much you can raise this way!
Having a casino night is a fun and exciting way to raise funds for your wedding or honeymoon. The great thing about a casino night is that you can make it as simple (with just blackjack and poker) or as complicated as you want.
You can charge people to enter your event as well as for food and drinks. If you want to plan a casino night fundraiser, you’ll need a place to host the event.
Of course, you can find a local venue, but if you really want to save on expenses, you can have it at your house with your friends and family.
The honeymoon jar fund is a simple and inexpensive fundraising idea that you can start using today! All you’ll need for this fundraiser is a jar and a few decorations if you want to make it look cute.
You can also do different variations on the jar and make it match your wedding colors.
During all your pre-wedding festivities (bachelor/bachelorette party, the rehearsal dinner, etc.) put your honeymoon jar fund in a prominent location asking your friends and family to donate any spare change for your honeymoon.
Everyone has a few outfits just collecting dust in their closets. Why not put those unused clothes to use by selling them to raise money for your wedding or honeymoon?
You can either try selling the clothes yourself online or take them to a consignment store.
You and your partner don’t have to be the only ones giving up your clothes. Ask your friends and family if they have any clothes or accessories they are no longer using to raise even more funds!
Do you have any skills that you could put to use? Maybe you’re the best painter in your friend group, or you enjoy repairing things. You can use your skills to raise money for your wedding or honeymoon by charging your friends and family for the tasks you complete.
First, you need to determine what you’re good at and would be willing to charge people for, and then you need to promote your services around the community.
Let your friends and family know about your fundraising idea and explain to people why you’re raising funds. In no time, you’ll be completing tasks for your neighbors and raising money!
Typically, for a wedding, you’ll host an engagement or bridal shower. Why not throw a honeymoon shower as one of your honeymoon fund ideas? You can decorate the party to match the destination that you and your partner will be going to.
Instead of giving you traditional gifts, ask guests to bring you cash that can go towards your honeymoon fund.
This fundraising idea is a great way to raise money and enjoy time with your friends and family.
If you’re a couple who loves spending time in the kitchen, this fundraising idea couldn’t be easier!
Add classic family recipes from both sides of the family tree, plus a few new favorites you’ve discovered together. You can even add personal notes, photos, or stories to give your cookbook extra flare.
You can offer these books as rewards to those who’ve donated a certain amount to your crowdfunding campaign or put them up for sale at your shower or reception. Either way, everyone is sure to love trying out your recipes and contributing to your big day.
Wine pulls are a fun way to raise money at auctions, galas, and other charity fundraising events—why not try one at your wedding, rehearsal dinner, or shower?
Ask guests to bring their favorite bottle of wine and supply a few top-notch bottles yourself. Then, wrap each bottle in gift wrap and have guests pay to pick a bottle from your display.
Guests won’t know whether they’ve pulled an expensive bottle until they’ve unwrapped it, meaning everyone is in for a fun surprise. All your guests will walk away with a bottle, and they get to feel good about helping fund your honeymoon or wedding day!
Charity auctions can be a fast-paced and energetic way to raise more money and interact with your supporters face-to-face. You also have the opportunity to form some solid business connections!
Ask for charity auction items from local businesses; try to get as many items donated for close to nothing. That way, you can put your budget into creating a great atmosphere for your attendees.
Hire an auctioneer, send out invites, and cater in food and drinks. Make sure that everyone is aware of the rules of your charity auction beforehand. People will walk away with some unique items and experiences, and you can raise more money!
Silent auctions are a fun way to get a little more face time with your supporters while they bid on unique and appealing items up for grabs. Plus, if you find the right auction items, you have the potential to raise a lot of money!
Ask local businesses and individuals if they would like to donate items to your silent auction. Common items include gift cards to restaurants, signed memorabilia, lessons from a professional of some kind, gift baskets, and more!
You can enlist the help of a mobile bidding tool to create a tech-enhanced bidding experience for your attendees. Mobile bidding software also makes checking in, checking out, and item monitoring easier on your auction volunteers and staff.
Walkathons are perfect for active supporters who like to show their passion for a cause. Walkathons are well-suited for healthcare-related issues and causes, but they can technically be used for any type of fundraising effort!
You’ll need to determine a location and time for your walkathon. Choose a season that is a good temperature with minimal risk of rain. Make sure you have a backup location just in case!
Then, send out invitations and design some merchandise like t-shirts and water bottles. You can sell these for an extra fee to raise money above any entrance costs you charge. Make sure you have medical and first-aid supplies nearby in the case of an accident.
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This couple decided to raise money for their “honeymoon and after” fund. They opted not to register for traditional gifts, but instead asked their friends and family members to help them raise $500 for their life after the wedding.
They were able to surpass their goal and raised over $3,000 for their honeymoon and their lives once they returned!
This family wanted to raise enough money to take a vacation after they got married. Instead of registering for wedding gifts, they decided to take a Florida vacation with their three daughters. Their initial goal was $500.
They uploaded photos of their family and told their family’s story and were able to raise $525 for their honeymoon vacation!
If you and your fiancé have already taken engagement photos, you can use them for your crowdfunding campaign page! Adding photos to your fundraiser helps to connect supporters more closely to your campaign and can help increase donations in the long term.
Learn more about shooting and posting great crowdfunding photos.
Use your crowdfunding page to tell your unique story. You can include anecdotes that tell how you met, how you got engaged, or how you plan to start your married life together. Telling a story helps to connect donors to your campaign and encourages them to donate!
Check out these examples of great crowdfunding descriptions.
No one will know about your crowdfunding campaign unless you tell them about it! Thankfully, Fundly’s platform allows you to share your crowdfunding page’s URL across social media sites like Facebook and Twitter and send it to friends and family members via email.
Learn more about sharing your crowdfunding campaign with your network.
As you get closer to your wedding day, let your supporters know how close you are to your fundraising goal. You should also post updates about your wedding or honeymoon planning on a regular basis. Don’t forget to thank the people that have helped you get to your current fundraising milestone!
My wife and I decided that we wanted to donate money to charity in lieu of asking for gifts for our wedding. We set up a crowdfunding page with Fundly, and our friends and family members were so supportive! We surpassed our fundraising goal in just a few short weeks.
My fiancé and I were worried that we wouldn’t be able to pay for our dream wedding. Instead of asking for gifts, we set up a crowdfunding page where people could donate to help us make our dream a reality. We couldn’t believe how much support we received!
My fiancé was so stressed out about paying for our honeymoon. I secretly set up a crowdfunding campaign and asked for donations from our friends and family. I surprised him a couple of weeks before our wedding. He was so excited!
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