DC is the land of non-profits so I thought I would share an idea for those brides interested in giving back. I just found out about Kiva, a website where you can identify the individual entrepreneur in a third world country that you will be lending to in order to help them get out of poverty. If you want to show your guests how much you care, why not skip flowers as a centerpiece and send that money to one of these people, then create a unique centerpiece with their picture and story? Simple votives and favors can help decorate the table and you've got an instant conversation starter. http://www.kiva.org/