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Jul 30, 2006

"What is bought is cheaper than a gift." --Portuguese Proverb

Couples Create Charity Registries

Jen Crane and Tom Frohlich are banking on the generosity of friends and family to collect as much money as possible when they get married - but not for selfish reasons. They are encouraging guests to make donations in their honor to their favorite charity. With 2 million annual weddings in the US, and an average price tag of $26,000, more and more couples are looking a bit deeper. "We're trying to change behavior away from mindless consumerism," said Donna Zaccaro, "That's the real goal."