Weddings that give back: Wedding favours from social enterprises and donations in guests’ names

Mr Solomon Ng and Ms Pauline Tan held their wedding lunch at social enterprise Professor Brawn Bistro at Enabling Village in September 2022. PHOTO: SOLOMON NG
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SINGAPORE – Chocolates, candles and cardholders are some common wedding favours, but some newlyweds choose to spend that money on causes close to their hearts instead.

Mr Solomon Ng, 33, and Ms Pauline Tan, 29, pay their blessings forward by making donations in their 50 guests’ names.

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