Words: Kendall
Published: April 6, 2011

Gifts and decor for your wedding and wedding festivities that also give back! If you are just starting to buy decor and gifts for your wedding and bridal party, why not think about a gift that also gives back? So much money is spent on items at weddings and you can never use them again! Well if you don’t want to be that wedding, then Just Hearts is your answer! This non-profit was started by two of our good friends. They sell fair trade products made by artisans in developing countries, in order to provide sustainable work for those living in extreme poverty or fleeing the sex trafficking industry. Below our the four countries they buy jewelry and some of their products!

From Nicaragua

This beautiful piece can be used as center pieces at showers/receptions or a bride can get really creative, turn it upside down, place a hurricane candle on top to make a gorgeous centerpieces!!

From Kenya

Cow Bone Bracelet can be worn for a night of fun by all members of a bachelorette party!

Black Bead Necklace is a truly unique piece which makes for a stunning necklace for the wedding party or even the mother of the bride.

From Thailand

All these jewelry pieces have such personality! They make amazing bridal shower favors or an thank you gifts to those that hosted your engagement party! 1: Multi-colored stone bracelet 2: Gold crystal pearl bracelet 3: Gray pearl bracelet 4: Pink and gold pearl earrings

From Uganda

Recycled paper necklaces also make thoughtful bridal shower favors, and with the right theme could be worn by a wedding party. It would also lovely for a bride and bridesmaids to all wear these necklaces during a bridal shower, especially if the bride has a heart for gifts that give like these.

Love,