Honestly, having you travel all the way to Mexico is already more than enough. We know it’s a big trip, and we really appreciate you making it.

If you were thinking of getting us a gift, we’d much rather you support one of the associations below, all based in Guadalajara.

• Mi Gran Esperanza, A.C.: supports children and teens with cancer from low-income families treated at Guadalajara’s Hospitales Civiles. You can donate here
• Hogar San José (Asilo San José Zapopan): a care home serving more than 120 older adults in Zapopan/Guadalajara.You can donate here
• Escuela para Niños Ciegos de Guadalajara, A.C.: a nonprofit civil association that provides integral education to blind and low-vision kids  for their full inclusion in society. Website: escninosciegos.org.They only accept bank transfers, so if you’d like to donate, send us the amount and we’ll transfer it to them on your behalf.

We hand-picked these ourselves, and the best gift we could ask for is helping people in our community who need it. You don’t need to mention our name and we’ll be forever grateful if you do it.

Please don’t bring a gift to the wedding. we’re arriving from another country with 3 already-overloaded suitcases, and there won’t be much room to bring anything back.