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THE PRETTY LITTLE CHRISTMAS PROJECT

A Little Love Goes a Long Way 🤎
 

A Pretty Little Vows Community Giving Project

Because the most beautiful things we can give aren't always wrapped in a bow.
 

A Season of Giving. A Community of Love.
 

At Pretty Little Vows, our story has always been about love. The kind of love that brings two people together, the kind that fills a room with happy tears, and the kind that reminds us just how beautiful life can be. But this holiday season, we want to celebrate a different kind of love.

The love that brings a community together.
 

Behind every front door is a story we may never know. A parent working tirelessly to provide for their children. A family navigating unexpected hardships. Someone doing everything they can just to make it through another month. And sometimes, those who need the most support are the ones who would never think to ask for it.
 

That's why we're launching a community giving project with one simple purpose: to remind local families that they are seen, supported, and never alone.
 

Our Mission

Our goal is to raise $3,000 and bring a little extra joy, comfort, and relief to at least five families in our community this holiday season.

But five families is just the beginning.

With the generosity of local businesses, wedding professionals, neighbors, and friends, our hope is to reach as many families as possible.

Support may come in the form of groceries, gas cards, holiday gifts, meals, household essentials, or thoughtful experiences that create lasting memories.

Because sometimes, making someone's holiday brighter isn't about an extravagant gift. It's about helping a parent breathe a little easier or making sure a child has something special to look forward to.
 

How You Can Make a Difference

There are so many beautiful ways to be part of this project.
 

Nominate a Family

Do you know a family who has experienced a difficult year? Someone who always puts others first? A parent who could use a helping hand?

We invite you to share their story through our family nomination form. Every nomination will be approached with kindness, compassion, and respect.
 

Make a Contribution

Every donation, no matter the amount, brings us closer to making a meaningful difference.
 

Our fundraising goal is $3,000, and every dollar raised will help us provide support to families selected through this project.

Donate here: https://gofund.me/7a5329acb
 

Become a Community Partner

We're inviting local businesses, wedding vendors, and community members to help us spread a little holiday magic.

Whether you're a photographer offering a family mini session, a restaurant donating a gift card, a business creating a holiday gift basket, or someone contributing groceries or everyday essentials, your generosity can make a lasting impact.

No contribution is too small when it comes from the heart.
 

Share Our Mission

Not everyone is in a position to give financially, and that's okay.

Sharing this project, telling a friend, or helping us connect with a family in need can be just as meaningful.

You never know whose life you might touch simply by spreading the word.
 

Why This Means So Much to Us

Pretty Little Vows was built on the belief that people deserve to feel genuinely cared for.

Our couples have welcomed us into some of the most meaningful moments of their lives, and our community has supported this little dream in ways I could never have imagined.
 

Now, I want to take some of that love and give it right back.

I want our business to stand for more than beautiful weddings. I want it to stand for kindness, connection, compassion, and showing up for people when they need it most.
 

Because success means so much more when you can use it to make someone else's life a little better. Every Family Has a Story. Every Act of Kindness Matters.
 

We may not be able to take away every hardship or solve every problem, but together, we can make a difference.

We can put food on a table. We can help make Christmas morning a little more magical. We can remind a family that their community cares.

And maybe, just maybe, we can give someone a little hope when they need it most.
 

Our goal begins with five families, but our hearts are open to helping so many more.
 

Thank you for believing in this project, supporting our mission, and helping us turn kindness into something truly beautiful.

From our Pretty Little Vows family to yours, thank you for helping love reach a little further this holiday season. 🤎

 

With love and gratitude,

Shayla Smith
Owner, Pretty Little Vows

Nominate a family. Make a donation. Become a community partner. Help us make a difference.

Nomination Form

Help us spread light this holiday season. Please provide the details of the family you are nominating for our toy drive and Christmas support program. All information is kept confidential.

Nominations must be submitted by December 10th. Families should reside within the local community and demonstrate a specific need for assistance this year.

Program Eligibility

Nominations are open to families residing within the Cedar Rapids metro area who are experiencing financial hardship. We prioritize households with children aged 0-16 to ensure every child experiences the magic of the season.

Key Deadlines

Nominations  must be submitted by December 10th. Toy distribution events are scheduled for December 18th-20th. Early submission is highly encouraged as resources are allocated on a rolling basis.

What Happens Next

Once submitted, our coordination team reviews each request for toy matching. 

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