We were so honored that Samira Wiley ( Orange Is The New Black and The Handmaid’s Tale) and Lauren Morelli (Orange Is The New Black) thinks The Good Beginning is just as good of idea as any of us. For their recent wedding in Palm Springs, California, the couple choose to register with us for two organizations very near and dear to their heart. This wedding created an amazing amount of buzz for us including a mention in Martha Stewart Weddings, Vogue and Refinery29. We love a couple who prioritizes generosity in their marriage. We love even more a couple that can use their platform to encourage others to do the same. And in case you love seeing weddings as much as you love seeing giving hearts, we encourage you to go take a peek over at Martha Stewart Weddings from the colorful day as captured by Jose Villa and designed by our founder, Beth Helmstetter. Congrats, Lauren and Samira!
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