4 ways to write off your wedding

April is over, taxes are done or maybe an extension has been filed.  Now that we are into a new year, the question arises; can a wedding be a tax write off?

Seems like a crazy question, however, the answer may surprise you even more, the answer is yes.  Let's explore some ways a wedding can be written off.  Please do not get married for a tax write-off.  Do not even get me started.

1- Your wedding dress has been purchased, worn and now what.  Do you save your dress, give it away or donate your dress.  If you donate your dress to a second hand store, www.MakingMemories.org or other non-profits (non-profit is the key) your dress can be a tax write-off.  Other items such as bridesmaid dresses, flower girl and ring bearer attire can be written off as well.   Make certain you have a photo of your dress and receipt.  

2- Your wedding venue, check out your museums, public owned parks, historic buildings, and of course the non-profits in the area.  Be creative with your venue.  Ever thought of a wedding in the entry way of The Museum of the Rockies (not certain they will be as excited as I),  Story Mansion, Greater Yellowstone Coalition.  Bozeman is filled with non-profit organizations. 

3- Charity organizations may be able to use wedding favors and gifts.  Donate these items, or instead of giving weddings favors or gifts have your guests donate to a non-profit of your choice. 

4- Flowers and food from your wedding can be donated to a local nursing home, homeless shelter, or other non-profit.  Keep you receipts for all your purchases that you are donating along with a photo of the donated items. 

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