TOMS Shoes at Weddings

Two years ago at my church, our Pastor shared a video from a guy named Tom who was making a difference in third world countries by selling shoes.  Yes, shoes.

As the story goes, while on a mission trip, Tom realized that a very basic need was not being met on the mission field.  Many children did not have shoes to wear and went barefoot in freezing temperatures, flood season and when traveling over rough terrain.  He started a campaign and a company.  For every pair of shoes that are purchased, TOMS will give a pair of shoes to a child in need.

Fast forward, and you'll find me spending a Sunday afternoon on my sofa, catching up on my wedding blog reading.  I came across an article in which the bride and groom gifted all their wedding party members a pair of TOMS shoes.  Then I came across another blog post - same idea.  Wow, it's a trend, a wonderful, pure, unselfish, unique trend and I love it!

Check out this image and post from my sweet friend and talented photographer, Jeremy Gilliam from Dallas, Texas:

Or how about this great post from The Wedding Chicks ?

I love this trend - I hope it is here to stay!  One for One - TOMS shoes.