Alexia sits on the board of this fabulous organization that helps low-income kids learn to write with joy and confidence, and publishes their work in beautiful books. 826CHI is the Chicago chapter of a national organization founded by author Dave Eggers.

PeacePlayers had a profound effect on Rahul when he joined the family as program director in South Africa in 2006. The nonprofit unites, educates and inspires young people in divided communities through basketball, demonstrating that children that play together can learn to live together.

Alexia's father founded this nonprofit to fund research supporting people living with mental illness. It was inspired by Alexia's sister, Natalia, who passed away suddenly this year, and whose love of life and sparkle left its mark on us all. Learn more at myrtlewoodfoundation.org.

We can't wait to unwind after the wedding in some glorious island locale! Your contributions would go toward much-needed massages, yoga, hiking, candlelit dinners and drinks with tiny umbrellas in them.