Unless you’re living on another planet, by now you know that today Taylor and Travis are getting married. Or at least to everyone else they’re getting married. Because allegedly, and I do so believe, they are already married.

Anyway, in celebration of their nuptials, the couple decided to make sizeable donations to twenty various charities across the country (mainly in states they are associated with). One place called the donation “transforming” for them. Which I think is wonderful and not surprising, considering who Taylor and Travis are.

What is surprising to me is why they waited until days before their wedding to make their donations. If they truly wanted to donate to these places, whether it be to celebrate or just for the hell of it, why not make their donations last Tuesday, on April Fools Day or on January 1st? Or once a month. Or whenever. And for all I know, they have or do make continuous donations. But considering the generous donations associated with their wedding, it’s too bad they can’t get married every day.

And I think it’s admirable that Swifties are taking it upon themselves to make donations of $13.87 to these charities as an honorable gesture to the couple. Maybe T & T are already ahead of the game, but they should be noting to their guests that in lieu of gifts for the couple (because what do they really need?), the guests should make a donation to one of these charities or a charity of their choice.

In my opinion, I’ve always felt true philanthropy is anonymous. I understand it may not always work out that way, but when you donate your time and/or money to something, then toot your own horn about it, it takes away from the meaning.