Wedding Gift for a Friend's Second Marriage

Same situation here. I thought I would get her some special nick nack that shows what her friendship has meant to me. So love LLadro.

I suggest going to storypeople.com and picking out a framed print. They are gorgeous and poignant. I give them as gifts often and the receivers are always moved. There are quite a few on the theme of love...

Have you thought about a gift certificate for a night at a favorite bed & breakfast or inn? It would be a nice break for them from the kids, and you could offer to babysit or look in on the kids, depending on how old they are.

Money in a card. It's appropriate to give approximately what they spend on your dinner at the reception.

cash and a card. the cost of a wedding is still there and they can use the gift for something that they need or want to do together.

You may want to give her something more personal. Like the two of you going out to a day at a spa. Or your both go get manicures or pedicures together. They probably do not need any thing, but if you would like to get them a gift for both of them, a nice photo album or frame might be nice. I still would just consider giving her a special gift a pass on the wedding gift.

S.

how about a triple picture frame where they can place a picture of themselves in the center and a picture of them on either side with their kids??? Or maybe a picture album to put family pictures for later to look at?? Something for the "home" that all can benefit from. Maybe if there is something the couple enjoys together.....(bowling,baseball or another sport) get them a gift certificate or tickets to a game of their choice. Or if after 20 years of marriage,your friend might welcome a nice matching set of bath towels. The list could be longer,with a little imagination. Good luck,I am sure you'll find the perfect something without realizing you've found it!!!!

For second marriage I usually do a gift certificates to a nice resturant. They usually have everything they need for a home.

have you thought about making a donation in their name to a charity that means a lot to them?

I got married for the second time two years ago and friends and family either asked me directly what we would like or gave us money or gift cards for stores/restaurants. All were greatly appreciated as most of the money went towards recouping the amount we spent from our savings on the wedding - which was a great help as we planned to have another child - which we just did. :)

Hope you have a nice time at the wedding!

I was married last summer (2nd for me, first for him) in a very small private ceremony and we just had our wedding/1st anniversary celebration about 6 weeks ago. We got everything from bottles of wine, to money and gift cards to restaurants, favorite stores, Omaha Steaks and even a Lobster Gram...yum!
We've enjoyed shopping and dining out at new places and we can't wait to use the Lobster Gram. I'm sure they'll be thrilled with whatever you do.

I don't know what your budget is but check out this website createsticksandstones.com you can make them a picture with either both of their first names or the new last name. they use photos that look like letters of the alphabet really cool.

kathy

I didn't realize you were supposed to give a gift for a second wedding. I guess so if they are having a big ceremony and all. Maybe donate some money to a charity in their name. Then give them a card telling them that you donated to xxx charity in their name. There are tons of charities out there, so find one you think they may be interested in- kids charities since they have kids? Doctors without borders if they are into helping less fortunate people, etc.

Hi! I am married for the 2nd time as well and one of the best gifts we got at our wedding were his & her robes with our names embroidered on them. We've been married for 6 years now and we still use them everyday! I thought it was a very clever gift idea. Feel free to steal it!

Hope this helps! : )

Hello. i am divorced and actually getting remarried to my ex... Funny how things work. but when you dont need to get everything all over again. the only thing that came to mind when i read your question is time together. You say they both have kids and a reagular busy life? What about a gift card to a romantic place. Have you heard of sybaris? maybe something acouple of you could go in together on. But it is a completely romatic place to just spend time being together., (the two of them) I dont know if that helps. I know it is something we would like. Have a great day/night!

They probably already have double of everyhing they need. With the combo of 5 marriages a sincere card for hapiness with maybe a restaurant gift certificate is in order.

One thing I like to give is a nice Waterford picture frame, if she is a Waterford fan at all. Everyone can use picture frames and a really nice one makes a nice gift, I think. Depending on how much you want to spend!

Do what I did a few years ago when a friend of mine got married. I made a donation to a favorite charity...actually I bought a goat in his name for the group that provides animals and seed to third world struggling nations and farmers....

R.

Give to a charity in their name. It is thoughtful for both the couple and the charity.

How about a gift card to a restaurant they like? That's always a good gift. And as a bonus, you won't clutter their home with stuff they don't need. Time together is the best gift, anyway!

As this is not the first marriage for either party how about books on marriage? Love and Respect by Dr. Emerson Eggerichs,is one of the best books I've read,The Power of a Praying Wife by Stormie Omartian,The Five Love Languages by Gary Chapman who also wrote,The Five languages of Apology and other books on relationships.Family Christian Book store on Randall has a lot of good books on marriage.I pray this helps.

What Resturant does the couple like?, or what interests does the couple have together (golf, boating, or football, concerts, etc). S.

I know you've gotten quite a few responses already, but I thought I'd give you my suggestion as well. For several of my friends weddings I have framed their wedding invitation. It's something that we got for a gift when we got married that we really enjoy having up on our wall.

When my cousin got married for the second time we got her a beautiful book of photography (coffee table type book) of the place they went on their honeymoon.

Dear A.,

I would pack a little basket of snack food and maybe some oils and give it to them. The basket can come in handy for that night after they are married. Maybe offer to keep an eye on the kids so they can get away for a night. Or a nice photo frame that has something to do with family. I wish your friend the best of luck in her marriage.
B.

Hi,
Last summer I was in similar circumstances, my neighbor was getting remaried It was a small service and I was very happy for them but they didn't need nest egg money or things, so I got them a gift card to their favorite restaurant. You might also use your artistic talents to create something memorable to the day, a photo album, poster, or song.
Good luck,
Peggy from Portage,

P.S. I have an 8 x 10 photo of my grandmother I would love to restore if you had any pointers or are interested in side work I would love to know. I've already tried the service Walgreens uses and it was very blurry and not satisfactory.

I think you are over thinking the gift. You said it quite clearly both have been married before, they have establlished careers, and teenagers for children. What they need is time for each other, give them a gift certificate to a massage parlor, or a romantic night at a nice resturant with a gift certificate for some sort of carraige ride. A basket of champane,strawberries, with whipped cream and chocalate. As long as the gift is thoughtful and reminds them to always take time out for each other it will help them keep their marriage full of passion and love.