Second Weddings

gifts for my kids

This is my second marriage, my fiance's first.  My boys (10 & 7) are walking me down the aisle.  We want to give them each a gift that is meaningful and that will last (not just a fad toy that they are in to right now) but we're struggling with what to give them.  Any thoughts?  We are also including my niece as the flower girl and my 12 year old nephew as a 'ring bearer'.

Re: gifts for my kids

  • melissamc2melissamc2 member
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    edited December 2011
    Honestly, I think your intentions are good, but children that age (I have four children of my own, so I'm not just talking out of my ass, here) don't want keepsakes or sentimental gifts.  They want cool things that are fun.

    If you want to do a pocket watch that is engraved, or something along those lines, then do it - and they'll have it for years to come.  If you want them to be happy right that moment, however, splurge a little and get some fad toy that they really want in addition to the keepsake gift to remember. :)
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  • edited December 2011
    I am not a fan of "here's a special gift now give it back so I can put it away as a keepsake."

    I agree with melissa - their gift should be something they can enjoy.  ~Donna
  • edited December 2011
    We did both.  As part of the wedding party they are getting the same thing.  As our children we are giving them something that could be cherished but was not to "old" for them
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  • AbbeyS2011AbbeyS2011 member
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    edited December 2011
    I would give them each something they have really wanted, like for Christmas or a birthday.  If you want a keepsake, ask your photographer to take a picture of just you and each son individually - then have it framed and dated in some way.  You can tuck that away for a "keepsake" and maybe give that to them when they are older.

    I understand your dilemma - my sons will be 11 and 7 when FI and I get married, and his daughter will be 21.  I am going to ask our photographer to take pictures of us with our children to remember our special day.
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