Special wedding gift for groom who's parent recently died?

Question

I am going to my cousins wedding this month. His mother died this winter and I know she was really looking forward to this. Besides a regular gift, money or whatever, what else can I do that will bring a little bit of his mother in the celebration?

Answer 1

I am so sorry for your family's loss.  On a personal note I can tell you what I did for my sister, to remember our grandmother, when she got married.  I purchased a small locket keychain and placed a photo of our grandmother inside.  On the night before her wedding I pulled her aside and presented it to her in a gift wrapped box.  When she opened it, I explained that she was to clip it to the inside of her bouquet.  It was a very private way for her to feel like Grandma was with her.

In the case of your cousin I would suggest a locket pin to be worn on the inside of his tuxedo jacket.  If you can't find a pin, you can buy the keychain and he can place it in the inside pocket of his jacket.  That way she will be close to his heart.

I hope you find what feels right for you :0)

Answer 2

a picture would be nice or  you could get balloons and release them

Answer 3

My scenario is a bit different, but I though I'd share...

My close aunt just passed away.  She'll be sorely missed at my wedding next weekend.  As a shower gift, my cousin (aunt's daughter) made a recipe book with my aunt's favorite recipes, family pictures and comments/stories.  It was the BEST gift that I received at my shower.  A scrapbook or recipe book may be a good idea.  That's very thoughtful of you.  

Answer 4

Get a picture of her blown up and have it there,,it would be like she was looking over them.

Answer 5

Got a great idea for the occasion.  Photo album personalized with a special message or poem special for the occasion.  You can also insert mother son and family pictures in the album.  I believe it will be a very special gift that he will appreciate for a long time to come.  

Answer 6

How did his mother die? If she passed away from something like Cancer maybe you could make a donation in her honor to the American Cancer Society, etc.

Maybe you could get him a nice picture frame with a picture of him and his mother for his home.

Perhaps you can try to think of something that his mother was fond of and incorporate that into a special gift.

Or, maybe you could call up his fiance and ask for some suggestions. Perhaps you can put together a nice collage of his mother to have on display at the ceremony.