Five Star Gift Ideas

For your friend who is passionate about genealogy and tracing family history, there are several meaningful and personal gift ideas that you can consider for their wedding. These gifts will not only align with their interests but also help them in their genealogical pursuits. Here are a few suggestions:

1. Ancestry DNA Test Kit: This is an excellent gift for anyone interested in genealogy. Ancestry DNA tests can provide detailed information about one's ethnic background and help connect them with potential relatives. It can be a fascinating journey for your friend to discover their roots through genetic testing.

2. Subscription to a Genealogy Website: Consider gifting your friend a subscription to a popular genealogy website such as Ancestry.com or MyHeritage. These platforms provide access to extensive databases, historical records, and family trees, making it easier for your friend to delve into their family history.

3. Customized Family Tree Artwork: Commission a beautiful and personalized family tree artwork for your friend. You can work with an artist or use online services that allow you to create a digital and printable family tree chart. Include names, dates, and even photographs to make it visually appealing and sentimental.

4. Genealogy Software: Help your friend organize and document their research with genealogy software like Family Tree Maker, Legacy Family Tree, or Gramps. These programs provide tools for building and managing a comprehensive family tree, recording sources, and tracking research progress.

5. Books on Genealogy and Family History: Expand your friend's knowledge and resources by gifting them informative books on genealogy. Look for titles such as "The Family Tree Toolkit: A Comprehensive Guide to Uncovering Your Ancestry and Researching Genealogy" by Kenyatta D. Berry or "Genealogy Online For Dummies" by Matthew L. Helm and April Leigh Helm.

6. Genealogy Research Trip: If you want to go above and beyond, plan a genealogy research trip for your friend. Select a destination that has historical significance to their family, such as a town where ancestors lived or a cemetery where family members are buried. You could offer to accompany them, or provide them with a gift card to cover travel expenses.

7. Preserve Family Memorabilia: Help your friend preserve their family's history by gifting archival-quality storage solutions for old family photographs, documents, or heirlooms. Acid-free photo albums, document boxes, and preservation kits make excellent gifts for genealogy enthusiasts.

Remember, the goal is to provide your friend with tools and resources that will enhance their genealogical pursuits and help them uncover and preserve their family's history. With any of these thoughtful and personalized gifts, you are sure to make their wedding day even more special.

Or you can get her/him a star map with the date of the wedding.

Jean Alvanas says about Under Lucky Stars star maps:

“Purchased for family member as a wedding gift. When it arrived it was so perfect it took my breath away. Know it will become treasured by the newly married couple.💞From a very happy grandmother.”