purchase points directly
Why not get a Marriott rewards account (free) and than purchase points from Marriott? You and your spouse can each do this.
• A member may purchase or receive as a gift a combined maximum of 50,000 points per calendar year.
• Points may be purchased in increments of 1,000
• Purchase rate is 12.50 (USD) per 1,000 points
• Points may take 24-48 hours to post to your account
If you get a Marriott Reawards Premier Visa there are other perks. This is what I found.
* 15,000 bonus points
Receive 15,000 bonus points after your first purchase using your new card.
* Receive a Free Night Stay
o Receive a Free Night Stay e-Certificate upon account approval and each year upon account anniversary, valid at over 2,400 hotels worldwide.3,4
* Earn 5 points for every $1 spent at Marriott locations
o Use your Marriott Rewards Premier Visa Signature card to earn 5 points for every $1 spent at over 2,700 Marriott locations worldwide.1
* Earn 2 points for every $1 spent on airline, dining, and rental car purchases
o With the Marriott Rewards Premier Visa Signature card you can earn points on your entire travel experience.1
* Earn 1 point for every $1 spent on other purchases
o Earn points on your everyday spending! Earn 1 point for every $1 spent on all other purchases with your card.1
* Receive 15 nights credit toward Elite status
o Whether you are almost Silver or almost Platinum, the Marriott Rewards Premier Visa Signature card will help you get to your next Elite level.5
* 2 for 1 Golf coupon upon account opening6