Anniversary Gifts
Looking for the perfect gift to mark an extra special wedding anniversary? Think homeware, fashion and little treasures made for celebrating. Commemorate their love story with a first wedding anniversary gift with sentimental jewellery pieces to luxurious beauty gift sets. Searching for something he will love? Choose bar accessories for his next hosting moment or tasty treats you can both secretly pretend are just for him.
FAQs
There are two types of anniversary presents by year: traditional and modern. Traditional gifts follow a timeline of materials that grow in value over time, from paper to diamonds. While modern gifts offer a less symbolic, more contemporary choice for each year.
Paper marks a fresh start – blank pages and stories yet to be written. The modern take is clocks, celebrating all the time ahead. For a playful spin on the paper theme, treat your loved one to a notepad, book or wall art.
The way cotton is intertwined represents the way the couple’s lives have become woven together after this period together. Ideas made from cotton include soft blankets or bedding, or a piece of cotton clothing.
Leather gifts typically represent the strength of a marriage. A faux leather bag or pair of leather shoes make a fashion-focused anniversary gift for her. If you’re choosing from the modern gift guide, gifts made from glass or crystal could include gin, champagne or whisky glasses for the couple to enjoy together.
Traditionally represented by wood. Trees are seen as a symbol of strength and wisdom, reflecting the couple’s deep-rooted union. You could mark this milestone with a statement piece of wood furniture or, if you go by the modern chart, choose silver gifts such as silver jewellery or silver accessories.
Traditionally celebrated with gifts made from aluminium. Items stored inside tin are prolonged, a symbol to recognise a decade of love. Going by the modern anniversary theme, diamonds can also be gifted to celebrate the milestone. Cubic zirconia jewellery makes the best sparkling and affordable alternative.
Crystal mimics the clear and sparkling love between a couple on their 15th wedding anniversary. Glass gift ideas include sets of drinks glasses, a cute jewellery box or statement vase. Or, for the modern alternative, a watch represents the time you’ve spent together and have ahead of you.
China is a fragile material, but when it’s cared for properly it will stand the test of time. Ceramic gifts such as handmade serveware or small trinkets are a yearly reminder of their two decades together.
Silver represents 25 years of marriage in both the traditional anniversary gifts list and the modern version. For your wife, a piece of sterling silver jewellery will be a sparkling addition to her jewellery box. For a couple, go for metallic silver accessories.
Pearl is valued for its beauty and rarity, making it a fitting gift for 3 decades of marriage. A special piece of pearl jewellery is a memorable token. Or home accessories such as a lamp with pearlescent tiles make an eye-catching present a couple can enjoy together.
Ruby red is the colour of passion and romance to mark four decades together. Present ideas include red jewellery, whether it be coral, claret or scarlet. Love and heart-themed presents also work, from home accessories to hair clips and gems.
The golden milestone; a gift in glittering gold is said to represent the wealth of spending a lifetime together. Warm, glowing and celebratory – a gold mirror, gold-toned homeware or gold-plated jewellery make an anniversary gift they’ll cherish.