Anniversary Gift Guide: 1st through 50th - What to Give for Landmark Anniversaries

By Diana Heather

Surprise your spouse With an anniversary gift they'll always remember

Oddly enough, it's often hardest to buy presents for the people we know

the best. This can ring especially true when it comes to our spouses - we know them inside out yet draw a blank when it comes to an anniversary gift.

We've created a great list of modern gift ideas based on traditional

anniversary present etiquette for the first, fifth, tenth, twenty-fifth

and fiftieth wedding anniversary.

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One Year Anniversary

Traditional Gift: Paper

Make It Modern: The idea of giving your significant other paper

might not sound exciting, but there are actually quite a few cool

options. Consider the following:

Framed Print - A framed print of something your loved one
enjoys. Is he an avid golfer? Frame a beautiful watercolor or poster of
a top golf course for his office. Does she watch "Breakfast at
Tiffany’s" over and over? Consider a print from the film. Find a huge selection from Art.com, then pick a matching frame in person at your local framing store to ensure it's one of a kind.
Personalized Stationary - Order personalized stationary
with your spouse’s name written in letterpress (perhaps in his or her
favorite color) with coordinating envelopes. It’s useful, and you can
add to the gift by getting a nice pen for him or her to use for writing
correspondence.

Five Year Anniversary

Traditional Gift: Wood

Make It Modern:

Wooden Jewelry or Watch Box - A lacquered wooden box
will look lovely sitting on your dresser, and you can place a piece of
jewelry (cufflinks or a watch) inside to complement the present.
Hardwood Floors - It may not be the most romantic idea, but
it’s a gift you’ll enjoy for decades to come - it also improves the
value of your home! Teragren hardwood floors are made from sustainable bamboo, and come with a twenty-five year warranty.

Ten Year Anniversary

Traditional Gift: Tin / Aluminum

Make It Modern: This is a tough one, so many couples are

abandoning it in favor of giving diamonds. But, here are two ideas that

cover both gifts:

Coffee or Tea Tin
- Keep with tradition by gifting your coffee (or tea) fiend a large tin
of his or her favorite gourmet brand. Make it even more special by
purchasing a new coffee or espresso machine the two of you can use to
enjoy the coffee!
Diamond Jewelry - A classic pair of cufflinks with a diamond
accent is perfect for a guy, while a piece of jewelry embellished with
diamonds will undoubtedly make her happy. Just be sure to test out your
spouse’s taste by pointing things out a month or so in advance to gauge
their reaction.

Expert Tip: Buy them something you know they will love, not just something that you would love to see on them!

25 Year Anniversary

Traditional Gift: Silver

Make It Modern: By your 25th wedding anniversary, you likely have accumulated all the silver platters and serving utensils you’ll need.

Splurge on something unique for your honey instead!

Clothing or Accessories for Her - Focus on silver as a color instead of a material. Silver pumps, a shimmery silver top or a pretty metallic clutch are clever picks.
Accessories for Him - Get your man something personalized in sterling silver, like a money clip or solid sterling martini shaker from Tiffany’s.

50 Year Anniversary

Traditional Gift: Gold

Make It Modern: When it comes to gold, tradition is a good

thing. Gold jewelry is always in style and you can buy a piece tailored

to your spouse’s personality.

Personalize It - Whether you get him a handsome gold
watch or her a gorgeous ring, go out of your way to personalize it. Add
a meaningful engraving that is hidden to the outside world for an
intimate touch.
Golden Ticket - If there’s a place the two of you have
always wanted to visit, secretly book the trip and present your loved
one with tickets wrapped with a gold ribbon to ensure the trip of a
lifetime.

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