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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.
Nothing beats paper, especially for a one-year anniversary.
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Traditional Gift: PaperMake It Modern: The idea of giving your significant other papermight not sound exciting, but there are actually quite a few cooloptions. Consider the following:
- Framed Print - A framed print of something your loved oneenjoys. Is he an avid golfer? Frame a beautiful watercolor or poster ofa top golf course for his office. Does she watch "Breakfast atTiffany’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 stationarywith your spouse’s name written in letterpress (perhaps in his or herfavorite color) with coordinating envelopes. It’s useful, and you canadd to the gift by getting a nice pen for him or her to use for writingcorrespondence.
Wood is symbolic of peace and earth, maybe that's why it's a perfect idea for a five-year anniversary.
Traditional Gift: WoodMake It Modern:
- Wooden Jewelry or Watch Box - A lacquered wooden boxwill look lovely sitting on your dresser, and you can place a piece ofjewelry (cufflinks or a watch) inside to complement the present.
- Hardwood Floors - It may not be the most romantic idea, butit's a gift you'll enjoy for decades to come - it also improves thevalue of your home! Teragren hardwood floors are made from sustainable bamboo, and come with a twenty-five year warranty.
Unlike the tin man in The Wizard of Oz, I'm sure you can find a heart with your tin gift.
Traditional Gift: Tin / AluminumMake It Modern: This is a tough one, so many couples areabandoning it in favor of giving diamonds. But, here are two ideas thatcover both gifts:
- Coffee or Tea Tin- Keep with tradition by gifting your coffee (or tea) fiend a large tinof his or her favorite gourmet brand. Make it even more special bypurchasing a new coffee or espresso machine the two of you can use toenjoy the coffee!
- Diamond Jewelry - A classic pair of cufflinks with a diamondaccent is perfect for a guy, while a piece of jewelry embellished withdiamonds will undoubtedly make her happy. Just be sure to test out yourspouse’s taste by pointing things out a month or so in advance to gaugetheir reaction.
Congratulations on making it to 25 years! Now make each other swoon with gifts of silver.
Traditional Gift: SilverMake 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.
Nothing says "I love you" like gifts of gold. Of course, having been committed to each other for 50 years helps, too.
Traditional Gift: GoldMake It Modern: When it comes to gold, tradition is a goodthing. Gold jewelry is always in style and you can buy a piece tailoredto your spouse’s personality.
- Personalize It - Whether you get him a handsome goldwatch or her a gorgeous ring, go out of your way to personalize it. Adda meaningful engraving that is hidden to the outside world for anintimate touch.
- Golden Ticket - If there’s a place the two of you havealways wanted to visit, secretly book the trip and present your lovedone with tickets wrapped with a gold ribbon to ensure the trip of alifetime.
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