1^st Wedding Anniversary

Traditional US: Paper

Traditional UK: Cotton

More modern present: Clock

Gifts for her: Photo album / Watch / personalised pair of champagne flutes

Gifts for him: Watch / personalised bottle of whiskey

Anniversary gemstone: Gold Jewelry

Creative gift ideas for your 1^st wedding anniversary

Love Letters:

Take the time to write a love letter on some high quality stationery that will be treasured forever. Here are some classic love poems to get your creative juices flowing.

Photo Album:

Why not take the time to create a photo album covering your first year of married life - of course, it should be presented in a nice bound paper case.

Lovers Coupons:

Give your loved one a present that continues to give. A small book of coupons for favours such as massages, breakfast in bed, romantic movie nights etc.

They say that the 1st year is the hardest, but when you married your best friend nothing could be easier

2^nd Wedding Anniversary

Traditional US: Paper

Traditional UK: Cotton

More modern present: China

Gifts for her: Dress / New Jacket / Nice bed sheets

Gifts for him: New Jacket / Shirt

Anniversary gemstone: Garnet

Creative gift ideas for your 2^nd wedding anniversary

Quality Bedding:

Take a trip to a local craft shop and get a nice hand made quilt that will last for many happy years to come.

Bespoke made shirts:

There are a number of bespoke tailors around these days that will custom make a shirt for you and it needn't break the bank. You get fitted and select a fabric and cut and then they do the rest for you.

Luxurious bath robes:

You could indulge your cheesy side and get a pair of matching bath robes. There is nothing like a bath robe for lazy Sunday mornings.

Finding each other was the beginning, staying together is the process, working together is the success.

4^th Wedding Anniversary

Traditional US: Linen/silk

Traditional UK: Fruit/Flowers

More modern present: Flowers

Gifts for her: A bouquet of flowers / high quality underwear

Gifts for him: A silk tie / scarf

Anniversary gemstone: Blue Topaz

Creative gift ideas for your 4^th wedding anniversary

Prized fruit:

If you have ever visited Japan or Singapore you will have seen highly perfected fruit in cushioned packages that are given as gifts. Although this is not common practice in the UK it makes for an unusual and welcome gift. Enjoy with high quality ice cream.

Flowers:

Send a bouquet of flowers with a hand written card. Be creative with the bouquet and think about your partners likes and personality rather than the obligatory roses, unless of course that is what they like.

High Quality Bed Linen:

There is nothing like high quality bed linen to make you feel cosy and luxurious. There are some fantastic makers out there. Look for products made locally.

I love you, not only for what you are, but for what I am when I am with you. I love you, not only for what you have made of yourself but for what you are making of me.

6^th Wedding Anniversary

Traditional US: Candy/Iron

Traditional UK: Sugar/Iron

More modern present: Chocolates / Sweets

Gifts for her: Chocolates & sweet poetry or love letters

Gifts for him: Cast iron cookware / dark chocolate

Anniversary gemstone: Amethyst

Creative gift ideas for your 6^th wedding anniversary

The obvious choice:

Although chocolates are an obvious and cliched wedding anniversary present they are both well received and also come with a lot of choice.

Learn to make chocolate:

Have a chocolate making lesson where you learn to make high end treats.

Cast Iron/Spun Iron cookware:

Buy a pan set that will last you for life. There are still a few foundries in Europe and the USA makng traditional cast iron cookware. This not only looks great it is excellent at what it does.

To the world you may be one person, but to one person you are the world

Dr Seuss

7^th Wedding Anniversary

Traditional US: Wool/Copper

Traditional UK: Wool

More modern present: Desk sets / pen & pencil sets

Gifts for her: Sweater / Shawl

Gifts for him: Sweater / Scarf (if in winter)

Anniversary gemstone: Onyx

Creative gift ideas for your 7^th wedding anniversary

Hand knit sweaters:

Find a retailer that sells high quality, locally produced knitwear and get a nice sweater made with a soft and stylish wool.

Blanket or throw:

Perfect for snuggling on the sofa with a great film and a cup of cocoa.

Pen & message:

Gift a pen and write a love note to accompany it.

Taking care of someone can teach you a great deal" he said. "It's troublesome, and it's easy to get annoyed, but your heart, well, it get's stronger

Joseph Monninger

8^th Wedding Anniversary

Traditional US: Bronze

Traditional UK: Pottery/Bronze

More modern present: Linen/Lace

Gifts for her: Plant in nice ceramic pot, bronze earrings or pendants.

Gifts for him: A bronze guitar pick, cufflinks or beer bottle opener

Anniversary gemstone: Tourmaline

Creative gift ideas for your 8^th wedding anniversary

Bronze jewellery:

Bronze is a stunning metal when used in earings and pendants as well as rings. Why not surprise your spouse with something creative.

A sculpture for the living room:

Celebrate the love between the two of you with a beautiful bronze sculpture or small statue for the living room.

Say it with a plant:

Give a plant in a nice ceramic pot and hide a hand written note amongst the leaves/flowers.

And she loved a little boy very, very much - even more than she loved herself.

The Giving Tree

9^th Wedding Anniversary

Traditional US: Pottery

Traditional UK: Copper/Willow

More modern present: Leather

Gifts for her: Picnic hamper stocked with her favourite food and wine.

Gifts for him: A nice leather belt

Anniversary gemstone: Lapis Lazuli

Creative gift ideas for your 9^th wedding anniversary

Get outdoors:

Pack a picnic hamper with delicious treats and drive out to the countryside for a relaxing picnic in the fields.

Willow furniture:

Fit your conservatory or dining room with a willow arm chair or sofa. Perfect for lazy summer evenings together.

Promise me you'll always remember that you're braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.

Christopher Robin

10^th Wedding Anniversary

Traditional US: Tin

Traditional UK: Tin

More modern present: Diamond jewellery

Gifts for her: Diamond studded tin pendant or earrings

Gifts for him: Tin ring, cufflinks or pendant

Anniversary gemstone: Diamond

Creative gift ideas for your 10^th wedding anniversary

Congratulations you are now 10 years into your marriage.

Tin jewellery:

Tin jewellery is not at all expensive so there is something for all budgets, but if you want to make it special then why not combine some diamonds with the tin jewellery.

Customised cufflinks:

There are many customised jewellery services around now that allow you to customise your jewellery with a message to your favourite man.

I'll love you forever, I'll like you for always, as long as i'm living my baby you'll be

Robert MunscH

11^th Wedding Anniversary

Traditional US: Fashion Jewellery

Traditional UK: Steel

More modern present: Fashion Jewellery

Gifts for her: Pearl Necklace

Gifts for him: A Watch

Anniversary gemstone: Turquoise

Creative gift ideas for your 11^th wedding anniversary

Pearl Necklace or Earrings:

Why wait until your 30th anniversary to give this classic jewel to the special lady in your life. Pearls are an incredibly unique and feminine jewel, each with their own unique style and colour. Whats more - use this discount code (happyanniversary)to get a 10% discount off your order

A new timepiece:

You can never go wrong with a watch as a gift for your loved one, think about your partners lifestyle and select a watch to match - Is he sporty? businesslike? an adventurer or a tech freak?

There is no one alive that is youer than you

Dr Seuss

13^th Wedding Anniversary

Traditional US: Lace

Traditional UK: Lace

More modern present: Textile Furs

Gifts for her: Pillow case

Gifts for him: Bathrobe

Anniversary gemstone: Citrine

Creative gift ideas for your 13^th wedding anniversary

Embroidered Pillow Cases:

A good pillow makes a large amount of difference to the quality of your sleep. So, why not take your pillows to the next level by investing in some embroidery to make them look the part too. There are many embroidered pillows available.

Bathrobe:

A bathrobe is a luxurious alternative to a towel. Also perfect for those lazy Sunday mornings on the sofa.

Lace underwear:

Treat yourself and your favourite lady at the same time with some lace underwear. Of course it is obligatory that she must model it for you.

From small beginnings they grow stronger and deeper as they run their course, and once they have begun they cannot be turned back. Thus it is with rivers, years and relationships. I love you.

14^th Wedding Anniversary

Traditional US: Ivory

Traditional UK: Icory

More modern present: Gold Jewelry

Gifts for her: Gold earrings

Gifts for him: A furry little friend

Anniversary gemstone: Opal

Creative gift ideas for your 14^th wedding anniversary

A cuddly friend:

The traditional gift on the 14^th wedding anniversary is ivory but obviously that is unethical so on the theme of animals why not introduce a new family member. A dog, cat or rabbit may introduce a new dimension to the family home, especially if you have kids.

Splash out on a wildlife holiday

The stereotypical wildlife holiday is the safari but you could also do things like whale watching, viewing seals, bird watching etc much close to home. But if you have the budget then why not take a trip of a lifetime to see exotic wildlife far afield.

Gold earrings:

We have seen some stunning gold pendant earrings recently. Of course you need to consider your partners preferences but ours is definitely for the longer hanging style.

If you live to be a hundred then i want to live to a hundred minus one day so i will never have to live without you

Winnie the pooh

16^th Wedding Anniversary

Traditional US: Silver holloware

Traditional UK: Silver holloware

More modern present: Silver holloware

Gifts for her: Silver holloware

Gifts for him: Hip flask

Anniversary gemstone: Peridot

Creative gift ideas for your 16^th wedding anniversary

Sterling Tea Sets:

No, these are not the sole domain of aged grandparents. Sterling silver tea sets are a great investment in something that you can use on special occassions.
You can also spend hours polishing it during your retirment ;-)

A hip flask:

Heading for a camping trip? A festival? A hike? A day at the races? Then you need a hip flask to carry your favourite tipple. We recommend a nice single malt whiskey like Llagavulin.

A pair of candelbras:

Why not celebrate your anniversary over a candlelit dinner. A pair of candelbras wll help to set the scene.

Piglet:
"How do you spell love?""
Pooh:
"You don't spell it, you feel it."

Winnie the Pooh

17^th Wedding Anniversary

Traditional US: Furniture

Traditional UK: Furniture

More modern present: Furniture

Gifts for her: Wardrobe

Gifts for him: Workbench

Anniversary gemstone: Watches

Creative gift ideas for your 17^th wedding anniversary

Wardrobe:

A nice wardrobe is often an overlooked piece of furniture as it is tucked away in a room few guests visit. Buy something in a quality wood that will stand the test of time as well as your marriage has.

Workbench:

OK, so a bit of a stereotype here and nowadays not all men are bothered about doing their own DIY or making things themselves. But a wooden workbench may inspire your partner to take more pride in his/her roost.

Coffee Table:

Often the central piece of furniture in the living room. Why not Christen it with a nice bottle of champagne and some seafood snacks.

Love is the voice under all silences,
the hope which has no opposite in fear;
the strength so strong
mere force is feebleness:
the truth more first than sun,
more last than star...

E.E. Cummings

19^th Wedding Anniversary

Traditional US: Jade

Traditional UK: Bronze

More modern present: Bronze

Gifts for her: A jade pendant

Gifts for him: A pair of bronzed baby shoes.

Anniversary gemstone: Aquamarine / Jade

Creative gift ideas for your 19^th wedding anniversary

Bronzed baby shoes:

If you can get hold of a pair of his old baby shoes then get them cast as a bronze sentimental surprise.

Hit the beach:

Get away to the coast and spend some time relaxing and getting bronzed under the sun.

A Jade Pendant:

Jade is a beautiful jewel and if your wife likes the colour then why not buy her a nice Jade pendant or brooch.

To get the full value of joy you must have someone to divide it with.

Mark Twain

20^th Wedding Anniversary

Traditional US: China Pottery

Traditional UK: China Pottery

More modern present: Platinum

Gifts for her: Platinum

Gifts for him: Cast iron cookware

Anniversary gemstone: Emerald

Creative gift ideas for your 20^th wedding anniversary

Be creative:

Spend a day together on a pottery making course and make some items that you can hopefully keep and use.

Cast iron cookware:

Does your husband/wife enjoy cooking? If so then purchase a set of cast iron pans for them to cook with. These last forever and are excellent at getting good results too.

Platinum ring:

Looking to splash out? Platinum rings are incredible quality and last with little maintenance. A diamond stud or two gives them some character to boot.

It was only a sunny smile, and little it cost in the giving, but like morning light it scattered the night and made the day worth living.

F. Scott Fitzgerald

21^st Wedding Anniversary

Traditional US: Brass／Fire

Traditional UK: Brass／Fire

More modern present: Brass, Nickel

Gifts for her: Iolite necklace

Gifts for him: Rare meats/ Seafood

Anniversary gemstone: Iolite

Creative gift ideas for your 21^st wedding anniversary

Iolite necklace:

Not an expensive stone, Iolite can therefore be used witha lot of flexibility. It tends to go well with gold as it has blue-purple tinges.

Seafood BBQ:

Fire is often associated with the 21st anniversary so stock up on quality seafood and/or nice meats and create a luxurious BBQ in the garden. Spread a blanket out and enjoy a relaxing bottle of champage with your meal.

True love, like any other strong and addicting drug, is boring—once the tale of encounter and discovery is told, kisses quickly grow stale and caresses tiresome…except, of course, to those who share the kisses, who give and take the caresses while every sound and color of the world seems to deepen and brighten around them. As with any other strong drug, true first love is really only interesting to those who have become its prisoners.
And, as is true of any other strong and addicting drug, true first love is dangerous.

Stephen King

24^th Wedding Anniversary

Traditional US: Opal

Traditional UK: Stone

More modern present: Musical instruments

Gifts for her: Musical instruments

Gifts for him: Vinyl copy of his favourite album

Anniversary gemstone: Tanzanite

Creative gift ideas for your 24^th wedding anniversary

Visit a zen buddist stone garden:

There may not be too many of these close at hand but the best one we are aware of is the Ryo-anji temple in Kyoto, Japan. Incredibly peaceful stone garden.

Hot stone massage:

Go together and both experience a hot stone massage. The hot stones are used to help relax and warm you so that the masseuse can give you a more enjoyable experience.

Spin him round:

Buy him his favourite ever record on vinyl along with a frame for the wall that you can put the record in. If you do not have a record player then you have a work of art on the wall and a nostalgic investment. Maybe get the record player next year to put it to good use.

To get the full value of a joy you must have somebody to divide it with.

Mark Twain

25^th Wedding Anniversary

Traditional US: Silver

Traditional UK: Silver

More modern present: Silver

Gifts for her: Sterling silver pearl necklace

Gifts for him: Silver ring

Anniversary gemstone: Silver

Creative gift ideas for your 25^th wedding anniversary

Sterling silver pearl necklace:

This is a special anniversary so worth investing in a memorable present. You can buy pearl necklaces for any budget and style so no excuses!

Silver ring:

Give a silver ring with a simple message engraved into the back of it.

Sterling silver cutlery set:

As we grow older the times that really matter to us are family gatherings and dinner with close friends. A sterling silver cutlery set helps you do it in style.

Grow old with me, the best is yet to be

30^th Wedding Anniversary

Traditional US: Pearl

Traditional UK: Pearl

More modern present: Diamond

Gifts for her: Pearl jewellery

Gifts for him: Mother of pearl cufflinks

Anniversary gemstone: Pearl

Creative gift ideas for your 30^th wedding anniversary

Pearl necklace:

At Pearls Only we source pearls from all over Asia and develop thousands of unique products. You can select the quality of the pearls, the colour and shape as well as the necklace that they go on.

Pearl bracelet:

The same goes for our bracelets. Each one is hand made using high quality pearls from various pearl farms across Asia.

Pearl earrings:

The difference between a pair of pearl stud earrings and a pair with a decent drop on them is massive. This is why there are pearl earrings suitable for all women with a variety of tastes.

You're in pretty good shape for the shape you are in

Dr Seuss

35^th Wedding Anniversary

Traditional US: Coral

Traditional UK: Coral

More modern present: Jade

Gifts for her: Jade Jewellery

Gifts for him: Lobster Thermidor

Anniversary gemstone: Emerald

Creative gift ideas for your 35^th wedding anniversary

Visit a coral reef:

OK - this takes a bit of cash but well worth it in our opinion. Depending on your thirst for adventure you could try scuba diving or snorkelling on the reef and for those more inclined towards relaxing pursuits, you could take a glass bottom boat trip across the reef.

Seafood feast:

Following the theme of the sea, stock up on your favourite crustaceans, shellfish and fish and cook up a storm.

Jade jewellery:

Jade is often the gemstone associated with the 35th wedding anniversary and as it comes in a range of green shades from white to dark green

There is no remedy for love but to love more.

Henry David Thoreau

40^th Wedding Anniversary

Traditional US: Ruby

Traditional UK: Ruby

More modern present: Ruby

Gifts for her: Ruby Jewellery

Gifts for him: Bottle of Ruby Cabernet

Anniversary gemstone: Ruby

Creative gift ideas for your 40^th wedding anniversary

Bottle of Ruby Cabernet:

Enjoy your anniversary dinner with a bottle of fine Ruby Cabernet. We recommend a nice bottle of Simon Creek.

Ruby brooch:

Brooches are extremelly flexible accessories and ruby is a great gemstone to have on one as it's bright colour adds personality to various plainer pieces of clothing.

Ruby crystal vase:

Darlington Crystal do some excellent ruby vases (if you are in the UK), but there are makers all over the world. The ruby adds a lovely glow to the vase.

Love does not begin and end the way we seem to think it does. Love is a battle, love is a war; love is a growing up.

James Baldwin

45^th Wedding Anniversary

Traditional US: Sapphire

Traditional UK: Sapphire

More modern present: Sapphire

Gifts for her: Sapphire jewellery

Gifts for him: Blue scarf

Anniversary gemstone: Sapphire

Creative gift ideas for your 45^th wedding anniversary

Blue scarf:

A nice bright blue scarf

Sapphire Jewellery:

Although blue is the most common colour associated with Sapphire it is also commonly found in gold, green, yellow, pink and a range of other colours. Our recommendation is a sapphire bracelet in your wife's favourite colour.

A night of the blues:

Take in a jazz club or if the weather permits a jazz/blues concert under the stars.

It doesn’t matter who you are or what you look like, so long as somebody loves you.

Roald dahl