A wedding anniversary is an extremely important day in every married couple’s life. It is the day to show each other appreciation and to celebrate love. Use this very special day to surprise your spouse with a  special gift, which can be as simple as waking your beloved one up with a nice breakfast and a huge hug, preparing a romantic dinner in the evening or getting a wonderful gift to show your love.

We have gathered classic gift ideas for wedding anniversaries to give you some advice:

For him

Choose a high quality gift for him which can be enjoyed for a long time. Great options are leather products–technology is always a favourite among men, so give a luxury gift for your love or a lovely gift which can be enjoyed by the both of you:

Leather wallet – No man wants to be without a gent’s classic leather wallet. If your spouse has not got one by now this is a perfect choice as these wallets are a long lasting gift. Leather wallets are usually available in three different colours: chestnut, dark brown and black. For the man who likes to be organized as well as at ease, it fits neatly into one’s back or front pocket.

Tan leather satchel – A tan leather satchel is a well designed travel and work messenger bag, which can be worn either across the body, over one shoulder or in hand. Most tan leather satchels include an organizer panel for a PDA, mobile, pens and a secure double flap closing mechanism. This is a stylish gift for every anniversary.

Pencil set – If your husband prefers a more traditional way of communication by mail, a pencil set is a wonderful gift for him. You can also go for a single writing instrument such as a valuable Montblanc pencil.

Wrist watch – Men enjoy watches tremendously. Choose between different bands, clock-faces and wristbands or buy a timeless watch such as the Citizen Men’s Eco-Drive Stiletto.

Perfume – This gift benefits both spouses. A new, exciting fragrance picked by the loved one makes butterflies come back. Wonderful scents are Drakkar noir and Hugo from Hugo Boss.

Sunglasses – No matter the age, sporty sunglasses suits every man well. Go for popular brands such as Oakley, Ray-ban or other Designer sunglasses.

Barbeque – Almost all men love to BBQ. Surprise him with a barbecue tool set, which includes turner, fork and tongs or superb looking BBQ. A BBQ 3 burner comes with an enamelled steel hooded barbecue equipped with 3 gas burners. It allows for perfect outdoor cooking and your husband can amaze your friends whilst entertaining on a summers evening.

For her

A wedding anniversary is a wonderful occasion for a romantic gift. Women love nice surprises, jewellery and clothing. This gives you a large variety of gifts to choose from. Even if you are last minute shopping for your anniversary, we have some good options you can go for:

Garden swing seats – Garden swing seats for your garden or front yard make a perfect romantic gift. Try to build them up the day before your anniversary. Prepare some nice drinks for the night and surprise her. Make sure she has not made other plans for the two of you.

City trip –A long weekend away in an exciting city such as Paris, Rome or Berlin is a very personal gift. It needs some planning beforehand. Find out information about nice hotels, cheap flights and interesting sights. Design a small voucher and give it to your loved one on your anniversary.  Together you can than find out which weekend fits best to go on a trip.

Dine out – If you are not planning anything for the evening, take her out to a very nice restaurant. Tell her in advance so that she can think about her outfit and has time to get ready.

Jewellery – A woman’s passion. Give a beautiful piece of jewellery on your anniversary and you will see the eyes of your loved one shine. Does she like necklaces, earrings, rings or all of it? A white gold sapphire ring is a wonderful gift, but there are also more inexpensive options. If you are not sure what to buy, get some advice from a jeweller.

Dress – Buying a nice dress from her favourite brand or designer is another wonderful idea. Make sure the dress can be exchanged in case it does not fit. This will be a wonderful surprise as she would probably never expect it.

Fragrance – How about giving her a new perfume as a gift? Write down the name of fragrances she currently wears, ask in a for a similar scent and see if you like it. Touch of Pink from Lacoste, Happy from Clinique or Romance for Ralph Lauren are popular perfumes but again it really depends on her taste.

Flowers – Woman always love to get flowers. Buy a huge bouquet of red roses and hide a love letter in it – just like in a romantic movie. She will love it! Order the bouquet in advance to make sure the flower shop has your choice of flowers on your anniversary. A love letter does not have to be long, there are a thousand ways to say “I love you”. If you are not at home that very day think about ordering flowers on the internet.
You could also choose a gift which is related to the name of your anniversary. Some of it provides really good ideas for appropriate gifts, how to wrap a gift and more.

Did you know?
You can receive a message from the monarch for your 60th, 65th, 70th and any wedding anniversary after that. Apply to Buckingham Palace or any other Governor-General´s office in the commonwealth.

-Linda

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