Anniversary Gifts between couples
As a couple, you will want to celebrate the anniversary of your wedding, whether this was 2 years or 20 years ago. Decide whether you’d like to purchase a gift as a couple, or whether you’d rather give each other a surprise.
If you’re having trouble selecting an anniversary gift, consider the traditional and modern wedding anniversary gifts that are listed for every year of marriage. If the suggestions for your particular anniversary year do not inspire, have a look at the other years. You’re celebrating your marriage, so there is no reason to be limited by the choices given in the traditional or modern lists. It doesn’t matter what anyone else thinks about your gift to each other. If you agree that you both want to buy a vacuum cleaner then that’s fine. After all, an anniversary gift that a couple gets for themselves is their choice alone.
Stay traditional
Pick a gift for your anniversary that has significance to both of you. A joint gift could be a large purchase that you both want. You may want to upgrade your television for example or perhaps have a vacation to a place that you both want to visit, but haven’t yet got to.
This one needs 
some planning ahead, but in the weeks leading up to your anniversary, remind yourself of your past years together by writing each other little letters or love notes to be exchanged on the date of your anniversary. You can write about your memories, how you feel about them and all the little things they do that you appreciate. Write whatever feels right for you.
If you’re not keen on writing, how about a box of small gifts that remind you of your partner and the relationship you have shared. Think of the significant times in your relationship and what you love most about your partner to get some ideas. The first song you danced to, the first movie you saw, include an umbrella for the time you kissed her on the seafront and you both got soaked by a wave, a bottle of whiskey that you toasted your child’s new birth with. Get creative and don’t take it all too seriously!
Relive the day
At any anniversary you may wish to renew your vows. Choose a romantic candle-lit dinner for two or if your marriage was a small affair, have the big celebration that you dreamed of having when you were engaged.
Watching your wedding video or going through the wedding photos is another popular way to spend a wedding anniversary. You will laugh at all the things that stressed you then and it will also remind you of the feelings of love, happiness and joy you feel for your spouse.
If you want to go out for a meal, perhaps you can revisit the restaurant where you held your wedding reception. This is a great opportunity to invite those who were not at your wedding and to share memories. Contact the restaurant to see if the meal you had at your reception is still on the menu. If not, call ahead and ask about the possibility of recreating the meal for your anniversary celebration. Another idea is to have a fun time together re-creating the same meal at home or buy in gourmet food if you don’t have the wish or skills to cook that meal.
You may like to upgrade your wedding rings if they have become worn or damaged over time. Choose new rings together or make something new with the original rings by having them melted down by a jeweller who can create a new pair of rings to your specification.
Get out and about
Other ways to celebrate your anniversary as a couple are to take time out with each other outside of your other commitments and responsibilities and have fun together. You might want try a new experience or learn something new. If you’ve always wanted to do a bungee jump, then go ahead! Whether you have the talent or not, paint each other gifts at a pottery studio that provides all the materials you need or have a couples’ massage at a spa.
As a couple you may want to mark your anniversary with travel at home or abroad. There are so many places to see and it may be a chance to catch up with some old friends you haven’t seen for a long time. This will also be a chance for you to create new memories to last the rest of your lives, whether your travel includes lunch in Paris, watching the Northern Lights on a Scandinavian cruise, snorkelling in the Caribbean or meeting up with your best man or bridesmaid who now lives in Australia.
This one needs some planning ahead, but in the weeks leading up to your anniversary, remind yourself of your past years together by writing each other little letters or love notes to be exchanged on the date of your anniversary. You can write about your memories, how you feel about them and all the little things they do that you appreciate. Write whatever feels right for you.
If you’re not keen on writing, how about a box of small gifts that remind you of your partner and the relationship you have shared. Think of the significant times in your relationship and what you love most about your partner to get some ideas. The first song you danced to, the first movie you saw, include an umbrella for the time you kissed her on the seafront and you both got soaked by a wave, a bottle of whiskey that you toasted your child’s new birth with. Get creative and don’t take it all too seriously!
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