When a wedding anniversary rolls around the newlyweds are sometimes stumped as to what to buy each other. Questions come up about the traditional themed gifts. Should they stick to them? How do they make the gifts romantic? All it takes is a little imagination to make these anniversary gifts unique.
First Anniversary: Paper
Paper in and of itself is not very romantic. However, think of things that are made of paper. Tickets are made of paper and can be to a game, show or a trip. The couple’s favorite wedding photograph is made of paper and could be framed as a gift. A scrapbook of the wedding/first year of marriage is also considered paper.
Second Anniversary: Cotton
The favorite picture mentioned above could be made into a special custom throw blanket. The blanket is made of cotton and looks exactly like the picture. The couple could snuggle under it on chilly nights or display it on an afghan stand.
The couple can also invest in some Egyptian cotton sheets for their bed. This is something that makes the bedroom more romantic and can also make the bed feel more luxurious when the couple is tired after a long day of work.
Third Anniversary: Leather
Leather can be in any form; a new purse, belts, jackets, shoes, etc. Or the couple can be a little more unique and get leather jewelry. A husband can buy a beautiful leather and pearl necklace for his wife or just a simple leather bracelet for each person.
Fourth Anniversary: Fruit/Flowers
A very unique thing for this is to combine fruit and flowers. Edible Arrangements is a company that specializes in “flower” arrangements made out of fruit. These arrangements are beautiful and, not to mention, delicious. One spouse could pick up a bouquet on the way home or have a basket delivered to the spouse’s office.
Fifth Anniversary: Wood
Wood can be a little tricky. If the couple has a mutual love for an animal or college or team they could get a wood carving of that. For example, if the couple both went to University of Georgia they could get a wood carving of Uga the Dog.
Other things to consider are a Bonsai tree, new bench for the backyard or wooden picture frame.
Shared Anniversary Gifts
Remember: The couple can enjoy a gift together and don't have to buy each other separate gifts. Tickets for a trip for the paper anniversary is an example of this. Be creative and as long as it comes from the heart, it's romantic.
