subject: Anniversary Gifts To Amaze Them [print this page] Let's face it buying anniversary gifts isn't generally an easy task. Buying a present that's supposed to please one person can be hard enough, but finding one that will appeal to two is a major task! Anniversary gifts are for a couple and so they have to be pleasing to two different sets of tastes and interests, rather than just one. This means you can't fall back on the kind of presents we all fall back on when we're stuck for inspiration and a friend or family member's birthday is just around the corner. A recent best seller, an item of clothing, a lovely matching toiletries set (usually from the Body Shop!) or a pair of novelty socks (yes, people are still giving socks as presents), just aren't going to cut is as adequate anniversary gifts for couples. Well, unless you want to do something particularly cringe-inducing like give a pair of matching jumpers or novelty socks! Funny for you perhaps, but it's hardly likely to have your name soaring to the top of the Christmas card list now is it?! The answer's no!
So, what anniversary gifts are there out there that will incite coos of appreciation and looks of pleasant surprise when they've ripped off the wrapping paper? Well, one route you might want to think about going down is the traditional one. Traditionally, each wedding anniversary is associated with a material, for example the 1st is paper, the 25th is silver, the 30th is pearl and so the list goes one. The materials rise in value as the years go by and anniversary gifts which in some way incorporate this tradition are often very well received and appreciated.
When giving anniversary gifts to celebrate a first anniversary, many often find paper to be a difficult or rather uninspiring material to work with. The truth is, however, that there are lots of wonderful gifts out there which incorporate paper perfectly to make wonderful 1st anniversary gifts. Anniversary books, for example, are a lovely way to celebrate a marriage, as they encourage couples to reflect on their first year of marriage together, as well as providing a place to record more happy memories in the future. A personalised couple's year book is also a wonderful way for a coupe to remember their first year together, as is the personalised romance calendar.
The next big milestone after the first anniversary is the 25th and gifts for this occasion commonly include silver. Great anniversary gifts for a couple celebrating 25 years together include engraved silver stars, silver 'your special record' plaques and other engraved items of silver wear. 30 years of marriage is celebrated with pearl and so anniversary gifts fit for this occasion include mother of pearl photo albums great for documenting happy memories and mother of pearl keepsake boxes. 40 years of marriage is associated with rubies and it can be tricky to buy anniversary gifts that incorporate such a precious stone. For this reason, red themed gifts such as personalised anniversary gifts are perfect for such an occasion. Finally, 50 years of marriage is quite rightly associated with gold. To celebrate such an achievement gold-rimmed engraved champagne flutes make wonderful presents and a personalised bottle of champagne to go along with them don't go amiss either!
However, if traditional isn't really your style then there are still countless fabulous anniversary gifts out there for a special couple you wish to impress. Photos, for example, can make wonderful gifts. Everyone loves photographs of happy memories and so why not surprise a couple with a photo of them printed onto canvas? You could even use a photo of their big day! If there are lots of lovely photos and you simply cannot choose, then you can always go for a photo montage canvas, documenting many happy memories! For something a little quirkier you could opt for some 'Mr and Mrs' pillow cases and for those who enjoy a little tipple you could go for a personalised pair of cut crystal whiskey tumblers.
If you're really out to impress though, why not think about experience days as anniversary gifts? There are a wide selection designed specifically for couples and so are likely to make brilliant gifts. For a food-loving couple a food and drink discovery day for two could well be the perfect gift, whereas a pair of chocoholics will surely love a chocolate making workshop for two! Adventurous couples out there will certainly love experience days such as ice climbing, sphering, off-road driving and segway rally racing, whereas a couple who could do with a break will enjoy a pampering day for two or a theatre break in the big city!
