The wedding anniversary invariably raises the question of what to give to a loved one so that it is not trivial, brought her husband joy and became a reminder of the next stage of family life. Only at first glance it seems that there are no really interesting options. In fact, there are a great many of them.
Original and unusual surprises
Encourage a good thought about the gift is capable of the wedding anniversary itself. You can mark it regularly. And each date has its own symbol - that’s the reason for the presentation with meaning.
For example, a year after marriage, a chintz wedding is celebrated. On this day, a wife can be presented with clothes made of such a fabric for her husband, adding a gift with a cotton handkerchief or a scarf for a suit. By tradition, you can tie knots for happiness on a pair of scarves. On this anniversary, gifts from any fabric will be in place. Although you should not be limited to a “surprise” like a pair of socks.
On the second - paper, you can safely present a book (especially if a loved one is fond of reading). A good gift would be a notebook for business notes or paper tickets for an interesting event.
For a leather wedding (a three-year marriage), a leather gift will become natural. In this category of men's gifts it is easy to find an interesting option - from a phone case to a wallet, gloves or trouser belt. And there are really enough solid specimens here. The husband will be pleased with such an addition to his image.
For the fourth - a linen wedding, a wonderful gift will be clothes or a set of bed linen.
For a wooden anniversary (in honor of the fifth anniversary), a souvenir from the appropriate material, such as a cup made of wood or a beautiful, possibly one-of-a-kind chess set with a chessboard, is suitable. A man should be passionate about this board game so that the gift does not become formal.
The list of wedding dates includes woolen, earthenware, pewter, crystal, lace, velvet, pearl and so on. Any of these names can lead to good gift ideas.
For men who are not ready to sit still, it is interesting to make a creative surprise gift in the form of a trip to places that are significant for both spouses, including foreign countries and cities, to offer him a trip on the river or a helicopter ride. A spouse will certainly appreciate a massage session in the SPA salon.
An extreme lover will be happy to parachute or paraglide. A man with humor will approve a cool gift in the form of a friendly cartoon.
You need to be aware that not every date celebrated in connection with the anniversary of marriage implies an expensive present. Budget options can also remind you of a wife’s feelings for her spouse. To do this, sometimes a mug or a T-shirt with an inscription that can say a lot to a man is enough. Fortunately, today to make an exclusive thing of such a plan is not a problem.
It makes sense to take the idea for expressing a sign of attention to a loved one from his hobbies. For a guy who appreciates outdoor recreation, it may be a joy to receive:
- lightweight folding chair;
- comfortable tent;
- strong capacious backpack;
- set of camping dishes;
- folding knife;
- convenient flashlight.
Great opportunities for a successful offering opens up the spouse's passion for the car. There will always be a lot of things here that he desperately needs or will just make using the machine more comfortable. One will enjoy a good navigator like a child, the other will appreciate leather covers or new tires, and the third will be happy to receive a certificate for car washing.
For those who are keen on sports, appropriate equipment and simulators are suitable, it is better for gamers to present a computer mouse or some other accessory related to this area. A skilled craftsman or specialist in a certain profession will be happy with new tools and devices.
Sometimes it’s better not to make a surprise of such things, but to go with your husband directly to the store so that he chooses exactly what he needs. It will be unpleasant if instead of a useful thing in his hands it turns out to be worthless cheapness. It is very difficult to choose a quality product of a special property to a woman who is not a professional in a particular field.
If the option to present your spouse independently does not suit you to choose a gift for the next date, it is better to try to find a friend who will help you make the right choice.
It is very pleasant to give a husband a romantic gift on his wedding anniversary, which will most of all tell about his wife’s true feelings for him and, perhaps, will give an impetus to bring the couple’s relationship to a new, higher spiritual level.
A good option is to attend to the purchase of paired jewelry - rings or chains with a pendant.
On the eve of the anniversary, you can, together with your husband, start writing down on paper hopes related to the relationship in a couple, and then do everything to fulfill his desire.
A romantic gesture may be the organization of a joint photo shoot or video. It must be remembered that the price of such events is sometimes recognized through the years when you see yourself younger, remember the circumstances in which romantic photographs and videos were taken. This "aftertaste" is the most valuable in such a gift.
Although you need to consider that some men simply hate any kind of shooting. In this case, you should not turn the gift into a torment for the spouse.
As a sign of gratitude to her husband, it’s nice to make a memorable engraving on engagement rings or other objects.
A romantic event can be a picnic for two or an evening by candlelight in an intimate setting. It is advisable to be creative in organizing the event. For example, to revive the memories of a first date or some other event of a romantic nature, you should reproduce the details of the setting in which it took place. That same wine, that fragrance of perfumes, that same music and dress are better than any words to recall the bright moments in a relationship.
A souvenir such as a photo album with photographs from the wedding and subsequent celebrations of its date will also be a wonderful romantic gesture. Especially if you approach the creation of this album creatively.
It must be borne in mind that a gift to a husband also depends on his age. If it’s important for a young person to get the latest smartphone model as a sign of attention, then for an older man things are more suitable for a relaxing holiday, for example, a rocking chair, comfortable bedding such as an orthopedic pillow. It can be home slippers and warm elegant pajamas or a bathrobe.
Do-it-yourself souvenir
To demonstrate to the husband the depth of his feelings on the occasion of the wedding anniversary, it is not necessary to buy something in the store. You can make a memorable souvenir for your beloved on your own.
It is not difficult to create a poster with any thematic image. It is enough to have a computer at hand and have the skills to work with photographs and graphic editors. If there is no printer, it is not difficult to use the service for printing on the side.
Skillful handling of equipment will make it possible to create a video clip or even a full-fledged video clip in which the main role will be given to the husband.
The needlewomen are completely in a winning position when it comes to a gift to the spouse on their wedding anniversary. On linen, you can present him, for example, trousers or a shirt made of linen, hand-sewn.
If the abilities for tailoring are not so great or there is absolutely no way to do this, it is enough to limit yourself to making a handmade card with a warm wish for the wedding date, designing it using the same linen or chintz (depending on the year of marriage).
A picture (for example, on linen canvas) or embroidery may surprise the spouse. In addition, the creation of his wife, he will be able to proudly demonstrate to his friends and acquaintances.
A cozy gift will be a pair of toys made by the hands of a wife, socks, hat, sweater or scarf, knitted by her for a life partner.
It is possible for a faithful and loving woman to make even a charm for her husband, which will not only be a beautiful souvenir, but also be able to carry a kind of protective function.
Choose sweets
The wedding anniversary menu is of great importance. And even though many men consider a piece of meat deliciously cooked by her a good gift from their wife, most of them will not refuse sweets.
On the day of the celebration of the wedding anniversary, a woman can please her husband with her signature pies with sweet filling. Pies have long been considered a symbol of the material well-being of the family. He will also like sugar cookies, rolls or muffins.
Surely a man will like a cake decorated in a wedding theme. You can cook it in your kitchen or make an appropriate order in a candy store. The design of the sweet dish should be consistent with the theme of the celebration.
For example, for the first - chintz anniversary, a cake is suitable, the surface of which is decorated in the style of a patchwork quilt. A leather wedding can be celebrated with a cake decorated with chocolate. Chocolate can mimic the skin. From it you can build a leather sofa on the surface of the cake, on which a couple of cats sit. A good option is to make a dessert in the form of a leather boot or a suitcase hinting at an upcoming trip.
A gift cake with its design can reflect a specific situation in the life of spouses, display their interests and hobbies. Such a gift can become unique.
You can also make a unique composition of sweets on the theme of the holiday. A beautiful basket, ribbons or bows, flowers and favorite sweets in elegant wrappers, plus a little imagination, craftsmanship - and a great gift, acting as a decoration of a festive table, is ready. And it does not matter that these sweets will then die out by the whole collective of guests gathered for the holiday. The attention with which the spouse reacted to her beloved is important.
How to mark?
Wedding anniversary is a holiday, the format of which is determined, first of all, by the husband and wife. To do as the spouse wants, is also, to some extent, a gift, especially if the desires of the man and woman coincide.
You can traditionally approach the celebration by gathering guests at home or in a restaurant, or you can arrange a celebration for two. It all depends on the mood and circumstances.
- On the first wedding anniversary, no one will forbid young people to buy new wedding dresses and, having invited friends, go to a country house. There you can play the wedding celebration again. It can accurately reflect the previous scenario, and can be carried out with adjustments - sometimes you want to have another version of events besides the “pilot” one.
- On the next wedding anniversary, sometimes you have to break away and wave to another city to admire the sights, take a walk in an unfamiliar park, gain experience and spend the night in a luxury hotel. A fresh stream in life can help spouses get closer.
- If there is no possibility or desire to climb into the mountains or in the taiga on the occasion of a significant date, you can choose horseback riding as an entertainment. The end of the trip can be a festive dinner in nature.
- For those who are looking for novelty, this method is suitable: come to the station and buy a couple of train tickets, which will depart in the near future. Adventures will be provided. Such a wedding anniversary will never be forgotten.
- A woman can arrange for her husband a mysterious date with riddles, having solved which, he will determine the place of a romantic meeting. To warm up the intrigue, you can stretch this game for several days. So it is advisable to think over everything in advance.
- At a more mature age, the anniversary can be held among children and grandchildren. The traditional form of the event will please the husband and wife.
A loving woman is always glad to recall her feelings for a man dear to her. In order for the spouses to have occasion to once again talk about their emotions, to open up their emotional experiences, in part, numerous wedding anniversaries were invented.
Whatever gift the wife decides to make - dear or modest, it is important that he does not look "on duty". And for this, you need to put your soul into its creation, acquisition and how to present it to your loved one.
You will learn how to decorate a wedding anniversary cake in the next video.