Choosing an anniversary gift is sometimes trickier than it seems. It needs to fit the number of years, feel personal, and still not be over the top. Every anniversary has traditionally had its own name and material: twelve and a half years stands for copper, twenty-five for silver, forty for ruby and fifty for gold. A nice starting point, not an obligation.
12.5 years: copper
Something with a copper accent, such as jewelry or a decorative object.
A weekend getaway, without it having to be grand right away.
A dinner at a place that means something to the couple.
25 years: silver
Silver jewelry remains a classic.
More and more people choose an experience instead: a spa day, a trip, or a special dinner.
A photo book of 25 years together, from the wedding photos to recent snapshots.
40 years: ruby
Something in the color red, from a scarf to a bottle of good red wine.
Something that refers to a shared hobby, for example gardening tools for two passionate gardeners.
A symbolic gift may be a little larger here than at 25 years.
50 years: gold
A trip to a long-cherished destination.
A return to the place of the honeymoon, sometimes even the same hotel.
Gold jewelry, for those who want to follow the classic path.
The gift that works for every anniversary
Besides something tangible, there is one present that always fits, regardless of the number of years: warm words from the people who are dear to the couple. Via a wish page for anniversaries you collect congratulations, memories and photos from family and friends in one place, and the result is often more emotional than a traditional gift. Many families combine both: a beautiful gift for the anniversary itself, complemented by a digital book full of messages from
