I know that there are themes for each year’s wedding anniversary gift. There was one year that I followed those themes. But I like to think more creatively and not limit myself to a theme when it comes to gifts. There are a lot of great anniversary gifts out there that don’t necessarily fit the traditional mold. So I decided to put together this post of non-traditional anniversary gift ideas to give your spouse.
A great way to celebrate another year of marriage is by focusing on the life you are building together. And I think one of the big places you’re building that life, is in your home. Whether you’re owning or renting, this can be a great gift to decide together to give! Maybe you want a new couch, where the family can gather for movie nights and family meetings and where the two of you can cuddle up for date night at home. Or maybe you want some new appliances to put in the kitchen, which tends to be the hub of the home. Or you could upgrade your master bedroom furniture and bed to create more of a sanctuary for your marriage. Brainstorm together to decide what would best benefit your home, your family, and your marriage.
One year for our anniversary, we purchased ourselves a grill. Another year, we upgraded to a new smoker. It can be fun to pool the money you would have spent on each other’s gifts, and purchase something together. Go for something that you’ll both enjoy using. Maybe you want a new couch or even a new bed for your room. We use these anniversary gifts we purchased ourselves on a regular basis. And every once in a while, we remember why we got them. Every single thing we have gotten ourselves, we’ve used in fun ways for our marriage.
It might seem like a cliche gift, but I think this is the perfect thing for an anniversary! It’s a great opportunity to rekindle the romance in your marriage. And adding something new to your routine can help you do just that! My favorite company to get lingerie from is Mentionables, for a lot of reasons that you can read here.
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This is always my favorite thing to gift! A romantic getaway or overnight date is always something we do for our anniversary. And then again for our birthdays a few months later. I can’t think of a better anniversary gift than quality time with each other to reconnect. Whether it’s just a nice night out, and overnight, or a few days away, you won’t regret this gift!
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I’m a big advocate for creating a sanctuary for your marriage, in the master bedroom. Your bedroom should be a place where the two of you can go to relax and reconnect. We’re in the process of updating the furniture and decor in our room to reflect that goal. As part of that update, I replaced our old comforter and plan to update our sheets as well. The ones we have now, I gifted to my husband a few years back for Christmas. It’s something out of the norm that will benefit you both!
I know some couples who use their anniversary as an opportunity to update their wedding rings. Or to add a new ring to their spouse’s finger. I love the idea of any kind of meaningful jewelry. One that I recently found and added to my wish list is this Infinity Necklace. I had the idea to add two heart pendants, with each of our initials on them. A fun way to symbolize that our love will last for eternity.
If you like the idea of the traditional or modern anniversary gift themes, then I say go for those! But if you’re like me and don’t want to feel “restricted”, the sky is the limit. These ideas were just to get you started. Depending on the two of you, your relationship, and your personalities, there might be better gifts out there to give. But I hope these anniversary gift ideas gave you some meaningful suggestions that you’ll cherish for a lifetime!