It's often hard to think of something to buy for an anniversary, but here are some pointers to help you buy that special gift.
Most anniversaries have a tradition associated with them, for example the first anniversary is the 'paper' anniversary. To see ideas themed on your anniversary, choose it from the list on the left or the drop-down lists.
If it's someone else's anniversary, don't forget you're buying for a couple, so you should always choose something they can both enjoy. This could be food and drink, something for the garden, a trip together, or a movie that they both like. Check out our Gifts for Hobbies and Interests section for specific ideas.
If you can, choose a gift that means something within the relationship. A weekend away to their honeymoon destination, a film that both enjoy, or some equipment for a shared hobby.
For a particularly personal gift, check out our Personalised Gifts.
Funnies - Be Careful Here!
There's a time and a place for a funny gift.
If you can't laugh in your relationship then there's something wrong, but a supposedly romantic event isn't necessarily the right time to give a humorous gift. Pick your time and place carefully, and it'll add to the overall effect of your thoughtful gift - get it wrong and you'll spend the year regretting it!
Stay Away From....
NEVER buy something which one partner will enjoy but which will annoy the other. For example, if one is crazy about golf but the other thinks it's a good walk spoiled, don't buy them a golfing weekend! It may sound obvious, but you need to think of something they can both enjoy together.
Gifts suitable for all anniversaries:
The ideas above are on the traditional theme, but here are some ideas suitable for all anniversaries:
- personalised gifts - based on their wedding day, the location at which they were married, their names, photos of them, or indeed any aspect of their lives!
(e.g. an original newspaper from their wedding day, a poem written to celebrate their love for each other).
- an experience to share together - click on this link to go to a site specialising in different experiences, from trips on the Orient Express to flying lessons!
- Anniversary balloons make a fun gift, and a big box!
- CatalogueCity has an enormous range of products, with excellent search facilities - click here
to search their site.
