These ain’t no thoughtless last minute ideas! It’s undeniable that the anniversary gift is kinda a big deal… Don’t get me wrong, the point isn’t to go out and throw money around, but when celebrating the longevity of your love and marriage, it’s always appreciated when some thought is put into a sentimental gift instead of a last minute convenient grab of “something”. Besides, gifts with MEANING tend to become keepsakes that last over time. We’ve found some fantastic ideas that we are putting on our to-do list for upcoming anniversaries of our own…. Awww – tender!
52 Things I Love About You
This first idea comes from PaperVine! Transform a deck of playing cards into a 52-page book of why you love your spouse! Waaay darling, and I totally love the vintage feel. Not to mention, it’s super flattering to receive a whole book filled with so many reasons why you rock! On the Hour, Every Hour!
This next idea is from Thirty Hand Made Days. A gift to open every hour? Um… YES, PLEASE! This is perfect for spreading out the joy of gifts throughout the E.N.T.I.R.E. day! {Especially if you’re not able to be together during most of the day, this is a great loophole!} Check out this delightful idea, and remember you can fill the gifts with small needs/wants or just a medley of little inside jokes or significant things to you as a couple! Shadow Box Our Love
We were tickled to find this idea over at Clean and Sensible. Shadow boxes have such a classy feel, and the closer you look, the more sentimental it is! From antiqued sheet music of your song to romantic pages from a poetry book, how would you personalize yours? Love. This. Idea! Timeless Anniversary Frame
Displaying a series of pictures evolving with time says one thing… Our Love is Timeless! These frames from time-frames.com are personalized with your name, anniversary date, and choice of your perfect “love phrase”. Also, these come in 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, and 50 year formats! Even better yet, I am delighted to share that you can get 25% off your own personalized frame by entering the discount code: DIVA at checkout. Hmm… how many years should I choose? Postmarked with Love
Few gifts can compete with the value of reminiscent memories and compliments from everyone you love. We loved this idea for birthdays from Nothing But Bonfires.com so much that we wanted to bring it up again for anniversaries! It is a priceless gift of love that any recipient will cherish! Cheers to Love
What’s better than being surprised with a favorite treat or drink? How about a whole fridge full of it! Okay, maybe not the WHOLE fridge, but this darling idea from Michelle Paige is giving your spouse his/her favorite thing in the amount of the years you’ve been married. As you can see she’s attached a sweet little tag sporting a significant event from that year. This anniversary gift is easy to create and totally sentimental and fun to receive! Personalized Subway Canvas Art Idea found on Pinterest. Original source was redblondeandburlap.com Don’t you L.O.V.E. this!! What a totally fun DIY project that personalizes and displays what makes your unique marriage so… so… YOU! There are great tutorials on YouTube to easily design your own in Photoshop or if you have a Cricut or Silhouette, you know what to do! Oooh, I want to do mine light gray and black! Don’t wait until your anniversary is a week away! Why not make your gift now and enjoy being gift-stress-free this year! Make your anniversary that much more memorable with a thoughtful and personalized gift your spouse will appreciate!
