What to give my husband for his wedding anniversary?
On the wedding anniversary, the question invariably arises of what to give to a loved one, so that it is not trivial, brought joy to her husband 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
The wedding anniversary itself is capable of prompting a successful idea of a gift. You can celebrate it regularly. And each date has its own symbol - that's the reason for a meaningful presentation.
For example, a year after marriage, a chintz wedding is celebrated. On this day, a wife can present her husband with clothes made of such fabric, complementing the gift with a chintz handkerchief or a scarf for a suit. You can, by tradition, tie knots on a pair of scarves for good luck. On this anniversary, gifts from any fabric will be in place. Although you shouldn't limit yourself to a “surprise” like a pair of socks.
On the second one - on paper, you can safely present a book (especially if your 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 (three years of marriage), a gift made of leather will be natural. It's easy to find an interesting option in this category of men's gifts - from a phone case to a wallet, gloves or a trouser belt. Moreover, there are plenty of really solid specimens here. The spouse will be pleased with such an addition to his image.
For the fourth - linen wedding, clothes or a set of bed linen will be a wonderful gift.
For a wooden anniversary (in honor of the 5th anniversary), a souvenir made of an appropriate material, such as a goblet carved out of wood, or a beautiful, perhaps one-of-a-kind, chess set with a chessboard is suitable. A man must 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 successful 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 significant for both spouses, including foreign countries and cities, to offer him a trip on the river or a helicopter flight. The spouse will certainly appreciate the massage session in the spa salon.
The extreme lover will be happy to jump with a parachute or paragliding. A man with humor will approve of 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 involves an expensive present. Budget options can also remind you of your wife's feelings for her spouse. Sometimes a mug or a T-shirt with an inscription that can tell a man a lot is enough for this. Fortunately, today it is not a problem to make an exclusive piece of such a plan.
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 can be a joy to receive:
- light folding chair;
- comfortable tent;
- sturdy roomy backpack;
- a set of camping utensils;
- folding knife;
- a convenient flashlight.
Great opportunities for a successful offering are opened by the spouse's hobby for a car. There will always be a lot of things that he desperately needs or just makes the use of the machine more comfortable. One will be happy, like a child, a good navigator, another will appreciate leather covers or new tires, and the third will be happy to receive a certificate for a car wash.
For those who are keen on sports, the appropriate equipment and simulators are suitable, it is better for a gamer to present a computer mouse or some other accessory related to this area. An artisan guy or specialist in a certain profession will be happy with new tools and devices.
Sometimes it is better not to make a surprise out of such things, but to go with your husband directly to the store so that he chooses exactly what he needs. It would be unpleasant if, instead of a useful thing, he had in his hands an unusable cheap thing. It is very difficult for a woman who is not a professional in a particular field to choose a high-quality product of a special nature.
If the option to present your spouse to independently choose a gift for the next date is not suitable, it is better to try to find a friend who will help you make the right choice.
It is very pleasant to give your husband a romantic gift on his wedding anniversary, which will tell the most about the true feelings of the wife for him and, possibly, will give an impetus to bring the relationship in a couple 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 work with your husband to put on paper the hopes associated with the relationship in a couple, and then do everything to fulfill his desire.
Organizing a joint photo session or video shooting can be a romantic gesture. It must be remembered that sometimes you find out the price of such events after years, when you see yourself as younger, remember the circumstances under which romantic photographs and videos were made. This “aftertaste” is the most valuable in such a gift.
Although it should be borne in mind that some men simply hate any kind of shooting. In this case, you should not turn the gift into torment for your spouse.
As a token of gratitude to her husband, it is a good idea to make a commemorative engraving on wedding rings or other objects.
A romantic event can be the organization of a picnic for two or an evening by candlelight in an intimate setting. It is desirable to be creative in organizing the event. For example, to revive memories of a first date or some other romantic event, you should reproduce the details of the setting in which it took place. The same wine, the very scent of perfume, the same music and dress are able to remind of the bright moments in a relationship better than any words.
A souvenir like a photo album with photos from the wedding and subsequent celebrations of its date will also prove to be a wonderful romantic gesture. Especially if you approach the creation of this album creatively.
It should be borne in mind that a gift to a husband also depends on his age. If it is important for a young man to receive the latest smartphone model as a sign of attention, then for a man of age, things for a quiet rest are more suitable, for example, a rocking chair, comfortable bedding such as an orthopedic pillow. It can be house slippers and warm dressy pajamas or a bathrobe.
Making a souvenir with your own hands
You don't need to buy from the store to show your husband the depth of your feelings on your wedding anniversary. You can make a memorable souvenir for your loved one 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 you do not have a printer, it will not be difficult to use the service of printing on the side.
Skillful handling of technology will make it possible to create a video or even a full-fledged video clip, in which the main role will be given to the husband.
Needlewomen find themselves in an advantageous position when it comes to a gift to their spouse for their wedding anniversary. For linen, you can present him, for example, trousers or a shirt made of linen, sewn with your own hands.
If the ability for tailoring is not so great or there is absolutely no way to do this, it is enough to limit yourself to a hand-made postcard with a warm wish for the wedding date, having issued it using the same linen or chintz (depending on the year of marriage).
Painting (for example, on linen canvas) or embroidery can surprise your spouse. In addition, he can proudly demonstrate his wife's creation to his friends and acquaintances.
A cozy gift will be a pair of toys made by the wife's hands, socks, a hat, a sweater or a scarf knitted by her for her partner in life.
A faithful and loving woman can even make a talisman for her spouse, which will not only be a beautiful souvenir, but can also carry a kind of protective function.
Choosing sweets
The wedding anniversary menu goes a long way. And although many men consider a piece of meat deliciously cooked by her to be a good gift from their wife, most of them will also not refuse sweets.
On the day of the wedding anniversary celebration, a woman can delight her spouse with her signature pies with sweet filling. It is pies that 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 order it in a bakery. The decoration of a sweet dish should correspond to 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 will be able to imitate skin. It can be used to build a leather sofa on the surface of the cake, on which a couple of cats are sitting.A good option is to make a dessert in the shape of a leather boot or suitcase, hinting at the upcoming trip.
A gift cake with its design can reflect a specific situation in the life of a spouse, reflect 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, skill - and a great gift that acts as a decoration for the festive table is ready. And it doesn't matter that these sweets will then be subdued by the whole team of guests who have gathered for the holiday. It is important the attention with which the spouse treated her beloved.
How to mark?
A wedding anniversary is a celebration, the format of which is primarily determined 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 the woman coincide.
You can approach the celebration traditionally by gathering guests at home or in a restaurant, or you can arrange a party 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 ceremony again. It can accurately reflect the previous scenario, or it can be carried out with adjustments - sometimes you want, in addition to the "pilot", to have another version of events.
- On the next wedding anniversary, sometimes you have to jump off your seat and wave off to another city to admire the sights, take a walk in an unfamiliar park, gain impressions and spend the night in a luxury hotel. A fresh stream of life can help spouses become closer.
- If there is no opportunity or desire to climb the mountains or taiga on the occasion of a significant date, you can choose a horse ride as entertainment. The end of the trip can be a festive dinner in nature.
- For those looking for novelty, this method is suitable: come to the station and buy a couple of tickets for the train, which will leave soon. Adventure will be provided. This wedding anniversary will definitely never be forgotten.
- A woman can arrange for her husband a mysterious date with riddles, solving which, he will determine the place of a romantic meeting. To warm up the intrigue, you can stretch this game over several days. So it is advisable to think over everything in advance.
- At a more mature age, the anniversary can be spent with children and grandchildren. The traditional form of the event will delight the husband and wife.
A loving woman is always glad to remind her of her feelings for a man dear to her. So that the spouses have a reason to once again say about their emotions, to open their emotional experiences, in part, numerous wedding anniversaries were invented.
Whatever gift the wife decides to make - dear or modest, it is important that it 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.
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