Anniversary gifts to delight!<\/p>\n
Years 1-5<\/p>\n
No one knows precisely when wedding anniversaries were first celebrated, but it\u2019s believed to go right back to the Middle Ages when a husband ceremoniously crowned his wife with a silver wreath to mark the 25th<\/sup> anniversary of their wedding day.<\/p>\n Popularised by the Victorians, the reasons why various materials were selected for each year remains a bit of a mystery, but it is believed that increasingly durable and expensive gifts were chosen to represent the strengthening and investment into the marriage in successive years.<\/p>\n Admittedly, some of the themes might seem a little odd. Few would leap for joy to receive a ream of paper or a cotton reel! But, with a bit of creative thinking, actually it\u2019s easy to put a modern day twist on these Victorian ideas.<\/p>\n Read on and you\u2019ll enjoy learning about the meaning behind the traditional themes, as well as providing some inspiration for some wonderfully thoughtful anniversary presents.<\/p>\n 1st<\/sup> – \u00a0Paper<\/strong><\/p>\n Meaning \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u201cThe first year of marriage is said to be like a clean sheet of paper \u2013 a whole new beginning. It is fragile and easily torn, not yet truly tested by what life might bring\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n Ideas\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n No \u2013 we\u2019re not talking about poaching some A4 from the printer! Grab a pen and a quiet moment and write a romantic letter straight from the heart.<\/p>\n Alternatively, share your love with the world and take out an ad in the local newspaper. For the more practical, take out a subscription to a magazine you know they\u2019ll love or get some stationery or labels personalised with their initials. Another great idea is tickets to, well, anything you know they\u2019ll love; a sports game, show, concert or even weekend get-way\u2026. Go on.. spoil em!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n 2nd \u00a0– Cotton<\/strong><\/p>\n Meaning\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u201cLike interwoven fibers of cotton, the second year of marriage brings couples closer together as their lives become increasingly intertwined\u201d.<\/em><\/p>\n Ideas\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n A personalised T-Shirt, bag, bath robe or hoodie to keep them warm and cosy will guarantee to delight. Alternatively search out a handmade quilt or pillow they can snuggle up to for years to come. For a bigger splurge, thread a charm on a cotton reel and leave a trail to your surprise.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n 3rd – Leather<\/strong><\/p>\n Meaning\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Leather is durable and resilient, yet flexible and warm \u2013 qualities that help marriages continue to thrive.<\/em><\/p>\n Ideas\u00a0\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n A blank journal, photo album or diary with a leather cover is a great gift. A more extravagant gesture of course would be that leather jacket\/bag\/shoes or boots you know they have been coveting for ages! Alternatively, queue up a bit of Dolly on the stereo and plan a western themed evening listening to country love songs\u2026 what a great excuse!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n 4th \u00a0– Fruit & Flowers<\/strong><\/p>\n Meaning\u00a0<\/em>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Fruit and flowers are the traditional 4th<\/sup> anniversary gift to show how much your relationship has blossomed<\/em>.<\/p>\n \u00a0Ideas<\/em><\/p>\n For the girls, this is an easy one! As with any occasion, flowers are the perfect \u2018in the moment\u2019 gesture. Go the extra mile and re-create the bridal bouquet or use the bridal main colour theme or chosen flower as your inspiration.<\/p>\n Remember, it doesn\u2019t have to be actual flowers; anything with a floral print on it (we\u2019re talking scarves, cushions, if you\u2019re feeling really brave \u2013 an outfit) will be much treasured too (and will last a bit longer!)<\/p>\n For the guys, well you can be very sure anything from Apple would be much appreciated! Less budget-busting would be to arrange for bubbly to be added to a fruit and flower basket delivered to the office \u2013 even better if you are standing by to whisk him off for a romantic lunchtime picnic.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n 5th<\/sup> \u2013 Wood \u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Meaning \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Wood represents strength and a solidified, long-lasting relationship<\/em><\/p>\n Ideas<\/em><\/p>\n If you\u2019ve got some outside space, there\u2019s nothing more romantic then planting a tree together. Alternatively, fill a wooden trough with flowers or give a wooden bird house for years of pleasure. Another nice idea is to get a wooden photo frame or board engraved with something meaningful. A wooden coaster or jigsaw puzzle personalised with a special photo will also be much appreciated.<\/p>\n I hope you\u2019ve been inspired to create a truly magical anniversary celebration.<\/p>\n Let us know if you have any other gift ideas or would like to comment on this article.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Anniversary gifts to delight! Years 1-5 No one knows precisely when wedding anniversaries were first celebrated, but it\u2019s believed to go right back to the Middle Ages when a husband ceremoniously crowned his wife with a silver wreath to mark the 25th anniversary of their wedding day. 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