10th Wedding Anniversary Gift Ideas

So you have reached the ten year marriage anniversary. This is an important milestone in a marriage. As a couple, it shows that you have weathered the storm in the hardest years. First marriages that end in divorce usu. last about 8 years, on average, according to www.divorcereform.org. So to reach this milestone is a blessing in itself. It shows that you have grown together and learned the basis of blending yourselves together. Here are 6 ideas for good tenth anniversary marriage gifts.

1.) Tin or aluminum rings or jewelry

The Tin or Aluminum is the traditional 10th year anniversary metal. Tin is a silvery metal that resist corrosion and is used to coat other metals to protect them from corrosion. Aluminum is the same as far as its resistance to corrosion. These two metals are meant to symbolize that in a relationship, you must be able to bend and compromise yourself in order to grow and go to the next level. The blue sapphire is a precious stone made out of aluminum oxide. The blue of the sapphire can be altered to be almost flawless by the heating of the stone at high temperature. A good place to look for blue sapphires is at Zales.com and their many outlet stores. Valentine's Day is coming up in a few weeks and they are selling a lot of the jewelry at 70% off. This is the best time to buy seeing that you can get jewelry for a good price. Another good place is Kay Jewelers. They are also running Valentine's Day sales. You can go to the website (kay.com) or to the store and with Mother's Day and Father's Day coming, you can get some really good deals.

2.) Blue sapphire and silver themed date or party

If you want to include your family and friends, throw a blue and silver themed party. Get items that are included within the blue and silver theme including wrapping paper for any gifts. For finding decor to go with your party, you can go to www.partysecret.com or www.partycity.com and find all of your blue and silver themed party favors from plates and cups to streamers and banners. You can also go to a local store like Target and or Joan Fabrics. Another nice touch is getting a blueberry punch and using blue frosting on a cake. Whatever you do, you have room to play around with the color theme.

3.) Tin Jewelry Box or Tin of your spouse's favorite candies, cookies, etc.

Another good gift is a tin jewelry box. It keeps with the theme of this important anniversary. Get a tin that matches existing decor or something that meets the specific tastes of your significant other. It is also important to get ones that match the size of his/hers jewelry collection. It might be best to get a number of boxes that are different sizes to show that you not only just got a gift but actually put some thought into it. Target and Wal-Mart have tins to meet your needs. As far as tins full of goodies, getting you spouse some of their favorite treats is also a good gift. Www.russellstover.com has tons of candies that are loved by millions. You can also go to www.m-ms.com which has m&m's that you can customize to say phases on them. Whatever you pick, it adds a personal touch your spouse is sure to like.

4.) Daffodils or your spouse's favorite flower

Another great idea is sending your mate a beautiful floral piece. Flowers are a time tested way to show somebody that you thought about them and that you care. They can also symbolize that you marriage is blooming and going strong. Daffodils are associated with this anniversary but as always, putting your own touch on the gift makes it more heartfelt. Get your spouse's favorite flower and send it to their job or present it to them at home. You can go to www.FTD.com to order the flowers or to a local florist. They usually have a delivery service with them so explore your options.

5.) Have a special night in or out

Another idea is to go out for a night on the town. With any gift, you want to show that you put time and effort into it. If you met your spouse in college, take them back to the campus and throw an impromptu date. If you met at a restaurant, then go back to that place and have dinner. You can call ahead and have the staff plan something special like maybe having a violin player play or have the couple's favorite song playing for a special dance. This will definitely put a great spin on your evening. You can also plan a night at home. You can get candles and decor to spice up the evening. Prepare your spouse's favorite meal, take a bath together, or watch a mutual favorite movie.

6.) A night in a nice hotel

You can get a hotel room in a nice hotel and just have an intimate night together. You can set up some intimate decor within the room for a special touch. You can stick with the blue and silver theme or pick out a color scheme that you both will like. You can also let the hotel know to prepare special dishes for you night. You can set it up by going to www.priceline.com or www.travelocity.com. They both have great deals on hotel rooms. Remember plan early. You should be able to have a great night without hurting your pockets.

With 10 years of marriage, do something that to show that you want to go for ten more. Keep a camera with you so you can take pictures of whatever you do. Whatever you do, remember to have fun. This is a special night so take time to enjoy it. This is a guide to 10th year wedding anniversary gifts ideas.