25th Wedding Anniversary Gift Ideas

When two people keep the promise to love, honor and cherish for twenty five years, its cause for celebration and a token of respect for that kind of commitment. Traditionally, this anniversary is considered "the silver anniversary" and in days gone by it was customary to give a gift appropriate for the specific anniversary. Times have changed, however, and many people feel it more appropriate to gift the couple with something they'll enjoy, not necessarily following tradition. The following are gift ideas, both traditional and non traditional and suitable for any budget, for you to consider.

His and Hers Star - Buy the celebrating couple two stars close together to symbolize their love that shines brighter than...well, the stars. At www.buythestars.com you can purchase the popular His and Her Package for $94.95 which includes two certificates of ownership, two constellation charts, letters of congratulations and much more. Included free is a card in which you can write a message to the new star owners. What a beautiful way to remind them that their love was written in the stars.

Gift Baskets - A perfectly chosen gift basket makes a lovely gift, and useful, for the happy couple. With many offered selections, you're sure to find one just right for the couple on your list. Visit www.gifttree.com to check out their selection. If you want to help them celebrate this happy occasion, Gift Tree has champagne gift baskets to help toast the couple with prices ranging from $39.95 to $499.95. Check out their website to find one that fits in your budget.

Keepsake Book - Visit www.whenweweremarried.com and you'll find the perfect keepsake book for a couple celebrating their 25th wedding anniversary. What makes this so special? It has an elegant book that includes many events that were happening when the couple married. Also included is a CD of popular music and a storage case. Let them take a trip down memory lane to the day they were married with this precious gift priced at $47.00.

Commemorative Anniversary Plate - At www.personalizationmall.com you will find a beautiful porcelain anniversary plate in which you can the wedding date and names of each family member included to create a one-of-a-kind keepsake with a display easel included. Have it trimmed in silver to make it a traditional gift for the 25th anniversary. Priced at $48.95 this is sure to be a cherished tribute for the couple who started the family it is meant to represent.

Personalized Afghan - Let the happy couple cozy up together in an afghan made just for them. This blanket, also found at personalizationmall.com for $46.95, measures 50" x 60" with a full fringe border. You can also include their names and wedding date. It will be a loving way to symbolize the warmth and love that it takes to make a marriage last.

Silver Claddagh Ring - They don't have to be Irish to appreciate the symbolic beauty of an Irish Claddagh ring. Depicting a set of hands holding a heart topped with a crown, these symbols represent friendship, love and loyalty, respectively...three necessary ingredients to making any marriage successful. Check out www.allcladdagh.com for silver rings ranging in price from $34 to $184. They have selections available for men and women.

Romantic Dinner Cruise - A romantic dinner cruise is a perfect way to celebrate an anniversary. Check the couples surrounding area to see if any are available close to home. If you can't find one there, check out www.cloud9living.com for a dinner cruise in many major cities. There may be one available close by. What a perfect way to get away on a mini vacation. Prices vary from $150 to $255 per couple, depending on the location. If you still can't find what you're looking for, check out the rest of the site. They have many options for experiencing a little slice of heaven.

The Gift of Charity - Sometimes you'll have a couple who asked that guests not bring gifts for their anniversary. They either feel that they already have everything they need or they would just like to spend their special day surrounded by loved ones. If this happens, respectfully comply. If you feel that you must honor their anniversary, consider a gift to a charity in the couple's name. If they have a specific charity that has special meaning for them you can donate to it. If not, perhaps find one where a tree will be planted in their name. It will help the environment and be a living symbol of their commitment. A gift of charity will be a loving gesture to honor them while at the same time you are respecting their wishes. If they don't have a special charity, find one at www.charitynavigator.com by a category search.

For whichever gift you choose, add a salute to tradition by wrapping their gift in silver wrapping or write a token of your affection in silver pen.

Just like weddings, anniversaries are meant to be celebrated with close friends and family. In a society where everything has gone disposable, including marriages, finding a couple who will take the time and effort to make their marriage work is a special thing indeed. Celebrate this couple, and their love with a gift that shows them how special their love truly is.

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