Fourth Wedding Anniversary Guide

Modern Motif: Appliances

Gemstone: Blue Topaz

Color: Blue

Flower: Geranium

Meaning of the Third Anniversary's Symbols

Flowers have always been associated with beauty and love. Let them be a reminder to you of how your relationship has grown and blossomed over the years.

The Blue topaz has been thought of a symbol of love and affection throughout history. It is said to be a symbol of strength, even temper, loyalty and health as well. If you are giving topaz as a gift be sure to mention its symbolism and share how it represents your relationship.

The color blue is a calming color and represents peace and confidence. It is also associated with intelligence, stability and unity.

The geranium symbolizes comfort and gentility.

Gift Ideas for Your Third Wedding Anniversary

• A large bouquet of flowers or a potted arrangement of flowers
• Gardening supplies or seed
• Any decorative item with flowers on it
• An appliance your spouse has been wanting
• A pretty painting of flowers
• Jewelry or other items with a blue topaz gemstone

Celebration Ideas

The Blues

Visit a blues club, festival, restaurant or concert together. If you are in the area you can take a trip to the Delta Blues Museum in Clarksdale, Mississippi, the St. Louis Blues Museum, Chicago Blues Museum or the Beale Street Blues Museum in Memphis, Tennessee. If none of these places are close, consider taking a little trip. Not able to take a trip? Go pick out a good blues CD and enjoy some blues music at home.

Flower Shows

Visit a flower show, garden, or nursery. Botanical gardens are also a great place to enjoy natures beauty. Be sure to bring some flowers home to beautify your table and remind you of your special day.

Comfort Evening

Display a geranium on your table and have you and your spouse's favorite foods for dinner. Afterward enjoy the company of good friends, play a favorite game, look at photos from the last four years or watch a favorite movie.

Calm and Relaxing

Book a weekend at a spa, spend a relaxing weekend at a hotel, or just get a message together. If there are hot springs nearby or a place where you can enjoy a hot tub, pack up a picnic and go enjoy the warm waters. Have an at home spa. Give each other foot messages, have a bubble bath.