| Exchanging anniversary gifts is a long standing | | | | be crafted from paper that are romantic or |
| tradition. Many couples seek out traditional gifts | | | | sentimental. This might include a set of stationary, |
| for each year of marriage, but others prefer | | | | where you write a poem to your loved one on |
| "modern" gifts. Below you'll find a few ideas to | | | | the first piece. Perhaps you might consider |
| say "I love you" on your special day. | | | | something that reflects your partner's hobbies, |
| Some of the symbols are the same whether the | | | | such as a cookbook with an inscription to the love |
| gift is traditional or modern. Through time, the | | | | of your life on the front cover. |
| symbols representing each year of anniversary | | | | Any gift can be romanticized if a little though is |
| has changed slightly, allowing greater flexibility | | | | put into the process. Even a travel clock for |
| when it comes to selecting anniversary gifts. | | | | example, can be considered a personalized gift. If |
| The first five years are generally considered most | | | | for example, your partner travels frequently, you |
| important, followed by the 10 year, 20 year and | | | | might consider a travel clock engraved with a |
| 50 year anniversaries. When most people think of | | | | sentimental expression, such as "thinking of you". |
| giving an anniversary gift, they often want to | | | | Your partner will remember your thoughtfulness |
| remind the love of their life how important they | | | | every time he or she refers to the clock for a |
| are to them. No matter what the symbol | | | | check on the time. Or perhaps you might write a |
| however, you can certainly find some way to | | | | quick note accompanying a chiming clock, "as each |
| romanticize the gift. | | | | moment ticks by, my love for you grows |
| Take the first year traditional symbol for | | | | stronger". Not a bad way to keep track of time. |
| example: paper. Many unique anniversary gifts can | | | | |