Wedding Anniversary – 11th to 20th

Below are some ideas to get you started range from the Tradition, modern, flower and gemstone associated with the relevant anniversary. Try and use your imagination give your partner a gift they will appreciate and will treasure.

11th Wedding Anniversary

Traditional gift : Steel

Modern gift : Fashion jewellery

Flower : Morning Glories

Gemstone : Hematite and Turquoise

Gift ideas:

For Her – Sheffield was once famous for its steel production. Those days have long gone but since then Sheffield has transformed itself into a haven for shoppaholics. So why not treat her to a little retail therapy.

For Him – buy him some cufflinks or why not treat him to a train driving experience or why not see if your partner has nerves of steel by getting them to try out indoor skydiving.

For Both – if you both like sci-fi why not step back in time have a night watching the cult sci-fi classic Sapphire and Steel.

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12th Wedding Anniversary

Traditional gift : Silk

Modern gift : Colour Gems and Pearls

Flower : Peonies

Gemstone : Agate

Gift ideas:

For Her – buy her some sexy lingerie.

For Him – buy him a silk tie or boxer shorts.

For Both – buy some silk sheets and have a romantic night in.

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13th Wedding Anniversary

Traditional gift : Lace

Modern gift : Furs and Textiles

Flower : Hollyhoch

Gemstone : Citrine, Malachite and Moonstone

Gift ideas:

For Her – Why noit visit Calais the world centre for lace-making. If you’re lucky enough you might be able to visit one of the factories or you could visit the towns Lace museum; either way you’re sure to pick up a bargain from the many factory shop outlets.

For Him – whilst your in Calais pick up a few beer and wines to take back home :)

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14th Wedding Anniversary

Traditional gift : Ivory

Modern gift : Gold jewellery

Flower : Dahlia

Gemstone : Jewellery and Moss Agate

Gift ideas:

For Both – Ivory comes from elephants, rather than encourage the continued cruel trade in ivory tusks why not take a trip to the zoo and adopt an elephant or other animal that sports ivory tusks.

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15th Wedding Anniversary

Traditional gift : Crystal

Modern gift : Colour Watches

Flower : Roses

Gemstone : Crystal

Gift ideas:

For Her – buy her a piece of personalised engraved crystal or name a rose after her.

For Him – whilst in Edinburgh don’t forget to visit the famous whisky distillery.

For Both – take a short break to Edinburgh and visit where they the make the exquisite Edinburgh crystal. Or why not drink champagne cape in your very own private capsule on the London Eye.

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16th Wedding Anniversary

Traditional gift : Nothing that we can find!

Modern gift : Silverware

Flower : Nothing that we can find!

Gemstone : Aquamarine or Peridot

Gift ideas:

For Her – buy her some jewellery.

For Him – buy him some cufflinks. Or had a silver plate engraved with loving sentiments to present to your champion.

For Both – why not go white water rafting off the coast of Wales or spend the day whale and dolphin watching off the coast of Wales or why not adopt a marine animal.

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17th Wedding Anniversary

Traditional gift : Nothing that we can find!

Modern gift : Porcelain

Flower : Nothing that we can find!

Gemstone : Citrine and Amethyst

Gift ideas:

For Him – buy him a comfy chair.

For Both – why not buy a large bed, love bench or even a hammock you can share on those late summer evenings.

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18th Wedding Anniversary

Traditional gift : Nothing that we can find!

Modern gift :Porcelain

Flower : Nothing that we can find!

Gemstone : Opal

Gift ideas:

For Her – buy her a figurine.

For Him – why not treat him to a day clay pigeon shooting.

For Both – if you’re both fans of real coffee then treat yourselves to a coffee machine and some cups or mugs.

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19th Wedding Anniversary

Traditional gift : Nothing that we can find!

Modern gift : Bronze

Flower : Nothing that we can find!

Gemstone : Topaz or Aquamarine

Gift ideas:

For Her – treat her to a pamper day including a spray on tan. She may not have gone aboard but she’ll come back to you looking and feeling like she has.

For Him – buy him some cufflinks. Or had a silver plate engraved with loving sentiments to present to your champion.

For Both – take a short break somewhere hot, but be sure to pack your sun tan lotion. Alternatively take a short break to Bath the town of the historic Roman Baths and experience the Thermae Bath Spa or why not adopt a marine animal.

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20th Wedding Anniversary

Traditional gift : China

Modern gift : Bone China and Platinum

Flower : Day Lily

Gemstone : Emerald

Gift ideas:

For Her – why not take a trip to Stoke-on-Trent which was once world renowned for its China manufacturers such as Spode, Royal Doulton and Wedgwood. Visit there centres and whilst there pick up a few pieces.

For Him – buy him some cufflinks. Or had a silver plate engraved with loving sentiments to present to your champion.

Let us know what you gave or received for this wedding anniversary!