For your wife or girlfriend
- A letter about your favorite memories Free, and often the gift kept longest.
- A photo book of your year Add a short note under each picture.
- A trip back to your first date spot Recreate the night, down to the order.
- Jewelry with a date or place on it Your wedding day, or the city you met in.
- A game starring the two of you Your story as a retro adventure she can play.
For your husband or boyfriend
- Tickets to something he loves A game, a gig or a show, and you go together.
- An upgrade to his hobby The tool or gear he keeps saying he will buy.
- A custom map of where you met Framed, with the date underneath.
- A weekend with no plans but his He picks every meal and every stop.
- A game starring the two of you Your story as a retro adventure he can play.
Personalized gifts made from your story
- A personalized retro video game RPGme turns your photos, memories and inside jokes into a game where they meet the two of you. $199, ready within 24 hours, all digital.
- A star map of your wedding night The sky over the place you said yes.
- A recipe book of your favorite meals Every dish you cooked together, in one book.
- A playlist and the story behind each song Write one line for each track.
- A video of friends and family Ask everyone for one short memory.
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Traditional gifts by year
Each year has a classic theme. Use it as a starting point, not a rule.
| Year | Theme | Idea |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Paper | A love letter, a photo book or tickets to a show. |
| 2nd | Cotton | A soft throw, robes or a custom pillowcase. |
| 3rd | Leather | A wallet, a bag or a journal with their initials. |
| 4th | Fruit and flowers | A flower subscription or a fruit tree. |
| 5th | Wood | A carved keepsake box or a wooden map of your city. |
| 6th | Iron | A cast iron pan and a cooking night together. |
| 7th | Wool or copper | A wool blanket or a copper mug set. |
| 8th | Bronze | A bronze bookmark or a small sculpture. |
| 9th | Pottery | A pottery class for two. |
| 10th | Tin or aluminum | A tin full of notes, one for each year. |
| 15th | Crystal | Crystal glasses and the wine from your wedding. |
| 20th | China | A tea set, or a trip somewhere new. |
| 25th | Silver | Silver jewelry or a framed photo from each decade. |
| 30th | Pearl | Pearl earrings or cufflinks. |
| 40th | Ruby | A ruby piece or a red wine from your wedding year. |
| 50th | Gold | A gold keepsake and a party with family. |
Last-minute ideas
- A digital gift that arrives by email Experiences, tickets or a personalized game.
- A planned day, written as a menu Breakfast, an outing and dinner, all on you.
- A jar of reasons you love them Twenty small notes take an evening to write.
Quick answers
- What should I get my wife for our anniversary?
- Something that shows you remember your story together. A letter about your favorite memories, a photo book of your year, jewelry with a meaningful date, or a personalized gift like a game starring the two of you all work because they could only come from you.
- What should I get my husband for our anniversary?
- Pick something tied to what he loves and to the two of you. Tickets you go to together, an upgrade to his hobby, a custom map of where you met, or a personalized retro video game starring you both.
- What are good anniversary presents?
- The best ones are personal: a shared experience, a keepsake with your date or place on it, or a gift built from your own memories. The traditional gift for your year (paper for the first, wood for the fifth, tin for the tenth) is a good place to start.
- What is a unique anniversary gift?
- A gift nobody else could get them. RPGme makes a retro video game starring the two of you, built from your photos, memories and inside jokes. It costs $199 and is ready within 24 hours.
- What is the traditional first anniversary gift?
- Paper. A love letter, a photo book, concert tickets or a framed map of where you met all fit the theme.
- What is a good last-minute anniversary gift?
- A digital gift that arrives by email: tickets, a booked experience or a personalized game. A planned day together, or a jar of handwritten reasons you love them, also takes only an evening.
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