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Feeling the pressure to find the right gift to celebrate 20 years of marriage? To help, we’ve gathered our top picks for gifts to give your wife or husband. And, gifts for friends to give the couple too.
Sometimes the best gifts can’t be wrapped up. After all, after 20 years together, the couple probably has almost everything they need or want. That’s why experience gifts are a great idea: There’s nothing more precious than time together after all those years of marriage, especially if it shakes up routine. Give the couple a tour of a city they’ve always wanted to see through Viator or the opportunity to ride in a hot air balloon through Cloud9Living. For an even edgier gift, you could always let them drive a race car or pick another crazy adventure through Adrenaline.
The 20th anniversary is traditionally celebrated with china. The modern gift suggestion from the gift list cultivated by librarians in Chicago is platinum. If you’re looking to give your loved one something that sparkles, look no further than the emerald, the official gemstone of the 20th anniversary. And when it comes to flowers? Don’t forget to pick up some beautiful asters.
Like we mentioned, the aster is the flower that traditionally represents a 20th anniversary. This beautiful bloom symbolizes wisdom and good fortune. For a couple to stay married 20 years, they must have a little of both! Asters are a beautiful star-shaped flower that come in a variety of colors.
Anniversary | Traditional gift | Modern gift | Gemstone | Flower |
---|---|---|---|---|
20th | China | Platinum | Emerald | Aster |
Let’s start with the traditional theme: china. China symbolizes elegance, delicate beauty, subtle strength and inherent love. Contrary to what many people believe, gifts of china don’t have to be expensive. There are plenty of china tea sets, sculptures and jewelry boxes that can be purchased at budget-friendly prices. Try shopping online to find china sets for less than a traditional store or antique shop.
Take a 6-day tour of China for your wedding anniversary - grottos, cliff carvings, temples and more. Take your long-time love on a trip that won't soon be forgotten.
View detailsPlatinum is the modern theme, decided by librarians at the Chicago Public Library. You have plenty of gift ideas to work with when it comes to platinum, including jewelry. Don’t worry, less expensive options are available, like platinum coated flowers. For music lovers, you could consider buying an album that went platinum or, to make it that much more special, an album that went platinum the year the couple was married. This would be quite a nostalgic and thoughtful gift. Extra bonus points if it’s an artist they’re a fan of.
For flowers, the aster is the customary anniversary choice. Combine this with china or platinum gifts, or decorate in it in a platinum colored wrapping paper. If you wish to include gemstones, or another color, to your gift, choose emerald. It’s the stone for the 20th anniversary.
When was the last time the couple updated their dinnerware? Combining elements both modern and vintage, this china set is a classy gift.
View detailsNow that you know the type of gifts you’d like to buy a loved one for the 20th anniversary, it’s time to look for them. Finder.com makes this part easy by giving you with access to quality, thoughtful gifts from the comforts of your home.
If you start early, you’ll find great gifts which you can buy with minimum stress. You’ll also have plenty of time to order something extra special from an international retailer, which can take extra days to arrive due to distance. Many retailers have deals and discounts over a certain period, so while researching keep the items you’re considering in mind and jump on them if they get marked down. Also, keep an eye out for retailers that offer free shipping services with your purchase, like many of our current partners.
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Hi Mary
My husband and I are celebrating our 20th anniversary this year. Would you kindly share ideas of gifts that I could give him.
Regards
Sherrel
Hi Sherrel,
Thanks for leaving a question on finder.
Happy anniversary! You can check out our gift ideas above or check our gift guides for other gift ideas he will surely love. :)
Cheers,
Joel