Fifth Marriage Anniversary Gift Ideas

As you get ready to step into the sixth year of marital journey, it is a time to look back upon all the ups and downs you have crossed with your spouse by your side. So what better way to celebrate your togetherness than by expressing gratitude for the love and companionship you share as well as by splurging on a fifth wedding anniversary gift for your spouse and here are a few suggestions to help you along.

Wood is the traditional material for fifth wedding anniversary gifts since it stands for strength and solidity, qualities which are essential to a long and stable marriage. One of the best things about this convention is that it offers a wide range of gifting possibilities since wooden items can vary from the purely luxurious to the purely practical.
 

1. Picture Frames
   
   Wooden frames can add a whole new dimension to the simplest of objects. So whether it is a reproduction of your favorite painting or an expensive original, get it framed in classy wooden designs and gift it your spouse. Alternatively you could also get a photo from the early days of your courtship or your wedding framed for a romantic fifth wedding anniversary gift for your beloved. If however your partner lays more store by material things, buy a stock of a company that he/she has had their eye on for some time now, get in framed in wood and let them be pleasantly surprised by it as a fifth anniversary gift.
    
2. Furniture
   
   While dining tables and chairs may not the first things to come to mind as romantic gifts, smaller pieces in fine-grained wood can make for highly exquisite gifts. Think mahogany curio cabinets to display your ornaments, exclusive wine racks to store your choicest spirits or a carved wooden screen in the Persian style to separate a private area. You can also decide on more practical items if they are what your spouse has wanted to purchase for quite some time. An extra shelf on the kitchen cabinet or a larger wardrobe in the bedroom work well as practical anniversary gifts and without the need to spend on these very items at a later date.
    
3. Potted plants
   
   If your partner is interested in gardening, why not gift him/her a potted plant which could grow into a sturdy ornament to soften the corners of a room or provide foliage in a balcony? Should your budget permit, bonsais can make for ideal gifts for a spouse with a green thumb. There is an amazing variety to choose from bonsais of trees and you could even make your gift more meaningful by choosing one with significance. Oak trees for instance are supposed to symbolize strength and solidity of character. Again pine trees stand for everlasting love while a flaming red maple could signify romantic passion for one another.
    
4. Gift baskets
   
   If you want to keep to a traditional theme for your spouse’s fifth wedding anniversary gift and yet offer some variety, put together assorted items in a wooden gift basket. You could include candies, gums and chocolates for a partner with a sweet tooth while a spouse fond of pampering herself would be thrilled at a selection of bath and grooming products.
    
5. Tool sets
   
   For spouses who are proud of their carpentry skills or are avid fans of Home Improvement, tool sets could be the perfect fifth anniversary gift. For a traditional touch, make sure that the tools and implements have wooden handles or are at least come in a wooden gift packing. If however you do decide on such a gift, be prepared to endure frequent absences over the next year as your partner disappears every now and then into the garage or a hobby room for hours on an end!
   
   
    
6. Knick-knacks
   
   Knick-knacks make from wood like book ends, jigsaw puzzles, paper weights and shaker boxes can also make for great traditional fifth wedding anniversary gifts, especially if you have to stick to a budget. If you wish to heighten the visual appeal of such gifts, have them wrapped in good quality hand-made paper or one with a faux wooden finish and hand it over to your beloved on your special day.
    
7. Perfumes
   
   Perfumes are a perennial favorite as anniversary gifts and for your fifth wedding anniversary; you can choose one for your spouse which has a definite woody base. The best part of scents with woody notes are they are suited both for men’s’ as well as women’s fragrances. So whether you are buying a perfume for your wife or cologne for your husband, you are sure to have a wide range of fragrances to choose from.
    
8. Sculptures
   
   This is the perfect gift for partners with an interest in art and culture. Wooden sculptures can come in various shapes, ranging from abstract pieces and famous busts to ancient masks and tribal artifacts. So if you are aware of your spouse’s artistic preferences, go ahead and choose a wooden sculpture to decorate your drawing room wall or your spouse’s study.

The modern gift for fifth wedding anniversaries is silverware. Here again you can choose from a wide range of products, depending both upon your budget as well as purpose.
 

1. Tableware in silver while expensive can add character to any dinner that you host and is especially recommended for formal occasions. However the thing with silverware is that they need to be polished regularly and even the ones that come with anti-tarnish coating require some amount of maintenance over time.
    
2. Though not exactly silverware, Jewelry in silver can also make for welcome fifth wedding anniversary gifts. You can choose from rings, pendants and ear-rings in silver for your wife while a husband can be indulged with silver rings and cufflinks.However if you are a stickler for convention, you could go for expensive ornaments and figurines in silver which are especially perfect for spouses who are fond of the dainty things in life.