Seventh Marriage Anniversary Gift Ideas

If you are about to begin your eighth year of marital togetherness, kudos to you and your spouse on having successfully negotiated the proverbial ‘seven-year itch’. Your being with each other this far is indeed a matter of celebration and what better way to do it than by selecting the perfect seventh marriage anniversary gift for your beloved.

Copper is one of the traditional materials associated with seventh wedding anniversary gifts, most likely because of the metal’s association with prosperity and good fortune in the old days. While it is not easy to find a vast range of contemporary gifts in copper, here are a few suggestions you can look at.
 

1. Frames
   
   Burnished copper frames can give a classy look to photos and paintings on the wall. Since such frames are not mass produced, they might not be readily available in your neighborhood supermarket. However you may have better luck at specialty stores dealing with art items. In case, such copper picture frames are too difficult to come across, you can always settle for one which has the reddish-brown look of the metal. At the same time don’t forget to devote some attention on the appropriate object to be framed. This could be a painting of your spouse’s favorite artist, a more affordable reproduction, a particularly romantic photo from your honeymoon or even perhaps the stock of a company your spouse has been trying to acquire for some time. Finally if you can personalize the frame with a loving message, your gift will be all the more romantic.
    
2. Home décor
   
   Slender statuettes, paper weights, book ends, wind chimes in copper or an elegantly-shaped mirror framed in the same metal are some traditional seventh wedding anniversary gift options for a partner who loves decorating the house. If you are interested in jazzing up the front door, how about looking for a stylish door-knob in copper? A copper name-plate announcing your very own love-nest could make one of the most romantic gifts in the traditional theme for your seventh marriage anniversary.
    
3. Specialty items
   
   Because of its long use as a metal for practical, scientific and conductive purposes, copper lends itself well to specialty items in modern time. A copper telescope can be a perfect gift for a spouse with an interest in science while someone fond of keeping a well-stocked kitchen can appreciate both the utility and the burnished beauty of copper utensils.

Wool is yet another traditional material for seventh marriage anniversary gifts and just as well since its diversity helps balance out the difficulty in finding a modern gift in copper. More likely however wool came to be associated with seventh wedding anniversaries because of the comfort and warmth it brings to the wearer, much like a marriage which the partners have comfortably settled into after seven long years.

1. Apparel
   
   Woolen clothing make up one of the most popular traditional seventh anniversary gifts perhaps because of the wide range of options they offer. You could choose from sweaters and pullovers in knitted wool or blazers, skirts and jackets in fabric with woolen blends. If you want something really special for your partner, how about looking at some exclusive woolen items like a pure Cashmere sweater or a genuine Pashmina shawl. Your seventh wedding anniversary could in fact be the right time to splurge in such luxury products which are worth showing off to the world.
   
   
    
2. Accessories
   
   However on a more affordable side, you could consider stoles and scarves from fine Cashmere or Pashmina wool. On the other hand if your spouse is more appreciative of gifts of practical or everyday use, you could look through like gloves, caps, mittens, socks and scarves which not only come in warm bright colors but are a comfort to be wrapped in the depths of winter – much like your love.
    
3. Furnishings
   
   Woolen gifts on your seventh anniversary need only be limited to clothing and accessories. A woolen blanket or quilt can be ideal to keep you both warm and snug on long winter nights.
    
4. Carpets and rugs
   
   Carpets and rugs in wool are perfect if you want to keep to a traditional theme for your seventh marriage anniversary and yet wish to make your gift exclusive. Brightly woven woolen Rugs are the better option if your budget is limited but to give your sitting room an elegant look, nothing beats an Oriental woolen carpet. You can choose from Persian, Turkish or Kashmiri varieties but be careful of fakes since prices can go up to thousands of dollars. Woolen carpets can in fact range from the relatively cheaper but coarse types to blends of silk and wool which are far more expensive.

According to the modern convention of anniversary gift-giving, on your seventh you can present your spouse with a desk-set. This is ideal for those who put a high value on neatness and organization. Apart from keeping papers, stationery and work things well arranged, a desk set also provides a classy look to the study or the work area. Desk sets these days come in a whole range of designs and prices. You can even look for one that can be combined with a hobby or interest that is your spouse’s favorite, like golfing or collecting. And if possible, have the desk set engraved with your beloved’s initials and perhaps also with a loving note from you.

Few things beat jewelry as favorite marriage anniversary gifts and the traditional gemstones for a seventh marriage anniversary are onyx and yellow sapphire. While the former is more suitable for those spouses who are fond of delicately hued stones, the bright sparkle of the latter is ideal for wearers who like to show off a bit. Rings with yellow sapphire can make for very attractive anniversary gifts while onyx looks perfect studded on pendants and cuff-links.

Every wedding anniversary brings with it certain traditions which are both meaningful as well as fun to follow. Finally the whole idea is to declare your love for each other in as many varied ways as possible.