Twelfth Marriage Anniversary Gift Ideas

Now that you are well into your second decade of marriage, you must be wondering how to celebrate yet another anniversary with something that you have not done before. The secret of course lies in the kind of shopping you can do on this occasion because of the exquisite nature of materials which form both the traditional and modern gifting conventions for twelfth wedding anniversaries.

Silk and linen are the materials to go for if you are planning to keep to a traditional theme for your twelfth wedding anniversary gift to a spouse. Between them, these materials seem to symbolize the qualities of sensuous beauty and comfortable durability that every marriage needs to possess in order to last in the long run.

1. Clothing
   
   There is little that can match silk as the fabric for luxurious clothing. If you are considering a twelfth anniversary gift for your wife, you can hardly go wrong with a silk evening gown or exquisite silk shawl. Accessories like silk scarves and stoles will have the same luxury quotient but will be lighter on your pocket. For men, you can consider jackets and shirts in silk for formal wear while ties, scarves and handkerchief sets are choices in a more affordable range. Don’t forget to explore silk fabrics in various finishes like tussar, smooth and raw silk as well as blends with different materials like satin, crepe, cotton and chiffon.
    
2. Home décor
   
   Silk tapestries and wall hangings can brighten up a sitting room or lounge in a way that very few other decorations can. These make especially nice gifts for spouses who are of an artistic temperament and like to be surrounded by the finer things of life. On a more limited scale, you can also consider silk flowers in exquisite stems or in gorgeous bouquets which can make for the perfect centerpiece on the dining table when you are entertaining guests. Cushions and throws with silk covers can provide a luxurious feel to the most staid of sitting areas while bedrooms can be decked up with silk bedcovers and pillow covers. If you would like to make your gifts more personal, you could even have them embroidered with loving messages or an anniversary wish.
    
3. Nightwear
   
   On a more intimate note, you can opt for silk nightwear to surprise your spouse on your twelfth marriage anniversary. Few wives will be able to resist the exquisite feel of silk nightgowns or lingerie while husbands can be equally pampered with silk pajamas and loungewear. Silk robes on the other hand are coveted by both men and women for soaking in a luxurious feel that can be only experienced in silk.
    
4. Linen
   
   Linen is a fabric which lends itself to comfortable and durable wear. This is why plush bath robes and towels in linen are much in demand and which you can buy as gifts for your spouse on your twelfth wedding anniversary.
    
5. Bed linen is yet another ideal buy if you want to keep to a traditional theme for your twelfth marriage anniversary. Covers for bed, pillows and throws made of linen are as stylish as they are durable and when embellished with fine embroidery or a personal message of love on your special occasion, can make the perfect anniversary gift for a spouse.
    
6. Table linen If on the other hand, your partner is fond of hosting friends and family on a regular basis, what better gift than table linen? You can choose from single-piece table covers or those that come with sets including place mats and dinner napkins. If you have the time and knack, you can even co-ordinate your spouse’s kitchen-wear by choosing an entire set of aprons, place mats, oven gloves and wall organizers, all in linen.
   
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7. Other than items of practical use, linen can also provide the material for artistic home décor. Among such items which can be used to decorate a room are wall hangings, artful tapestries and runners in linen in exotic weaves, attractive colors or embellished with craftwork from various cultures.
    
8. Gemstones and Pearl
   
   Colored gemstones and pearl are the modern conventions for twelfth wedding anniversary presents and such provide a treasure chest of gifting options for spouses who love jewelry. There are numerous colored gemstones like rubies, sapphires and emeralds in the higher price range as well as topaz, turquoise, coral and beryl in the more affordable ones. All these can be set to attractive rings, pendants, ear rings for women as well as cuff links, tie pins, money clips and rings for men. The other choice in modern twelfth anniversary gifts is pearl which according to many jewelry lovers is matchless in its elegance, delicacy and pure beauty. You can buy a pearl ring for your spouse or choose from pendants and cuff links for your wife and husband respectively.
    
9. The traditional twelfth anniversary gemstones are jade and opal, both precious stones which are famous for their delicate hues and ability to be set in various kinds of jewelry. Among choices in opal, you can explore from finger rings, pendants, ear rings, cuff links and tie pins. Jade on the other hand can not only be used in jewelry and accessories like cuff links and buttons but also to sculpt exquisite pieces of art like small jade statues, figurines, miniature bowls, spoons, pipes, clocks and many more decorative items. In fact ancient Chinese craftsmanship has produced some of the finest examples of jade sculpture.
    
10. Peony is the traditional flower for twelfth wedding anniversaries, perhaps because its simple beauty is a reminder of the modesty and purity that a couple needs to possess in their relationship with each other. So if you want your twelfth anniversary gift to be meaningful as well as pretty, you can hardly go wrong with an arrangement of peonies as an anniversary bouquet for your spouse. A potted peony plant is an even better option if you want your gift to bloom over a longer period of time.

Twelfth wedding anniversaries are one of those few occasions which offer a plethora of gifting options when it comes to buying something for your spouse. So no matter what your partner’s personality and preferences, you are sure to find something from the traditional and modern twelfth anniversary themes which will delight his or her heart.