Great Ideas for a 16th Wedding Anniversary Gift

Your 16th wedding anniversary is a great reason to celebrate. Whether you are looking for something romantic to do together, or just looking for the perfect gift, the symbols of the 16th anniversary are a great place to find some inspiration.

The traditional symbol of this anniversary is holloware, which includes table service items. In the United States, the traditional gift is tourmaline, a semi-precious stone. The modern gift is silverware.

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Holloware gift ideas

Holloware is the term given to describe serving items such as sugar bowls, tea and coffee pots, soup tureens, platters, water pitchers, and a whole range of serving implements used for fine dining. Holloware does not include flatware such as knives and forks, and is different again from silverware.

Holloware can make a great 16th wedding anniversary gift, it's a fun break from the traditional kitchen items we usually buy. If you both host dinner parties, or often entertain friends, then you'll know that you can never have enough platters, bowls, or serving implements.

A fun idea using holloware is to buy your partner some nice items, then on your anniversary morning, bring them breakfast in bed using your new gifts. Holloware was traditionally used on five star rail journeys, so your 16th anniversary is a good opportunity to take a day tip on the orient express, and enjoy the luxurious fine dining on board.

Tourmaline gift ideas

Tourmaline is a semi-precious stone, and is found in a wide range of colours, but high quality blue is the most sort after.

There are some lovely jewellery pieces that are made from tourmaline, both in traditional styles and in more modern designer pieces.

Another good idea is to find a tourmaline crystal for your partner. These show a brilliant rainbow of colours, and can look great on your mantel piece, crystal cabinet, or just on your desk at work to remind you of your partner.

Silverware

Your 16th wedding anniversary is a great time to purchase some new silverware for your home. You could buy some new cutlery, dish ware, serving platters, or candlesticks.

Of course, you might just buy silver plated, or even stainless steel items.

A fun idea is to treat your partner to a silver service meal for your 16th wedding anniversary. Maybe you have a favourite restaurant that offers a fine dining experience, or there could be somewhere you have always wanted to go but haven't gotten around to; your 16th wedding anniversary is the perfect excuse.

You might even like to have a night away in a nice hotel, and experience some room service, which is often served with silverware.

You don't need to go out to have a great night, if you're not the usual cook in the house, you could prepare a lavish meal for your partner, and surprise them with a three course meal at home.

16 years of marriage is a great achievement, and an excellent reason to celebrate together. Using these anniversary symbols, you'll be sure to find something perfect for your partner's 16th wedding anniversary gift.

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