Ideas For 2nd Anniversary Gifts

To find some inspiration for 2nd anniversary gifts a good start is to look at the anniversary symbols. The traditional 2nd anniversary symbol in Britain is paper, while its modern equivalent is china. In the US, the second anniversary symbol is cotton.

Two years of marriage is a great achievement. Make sure you both spend some time together and really appreciate the relationship you have built.

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Paper gift ideas

Some standout ideas for paper 2nd anniversary gifts include books, photo albums and tickets. A new release novel or a first addition copy of an old favourite make great gifts.

Tickets to shows, plays or just to the movies work, as do gift vouchers. Perhaps there is a band your partner would love to see who is doing a reunion tour. Maybe there is a ballet or theatre show you know they would like to see but never have. You could even spend a weekend in London and visit the West End.

An elegantly framed wedding certificate is a gift with a sentimental touch, which still sticks to the paper theme. You might also like to put together an album of shots from your wedding or honeymoon. You could even get online to create a coffee table style book of your favourite photos.

2nd anniversary gifts can also be a little abstract while still using the paper theme. A gift such as a book or DVD with the word 'paper' in the title is a clever way to stick to the 2nd anniversary theme.

If you'd like to make some 2nd anniversary gifts from paper yourself, why not try origami? You could surprise your partner with colourful paper cranes on your anniversary morning, or even make them a bouquet of paper flowers. If you like this idea, but are not crafty yourself, you might consider commissioning an expert on a site like Etsy to do this for you.

An airline ticket or holiday voucher is a present that also allows you to enjoy precious time together on a holiday. If you are feeling generous you could even give a blank cheque.

The paper theme also works well with personalised items. A monogrammed stationery set is a lovely gift for a couple. For something a little fun you can buy a personalised newspaper or magazine complete with a wedding photo of the couple on the front cover.

Art work, such as a print on quality paper that is beautifully framed that can be enjoyed every day. Furniture like a room divider can fit into the theme of paper also. If you are looking for a way to give your partner a romantic treat as a 2nd anniversary gift why not give them a paper themed dinner? Decorate your home with paper items like Japanese lanterns and origami and serve up a delicious meal.

Your 2nd anniversary gifts are a great opportunity to buy your partner something special, and remind them that you love them even more than the day you married them. If you haven't found the right gift here, head on over to our page of cotton ideas, or china ideas, to find the perfect gift.

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