The Ideal 4th Anniversary Gift

4th anniversary gift inspiration can be found by looking to both the traditional and modern anniversary symbols that are attached to four years of marriage. The traditional 4th anniversary symbol is flowers and fruit. The modern alternative is appliances. Read on to find some excellent gift inspiration and plan a celebration of four wonderful years with your partner.

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Traditional 4th anniversary gifts

While the theme for a 4th anniversary gift is, don't be tempted to simply buy your partner a bunch of roses.

Blooms are a lovely gift, however your 4th anniversary is a special one and should be celebrated with a bit more gusto than that. While buying your partner a dozen long stemmed roses or a fruit basket is recommended, make sure you do something for your partner that is a little out of the ordinary as well.

With fruit as your theme it is difficult to look past an afternoon of wine tasting. You could even go all out and visit a vineyard in Tuscany. If you can't make it all the way to Italy, you could always get a DVD like 'Under The Tuscan Sun' or a book such as 'Eat Pray Love' for your partner to enjoy from the comfort of your own sofa. Why not chill out to music with fruit in the titles like The Beatles 'Strawberry Fields Forever', Marvin Gaye's 'I heard it on The Grapevine' or 'Prince's'

If wine is not your thing you could go fruit picking at a local orchard or fruit farm. A flower arranging course is a good option if your partner is creative.

A piece of jewellery or an ornament that is in the shape of fruit or flowers is a good idea if you would really like to treat your partner to something special that is also a keepsake. Many gemstones such as sapphires, rubies and diamonds can be found in designs of fruit and flowers. Brooches and earrings are a good idea too.

Modern 4th anniversary gift ideas

Chances are after four years of wedded bliss together that some of your appliances may be in need of replacing. Luckily the anniversary symbol for four years of marriage is appliances. Unfortunately, buying your wife a washing machine may not go down well. However, buying something that is practical as well as a little bit funky will go down a treat with your husband or wife, or any couple if you are buying for friends or family.

When choosing an appliance as an anniversary gift a good idea is to go for something that is more of a luxury than a necessity. A coffee machine is an excellent 4th anniversary gift idea. Choose a retro or modern design to fit your decor. The new pod machines that are on the market look very cool and are easy to use.

A new sound system could be a great addition to your home. Perhaps you would both enjoy a new stereo, or if you have an iPod you could invest in a great dock complete with fantastic speakers to raise the roof with.

No matter what you choose for your 4th wedding anniversary gift choices, be sure to have a fantastic time together and enjoy your day.

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