Anniversary Gift Ideas: Things To Do

When you're looking for anniversary gift ideas, you see so many old fashioned commemorative plates, engraved crystal glasses or other items that simply sit there gathering dust in the back of the cupboard. Just because you're buying an anniversary gift, doesn't mean you can't go against the grain and do something different. Anyway, who really wants one of those plates?

We focus on finding anniversary gift ideas you and your loved one will love.

Whether you're celebrating your 1st wedding anniversary or your 50th wedding anniversary, you'll find different, unique and inspiring gifts right here.

Anniversaries aren't just about giving a gift. They're an opportunity to demonstrate how much you love and appreciate your loved one, as well as surprise and delight them. What better way to that then take them somewhere that relates to the meaning of their anniversary?

In this section we cover off things to do on your anniversary that are related to the traditional and modern materials associated with your wedding anniversary. Whether it's a restaurant recommendation, a special holiday resort or simply an activity that you can do, your partner will love your creativity when they receive this gift.

You'll find all the major anniversary milestones covered. We're also adding to them all the time.

If you're looking for a gift then why not take a look at our anniversary gifts by year section?

Wedding anniversary ideas

1st Wedding Anniversary
Take a look at these unusual ideas for things to do for your 1st wedding anniversary. We've gone with the American tradition of paper as many people these days follow the American anniversary list as it's a little more up-to-date. Clocks for those who want something a bit more modern.

5th Wedding Anniversary
The 5th wedding anniversary is all about wood and silverware. How can you translate these into something to do? Find out here.

10th Wedding Anniversary
For traditionalists, these ideas for aluminium and tin are perfect and modernists will love these alternative ideas for diamond jewellery.

15th Wedding Anniversary
Crystal is the traditional gift and watches are for those who want a modern gift. How can you turn these ideas into something fun to do?

20th Wedding Anniversary
These quirky ideas for traditional china and modern platinum will be adored by your loved ones.

25th Wedding Anniversary
For the 25th anniversary it's silver all round. These ideas for what to do will captivate your loved one.

30th Wedding Anniversary
Find ideas for what to do on your 30th wedding anniversary. For traditionalists it's pearl and for modernists you'll find ideas around the theme of diamonds.

40th Wedding Anniversary
Wow your partner with these wedding anniversary gift ideas based around the theme of rubies.

50th Wedding Anniversary
With the theme of gold, it's easy to come up with gift ideas, however what about things to do on your anniversary? If you're looking for something a bit different, then these golden wedding anniversary ideas will be perfect.

60th Wedding Anniversary
Celebrate 60 wonderful years of marriage with these great activities and ideas to make your 60th wedding anniversary special.

70th Wedding Anniversary
Great ideas to help a couple celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary.

75th Wedding Anniversary
Discover great ideas for celebrating a 75th wedding anniversary.