Which anniversary is the wooden anniversary? Half a decade of marital life will have passed with a range of ups and downs no doubt all contributing towards a strong relationship. Wood is the traditional gift given on the 5th Anniversary because the roots are now firmly grounded in marriage. The strength and stability of it also portrays a solid relationship.
Help & Ideas on Wood Anniversary Gifts
This occasion is the first significant milestone in married life as it demonstrates that the couple have worked through any early troubles and are now in a successful and long lasting relationship. In order to mark this celebration properly it is tradition to give some sort of wooden present.
Just as with the majority of early anniversarys the choice for gifts is endless so there is no need to panic. Small wooden boxes which are personally ingraved or designed for the recipient of the gift are perfect for storing anything from jewellery to money. Household items such as furniture, although not very romantic, can be useful for a couple in early stages of marriage trying to develop their home.
Handcrafted gifts give a unique personal touch as it can be designed to suit whoever it is for. Wooden items are of such quality that they are long lasting and can be used in many ranges without wearing out. Whether you want to be romantic with a Welsh Love Spoon, or practical with a Wooden Spoon, the choices are endless.
More modernly, Silverware has also become a typical 5th anniversary gift. Household items will be warmly appreciated by couples so if you think wood is dull then this is a definite option.
In addition to this you could present the traditional flower for this anniversary, the Daisy, in a nicely arranged way.