Anniversary gifts without flowers and chocolates

There should be a prize for anyone who knows all the wedding anniversaries. You would have no idea which precious metal, mineral or stone is associated with which milestone. And I’m afraid that this ignorance could prove costly when buying gifts in the future. I mean, I guess golden anniversary gifts are to commemorate 50 years together, but when do you buy pearl anniversary gifts? You’d have to google it to find out!

Frankly though, that’s the least of my worries. I’m much more concerned with making sure what I’m getting is correct. So what do you do if you are looking for anniversary gifts? After all, there has to be something more original than chocolates and flowers. Happily there is…

wedding anniversary newspaper

Unless you got married the day after the moon landing or England’s World Cup victory, there’s a good chance you could get your hands on an original wedding anniversary newspaper from the date of your nuptials. And when we say original, we mean it: these newspapers are as old as the date on their front page. They come from the largest newspaper library in Europe and can be presented in a gift box with a beautiful bottle of liquor.

Personalized wine and champagne

Nothing says “I still love you” like a nice bottle of champagne. But if you’re less concerned about the bubbles, there’s always the option of opting for a bottle of red, white or rosé wine. Whatever you choose, each bottle can be fully personalized with a label of your choice, allowing you to select the design and then add your names and a message.

London Eye Cruise

This deal gives you both unlimited hop-on hop-off sightseeing on the Thames for one day. You will enjoy stunning views of the Houses of Parliament, St Paul’s Cathedral and the Tate Modern. And as the name suggests, you’ll also take a flight on the London Eye.

personalized love mugs

We are not suggesting for one second that this should be the only anniversary gift you give. But as a fun gift to go along with something more meaningful, a personalized love mug could definitely work. There are three candidates to choose from, all of which include a message or logo you love and can be personalized to display your better half’s name.

Classic Day at the Races

This package gives you and your partner admission to one of 12 racetracks across the country. You’ll get a Tote, parking and food discount betting voucher to go with your complimentary drink. In terms of where you can go, take your pick from Carlisle, Cumbria, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, Nottingham, Warwick, Market Rasen, Lincolnshire, Exeter, Wincanton, Somerset and the Tees Valley.