Gifts for a 20th Wedding Anniversary
The 20th wedding anniversary marks a major milestone in a couple's marriage. The gift you choose to mark this special occasion depends quite a bit on the personalities of the couple. Some might prefer a donation be made to a charity of their choice, while others might appreciate donations toward a second honeymoon. Still other couples might treasure a keepsake based on the tradition of giving gifts made of specific materials for each anniversary. Does this Spark an idea?
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Traditional Gifts
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Each year of marriage has traditional and modern gifts associated with it, as well as flowers and gemstones. The traditional gift for the 20th anniversary is china, and the modern gift is platinum, which takes the place of the gemstone. The traditional flower is the lily. To incorporate these ideas, give the couple a china vase full of lilies or an exquisite bowl made of bone china or platinum jewelry.
Non-Traditional Gifts
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Consider choosing a not-so-obvious gift. Get together a group of friends and family members and purchase 20 small items, one to represent each year of the couple's married life. Or give the gift of words. Ask 19 other friends or relatives of the couple to send you a sentence about the couple. Then print them out on a sheet of high-quality paper and frame it as a keepsake.
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Historical Gifts
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Historical items make great sentimental gifts. Buy a CD of songs from when they were dating or order a copy of a newspaper from the day the couple was married. Restore and frame a picture of the couple taken at their engagement party. For an extravagant touch, give them a bottle of wine or brandy from the year of their marriage.
Party
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Throw a large party for the couple where they can enjoy the company of family and friends. Use the reception hall where they held their wedding reception or gather at a favorite outdoor location or someone's home. Host a formal dinner party or a casual barbecue and pool party. Consider the personality of the couple when planning the event.
Other Ideas
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Other ideas for a gift might include pooling money with family and friends to get them something they really need or want, such as a big-ticket item for their home, a second honeymoon or the restoration of a treasured family heirloom, such as a clock that has stopped working. Or perhaps they've always wanted to learn how to ballroom dance or take golf or tennis lessons.
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