How to Buy a 20th-Year Wedding Anniversary Gift

The 20-year anniversary is a big one! Traditional gift lists call for china, while the modern list suggests platinum.

Difficulty:

Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need

• Gift Ribbons
• Anniversary Greeting Cards
• Flowers
• Wrapping Paper
• Chardonnay
• Platinum Jewelry
• China Plates
• Set Dishes
• Credit Cards And Loans
• Gift Certificates
• Travel Services

1. Decide between the traditional gift and the contemporary for the 20th anniversary of your marriage. Will your partner prefer china over platinum, or vice versa? When shopping for a couple, keep both partners in mind.

2. Assess your budget and think creatively.

3. Shop at specialty shops or department stores, or investigate online shopping and catalog services.

4. Enclose a personal gift card.

5. Wrap it beautifully; consider a theme paper and ribbon.

6. Deliver your anniversary gift in person, or have it shipped if necessary.

Tips & Warnings

• Platinum gifts could include watches, specially made house keys, an engraved cake server or simple bands. A figurine or pin could be lovely too, especially if the gift is personal. For example, birds for bird-watchers, or stars for astronomers.

• China presents could include a cake plate, gravy boat or artistic piece for the wall. Take a creative approach and offer a pair of tickets to Hong Kong, or even dinner for two at that great, authentic noodle shop in Chinatown.

• Give yourself plenty of time (about six weeks) to order from a catalog. Keep in mind that engraving can take up to three weeks.