How to Celebrate a 15-Year Anniversary

The rose represents the 15th anniversary.

Fifteen years ago, you and your spouse made vows to each other and became a family, joining hands and hearts. Your 15-year wedding anniversary is one of the milestone anniversaries you'll celebrate in your married life. Make this anniversary a special one you and your spouse won't forget.

Things You'll Need

• Crystal gift
• Watch
• Roses
• Dinner

Instructions

1. Acknowledge your anniversary date. When you wake up in the morning, kiss your spouse good morning and wish him happy anniversary. Leave a note in your spouse's pocket or on the bathroom mirror telling your spouse how much you love him and how happy you are to be married. You can also send an email card, a text message or buy a store-bought anniversary card signed by you.

2. Make her breakfast in bed. Surprise your spouse with eggs, hash browns, toast, fruit and juice in bed. Bring it to your spouse on a TV tray and wish her happy anniversary. Your spouse will love that you woke up early to make a special breakfast for her.

3. Buy a watch. The contemporary or modern gift representing the 15-year anniversary is the watch. Buy a watch that your spouse would like or take him watch shopping.

4. Buy flowers. The flower representing the 15-year anniversary is the rose. Order a bouquet of roses from your local florist and have the flowers delivered to your spouse at work or home. You can also pick out the bouquet yourself and hand deliver it to your spouse at work or home. Try to pick out roses that represent her favorite color. Consider buying a rose bush to plant in your garden and name the rose after your spouse.

5. Buy crystal. The traditional gift associated with the 15-year wedding anniversary is crystal. Buy your spouse a crystal vase and fill it with roses. Yes, even guys can get flowers. Buy crystal candlestick holders, glasses or figurines. You don't have to buy them new--look for them in thrift stores or at garage sales.

6. Plan a night out on the town. Start with dinner at a nice restaurant. Let the restaurant know it's your anniversary and, many times, the restaurant will treat you to a free dessert to celebrate the special occasion. After dinner, attend a concert, ballet or movie. Be sure to purchase tickets ahead of time for the concert or ballet.

7. Have a romantic evening at home. Create a CD full of love songs you and your spouse enjoy (be sure to include the wedding song you danced to as a married couple) and play the CD during dinner. Set the table with a nice tablecloth and nice dishes. Dim the lights and light some candles. Make a dinner you and your spouse enjoy, or order some good-quality takeout. After eating dinner, dance to your wedding song. Lead your spouse to your bedroom where candles are lit (or lights dimmed) and rose petals are spread over the bed. Tell your spouse how much you love her. Celebrate your 15 years of marriage together.

Tips & Warnings

• If you go out to a restaurant to celebrate your anniversary, make reservations if needed.

• If you are going to buy your spouse a gift, don't go into debt doing it. Buy something special and make it personal. If you can't afford it, don't buy it.