Gift Ideas for a Ten-Year Wedding Anniversary
You have finally reached a decade of marriage and are faced with the challenge of finding your spouse that special gift to make your 10th year of marriage a memorable one. What some people may not realize is that tin and aluminum are both traditional gifts for celebrating a 10-year anniversary. These can come in the form of picture frames, pendants and even flower vases. There are several ideas to keep in mind when finding the right 10th year wedding anniversary gift.
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Diamond Jewelry
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It is traditional for couples who have been married 10 years to receive a diamond wedding anniversary gift. Diamonds are hailed as strong and durable, just like the couple celebrating their 10th anniversary. Some ideas for diamond jewelry gifts include a watch, earrings, bracelet, necklace or even champagne glasses decorated with one or two small diamond studs.
Picture Frame
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Picture frames are a great opportunity for personalizing an anniversary gift, whether you are the spouse or the friend delivering the present. Find a wall gallery frame or a collage frame containing 10 picture slots. Insert a different picture of the couple in each slot. You might want to consider inserting a picture taken from each anniversary celebrated, or the couple's most memorable moment from the respective years they have been married. To make the gift more meaningful, place pictures in a tin frame. Tin is the traditional gift given for 10-year anniversaries.
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Romantic Vacation
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Planning a short trip out of town or out of state will allow couples an opportunity to enjoy each other's company alone. For example, planning a trip you normally wouldn't take, such as a ski trip out west for a weekend, or seeing a Broadway performance in New York City, will add that first-date excitement to your time spent together when celebrating 10 years of marriage. To add to the excitement, make the trip a surprise. Or, if time does not allow a weekend getaway, plan a night out on the city, such as enjoying a riverboat dinner cruise or a local on-stage performance.
Hand-Written Letter
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Rather than finding an anniversary card in a greeting card aisle in a store, a hand-written letter will hold much more meaning to your loved one, especially since it is heartfelt and personalized. You can write about the first time you met, your first date, first kiss or the first time you fell in love with her. Give specific, memorable details that you know are special to her. Either leave the letter under her pillow where she'll discover it before going to bed, or carefully roll the letter into a scroll, tying it with a ribbon and present it to her at an opportune moment.
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