What Is the Gift for a 35th Wedding Anniversary?
It is not uncommon for couples to throw parties to celebrate their anniversaries, especially milestones such as the 35th or 50th anniversary. Whether the couple participate in a lavish party or stay at home and quietly exchange gifts with each other, there are plenty of gift ideas for this special event.
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Background
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Etiquette specialists and gift shops recommend that people purchase for their spouses traditional gifts corresponding to the number of years they're been married. These gift ideas typically list a material that will comprise the gift. Such sources, including the Happy Anniversary website, may break down these recommendations by the receiver's gender or list a traditional gift and a modern alternative that may be better suited to today's society.
Suggested Gifts
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The traditional suggested gift for a 35th wedding anniversary is coral, while the modern gift is jade. Both materials are easily obtained as jewelry, such as a pendant, and you might also consider a jade statue as a gift for your husband or wife. Or you might even give your spouse a doll or a pet named "Coral" or "Jade." You could also pay homage to the recommended gifts by purchasing a nautical-themed item instead of coral or an item in the color of coral or jade green -- anything from a piece of clothing to an iPod or a new refrigerator.
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Considerations
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Gift-idea websites such as Anniversary Ideas recommend that consumers avoid purchasing real coral because mining depletes the oceans of a natural resource and disrupts local wildlife (some mining involves the use of explosives). Coral harvesting is actually illegal in countries such as Sri Lanka and Indonesia. Therefore, consumers may want to focus on jade or other gift possibilities for the 35th wedding anniversary.
Alternative Ideas
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Some people suggest giving emerald, a jewel that shares is green color with jade, gifts as an alternative gift on a 35th wedding anniversary. However, both spouses and loved ones of a couple who are celebrating this event can stray from conventional gift ideas. It is always appropriate to give a gift that allows the couple to reconnect (such as a vacation package), reminds the couple of happy times (a homemade scrapbook is one way to do this) or otherwise relates to the couple's (or each other's) interests. A thoughtful gift from a spouse or loved one on a wedding anniversary can be just as precious as jade or coral.
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