Gifts for a 16th Anniversary
Making it through 16 years of marriage is an accomplishment that should be celebrated by family and friends close to the couple. Whether you choose a traditional gift that follows the symbols of the 16th year -- silver or topaz, or whether you choose something modern and creative, your gift should pay homage to the time they have spent together so far and remind them of the good times they have to look forward to in the years to come. Does this Spark an idea?
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Silver Gifts
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The modern symbol of the 16th wedding anniversary is silverware. Give the happy couple a silverware set that they can use each time they sit down for a meal together. Have an inscription commemorating the couple's 16th wedding anniversary engraved on a silver photo frame containing a photo of the day they married. A silver cake cutter is a nice gift that they can use for many years and celebrations to come. If they are a couple that enjoys being outdoors, a silver dollar plant may be appropriate. If you would like to give a more traditional gift, a silver teapot set or serving platter that they can use on special occasions can be a very nice homage to their 16 years together.
Topaz
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Topaz is the traditional gift of 16th wedding anniversaries. Also the birthstone for those born in the month of November, the name "topaz" comes from the Sanskrit word "tapas" meaning fire. Traditionally a yellow stone, but because of its impurities, this gem comes in a variety of colors from bright yellow to red, blues and greens. Topaz is one of the more inexpensive gemstones, making it an affordable gift for a couple celebrating their 16th wedding anniversary.
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Gifts Using the Number 16
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If you want to be creative in your gift, try using the number "16." Perhaps plan a 16-day long vacation to a destination the couple has always wanted to travel to. A fun travel idea is a trip to Tennessee to celebrate 16 years of marriage in the 16th state to join the United States of America. Nashville is a wonderful vacation spot filled with music, activities and fine dining experiences. Perhaps host a party and invite 16 of the couple's closest friends. Give them a bouquet of 16 roses, or a basket of 16 homemade muffins or cookies.
Video or Photo Scrapbook
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There is no limit to the number of creative gifts you can put together for a couple celebrating their 16th wedding anniversary. One creative keepsake idea is a photo or video scrapbook documenting their 16 years of life together. Show the accomplishments in their lives to date starting with their wedding and include important milestones such as the birth of their children, moving into their first home, holidays they have taken together and any other special moments in their lives. This is a gift they are sure to keep for a long time and update as the years go by.
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