Low Cost 15-Year Anniversary Gifts
Reaching a 15th wedding anniversary is a true cause for celebration. Crystal is the traditional gift for this milestone anniversary; however, this material can be costly. Glass is the modern alternative while roses are the traditional flower and rubies the symbolic gemstone. Watches are another modern emblem of this anniversary. Whether you choose to get a gift in line with these traditions or one unrelated, many affordable options exist.
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Crystal and Glass
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Search local discount stores for good deals on crystal items. Photo frames, clocks and vases can often be found at stores that purchase overstocked items from more expensive retailers. If you are giving to a wine drinker, a pair of crystal goblets is a symbolic and thoughtful gift. Wine glasses are a less expensive option. Add a bottle of wine for a complete gift. Prisms or sun catchers are unusual presents and often can be personalized. A small crystal or glass figurine of a favorite landmark or animal is another inexpensive idea.
Roses
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Roses symbolize the 15th wedding anniversary. Do not write off flowers as an anniversary gift. Roses are a doubly-appropriate gift as they are considered the most romantic flower and they symbolize this particular anniversary. Give 15 roses for extra symbolism. A single rose in a glass or crystal bud vase is another meaningful but economical gift. A framed print of a rose or favorite flower is a creative gift that can often be found at a reasonable price. A rose-scented candle is a lasting gift.
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Watches
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Fashion watches are available for relatively low prices and are not only symbolic of the anniversary, but a practical gift that will be used often. For a runner or other sports enthusiast, a timepiece with a built-in stopwatch is another useful idea. The wonderful thing about watches is they are easy to engrave and thus personalize for the occasion.
Alternative Gifts
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Do not feel obligated to give a gift associated with the traditional 15-year symbols. The best gifts are those with thought behind them. Frame the couple's wedding photo between those of their parents. A massage or day at the spa is a relaxing gift. Give a gift that symbolizes the couple's honeymoon. For instance, a snow globe is reminiscent of a ski honeymoon. Make a compact disc of the couple's first dance song and other romantic or favorite tunes. Have a favorite poem or phrase printed and framed.
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