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Choosing wedding and anniversary gifts can be difficult for all parties involved. Find out how to buy wedding gifts and discover some tips for selecting traditional anniversary gifts in this free video series from an antique appraiser.
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Before buying a wedding gift, find out where the couple is registered or ask the opinions of other married couples. Learn more about buying wedding presents with tips from an antique appraiser in this free video about selecting wedding and anniversary presents.
The 10th wedding anniversary is the year of the diamond, which is why diamond earrings or necklaces make great gifts. Find out more about 10th year wedding anniversary gifts with tips from an antique appraiser in this free video about buying wedding and anniversary presents.
Some ideas for a 13th wedding anniversary gift are furs, linens, textiles or antiques. Learn more about buying 13th year wedding anniversary presents with tips from an antique appraiser in this free video about buying wedding and anniversary presents.
On the 14th wedding anniversary, buy gold or ivory gifts. Get ideas for buying a 14th year wedding anniversary gift with tips from an antique appraiser in this free video about choosing wedding and anniversary presents.
Buy hollowware for the home as a 16th wedding anniversary gift. Get some ideas for buying hollowware for the 16th wedding anniversary with tips from an antique appraiser in this free video about selecting wedding and anniversary presents.
Quality antique furniture makes a great 17th year wedding anniversary gift. Find out more about buying antique furniture for an anniversary gift with tips from an antique appraiser in this free video about selecting wedding and anniversary presents.
The 20th wedding anniversary is the platinum year, and there are many platinum jewelry options that make great gifts. Discover more ideas for buying a 20th wedding anniversary gift with tips from an antique appraiser in this free video about buying wedding and anniversary presents.
Pearls are the typical 30th year wedding anniversary gift, but before buying pearls, make sure they are real by rubbing them against teeth. Learn more about buying pearls for a 30th wedding anniversary for with tips from an antique appraiser in this free video about buying wedding and anniversary presents.
The 35th wedding anniversary is the year of jade, and some ideas for jade anniversary presents are statues, jewelry or Asian art. Get more ideas for buying a 35th year anniversary gift with tips from an antique appraiser in this free video about selecting wedding and anniversary presents.
Rubies are the traditional gift for a 40th wedding anniversary, but make sure to select a quality cut ruby. Find out more about buying 40th wedding anniversary presents with tips from an antique appraiser in this free video about selecting wedding and anniversary presents.
The traditional gift for a 45th wedding anniversary is a sapphire, which comes in sky blue, ocean blue, yellow, orange or purple colors. Discover more about buying 45th wedding anniversary gifts with tips from an antique appraiser in this free video about buying wedding and anniversary presents.
Traditional wedding anniversary gifts for the forth year of marriage are textiles, silks, linens or appliances. Get some ideas for buying fourth year wedding anniversary gifts with tips from an antique appraiser in this free video about buying wedding and anniversary presents.
One gift idea for a second wedding anniversary is to add extra china pieces to dining ware. Learn more about buying second wedding anniversary presents with tips from an antique appraiser in this free video about buying wedding and anniversary presents.
On a seventh wedding anniversary, get a partner something for their office or work environment. Find out some more ideas for a seventh wedding anniversary gift with tips from an antique appraiser in this free video about buying wedding and anniversary presents.
The traditional gift for a sixth wedding anniversary is a wooden object, which can include furniture, jewelry chests or outdoor furniture. Get some more ideas for a sixth wedding anniversary gift with tips from an antique appraiser in this free video about buying wedding and anniversary presents.
On the third wedding anniversary, pick a traditional gift that's made of glass or crystal. Get ideas for buying third year wedding with tips from an antique appraiser in this free video about selecting wedding and anniversary presents.
To ask for money as a wedding gift, register at only one store and keep the list short. Find out other ways to ask for money as wedding gifts with tips from an antique appraiser in this free video about buying wedding and anniversary presents.
The traditional gifts for an eighth wedding anniversary are items made of bronze, linen or lace. Get ideas for buying an eighth year wedding anniversary gift with tips from an antique appraiser in this free video about selecting wedding and anniversary presents.
To buy wedding gifts, find out where the couple has registered and discuss possible options with other married couples. Learn to buy wedding gifts with tips from an antique appraiser in this free video about buying wedding and anniversary presents.
The traditional gift for the 10th wedding anniversary is a diamond, but make sure it is a quality diamond by evaluating the cut, size and price. Find out how to buy 10 year wedding anniversary gifts with tips from an antique appraiser in this free video about buying wedding and anniversary presents.
When selecting the proper gift for a one month anniversary, take a partner out to dinner and discuss what wedding gift wasn't received . Get more ideas for selecting a one month anniversary gift with tips from an antique appraiser in this free video about buying wedding and anniversary presents.
The traditional gift for a one year anniversary is paper; however, the modern gift to give is a clock. Learn more about selecting the proper gift for a one year anniversary with tips from an antique appraiser in this free video about buying wedding and anniversary presents.
To tactfully request money as wedding gifts, register at only one store and keep the list short. Discover more ideas about how to tactfully request money as wedding gifts with tips from an antique appraiser in this free video about buying wedding and anniversary presents.
"A happy marriage is the union of two good forgivers." The wedding is one of the most exciting experiences of the marriage tradition. As a bride and groom celebrate the beginning of their new life together, wedding guests generally provide the couple with gifts that will make their transition into marriage easier. Though the wedding is a grand occasion, it is only the beginning. As years pass, it is up to the couple to care, respect and communicate with their partner. This is what makes a happy and successful marriage. Luckily, this adoration can be celebrated yearly as anniversaries come and go. Each anniversary gift is specific to its corresponding year. In this free video series, get some ideas for giving wedding and anniversary presents. Blake Kennedy is an antique appraiser, and he has experience in helping individuals pick out wedding and anniversary gifts. Learn to buy wedding gifts. As the bride and groom, discover tactful ways to ask for money as wedding gifts. Also, find out what to buy for tenth, twentieth, thirtieth and fortieth anniversaries. Kennedy even explains how to buy gifts for all the anniversaries in between. So, take a moment, and find out how to buy a loving couple a wedding or anniversary gift today!
Blake Kennedy Blake Kennedy is a graduate personal property appraiser, certified estate specialist and member of the Certified Appraisers Guild of America. Kennedy has owned Kennedy Brothers Auctions and Appraisals since 1991. His family started Florida's oldest antique mall back in 1979.dkdk
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