What are some unique and great gifts to give to a couple's 30th wedding anniversary?

Suki

OKAY, I need some urgent answers here. My aunt and uncle's surprise 30th anniversary party is coming up soon; July 11, 2012 to be exact. I live with my boyfriend and we are just wondering what we should give to them as a good gift that will make them both feel pleased and appreciated; we're not rich by any means since our limit is about $150. I do know that the traditional gift present for a 30th wedding anniversary is pearl, but we're confused to what present we should opt to give to them.

THANKS IN ADVANCED! :)

Answer
The 30th anniversary color is green. so you can go in any direction there. Money is green.

I bought my grandparents parents a ruby candy bowl for their 40th, a silver plated casserole for their 25th. I went decorative the one year, and functional the next.

So a piece of Fenton glass like a candy dish, or something big for the dining room table, or even a pair of candlesticks would be nice. Maybe a piece of jade for a paperweight, or some carved jade. Lots of emerald green decorative items out there.
Try Hallmark for ideas.

Pearl, as in pearl handled letter opener, or something mother of pearl, like a keepsake box.
My cake cutting set is pearl handled.
I saw a mother of pearl photo album.

There are also collectors plates, and framed anniversary poems available .
Get a newspaper from the year they were married.

Or, give them the money. Or a token gift, and the money.

Also try Lenox, they specialize in collectibles.

What is the name of that store at the mall? Things Remembered! Try there for something sentimental, they have an online store, too.

Are they gardeners? Lillies are the 30th anniversary flower. It does not say what kind. How about some lilly bulbs? Those catalogues that sell seeds and bulbs let you order anytime, but send the item when it is due to be planted.

And if you know, or someone knows what their favorite restaurant is, a gift card for there would be fine.

First year anniversary?

Victoria L

what would be a nice gift for married couple first year's anniversary pleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeease help..the husban's age is 21..pleeease help..any romantic or good ideas..thanks. pls dont tell me go to a resturant or something like that like watch.clothes.perfum.no i want something new n special.thanks again

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age has nothing to do with it
My Goodness Gift Baskets have a range of quality gifts for a wedding anniversary.

Click through for Anniversary Gifts, Gourmet Gift Hampers, Romantic gift baskets, pampering gift hampers or choose any of the links to the left to search for something special.
Gift hampers and gift baskets are great for a couple because they can be shared. On the other hand, if it's your wedding anniversary, you know whether your partner will appreciate a pamper hamper, a romantic gift basket, flowers or the Chocolate lover basket!
Customary anniversary gifts:
1st Wedding Anniversary -- paper
2nd Wedding Anniversary -- cotton
3rd Wedding Anniversary -- leather
4th Wedding Anniversary -- flowers or fruit
5th Wedding Anniversary -- wood
6th Wedding Anniversary -- candy
7th Wedding Anniversary -- wool
8th Wedding Anniversary -- bronze
9th Wedding Anniversary -- pottery
10th Wedding Anniversary -- tin
11th Wedding Anniversary -- steel
12th Wedding Anniversary -- linen or silk
13th Wedding Anniversary -- lace
14th Wedding Anniversary -- agate
15th Wedding Anniversary -- crystal
16th Wedding Anniversary -- silver hollowware, peridot
17th Wedding Anniversary -- furniture, watches
18th Wedding Anniversary -- porcelain, catâs-eye
19th Wedding Anniversary -- bronze, aquamarine
20th Wedding Anniversary -- china
21st Wedding Anniversary -- brass or nickel
22nd Wedding Anniversary -- copper
23rd Wedding Anniversary -- silver plate
24th Wedding Anniversary -- musical instruments
25th Wedding Anniversary -- silver
26th Wedding Anniversary -- original pictures
27th Wedding Anniversary -- sculpture
28th Wedding Anniversary -- orchids
29th Wedding Anniversary -- new furniture
30th Wedding Anniversary -- pearl
31st Wedding Anniversary -- timepieces
32nd Wedding Anniversary --conveyances (including automobiles)
33rd Wedding Anniversary -- amethyst
34th Wedding Anniversary -- opal
35th Wedding Anniversary -- coral or jade
36th Wedding Anniversary -- bone china
37th Wedding Anniversary -- alabaster
38th Wedding Anniversary -- beryl and tourmaline
39th Wedding Anniversary -- lace
40th Wedding Anniversary -- ruby or garnet
41st Wedding Anniversary -- land
42nd Wedding Anniversary -- improved real estate
43rd Wedding Anniversary -- trips
44th Wedding Anniversary -- (info not available on any list)
45th Wedding Anniversary -- sapphire
50th Wedding Anniversary -- gold
55th Wedding Anniversary -- emerald or turquoise
60th Wedding Anniversary -- diamond
65th Wedding Anniversary -- diamond
70th Wedding Anniversary -- platinum
75th Wedding Anniversary -- diamond

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40th Wedding Anniversary Gift Ideas?

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Happy G

My parents' 40th anniversary is coming up in about a month. My father passed away about 7 years ago. I want to give my mom a really special gift that honors them as a couple. Any ideas?

Answer
some photos or vedios with the whole family would be great, or just arrange a special trip for her to see the outside world or even making some friends

any suggestions on colors for family portraits?

trina m

we are having family portraits made for parents 40th wedding anniversary and there are 19 people in our group ... any colors of clothing for suggestions so that we all don't blend in or some stick out like sore thumbs? We are looking at all of us wearing fall colors ..... and maybe each family pick a color and their family wear that one color! Help ... anyone!!!!

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Darker colors always look the best. We did a navy blue one year with kahki pants and it looked really good. We did it outside and the photographer positioned us so we were facing the sun so the pictures would turn out. Guys wore a blue buttoned up shirt and tucked in there shirts and girls wore a light sweater. It turned out really nice. Then one year we did a dark red shirt with black pants or skirts. Guys wore a red buttoned up shirt and black pants and girls wore a light sweater with a black skirt. The pictures all turned out really nice. If you use light colors then your faces will look washed out. We never used them in big group pictures but I have used them in small groups. I hope this helps a little bit. I think that is a great idea for a anniversary gift!!! Is it possible for the photographer to get you a CD of the photos if so then afterwards for a gift to them from you personally (or a Christmas gift) you could put them online (A great website I use is http://www.snapfish.com the prices are really great!) and you could get them lots of great things from the photos. Like a pillow, or a blanket, or a puzzle with your favorite photo of the two of them (if your getting those done too) or you could use a group photo. Just an extra idea!!

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romantic weekend for two?

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Maryana s

My parents are having their 40th wedding anniversary in April, my mom wants to give my dad something he'll remember. whether its sentimental, or a weekend getaway for the two of them, we're both out of ideas.

Does anyone know of any romantic weekend get aways for two? how to plan it? where to go?

any cute sentimental gift ideas for a 40th wedding anniversary?

help!!

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A romantic getaway would be the perfect gift. 2 of my favorite romantic getaways are:

Honor Mansion in Healdsburg. This bed and breakfast is my absolutely favorite b and b. They have thought of every amentiy you could possibly want. The evening appetizer hour includes gourmet food and great wine. Breakfast is wonderful. If your parents enjoy wine tasting, a getway to this area would be a great idea. Learn more at http://www.cheers2wine.com/honor-mansion.html.

Sycamore Mineral Springs just south of San Luis Obispo. This is a romantic resort with a wonderful restaurant. The unique thing about this place is that each room has its own private hot mineral springs jacuzzi on the patio or balcony of their room. You fill it up on arrival and can soak in the tub in the privacy of your own room. They have a lovely spa. I love getting a massage in this quiet and relaxing spa.
http://www.cheers2wine.com/sycamore-mineral-springs.html

what do you buy for a 4oth wedding anniversy?

any great inexspensive gifts?

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A 40th anniversary is special. When my mother and father in law had their's. The family as a whole paid for them to have a portrait taken of themselves (with copies for us all) and we paid for a family dinner. Since then I have become aware of a great idea which is turning a favorite photograph into a painting.

Take a look at the site which does it, I think it is a wonderful idea!
http://www.paintyourlife.com/

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what do you buy for a 4oth wedding anniversy?

great gift ideas for 40th wedding anniversary image

any great inexspensive gifts?

Answer
A 40th anniversary is special. When my mother and father in law had their's. The family as a whole paid for them to have a portrait taken of themselves (with copies for us all) and we paid for a family dinner. Since then I have become aware of a great idea which is turning a favorite photograph into a painting.

Take a look at the site which does it, I think it is a wonderful idea!
http://www.paintyourlife.com/

40th wedding anniversary gift?

rybo510

I checked answers and I am still not haveing much luck. Can you link me to a site that has a great gift BOTH my parents can share? Most of the gifts seem to be for the woman.

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I am not sure if you are looking for a tradional gift or just an idea. The 40th year traditional gift is rubies. If that is out of your price range, why not a gift certifcate for a bed and breakfast or to a hotel in your downtown area.
A "coupon" book - one where you offer to do certian services for your parents like wash their car or pull their weeds is economical and practical.
A collage/scrapbook would be nice if you are talented in that area. You could try to get pictures and stories from their friends/family to add to the book.
You can get a garden stone/bench that has their names and anniversary dates - maybe Lillian Vernon has them.

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romantic weekend for two?

great gift ideas for 40th wedding anniversary image

Maryana s

My parents are having their 40th wedding anniversary in April, my mom wants to give my dad something he'll remember. whether its sentimental, or a weekend getaway for the two of them, we're both out of ideas.

Does anyone know of any romantic weekend get aways for two? how to plan it? where to go?

any cute sentimental gift ideas for a 40th wedding anniversary?

help!!

Answer
A romantic getaway would be the perfect gift. 2 of my favorite romantic getaways are:

Honor Mansion in Healdsburg. This bed and breakfast is my absolutely favorite b and b. They have thought of every amentiy you could possibly want. The evening appetizer hour includes gourmet food and great wine. Breakfast is wonderful. If your parents enjoy wine tasting, a getway to this area would be a great idea. Learn more at http://www.cheers2wine.com/honor-mansion.html.

Sycamore Mineral Springs just south of San Luis Obispo. This is a romantic resort with a wonderful restaurant. The unique thing about this place is that each room has its own private hot mineral springs jacuzzi on the patio or balcony of their room. You fill it up on arrival and can soak in the tub in the privacy of your own room. They have a lovely spa. I love getting a massage in this quiet and relaxing spa.
http://www.cheers2wine.com/sycamore-mineral-springs.html

what do you buy for a 4oth wedding anniversy?

any great inexspensive gifts?

Answer
A 40th anniversary is special. When my mother and father in law had their's. The family as a whole paid for them to have a portrait taken of themselves (with copies for us all) and we paid for a family dinner. Since then I have become aware of a great idea which is turning a favorite photograph into a painting.

Take a look at the site which does it, I think it is a wonderful idea!
http://www.paintyourlife.com/

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Any Ideas for a special 60th wedding anniversary?

Q. My mom and Dad who are almost 90 years old will soon be celebrating their 60th anniversary. Besides getting the family together from all parts of the globe, what can we do that won't be too tiring? we want it to be special.

A. I don't know if this helps, but the traditional wedding present for 60th anniversary is Diamond. Since diamonds are expensive, and at almost 90 years old they probably do not need knick-knacks, get crafty.

-Make a CD of songs from the year they were married.
-Make a photo album with pictures of their lives together.

For my parents 40th anniversary party we did a photo power point presentation. I went and "hijacked" my parents slides and a few photo albums from the storage in their garage. I then spent a few weeks collecting pictures of family, friends, pets, houses, vacations, etc.; through the 40 year span. I made sure that there was at least one picture of all the guests who would be in attendance. It was a true highlight of the party! Even the guests were extrememly surprised when pictures of themselves popped up. It was great to see how we had all changed over the years. Then when it was over, we handed out copies of the presentation as favors.

If you do not know how to do power point presentations, go to the younger kids. My stepdaughter did the presentation for her "Grandparents". We saved the money of having to pay to have someone do it for us. It also helped my stepdaughter, who could not think of what to give them for their anniversary. She gave her time and effort, and they truly appreciated the gift she made.

We also had asked the people who could not attend the party to send cards with special messages. This way our parents knew who was invited, but were unable to attend, and knew they were special to them.

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40th Wedding Anniversary Gift Ideas?

Q. My parents' 40th anniversary is coming up in about a month. My father passed away about 7 years ago. I want to give my mom a really special gift that honors them as a couple. Any ideas?

A. some photos or vedios with the whole family would be great, or just arrange a special trip for her to see the outside world or even making some friends

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any suggestions on colors for family portraits?

Q. we are having family portraits made for parents 40th wedding anniversary and there are 19 people in our group ... any colors of clothing for suggestions so that we all don't blend in or some stick out like sore thumbs? We are looking at all of us wearing fall colors ..... and maybe each family pick a color and their family wear that one color! Help ... anyone!!!!

A. Darker colors always look the best. We did a navy blue one year with kahki pants and it looked really good. We did it outside and the photographer positioned us so we were facing the sun so the pictures would turn out. Guys wore a blue buttoned up shirt and tucked in there shirts and girls wore a light sweater. It turned out really nice. Then one year we did a dark red shirt with black pants or skirts. Guys wore a red buttoned up shirt and black pants and girls wore a light sweater with a black skirt. The pictures all turned out really nice. If you use light colors then your faces will look washed out. We never used them in big group pictures but I have used them in small groups. I hope this helps a little bit. I think that is a great idea for a anniversary gift!!! Is it possible for the photographer to get you a CD of the photos if so then afterwards for a gift to them from you personally (or a Christmas gift) you could put them online (A great website I use is http://www.snapfish.com the prices are really great!) and you could get them lots of great things from the photos. Like a pillow, or a blanket, or a puzzle with your favorite photo of the two of them (if your getting those done too) or you could use a group photo. Just an extra idea!!

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