28 Anniversary Gifts for Friends That Show Your Love and Support
If your favorite couple is approaching their wedding anniversary, you may want to treat them to something special. Need help choosing anniversary gifts for friends? We've got you. While most couples celebrate their anniversary just between themselves, giving a gift is a thoughtful gesture, especially for a big milestone like their first, 10th or 25th wedding anniversary.
There are a few things to consider when shopping for wedding anniversary gifts for friends, like their lifestyle and your relationship with them. If you're very close, a personalized anniversary gift is a great way to make the occasion feel special. You can also get ideas from their hobbies and give them something they can enjoy together. Or, if you're feeling stuck, keep it simple with a bottle of wine or a fancy candle. Looking for more ideas? Here are the best anniversary presents for friends.
1. Charcuterie Board Delivery
If you're looking for last-minute anniversary gifts for your friends, check out Boarderie. They offer delicious pre-arranged charcuterie boards with a quick and efficient delivery service. The classic set serves two people and includes artisan cheeses, meats, olives, crackers, nuts and chocolates on an acacia wood board. We can't think of a better option for a romantic anniversary date.
2. Heart-Shaped Bamboo
Great wedding anniversary presents for friends come in all shapes and sizes, like this striking bamboo plant. Its stalks are twisted into the shape of two hearts, making it a fitting tribute to the happy couple. This indoor plant also purifies the air and is said to symbolize good luck, which your pals will appreciate.
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3. Engraved Bottle of Wine
Looking for simple yet thoughtful anniversary gift ideas for a friend? It's hard to go wrong with a good bottle of wine. This engraved bottle of cabernet sauvignon features the couple's names and a celebratory message that can be personalized for any year of marriage. Once they've finished drinking the wine, they can hold onto the bottle as a treasured keepsake.
4. Personalized Wooden Sign
Commemorate the location where your friends said "I do" with this handcarved wooden sign. It's personalized with their names and the longitude and latitude coordinates from their wedding venue. It's a unique anniversary gift for your friends that they'll proudly display at home.
5. Cute Coffee Mugs
Here's a sweet anniversary gift for your couple friends: a pair of mugs shaped into kissing faces. They're practical and playful, so the lovebirds will want to use them every day. Pick from two color combos and pair them with quality coffee beans for good measure.
6. Monogrammed Serving Board
Shopping for anniversary gifts for friends who like entertaining? This marble and wood board is a sophisticated way to serve snacks. Whether they use it to pass hors d'oeuvres or create a cheese platter, they can dig it out for every party. Have it monogrammed to add the finishing touch to this heart-shaped gift.
7. Personalized Four Across Game
If you're looking for fun anniversary gifts for friends, this personalized four across game will inspire some friendly competition. It features the couple's names and anniversary date surrounded by heart-shaped slots. When they're not going head-to-head, they can display it on their mantle as a decoration.
8. Personalized Travel Map
This personalized world map is one of our favorite anniversary present ideas for friends who love traveling. The canvas is printed with their names and a short anniversary message to inspire their wanderlust. It comes with 100 pins to track their favorite vacation spots and exciting locations on their travel bucket list.
9. Monogrammed Beverage Tub
If they're planning a party for their anniversary, they'll put this personalized beverage tub to good use. It's made from galvanized iron and is ideal for carrying drinks to the kitchen or out to the deck. Have it monogrammed, then fill it with drinks to kick off the celebrations.
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10. Coffee Subscription
We get it: Choosing an anniversary gift for a couple who has everything can be tricky. If your married friends fall into this category, sign them up for a monthly coffee subscription. Atlas Coffee Club will send them delicious blends from around the world, along with tasting notes and postcards from each location. You can customize the gift to include whole or ground coffee beans to suit their tastes.
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11. Custom Night Glassware
Raise a toast to your friends with this custom glassware set. It includes two drinking glasses engraved with their names, anniversary date and constellations from their wedding night. Choose between beer glasses, wine glasses or one of each to reflect their drinking preferences.
12. Digital Picture Frame
Marriage is all about making memories and enjoying the little things in life. Help the happy couple relive the good times by gifting them a digital picture frame for their anniversary. This clever device works with an app where they can upload and share their favorite images. We think it's an especially fitting 10-year anniversary gift for friends marking a decade of married life.
13. Fresh Flower Delivery
Fresh flowers are a thoughtful anniversary gift for a friend that you can send right to their doorstep. BloomsyBox offers an array of beautiful bouquets, from romantic roses to cheerful sunflowers, so you're sure to find a great option. If you want to go one step further, get them a monthly flower subscription to keep the positive vibes flowing.
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14. Engraved Crystal Vase
A personalized vase is another classic marriage anniversary gift for friends. Crafted from crystal, this Wedgwood Vera Wang vase is decorated with intricate vine and leaf cuts. Have it engraved with their names for a thoughtful gift they can fill with fresh or faux flowers.
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15. Personalized Anniversary Candle
True love burns bright. What better way to celebrate your friends' happy union than a personalized candle? This fragrant flame smells as good as it looks, with a champagne scent and a label customized with their names, anniversary date and wedding year. It also features a heart-shaped map of a significant location, like where they got married.
16. Date Night Activity Book
Searching for a first wedding anniversary gift for friends? This book of date ideas is an inventive take on the traditional paper theme. It's packed with 50 scratch-off activities, like recreating their grandparents' first date or baking a pie together. Even if they're not marking their first year of marriage, it's a thoughtful present that'll enhance their quality time.
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17. Art of Marriage Poem
Sentimental anniversary gifts for friends are another popular option. This framed rendition of "The Art of Marriage" by Wilford A. Peterson will remind them that a successful relationship requires care and attention. Each line offers a meaningful adage about love, from showing affection to making time to laugh together. Add their names, anniversary date and a frame before handing it over.
18. Scented Reed Diffuser
Sometimes, a small anniversary gift for friends is more than enough. This scented reed diffuser is a thoughtful present that'll elevate the couple's home. The ornamental glass vessel comes with fragranced wood reeds which can last for up to three months. Choose from an array of scents, including champagne, honeysuckle and rose.
19. Mystery Picnic Date
Experience gifts are another great idea, especially if you're shopping at the last-minute. Giftory's mystery picnic date will bring spontaneity to the couple's next hang. They'll get to explore their chosen city together, while gathering tasty treats for a romantic picnic. There are 50 US locations to choose from, so they'll likely find one in or near their home state.
20. Cotton Throw Blanket
This woven throw blanket is one of the best anniversary gift ideas for friends who love stylish home accessories. It's made from organic cotton and comes in earthy shades like terracotta, olive green and charcoal. Best of all, it's made using renewable energy and sustainable practices like fabric waste recycling.
21. Personalized National Parks Poster
Another way to find anniversary gifts for friends is to take inspiration from their hobbies. If they're adventurous, this National Parks poster will give them ideas for their next hike. Each foil motif hides a color illustration of a famous park, like Mount Rainier, Denali and the Grand Canyon, that they can scratch off with a coin. Customize it with two lines of text for a personal touch.
22. Custom Home Portrait
If your friends have recently moved, this custom portrait is a sweet way to honor their new home. Simply submit a photo of their abode to be transformed into a hand-drawn watercolor illustration, and then pick a frame to complete this unique anniversary gift for your friends.
23. Date Night Decision Dice
Searching for a small gift to go with a bottle of wine? This date night dice is a fun anniversary gift for friends who just can't decide what to do together. The set includes four wooden pieces: one for food, one for movies and two for activities. Now instead of agonizing over what to eat or watch, they can focus on enjoying each other's company.
24. Personalized Flower Pot
If they're always in the garden, this cute flower pot is a practical gift they'll use. Available in red or purple, it features their names around the rim and a short message on the front that reads, "Love grows here." Pair it with flower seeds or a low-maintenance plant for an even more thoughtful anniversary gift for friends.
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25. Pet Portrait Painting Class
Shopping for a pair of pet lovers? This online painting class is perfect for friends who are obsessed with their furry friend. The 120-minute live tutorial is led by an experienced art teacher who'll show them how to paint a portrait of their beloved pet. Opt for the experience only or add watercolor paints that will be mailed to them in advance.
26. Espresso Martini Kit
We love creative anniversary presents for friends, like this espresso martini kit. It comes with everything required to mix their favorite cocktail, including a glass bottle, a metal funnel and four coffee-infused spice blends. They just have to add liquor and water, and follow the step-by-step instructions. (Note: The kit doesn't come with alcohol. If you're feeling extra generous buy them a bottle of vodka too.)
27. Personalized Doormat
Put a spring in their (door)step with this personalized welcome mat. It's made from faux coir material and features the word "Home" with the letter "O" in the shape of their home state. Add their names to complete this practical and stylish gift for your friends' anniversary.
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28. Custom Collage Print
This custom collage print is a thoughtful anniversary gift for friends who love the great outdoors. It features two figures resembling the couple with their kids and pets against a mountain backdrop. You can play around with different customization options (including skin and hair color) and add their names for a personalized finish.
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