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Updated Jul 16, 202425 Personalized Anniversary Gifts That Are Perfectly Customized
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Photos, clockwise: Mark & Graham, MagicMarkingsArt, Uncommon Goods, Personalization Mall
While you can follow tradition by exchanging themed anniversary gifts, personalized anniversary gifts add another element of thoughtfulness and intention. And, in many cases, you can check both boxes: You'll likely be able to find a customized wedding anniversary gift made from the year's symbolic material.
To help you start your search, we've put together this list of custom anniversary gifts that suit a variety of needs and styles. From engraved glassware to embroidered loungewear, these ideas all have that little extra oomph only a one-of-a-kind present can bring.
Below, see the most romantic and thoughtful personalized anniversary gifts for your wife, husband or married friends.
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The Best Personalized Anniversary Gifts
If you want an anniversary gift customized with names, a date, a location or a photo, you've come to the right place. These are the best personalized anniversary gifts for her, him or them.
1. Sheet Music Canvas Art
Photo: Canvas Vows
One of our top picks for a personalized wedding anniversary gift is this emotionally charged artwork. Have the sheet music of your wedding song printed on canvas for a unique piece of wall decor that'll look stunning wherever it's displayed. There's also an option to include the song lyrics so everyone who sees it instantly recognizes the romantic tune.
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2. Custom Anniversary Book
Photo: Uncommon Goods
This anniversary gift is perfect for history buffs. Inside the hardbound book, they'll find the front pages of The New York Times from the day they met to the present day. (This would be a great personalized anniversary gift for parents celebrating 30, 40 or 50 years of marriage.)
3. Engraved Marble Wine Chiller
Photo: Mark & Graham
If you're shopping for someone who loves entertaining, this is a thoughtful monogrammed anniversary gift for them. The polished marble ice chiller with a natural acacia wood base comes engraved with the couple's initials. They'll definitely want to break it out at their next at-home celebration.
4. Custom Night Sky Wine Glasses
Photo: Uncommon Goods
Toast to another year of love, laughter and happily ever after with new glassware. These laser-engraved stemless wine glasses (or beer pints) will make the occasion feel extra special. Each is customized with the starry night sky from an important date in the relationship, like when you met or when you got married. If you want to go above and beyond, add a bottle of vino to your gift so they're put to use right away.
5. Engraved Wine Bottle
Photo: Mano's Wine
Wine is a classic anniversary gift idea for friends or family celebrating another year of marital bliss. But why settle for just any bottle when you can elevate the experience with this personalized California Cabernet Sauvignon? Meticulously etched with their names, wedding year and date, this bespoke bottle transforms into a cherished keepsake after the wine has been enjoyed.
6. Embroidered Afghan Blanket
Photo: Personalization Mall
Keep your gift practical—but still thoughtful—with this cozy throw. This neutral cotton blanket features an elegant chevron design with delicate fringe on all sides and can be custom-embroidered with your or the couple's anniversary year and names. Perfect for snuggling on the sofa, it's a custom anniversary gift that'll warm their hearts (and themselves).
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7. Custom Embroidered Sweatshirt
Photo: FormadesignCo
Lean into your playful side and surprise your spouse with some matching loungewear. Your sweatshirt will be embroidered with a heart and your partner's first initial on the sleeve, while theirs will show the reverse. You'll literally be wearing your hearts on your sleeve! You can also add your anniversary date to be displayed as Roman numerals on the front for the perfect finishing touch.
8. Personalized Search-and-Find Book
Photo: Wonderbly
Want to surprise your spouse with a funny anniversary gift? This personalized book is guaranteed to bring a smile to their face. Start by adding your names to the cover, then write a dedication and design illustrated characters that resemble the two of you. Finally, choose four lively alter-egos from throughout history, from Shakespearean lovers to Regency romantics. Wonderbly will then turn your choices into a search-and-find hardcover book you can enjoy together.
9. Personalized Push-Pin Map
Photo: Uncommon Goods
One of our favorite customizable anniversary gifts is this cool push-pin map from Uncommon Goods. It comes with 100 pins they can use to mark their favorite vacation spots and can be personalized with their names and anniversary date for a thoughtful touch. Whether they use it to plan their next international getaway or reminisce on past trips, this cool gift will impress any travel-loving spouse or couple.
10. Personalized Anniversary Clock
Photo: TheAnniversaryClock
Time flies when you're having fun. Honor every year, month, day, hour and minute since you've said "I do" with this unique, industrial-style clock. It has three faces (to represent how long you two have been married) encased in a glass dome on a wooden base with a personalized gold plaque. To top it all off, it has a built-in MP3 card slot to play your wedding song on your anniversary each year or, with just a push of a button, whenever you want to hear it.
11. Family Garden Stone
Photo: Personalization Mall
If you're looking for a sweet personalized gift for your anniversary, this garden stone recognizes the family you've grown together. (Symbolic, yeah?) Constructed from polyresin and sand material, it can be customized with birth month flowers, birth dates, names and up to two of lines of text.
12. Personalized Harvest Basket
Photo: Uncommon Goods
For a uniquely personalized anniversary gift for your wife, why not choose something that complements her passions? A gardening enthusiast would undoubtedly appreciate this charming harvest basket, ideal for gathering freshly picked veggies. With its convenient net basket for easy washing and a wooden side intricately burned with her name, it not only serves a practical purpose but also adds a heartfelt touch to her outdoor endeavors.
13. Zodiac-Inspired Travel Mug
Photo: YETI
If your partner always keeps up to date with their horoscopes, they'll love this zodiac-inspired travel mug from YETI. The double-wall insulated cup is available in three different sizes and will come in handy when they're taking the subway or driving to work. It comes in various colors and can be personalized with their star sign, name or monogram for a stellar finish.
14. Custom Star Map
Photo: Twinkle in Time
Surprise your other half with a personalized wedding anniversary gift that shines as bright as they do. Twinkle In Time will create a still of the starry night sky from the day you got married or met for the first time. All you need to do is provide the date and location before customizing the map's color and adding a thoughtful message. It comes in three sizes and can be printed as a poster or framed for a truly romantic anniversary gift for your husband or wife.
15. Birth Flower Necklace
Photo: Made By Mary
If you're looking for something romantic for your other half, a personalized jewelry gift is likely a safe option. This pretty pendant is stamped with a hand-drawn floral motif of your partner's birth flower—or the bloom from the month you got married—and comes in three metallic finishes: 14K yellow gold, rose gold and sterling silver.
16. Unique Wooden Watch
Photo: Original Grain
Remind your spouse that you're delighted to have spent numerous years together by presenting them with a watch. To make it a personalized anniversary gift for him, have it engraved with a heartfelt message on the back. One more super cool thing: The watch can come crafted from reclaimed whiskey, beer or tequila barrels, Taylor guitars, military surplus…dealer's choice!
17. Handmade Ring Dish
Photo: MagicMarkingsArt
Pay tribute to the location where it all started with this handmade ceramic ring dish. Each shallow bowl is crafted with soft clay and then painted with a specific place and the location name. It's a practical, sweet gift that'll help keep their wedding rings safe when they're not wearing them.
18. Anniversary Candle
Photo: Birthdate Co.
This candle redefines personalization. Not only does its label showcase the couple's names and anniversary date, but its scent is crafted to reflect their relationship. Birthdate Co. employs astrology, tarot and numerology to create a fragrance tailored to each couple's distinct connection. They receive a personalized reading from Birthdate Co.'s team of astrologers, revealing their emblematic tarot card and its significance, adding a profound touch to their anniversary celebration.
19. Personalized First Dance Art
Photo: Uncommon Goods
Few personalized anniversary gifts for couples get more charming than this. The vintage-inspired poster (available both framed and unframed) features an illustration of the pair dancing, customized to match their hair color and skin tone. Add their wedding location, date and names for an extra-custom touch. Wherever they choose to display it, this poster is sure to spark conversations and become a cherished keepsake.
20. Wedding Dress Portrait
Photo: WLillustration
When was the last time your partner took their wedding formalwear out for a little show and tell? If it's packed away for safekeeping, there's a way they can admire their dress without taking it out of the box. This Etsy seller hand draws custom illustrations based on the intricate details of your partner's gown.
21. Engraved Decanter Set
Photo: Swanky Badger
For their next wedding anniversary, why not upgrade their barware collection with a personalized whiskey decanter? This one can be etched on the front and back with their family monogram for an instant heirloom they'll be proud to show off. Add matching tumblers (and their favorite bottle of bourbon) if you really want to splurge on your favorite couple.
22. Photo Coaster Set
Photo: Personalization Mall
If you're looking for a personalized anniversary present, here's one idea that'll bring on the nostalgia. The set of four stone coasters is each printed with one of your favorite snapshots, from the wedding day right up to the latest anniversary. You can add on a metal holder for storage when they're not in use.
23. Personalized Metallic Record
Photo: Uncommon Goods
We definitely recommend this upcycled vinyl record as a romantic gift. It's finished with a dazzling gold or platinum hue and can be customized with names, a five-song tracklist (think: a wedding song, go-to car ride tune or anything from their favorite artist) and a sweet message. The record is then suspended in a floating frame for a striking (and meaningful) piece of wall art.
24. Personalized Scrabble and Monopoly Board
Photo: L.L. Bean
This custom anniversary gift is perfect for lovebirds with a shared competitive spirit. Personalized with a metal plaque engraved with three lines of custom text, this wooden Scrabble and Monopoly board doubles as both a source of entertainment and a meaningful keepsake. It's an especially fitting gift if they commonly host game nights.
25. Personalized Coffee Mugs
Photo: Uncommon Goods
Take your spouse back to the early days of your love with these cute coffee mugs designed to look like heart-carved trees. They're made from porcelain and can be painted with your initials and wedding date for a sweet anniversary gift you can both use every day.
How to Shop for Personalized Anniversary Gifts
Whether you've found something you love on our list or need to continue the search, here are some things to keep in mind when shopping for personalized anniversary gifts.
What are the best ways to personalize anniversary gifts?
Monograms are some of the most popular ways to make personal anniversary gifts. Of course, as you can see above, there is no limit on what you can customize and how. You can commission illustrations, add locations down to the exact latitude and longitude or have the anniversary date in question be included on the gift. Many made-to-order gifts even have space for you to write a short personal message, so you can include any sentiment you want.
When should you order personalized anniversary gifts?
The cardinal rule to personalized anniversary gifts is the sooner you can order them, the better. Custom goods often take extra time to make, so be sure to plan in advance. While some brands (like Personalization Mall) offer express shipping, others, like many Etsy sellers, need a few weeks to complete orders. (Be sure to look over the listing carefully to note any seller-specific shipment parameters.) A good rule of thumb is to purchase the gift two to four weeks before the special occasion. That said, some custom presents will take even longer, so try to start shopping a couple of months in advance—just in case.
