The internet is full of sites with a bunch of wedding anniversary ideas and most of them pedal the same ones. Come on guys this is a SPECIAL DAY SO MAKE IT SPECIAL!

If you are like us you probably ask ” How can I make my anniversary special?”

We want to give you the full list of ideas and help you really forget that the rest of the world exists even if for only one day.

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1. Standard wedding anniversary ideas

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For posterity here’s a list of standard ideas that you could do and are perfectly fine, but we seriously encourage you to think outside of the box; here’s the “everyone does these” list:

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Now we’ve got that stuff out of the way let’s look at a bunch of much cooler ideas…


2. Romantic ideas for your anniversary

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Your anniversary is a romantic occasion and you should make the most of it, here’s a few of our ideas you could try:

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3. Wedding anniversary ideas if you are at a distance

Wedding Anniversary Ideas At A Distance

It’s such a shame not to be together on an anniversary (we know being ex-armed forces) but that doesn’t make the day any less special or that you still shouldn’t try and celebrate it from afar.

Here’s some tips:


4. Creative gift ideas for your wedding anniversary

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Fancy doing something different? Tap into your creative side, here’s a few ideas for you to consider:


5. Expensive ideas for your wedding anniversary

Expensive Wedding Anniversary Ideas

If you feel like splashing out and spending some money in style then here’s a few ideas you could try:


6. Date night ideas for your wedding anniversary

Date Night Wedding Anniversary Ideas

There are plenty of things that you could do on the evening of your anniversary and here are a few suggestions:


7. Crazy, stupid but fun wedding anniversary ideas

Crazy, stupid but fun wedding anniversary ideas

Do something different for your anniversary, break out of your comfort zone and even feel a bit silly for a change – go on you know you want to!


8. What are you supposed to buy for a wedding anniversary?

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It’s traditional to buy something related to the symbol / representation for the year and year is different.

There are also traditional and modern gifts as well as a variety of colors, gemstones and flowers that represent each year.

We’ve put together articles about each year which you can find at this link here but if you want to buy something specific then click one of the links below:

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Wedding anniversary gift ideas for her

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9. Wedding anniversary ideas on a budget

Wedding Anniversary Ideas On a Budget

We really went to town on this and covered it in another post which you can find here: wedding anniversary ideas on a budget


10. Wedding anniversary ideas with friends

Wedding Anniversary Ideas With Friends

If you have some close friends or would like to celebrate your anniversary with other people then here’s a few ideas:


11. Wedding anniversary ideas with the kids

You may not be able to get a child minder for your anniversary or you may actually want them to get involved the choice is yours. Either way, here are some ideas of what to do with the kids for your big day.


12. Wedding anniversary break ideas

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Whether you call it a vacation or as we say in the UK a holiday, a short break to one of the worlds most fantastic destinations could be just the ticket for a highly successful anniversary with a difference, here’s out choices:


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To see more of our recommendations see our:

Recommended anniversary gifts for couples

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Recommended anniversary gifts for him

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By the way did you know that this is the most sold gift on Amazon for ANY anniversary event? We were surprised! What do you think? Leave a comment below.



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Other questions people ask:

How can I celebrate my anniversary with no money?

We’ve written an article on how to celebrate an anniversary on a budget but hopefully there have been several ideas above that can inspire you. It’s not necessary to spend money to have a great time, especially if you are with the one you love – just make that time together count.

How can I make my anniversary special?

Hopefully the ideas above will give you enough to go off but at the end of the day you know your partner and you know what makes them tick. Why not be inspired by some of the ideas we’ve talked about in this article and put your own twist onto one of them (or more than one) and apply it to your partners personality and wishes.

What are the symbols for each wedding anniversary?

We’ve written an article for most years which you can find on this blog. There is a traditional symbol and also a modern one which was invented for commercial reasons (we prefer the traditional symbols). It is traditional to celebrate your anniversary with some form of acknowledgement to the color, symbol or gift for the year you are celebrating.