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Considerations When Choosing 45th Wedding Anniversary Gifts

By: Ashton R Kenlay

Choosing suitable sapphire wedding anniversary gifts

Many people like to give personalised gifts or gifts that mark the wedding anniversary. Others simply like to put some effort into finding a special general gift that they know that the couple will like and treasure. The emblem for this anniversary is the sapphire but not all gifts need to contain this precious stone in commemorating 45 years.

That said, for many people it is important to explicitly mark the fact that the couple have reached their sapphire anniversary and they like to give gifts that do this. They may, for example, give them a bottle of Armagnac that is 45 years old in a presentation box. Or they may give them a hand-painted pillow that celebrates the sapphire wedding anniversary. Other options include gift boxed champagne, wines and other kinds of alcohol where the label carries a special message marking the 45 years.

Others prefer to do or to give something that marks the actual wedding day. One of the easiest and most effective ways of doing this is to give the couple a copy of a newspaper from their actual wedding day -- this can be a real trip down memory lane! A newspaper book is an alternative option here. This book binds together three newspapers that mark special days for the couple. One will mark the wedding day and the other two will be dated to their individual birth dates.

An ever popular gift is that of photos in frames. With four and a half decades of shared memories to choose from, it shouldn't be too hard to identify some photos marking special occasions along the way. Some people buy a personalised poem that is set in a frame, together with a photo, often of the couple. Others prefer to put together photo montages and have them framed. These are often photos of the wedding day or indeed of previous celebrations.

Another way to find an appropriate sapphire anniversary gift is to think about what the couple themselves like. If they enjoy wine or spirits then a boxed set of wines (or even champagne or brandy, for example) may be appreciated. Glassware such as crystal champagne goblets and wine glasses may also be a good choice here. If the couple relish art and ornaments then a Galileo thermometer could be gift that will also become a talking point and of course sculptures and ornaments may also go down well.

Conclusion

Remember that there are many ways in which to potentially use the sapphire emblem when giving a gift here -- even if the budget doesn't stretch to buying an actual sapphire! Blue wrapping paper, hand-decorated paper and blue ribbon can all add something special to any 45th anniversary gift.

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Ashton Kenlay is an independent researcher and writer.

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