5th anniversary gift themes and ideas

When searching for a fifth anniversary gift, you can find some wonderful traditional and modern suggestions here. Mix up themes, colours and ideas to generate a gift that comes from the heart.

Wooden block for 5th wedding anniversaryTraditional 5th Anniversary Theme for Gifts: Wood

Trees (in accordance with the wood theme) have long been known to represent wisdom and strength, showing the solidity of five years of marriage. Reflecting the depth of understanding between the pair and the wisdom to accept the reality of making mistakes, a couple who have been married for five years will have found ways in which to forgive each other, and thus enjoy a happy union.

Modern 5th Anniversary Theme for Gifts: Silverware

The clarity of silverware, and its bright lustre, is a symbol of the strength and purity of a marriage. It also makes a couple more aware of their shared bonds as they eat together with their family using silverware, forming a strong unit.

Gemstone: Sapphire

Alternate Stone: Turquoise, Rose Quartz or Pink Tourmaline

Colour: Pink, Blue or Turquoise

Floral Theme: Daisy, **Blue, Silver or Pink Rose

The pretty daisy has a significance of loyalty, purity and faith.

**The blue, silver or pink rose is a romantic alternative for this anniversary, in keeping with the colour theme, and the symbol of eternal love that a rose represents.

Traditional Anniversary Gift Suggestions

• Art-print of trees

• Romantic wood-based gifts for her (jewellery box or music box)

• Wooden home items (basket, chess set, bookends, wine rack)

• Wooden furniture

• Wooden kitchenware (bowls, salad set, placemats)

• Wooden jigsaw puzzle

• Wooden sculpture

Modern Anniversary Gift Suggestions

• Flower-based gifts related to this anniversary (daisy), for example: plant, perfume, scented candles, bouquet of flowers, art print

Light-Blue Glazed Eternity Rose or Dark-Blue Glazed Eternity Rose (signifying the blue colour theme for this anniversary)

Pink Glazed Eternity Rose (signifying the pink colour theme for this anniversary)

• Sapphire jewellery

• Silver jewellery (necklace, earrings, ring, bracelet)

• Silver photo frame

Silver-Dipped Eternity Rose (signifying the silverware theme)

• Silverware (plates, cutlery, bowls, candle holder, tea set, wine bucket)

• Turquoise, pink tourmaline or rose quartz jewellery (alternate stones for this anniversary)


Here we present a video-clip of the Pink Glazed Eternity Rose


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