Silver Wedding/Anniversary Gifts

Irises: the Silver Wedding flowers.

Spending a quarter of a century together is a commemorable moment in any couple's life. To celebrate such a momentous occasion, silver,  known for its luster and brilliance, is the gift of choice, both traditionally and in the modern sense. The advice in this guide is suitable both for couples looking to buy each other gifts  and for those buying gifts for them.

Silver Starters

The key to keep in mind, besides that the gift be silver,  is that you are buying for two. What is being emphasized is the unity between them and all the moments that they have shared over the years. Items that come as a pair and that fit like a puzzle are good choices when you can find them. In the case that silver or sterling silver  objects are unavailable for the perfect gift, stainless steel is another good option, especially if the gift has to do with cookware. Here are a few examples of basic gifts to get you started. Remember that most any silver items can be engraved with the couple's initials to give the them a more personal touch.

A silver box  can hold all the keepsakes gathered over the years, including photos and mementos. Those with frames on the cover are very nice, especially with a photo of the wedding or honeymoon in it.	Be reminded of where it all began with a wedding photo in a silver frame.  Alternatively, put in a picture of the family tree or opt for a silver mirror frame.  There are also bookends  that have frames integrated into them.	A silver album  for storing photos from special occasions is the perfect keepsake for any couple. Family members can make it a special gift by putting pictures in it from the start of the relationship until now.	A silver vase  filled with a bouquet of irises  is a lovely compliment to the home. Some nice vases have two parts like a puzzle that when placed together emphasize the union between the bride and groom.	Silver salt and pepper shakers  are lovely accents to the kitchen or dining room. They can take on any style or design to best suit the couples taste and home decor.

• More Silver Ideas
• For people who love wine or champagne, choose from silver-plated goblets,  a silver corkscrew,  a wine bucket,  or silver wine stoppers. 
• For people who spend a lot of time in the kitchen or enjoy entertaining, silver flatware or even a fondue set are good options.
• Silver tea sets,  serving trays,  or silver-plated bowls  are more ideas that revolve around the kitchen.
• Give flowers that last with a dozen silver roses. 
• Silver clocks,  reminiscent of the first anniversary, are a reminder that love is timeless.
• Creative Surprises for Couples
• Get a plate-making kit  and design it all in silver.  Put the names and dates of the anniversary of the couple and have all their friends and family sign it. After baking the plate it will be a lasting reminder of how much the couple means to their friends and family.
• Get your quilting  buddies together for a quilt-making session. The theme should be silver, of course. Complete this handmade gift by integrating patches with photos of the couple on them.
• Take "Silver" With a Twist
• Get a bottle of wine,  champagne,  or favorite liquor,  with "silver" in the name.
• Silver coins  are great for the collector.
• Buy a ticket or plan a trip for a weekend getaway to somewhere with silver in the name.

From Me to You

Special events require special gifts, and an anniversary such as this deserves the best of the best. Here are some of the typical silver-related gifts given to a man or woman from their special someone. When possible, engravings are great special touches to add on any silver piece.

Engraved silver cuff links  with a monogram are always a classy gift.	A silver locket  with a picture of you together is a beautiful keepsake.	Silver locket keychains  let you take a picture with you wherever you go.	Charm bracelets  only get better over the years, as you add more charms.	Sterling silver golf tees  are great for the sportsman or sportswoman.