Anniversary Gift Ideas for Wife
"A woman's mind is as complex as the contents of her handbag; even when you get to the bottom of it, there is ALWAYS something at the bottom to surprise you!" - Billy Connelly.
Being a woman, I am authorized by nature to vouch for this fact. Yes, we are attached and bafflingly possessive of every little thing in our lives. Be it a regular safety-pin, which is a necessity, or a handkerchief perfumed with our husband's scent, we like to carry our world around with us. Bottom-line, emotions dominate our faculties. Even in matters of extreme seriousness, we are emotionally pragmatic. Little gestures matter a lot to us. In love, a woman cherishes and preserves the minutest of things that may appear inconsequential to a normal eye. But to her it is a memory frozen in time, invaluable and irreplaceable. So when you seek anniversary ideas for your wife, keep all these things in mind. Following are some tips which will speed up the gift selection process for your wife.
- Anniversary gifts for your wife should not be a burden or a formal responsibility for you. To make your wife feel special should be something you want to do from within. Make it a gesture of love rather than a superficial ritual to be imperatively followed.
- Plan in advance. It will give you ample time to not only explore novel anniversary gift ideas for your wife but also allow you to give it the personalized twist.
- Be attentive to what your wife mentions even casually. Other than making you an ideal husband, it will enable you to understand whether there is something your wife has been yearning for of late.
- Add that personal element to whatever you finalize on. Understand that more than anything else, it is the part of you in the anniversary gift that she will cherish forever. Your efforts to make her day special is what will stay with her forever.
- Money may sometimes be a constraint but you can always go the simple yet special way. A kiss every hour on your anniversary, will not cost a dime but will make her gush nevertheless. Understand that 'doing things in style' is not synonymous to 'lavish'. Also, do not whine about money on whatever you do that day. Women are sensitive. You might not mean to hurt her but she might start blaming her expectations behind the extravagance.
- Finally and most importantly, remember that it is supposed to be a most treasured day for you, too. So, involve yourself with all the pleasures and joyful sensations you want your beloved to feel. Understand that you matter a lot to your wife so do not deprive yourself from having a blast.
Wedding Anniversary Gift Ideas for the Missus
Leave a note: Write sweet nothings on small colorful chits of paper and leave it in places all around the house. For instance, leave a note in the coffee jar so that she discovers it first thing in the morning. Distribute the chits in a manner so that she runs into them throughout the day. So keep her schedule in mind. Also, you can cut the chits out into shapes of things that may have been integral parts of special moments in your lives. For instance, if you had bumped into her in a library for the first time, cut out a book shaped chit. If you guys love star-watching together at night then make a star shaped chit and so on.
Give office a miss: Take the day off from work and spend the day together. Indoors or outdoors is your choice. Do the things you two have been planning to do for ages but could not due to daily constraints. Go dancing, cook together, give each other massages or just sit in a place holding each other tightly! But be with each other. Your presence shall be a very cozy romantic gift for her.
Do It Yourself: Create something by yourself instead of buying it. It could be anything at all. Make her a card with drawings of all the things that matter to you or a collage of the most valuable photographs, frozen in time. You can even bake her a cake, make her candles with messages like "You light up my life..." etched on it or even create a photo frame with a photo of hers, taken when she didn't notice. Even better, you can make a sketch of hers and insert it in the frame. Remember, you do not need to be a Monet or a chef like Curtis Aikens to do these things. It's the love that should come across. Believe me, she will treasure that askew sequin instead of criticizing it!
Favorites, favorites everywhere: Fill every nook and corner of the house with your wife's favorites. This is one of the best anniversary gifts for wife. Load the larder with her favorite munchies, fill the fridge with her favorite grub and drinks, get her favorite flowers for every flowerpot, drape all the sheets, curtains and pillowcases with shades of her favorite color and fill the tub with her favorite bath essences. Go on, pamper her full on.
Tech-twist: If your wife is fond of gadgets then try to get her something that has a link to something else she loves. For instance, if she is an avid reader, then get her a digital library uploaded with her all time favorites. If she's into music, an i-pod with all her loved songs would be a sure shot hit. If she's into exercising then a gym equipment along with gym gear in her most preferred color would make for very thoughtful presents. Anniversary gift, in its place, it will also indicate that you care for her and know all about her passions.
The Venting Hour: Women largely are emotional. Naturally very little things affect us very deeply. There may be very small things that keep gnawing at us for ages without any outlet. Even though we may not let it show outside, the knot nevertheless remains. So, on this special day, sit her down and ask her to tell you about all those incidents when you might have accidentally hurt her. Comfort her and hear her out. Women get hurt very badly when they are not allowed to finish in matters of the heart. You shall see it for yourself that once she has completely vented her spleen, she will never let the thought bother her again. However, do not get judgmental or impatient during this time. Remember, matters of the soul do not follow logic, just like her unconditional love for you. So, do not argue. Just hold her hand and listen. Seal the hour with a kiss and you shall see the healing powers of this devoted hour instantaneously.
Women love jewelry: Be it gold, silver or diamonds, jewelry is irresistible for women. As famously sung by Monroe in the 1953 musical Gentlemen Prefer Blonds, "Diamonds are a girl's best friend...". However, if you cannot afford any, fret not. You can always buy something in gold or silver. But make it special. For instance, you can get her a charm bracelet with little trinkets that have special meaning for the both of you. Like a small train, for the first train ride you took together or a tiny piece of cheese which she cannot do without. You can also give her a pendant or a ring with the initials of your names intricately entwined together.
So, you see gift ideas aren't hard to come by. But how you present it, makes all the difference. Moreover, as a husband, you must take care to go the extra mile if you are looking for the perfect first anniversary gift for you darling.
1st-year Anniversary Gifts for Wife
It is believed that your 1st-year anniversary gift should comprise paper. So, here are things you can go for:
- The classic billet-doux or love letters fall under some of the best one year anniversary gift ideas. Again, no Shakespeares required, only your true feelings in your own words. You did it when you dated her, right? So, what can keep you from writing a love letter now? Also, you can bind all your previous love letters, written to each other, together and voila! Be sure to see that nostalgic tear to trickle down her cheek.
- Get the dimensions of a photo of the two of you together reduced and keep it in her purse for her to discover it later.
- Make her a scrapbook with everything related to the two of you as a couple. It could include photos, details of your courting period, likes and dislikes and whatever else you want it to contain.
- Give her tickets for her dream vacation, in a decorated envelope. Now there's paper and a lot more!
- Get her a giant bar of chocolate with a custom-made wrapping paper around it, with her picture and name.
- The most clichd paper gift that never goes out of style, gift her a romantic book. You might just get her in the mood for some naughtiness in bed!
