Every couple desires a happy marriage and from the day of the wedding, they work hard to make their marriage work. While many things need to be done to keep the fire alive, you can always enliven things with gifts for each other. Gifting in a relationship is a tradition that will not go away any time soon because it is an effective way of expressing your love for each other, in more ways than mere words can.
For many couples, the beginning of their relationship is an exciting period and expressing affection comes naturally. With time, however, life kicks in and gifting becomes an afterthought. Many couples forget to notice their anniversary. But it does not have to be this way. You can maintain a tradition of gifting and feel love the same way you did when you exchanged bridal wedding ring sets. In this article, you will find some creative gifting ideas that you can take inspiration from to rekindle your love and keep the fire burning. Read on.
1. On The Wedding Day
You may be surprised to learn that you can make your beloved happy and relaxed throughout the wedding day by bestowing unique presents upon them. A little thought and love will go a long way in the exchange of gifts. You can choose from amongst great gifts, such as:
- A sparkling bracelet
- A pair of diamond stud earrings
- Jewelry etched with a customized message
- Cuff-links for the groom
- Video messages from loved ones
- A gold watch that has a message engraved
- Hidden stitches on the bride’s dress or the groom’s tie
- Charming socks for the groom
- New signature scents
- Hand-written letters
- A customized deck of cards with a unique reason inscribed on each, telling why you want to marry your beloved.
- Creative art piece
- Choreographed dance
2. Jewelry Gifts During Anniversaries
During the span of your marriage, it is important to celebrate each anniversary as if it is a milestone in your life. Many marriages break apart and the fact that yours has succeeded calls for a celebration. Using jewelry gifts is a no-brainer for anniversaries, and you can use the following ideas:
1st anniversary: Go for gorgeous gold and peridot jewelry pieces
5th anniversary: Stunning pink tourmaline and shades of sapphire symbolize love
10th anniversary: Dazzling diamond bands, pendants, or studs and blue sapphire will work perfectly
15th anniversary: Go for a Magnolia sapphire necklace, hoop earrings, a vintage emerald ring, rubies
20th anniversary: Emerald, yellow diamond, and platinum jewelry pieces work well for this occasion
25th anniversary: To commemorate your eternal romance go for shimmering silver pieces
50th anniversary: Glowing gold jewelry will work magic to celebrate this milestone in your marriage
3. Romantic Gifts For Any Day
You need not express your love only on special occasions alone. There are many gifts you can choose to say “I love you!” Some interesting romantic gift ideas include:
- A map of the stars
- A silk pajama set
- Personalized “You Make Me Happy” Wall Art
- Wireless Headphones
- A decanter
- Zip-lining trip
- Exotic Car Tours
- Hand & Stone Couples Massage
- Favorite music album
- Personalized Couple Pillow
- A framed photo of an important moment for your life together
- A beautiful watch
- Cool phone case
- Signature Scent
- A Monthly Book/ Magazine Subscription
- A Chic Bathing Suit
- A stylish and versatile tote
- A classic, monogrammed cutting board
- Stackable Diamond Bands
- Statement earrings
- A Versatile Robe
- Pretty lingerie
- Loves scented candles
- Sleek and sophisticated leather duffle
- Specialty cookie delivery
- Eternal,beautiful bouquet of roses
- Calligraphed wedding vows
- A French coffee press
- A flower bouquet subscription
4. Priceless Gifts For Each Other
There’s more to love than just physical gifts and relationship experts emphasize this point. To express your love for your partner, you do not have to buy a gift everyday but instead, you can take concrete steps to understand your spouse better. Listen more to your partner, understand their passion, show an interest in things they like and from time to time provide them with space for solitude. These might not sound like gifts, but your beloved will appreciate these gestures a lot.
Spending time together is also an important aspect of your relationship. While most couples cannot get enough of each other during their courtship and the first few months/year of marriage, the connection may fade away with time. You have to work towards rekindling these connections by spending more time together. Even when your job does not allow, you should create a way around it to find time for your partner. Most marriages break due to the emotional distance between partners and you can avoid this by actively finding time for each other. However important your career is, remember that there is someone in your life, who depends on you, and that you need to be there for him or her as well.
The importance of romantic gifts in a relationship cannot be overemphasized. Simple but well thought out gifts bring out the best in your relationship and help to rekindle your love from time to time. Make sure you buy a meaningful gift that your partner will appreciate. The effort that has gone into finding this gift will not go unnoticed. If you want to buy jewelry, you could customize the piece to give it more meaning.
Whatever gift idea you choose, make sure it resonates with your spouse. Take time to research and find out what your spouse loves and let your creative juices flow when shopping for such a gift. Remember, it is not the price tag that matters but the thought behind the gift you choose.