Your third wedding anniversary is nearing, and it's time for you to determine how you'll celebrate this special occasion. Whether you are looking for practical, romantic or exotic items to honor your anniversary, there are plenty of choices available.
Practical Gifts
Leather is the traditional symbol or theme for a third wedding anniversary, while crystal is the modern symbol for a third wedding anniversary. Practical leather items include wallets, purses, bags, gloves, belts, diary or journal covers, and clothing. You can enhance some leather items such as journals, book covers or wallets by having the name or initials of the recipient engraved, hot-stamped or embossed into the item. Similarly, leather belts and jackets can be both practical and fashionable. Crystal gifts can also be practical. Gifts such as crystal wine glasses, candle holders and vases are all items that a spouse will likely use frequently.
Exotic Gifts
There are also a lot of available leather and crystal gifts that are more exotic. A stylish leather handbag, briefcase or portfolio is a popular idea for women or men. You can enhance a leather passport case or folder with an airplane ticket to a favorite destination. You might have a crystal wine glasses or a crystal decanter engraved with your wedding date and your names or enhanced with a nice bottle of wine or champagne. Also, crystal necklaces and pendants are popular gifts for women. A crystal perfume bottle or a crystal figurine for the nightstand or curio cabinet will also make a unique gift.
Romantic Gifts
Fuchsia is the flower which is associated with third wedding anniversaries. These unique and delicate flowers are romantic and will be appreciated, especially when you attach a personal note or even a love song, poem or sonnet. Alternately, you might consider a crystal flower for your spouse. Jewelry is another obvious option for a romantic anniversary gift. Consider giving a pair of crystal earrings, a brooch, necklace, charm, pendant or a leather-banded watch engraved with the wedding date or the initials of you and your spouse. A leather photograph album engraved with your wedding date and filled with photos from the years since you met each other will be very memorable as well, just as a leather photo frame containing a photo of you and your spouse will provide a constant memory of your union. If your spouse likes to read, a leather book cover which can be used to hold a current book will also be a conversation piece. Again, you should consider using a local engraver to engrave this leather item with you and your spouse's initials or your wedding date, and you should consider placing a new book in the book cover or including a bookstore gift card with it. The more you can enhance your gift, the more memorable it will be.
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