Second Anniversary Gifts

When the second wedding anniversary comes along, a couple has become closer together, they have shared good times and bad times, and they are well on their way to the milestones of the fifth and tenth wedding anniversaries.

As a result, second anniversary gifts can be a bit more extravagant and a bit more thoughtful and romantic.

The traditional gift for a second wedding anniversary is cotton. This gift, which is durable and versatile, symbolizes the marriage making its second year and the couple having many years of happiness together. Ideas for this type of gift include new bed spreads, curtains, or shirts. If you go the clothing route, make sure it is something your spouse will wear on a regular basis. Cotton tablecloths also work well in this regard and can help to add a bit of romantic décor to an otherwise drab room. If you buy a cotton bathrobe, have it inscribed with their name, or a pet name.

The modern equivalent for the anniversary is china. This is a relatively easy gift to buy, with a quick stop at a shop for some decorative china that will be the envy of everyone who comes over for a fancy dinner. If you don’t want to buy china, but want to go a slightly different way, you can purchase an antique for the house from China, giving a clever twist on a modern tradition. You can also purchase china figurines, which will have a cherished space in the living room of your home from then on.

T he second anniversary color is red, so one quick item you can buy is red roses. If you just buy a dozen roses, then you are being lazy. Instead, cover the bedroom or living room in roses, or simply go with two dozen roses to symbolize every month you have bee married. If you do not have money for this, get fake rose pedals and scatter them on the floor to lead your spouse to the dining room where you have made a beautiful dinner for the two of you.

A clever thing to do for your second wedding anniversary is to create an entire movie night gift for your spouse, complete with watching your wedding video on the television, or you can go out to a concert, sporting event, the theatre or a movie the two of you have wanted to see for while.
An excellent idea for a gift to give your spouse, and yourself, on the second wedding anniversary is to plant a tree. This tree, which also works for a first wedding anniversary present, will symbolize your love for decades to come as it grows higher and stronger, just like the passion the two of you share for each other.

As with your first wedding anniversary, anything that symbolizes your wedding is a good route to go with.
You can have a photo of the two of you at your wedding carved into a precious metal, or painted onto a canvas. You can have it put into a crystal display, or turn the entire photo album from the wedding into a DVD.

Personalized gifts for your anniversary work on the second, and every other anniversary, because they put a part of your soul, passion and love into it. This can be simple like an inscribed piece of jewelry, or complex like a poem composed by you for your spouse. No matter what you choose to do in the personalized department, make sure it is something your spouse will not only want, but will cherish for the rest of their life. After two years of marriage, it should not be hard for you to figure out what they like and what they do not like.

After reaching your second year of marriage, you have now begun to understand your spouse. You know their dreams, fears, passions and beliefs. You know what the do for a hobby and what they love more than anything.

Let your gift reflect this. Whether it is cuddling on the couch and watching their favourite movie, or going out for a night of dancing and dining, make the gift something that will cater to their personality.

You have committed the past two years of your life to them, and you will be committing many years more, so show your love and your passion for them in some excellent second anniversary gifts.