Choosing a gift is not an easy task. Especially if it concerns a beloved man. Many women in this case are guided by practicality. After all, in the family, they think, useless gifts are completely useless. However, this is not correct. The gift must first of all be memorable, presented from a pure heart, symbolizing your attitude towards man. In this article we will talk about how to give a gift to her husband on the anniversary of the wedding. We used to celebrate only round dates. For example, five years from the date of the wedding, ten, fifteen and so on. But for many couples and the first years of living together a lot. After all, it is at this time that the spouses become accustomed to each other, learn habits, learn the advantages and disadvantages. That's why a gift for the first anniversary is a must. At least for a woman. In search of a suitable presentation for this date, we are ready to run around all the shops of the city. But why? Why waste time and money on useless searches? Anyway, nothing original and worthy to find and will not succeed. And why not make a gift yourself? This approach will be the most correct decision. Believe me, any man will be pleased if he is presented with a souvenir made by himself. And let it not be worth the big money, as practice shows, men are not at all interested in the price of the presentation. 
A gift for a cotton wedding
The first anniversary is called a cotton wedding. This date is symbolized by a certain transparency of family life. Relations between the spouses are still so fragile that they can burst at any moment. Therefore, they are compared with a thin calico handkerchief. On this day the spouses are presented with things sewn from this material. Such gifts are considered to be purely symbolic. What can I do with my own hands for my husband on the first anniversary of the wedding? An original gift will be a pair of pillowcases with the image of a male and female profile. To make a gift you will need: 2 cotton printers, tissue inks, images themselves (they can be cut out of the magazine), a piece of white paper, a brush and an iron.
- Take the male image and cut out the silhouette;
- Paint it in ink, preferably in several layers;
- Wait for complete drying (about 40 minutes), put the finished template on the pillowcase, painted side down;
- Take the paper, put it on top of the template and walk along it with a hot iron. Try to capture the entire surface;
- Now remove the paper - the picture is ready;
- Do the same with the female profile;
- It is better to take white pillowcases. So the combination of shades will be brighter and more saturated.
Here is such an original gift for the first anniversary of the wedding turned out! And most importantly, the traditions are met - the pillowcases are made of cotton.
Gift for a paper wedding
The name of this anniversary symbolizes a fragilepaper. Very often, by the second year of family life, a couple is born a child, which makes life for young couples not so easy and carefree. Give this anniversary of things from paper - photo albums, calendars, paintings. You can also give and plastic items. You can present your husband a CD with the record of his favorite songs. There is paper and plastic in it. Go buy him a good book. And you can do even easier and give your husband money. But you need to do it in an original way. Buy a balloon, put bills in it and blow it. My husband will definitely like this way of presenting the presentation. 
A gift for a wooden wedding
The fifth anniversary is a round date. It is identified with a wooden house, which although it is a serious structure, but can also be exposed to a fire. And in the role of a symbolic fire, family quarrels and scandals appear. Since this day is considered one of the anniversaries, you can present your husband and an expensive gift, for example, a computer desk. If you want to please the spouse and make a gift with your own hands, we offer you the following option - wooden cufflinks. To cope with the task, you need maximum patience and accuracy. In addition, you have to pick up a jigsaw. But what can not you do for a loved one, is not it? As they say - "the eyes are afraid, but their hands do". So, you need: a round wooden bar (20-25 mm in diameter), a wood burning machine, wood varnish, hot glue and fastenings from old cufflinks.
- Saw two identical pieces from the bar, 5-6 millimeters thick;
- Now, on each workpiece, burn out the inscription or drawing - what you like best;
- Open the products with varnish and allow them to dry;
- Now take the bindings and connect them to the cuff links with hot glue.
That's all! Maybe someone will find this idea ridiculous. But believe me, your husband will appreciate this gift and will tell about it to friends, proudly telling them about your ingenuity!
Decorative plate - a gift for any anniversary
We have reviewed the wedding anniversaries,which make a gift themselves very simple. Not departing from the traditions and customs. But the next idea is suitable for any of these dates. You will need: a porcelain or glass plate, an illustration from a book or magazine (you can choose a beautiful landscape, a hunting or fishing scene), glue, scissors, brush, acrylic lacquer.
- Cover the picture with varnish in 5-6 layers. Each layer must be completely dry;
- Now take a bowl of water and place the image there for about 20 minutes;
- Take out and very carefully tear off the acrylic layer from the paper;
- Cut out the fragment you want;
- Attach the picture to the plate and secure, covered with varnish;
- On the rim of the plate you can apply patterns with acrylic paints to make the gift look more elegant.
A plate can be brought to the wall. To do this, take a jar of canned goods with an opening ring and separate the lid. Degrease the back of the plate, grease with strong glue and glue the cover in the right place. When the glue is completely dry, you can hang the plate. 
What other anniversaries are there and what is it customary to give them?
Each of the anniversaries of the wedding has its name. And for everyone there are their traditions and gifts. We have already considered some of them, let's dwell on the others.
- 3rd anniversary - leather wedding
This anniversary symbolizes flexibility in therelations. That is, if before this date the young people's relationships have not broken, then the spouses have learned to adapt to each other as flexibly as the skin can bend. The best gift on this date will be a wallet made of leather, a keychain or leather furniture.
- 4-th anniversary - linen wedding
The symbol of this anniversary is flax, whichsymbolizes prosperity and security. The fourth anniversary is often called wax. Linen wedding presents gifts from linen cloth - tablecloths, bedspreads, towels, bed linen. In the modern world it has become customary to donate household appliances for this date. Celebration is better done with candles.
- 6th anniversary - cast-iron wedding
This anniversary symbolizes a strong relationship. But they can be broken if desired. After all, although cast iron is a very strong metal, it can split from a strong blow. On this day, a couple is given pans and other kitchen utensils made of cast iron.
- Zinc wedding - 6.5 years together
Symbolism does not have this date, but it has long beenit was decided to celebrate it. Seriously, this anniversary should not be treated, so you can simply and with a sense of humor give your spouse a zinc bucket filled with nails.
- 7th Anniversary - Copper Wedding
Copper is considered a valuable metal. Therefore, a seven-year marriage is already a value. Copper symbolizes family strength, prosperity and beauty. To puzzle over the gift to her husband on the anniversary of the wedding this time will not have to, because now there are a lot of copper products: from various figurines to exquisite coins. And in the old days on this day the spouses exchanged copper coins.
- 8th anniversary - tin wedding
Tin wedding symbolizes the renewal of marital relations. On this day, you can give your husband a package of good tea or coffee. The main thing is that the box is made of tin.
- 9th anniversary - a faience wedding
It is believed that after such a long period of familyvalues have become strong, like good tea. A good tea in a cup of earthenware symbolizes the tranquility of the relationship. On this date it is customary to give dishes or articles made of earthenware.
- 10th Anniversary - Pink (Tin) Wedding
After a decade, the relationship betweenspouses are so strong that it's time to pay attention not to family problems, but to the beauty of relationships. On this day the husband gives his wife pink or red roses. In the bouquet should be 11 roses, 10 of which are pink (red), meaning lived years. And 1 rose is white, which symbolizes the hope for another ten years of living together. In addition, on this day the spouses invite all guests who were on the day of the wedding.
- 11th anniversary - steel wedding
This anniversary symbolizes the strength of familyrelations equal to the strength of steel. Here the best gift to her husband will be a souvenir dagger. And if funds are allowed, you can present a car or a motorcycle.
- 12th Anniversary - Silk (nickel) wedding
It symbolizes the smoothness of relations in the family. On this day, gifts from nickel and silk: nickelware, silk curtains, bed sets.
- 13th Anniversary - Lacy Wedding
As the craftsmen weave their lace for a long time,and strong family relationships are built for years. Therefore, the 13th anniversary of the wedding and received the name. On this day lace and lace-trimmed objects are given.
- 14th Anniversary - Agate (Bony) Wedding
At this time, the family is given a statusand the first is agate. On this day jewelry is given. In addition, you can donate ivory items, since the anniversary has one more name - bone.
- 15th anniversary - glass wedding
Anniversary symbolizes clarity and puritymarital relations. On this day, products from glass, as well as crystal. Swarovski crystals may be a good option. And you can get your husband a good watch. The main thing is that they have a glass on the dial.
- 18th Anniversary - Turquoise Wedding
Very often the turquoise wedding coincides withThe 18th anniversary of the first child. Therefore, the anniversary symbolizes the end of the problems associated with the education of the first child. The products decorated with turquoise are given on this day.
- 20th anniversary - porcelain wedding
Giving this anniversary products from porcelain. First of all, these are services, since it is believed that for 20 years of marriage most kitchen utensils have become unusable and should be replaced with a new one.
- 25th anniversary - silver wedding
After a quarter of a century, the family relationship is given the status of silver. Therefore, on this anniversary, gifts made of this metal are given.
- 30th anniversary - a pearl wedding
This anniversary symbolizes pearl purityand the perfection of matrimonial relations. Products from natural or artificial pearls will be appropriate. In addition, you can give any gift, corresponding to one of the previous anniversaries.
- 35th Anniversary - Linen (Coral) Wedding
This anniversary symbolizes peace, coziness,well-being and a long family life. Traditionally, linen bedspreads, tablecloths, towels, garments are given. You can also give decorations made from corals.
- 37.5 years - aluminum wedding
Anniversary symbolizes lightness and strength equal to aluminum. Dinner on this day, cutlery and frames for photographs of metal.
- 40th anniversary - ruby wedding
Ruby symbolizes love and fire. Only truly loving people can live together for 40 years. On this day, you can present an ornament with a ruby or a basket with fruits - pomegranates and oranges.
- 45th anniversary - sapphire wedding
It is believed that sapphire has medicinalproperties. Spouses who have lived together for so many years are no longer young. And they should think about their health. Give on this date jewelry, it is desirable that they were present sapphire.
- 46th anniversary - lavender wedding
This anniversary symbolizes the kindness, tenderness and longevity of family relations. The ideal gift option is lavender - a fresh bouquet, dried flowers or leaves.
- The 50th anniversary is the golden wedding
Not everyone can live together for half a century. Therefore, this date was called the most precious precious metal - gold. On this day only gold and gilt items are given. Spouses buy themselves new wedding rings, and give their old ones to children and grandchildren.
- 55th Anniversary - Emerald Wedding
Emerald is a symbol of the eternity of life. It is appropriate for this date, flowers and green products.
- 60th Anniversary - Diamond (Diamond) Wedding
Symbolizes this anniversary is the fortress of the family,equal to the strength of the diamond. On this day, products are given in which there is at least one diamond. And those who do not have the means for such expensive gifts, you can get by with products from rock crystal.
- 65th anniversary - Iron (stone) wedding
The family, which has stood for so many years, is like a rock rock. Special gifts on this date there, you can just give some nice little things.
- 70th anniversary - platinum wedding
On this day the spouses are given those gifts thatthe elderly husband and wife will choose themselves. And the main gift for a platinum wedding will be communication with the family, children, grandchildren. Of course, it is necessary to choose a spouse not only on the basis of traditions and customs. Young men are pleased to receive a gift of various kinds of equipment. For example, the phone is the latest model, tablet or computer accessories. An excellent gift will be a trip for two to an exotic country. And if the spouse is fond of sports, give him a ticket to the gym or swimming pool. And do not be discouraged if expensive gifts are not possible. As already mentioned above - money is not the main thing. You can always do something with your own hands. Yes, modestly and inexpensively, but with love and with soul! We advise you to read:
