A tenth wedding anniversary, and the gifts that are given to commemorate the anniversary, are very special and symbolic. Wedding anniversaries serve to celebrate the love a couple has for each other, and remind them of the reason they married.
Traditional and modern lists of material items have been introduced to help couples, families and friends, exchange or gift couples with useful items they may need. The traditional item associated with tenth wedding anniversaries is tin or aluminum, the modern gift list includes diamonds.
Here are 10th wedding anniversary gift ideas for family and friends to give to the couple, or for the couple to give to each other.
Aluminum bakeware or cookware
Aluminum bakeware is a great gift idea to give to a couple that enjoys baking at home or entertaining. Cookware is another option and is always something a growing family can use. For an entire set try Metro’s 7-pc. Cast Aluminum Cookware Set, in bright red it should be a hit. ($70, www.target.com)
Home décor
Home décor is a great idea for a couple because there are so many options open to you. Look for items with a metal appearance to follow the tradition of giving tin or aluminum. Small tokens, wall hangings, plaques, or table top items all make nice gifts. Novica has a very unique selection of wall hangings and mirrors that are hand-crafted by its artisans all over the world ($70-150, www.novica.com).
Art/ Sculpture
Art or sculpture created from tin or aluminum materials can be given to both members of the couple to use in their home. This is an especially good idea for those couples that enjoy art or filling their home with art. Try Cast Aluminum Art or Hoselton Sculptures for ideas (www.castaluminumart.com, www.hoseltonsculptures.com).
Framed photos
A personal option for the couple, or to give to your partner, is framed photography of each other. Choose either a single photo or a series of photos taken throughout the marriage and frame them in a gallery frame like the brushed aluminum one available from Target. ($20 frame, www.target.com)
Aluminum watches
His and her watches are a nice tenth anniversary gift idea, and depending on the watches you choose you can make it a very expensive gift or a more average priced one. Depending on the giftee’s taste or hobbies you can look for a watch that is casual, dressy or used for sport activities. Casio and the Swiss Legend line have several aluminum options (www.overstock.com).
Cufflinks
Cufflinks are a great option for those husbands celebrating their tenth anniversary, and you can go with the traditional aluminum theme or use the more traditional diamond option. I found the perfect pair of aluminum cufflinks, from Todd Chapman, that fit entirely into the silver and blue colors that are used for tenth wedding anniversaries. ($145, www.thcstudio.com)
Sapphire jewelry
Sapphire is the traditional gemstone listed in association with a tenth wedding anniversary. Again, a persons taste in jewelry is very personal, but appropriate choices would be a sapphire hugs and kisses tennis bracelet for her and a sapphire ring or cufflinks for him. Try biz rate for several options in every price range (www.bizrate.com). Diamond jewelry
If you choose to go the modern route, then diamonds are the item associated with tenth wedding anniversaries. Gift ideas for the couple can include updates to the wedding bands, earrings, cufflinks, and pendants. Try well known and trusted diamond dealers for any purchases that are this expensive (www.kay.com, www.zales.com).
