Creative ideas for Silver Anniversary..??

Maistre Gracey

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I want to do something reasonably inexpensive, as we just finished building a house and said *that* would be our anniversary gift to each other. So... I don’t want to go expensive for a couple reasons, one being I don’t want my wife to feel badly if she doesn’t get me something.

Looking for something meaningful, and SILVER “looking” (even if I just wrap it on foil).

I just want to get the “thanks for 25 great years” message across.
Thinking roughly $200.

Ideas..??
 
This isn't quite in the parameters you outlined, well it isn't at all in the parameters you outlined, but you mentioned building a new house and I know this is something I'd love to mark an anniversary at a new home. What about selecting a special live tree to be planted in your new landscape? If that's something that would appeal to her at all it would be a lovely way to mark your way to your golden.
 
This isn't quite in the parameters you outlined, well it isn't at all in the parameters you outlined, but you mentioned building a new house and I know this is something I'd love to mark an anniversary at a new home. What about selecting a special live tree to be planted in your new landscape? If that's something that would appeal to her at all it would be a lovely way to mark your way to your golden.
:flower3: I do like this idea but the OP needs to pick a hearty species that’s very likely to thrive. A bunch of friends planted a memorial garden for another friend of ours who tragically lost two of her children. :sad1: She took it unbelievably hard whenever one of the plants in it died. Symbolic gestures can become a bit fraught.
 

OUr 25th is next year and we're trying to decide between building a house and Hawaii. :rotfl: What about an engraved silver door knocker, with either your last name or EST 1995?
 
:flower3: I do like this idea but the OP needs to pick a hearty species that’s very likely to thrive. A bunch of friends planted a memorial garden for another friend of ours who tragically lost two of her children. :sad1: She took it unbelievably hard whenever one of the plants in it died. Symbolic gestures can become a bit fraught.

Ugh, that's heartbreaking. Can't even begin to think about that.

I'd definitely recommend working with a really good nursery in your area, strongly taking their advice and possibly even contracting them to install it to help insure a good fit, a healthy purchase and long-term survival. I also would only go with this kind of idea if it would likely appeal to your wife,.
 
Ugh, that's heartbreaking. Can't even begin to think about that.

I'd definitely recommend working with a really good nursery in your area, strongly taking their advice and possibly even contracting them to install it to help insure a good fit, a healthy purchase and long-term survival. I also would only go with this kind of idea if it would likely appeal to your wife,.
The con to planting a tree idea is it can't be moved, so unless the OP is planning on this being their forever home, I wouldn't go with something you can't take with you.
 
OUr 25th is next year and we're trying to decide between building a house and Hawaii. :rotfl: What about an engraved silver door knocker, with either your last name or EST 1995?
The con to planting a tree idea is it can't be moved, so unless the OP is planning on this being their forever home, I wouldn't go with something you can't take with you.

Are you not the same person who is toying with the idea of building a house for your own 25th?
 
Are you not the same person who is toying with the idea of building a house for your own 25th?
Yes? I'm failing to see the connection between what I posted and you not liking it. :laughing: I'm not the OP. :confused3 I wouldn't plant a tree as a gift because I wouldn't be able to take it with me when we moved.
 
First off, Happy Anniversary and much happiness in your new home!

While it wouldn’t be a surprise, how about one of those family porch portraits that have become popular? You could get a nice silver frame for it.

If you want a more practical household item, maybe a small appliance in stainless steel. Preferably one you’d use together for something you love, like a coffee/espresso machine or a waffle maker.
 
Yes? I'm failing to see the connection between what I posted and you not liking it. :laughing: I'm not the OP. :confused3 I wouldn't plant a tree as a gift because I wouldn't be able to take it with me when we moved.

A house is rather a permanent thing in most cases that wouldn't be movable in the future. If you're stating a home that you would potentially build for your 25th would be your permanent home, how do you know that's not also OP's situation, as they just built their home?

I've stated from the beginning that my idea strayed from OP's parameters. It's just a suggestion. Love it, hate it, it's all fine with me. I have stated more than once that it pretty much hinges on OP's thoughts as to whether his wife would like it. I also thought the idea of the silver house numbers above was lovely. Pretty sure those are also not making any potential future moves. Don't see you quibbling with that idea.
 
A house is rather a permanent thing in most cases that wouldn't be movable in the future. If you're stating a home that you would potentially build for your 25th would be your permanent home, how do you know that's not also OP's situation, as they just built their home?

I've stated from the beginning that my idea strayed from OP's parameters. It's just a suggestion. Love it, hate it, it's all fine with me. I have stated more than once that it pretty much hinges on OP's thoughts as to whether his wife would like it. I also thought the idea of the silver house numbers above was lovely. Pretty sure those are also not making any potential future moves. Don't see you quibbling with that idea.
You are taking this much too seriously. :rotfl: It would not be our permanent home, which is why I pointed out a potential issue with planting a tree...as did @ronandannette, but I don't see you grilling her about her opinion. :rolleyes1

We have custom made house numbers on our current home, and they'll be coming with us when we move and the cheapo ones will be put back on. Anything else you'd like to know? :magnify:
 
You are taking this much too seriously. :rotfl: It would not be our permanent home, which is why I pointed out a potential issue with planting a tree...as did @ronandannette, but I don't see you grilling her about her opinion. :rolleyes1

We have custom made house numbers on our current home, and they'll be coming with us when we move and the cheapo ones will be put back on. Anything else you'd like to know? :magnify:

Golly, I'm taking this way too seriously. A thousand apologies.
 
You could make a day of sentimental gestures. Guessing y’all like Disney. eBay has cute 25th anniversary glasses to use for breakfast or lunch. There are more formal settings available for coffee and/or tea. Maybe, a silver bud vase? DH and I have an informal (celebration) photo taken with special toasting glasses on milestone anniversaries. I purchase a special frame befitting the occasion.

Take a stroll down memory lane. Watch a favorite movie from that era. Dine on your favorite foods from way back then.

It may not be for everyone but I’m the kind of person who believes “it’s the thought that matters most”. Small gestures can make a lasting impression...wonderful memories.

btw...Happy Anniversary!
 
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You could make a day of sentimental gestures. Guessing y’all like Disney. eBay has cute 25th anniversary glasses to use for breakfast. Or lunch. There are more formal settings available for coffee and/or tea. Maybe, a silver bud vase? DH and I have an informal (celebration) photo taken with special toasting glasses on milestone anniversaries. I purchase a special frame befitting the occasion.

Take a stroll down memory lane. Watch a favorite movie from that era. Dine on your favorite foods from way back then.

It may not be for everyone but I’m the kind of person who believes “it’s the thought that matters most”. Small gestures can make a lasting impression...wonderful memories.

btw...Happy Anniversary!
Yes, I think your ideas are lovely. We didn't wait for our anniversary (25 years this September) but DH and I made a "bit of a thing" of going to see the live-action Lion King when it came out because he took me to the original on one of our first dates. Sweet then and sweet now. :goodvibes
 
Yes, I think your ideas are lovely. We didn't wait for our anniversary (25 years this September) but DH and I made a "bit of a thing" of going to see the live-action Lion King when it came out because he took me to the original on one of our first dates. Sweet then and sweet now. :goodvibes

Funny, the Lion King movie is a "bit of a thing for us, too". It debuted on our 5th wedding anniversary, which I had zero interest in celebrating. I was very happy with my husband and our marriage was just fine. It was simply very hot and very humid -- not a great combo when you're two days before your due date with your first baby. When I came home with her and the baby blues kicked in I remember listening to Can You Feel the Love Tonight on the radio while I rocked her, crying and thinking it just had to be the very saddest song ever written.
 










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