Ideas to Help You Find the Perfect 2nd Year Anniversary Gifts
Congratulations! You're past the "getting to know you" phase of the first year, and now have two years of marriage under your belt. This year of marriage is so much fun...you feel really comfortable as a couple,and are used to the idea of "husband and wife." For your 2nd anniversary, find a gift that is as special as your relationship has become.
2 Year Anniversary Gifts
Traditional Anniversary Gift: Cotton
Modern Anniversary Gift: Cotton/China
2nd Anniversary Flower: Cosmos
2nd Anniversary Gemstones: Garnet. Alternate: Rose Quartz
2nd Anniversary Color: Linen White
Decide whether the person you are buying for would appreciate a traditional or modern anniversary gift. Be creative and use a loose interpretation of the suggested gifts to find the perfect item for anyone.
Traditional: Cotton
You have so many gift options with cotton! Cotton signifies how cozy your relationship is during the second year of marriage.
Home Decor Items--pillows, throw blanket
Linens--cotton tablecloth, sheets, towels
Stationary (paper=cotton)
Clothing--jacket, shirt, sweater, pajamas, robe, tie, scarf and gloves
Hankerchiefs
Modern: China
China pieces to add to your set
Fine christmas ornament
Teapot/Tea Set
Picture frame with a wedding photo in it
Something Chinese (loose interpretation!): gift certificate for a chinese massage or dinner at a chinese restaurant
Year 2 Anniversary Gift: Wedding Year Two Gift Idea
If you don't want to give the gift of cotton or china, consider giving Cosmos (the 2nd anniversary flower). They come in many colors and varieties, so pick the one that is best suited for the area you live in (a local garden center can steer you in the right direction). Attach a packet of seeds to your gift, buy them from a garden center, or better yet, "do-it-yourself" and present the flowers that you've grown yourself from seeds! Take it one step further and surprise him/her with a cosmos garden to celebrate your second year of marriage!
Alternative 2 Year Anniversary Gift Ideas
If you're still unsure of what to buy, and have a little money to spend, stick with the old standby...jewelry! The gemstones associated with the second anniversary are rose quartz (pink stone) and garnet (red stone). You can find these gems in necklaces, bracelets, earrings, pins, rings, cufflinks, and tie tacs. You can also find figuirines that are made out of rose quartz.
If you don't want to give the gift