Do It Yourself Gifts Guide To 9th Wedding Anniversary Gifts
Ideas to Help You Find the Perfect 9th Wedding Anniversary Gifts
Congratulations on nine years of marriage...this year is going to be great--only one more year until the big 10! When choosing 9th wedding anniversary gifts, be creative and find a something that is as special as your relationship has been over the past nine years.
Traditional American Anniversary Gift: Pottery, China
Traditional British Gift: Pottery, Willow
Modern Anniversary Gift: Leather
9th Anniversary Flower: Poppies
9th Anniversary Gemstones: Lapis Lazuli. Alternates: Amethyst, Green Spinel
9th Anniversary Color: Terracotta
Traditional (American): Pottery, China
China pieces to add to your set
Fine Christmas ornament
Picture frame with a wedding photo in it
Something Chinese (loose interpretation!): gift certificate for a chinese massage or dinner at a chinese restaurant
Tea Pot/Tea Set
Vase
Traditional (British): Pottery, Willow
Make a gift for your spouse at a pottery studio, or go as a couple to make something together
Gift certificate to take a pottery class
Home decor-vase, bowl, wall plaque, willow basket
Small willow tree--plant it to watch it grow along with your marriage
Modern: Leather
Belt
Gloves
Purse
Briefcase
Jacket
Journal with leather cover
Furniture
Consider giving Poppies (the 9th anniversary flower) in instead of, or in addition to, the above gift ideas. These are beautiful group flowers that would look great in your garden! They come in several different colors...white, pink, yellow, orange, red, or blue...so you're sure to find a shade that you love.
Still can't decide what to give? Stick with an old favorite---jewelry! The gemstones associated with this anniversary are Lapis Lazuli, with the alternates of Amethyst and Green Spinel. These gems can be put in a necklace, earrings, pin, ring, tie tac/clip, or cuff links.