2nd Anniversary Gifts: Modern vs. Traditional

2nd anniversaries tend to fly under the radar, but they don’t have to! Now is the perfect time to review what the traditional and modern gifts are for this often overlooked occasion. In a survey that we conducted at Gifts.com, we discovered that the absolute limit for calling a couple “newlyweds” is 2 years (although I think it’s as long as you feel like it). So, the 2-year anniversary is a milestone after all!

Now that we’ve established that this is an important occasion, I’m going to tell you all there is to know about 2nd Anniversary Gift ideas.

Second anniversaries are generally only celebrated by a few people:

A. the couple themselves

B. the parents of the couple (if you’re lucky)

C. the siblings of the couple (if you’re really lucky)

If anyone else sends you a gift for your 2nd anniversary, remember them. They are a rare kind of friend these days and should be thanked for their generosity and kindness.

Let’s get down to it! What is the symbolic gesture for the 2nd anniversary?

Traditionally it’s: Cotton

The modern option is: China

The traditional gem stones are: Rose Quartz OR Garnet

In my humble opinion, anniversary gifts should be gifts that are meant to last the duration of the marriage and possibly even reach heirloom status to be handed down for generations. Here are some gift ideas that will do just that, for a variety of budgets. Happy gifting & happy anniversary!