Top 11 Gift Ideas for Husband on 8th Anniversary Under Rs.5000

Traditionally, gifts of bronze and pottery were given to mark the 8th year of a marriage and the symbolism attached to these materials can make for a very meaningful gift. Bronze for example, is a very strong alloy made from the metals copper and tin - both are very different metals, just like the two people in a marriage, yet they combine to make a beautiful new metal, signifying the strength and grace of your relationship.

The symbolism of pottery on the other hand refers to the creation of a piece of pottery and how it begins with a shapeless lump of clay. The way it is shaped and fired into a beautiful object represents how a relationship is shaped over the years into something meaningful and beautiful.

You can also consider lace and linens, both modern gifts associated with the 8th wedding anniversary. Just like lace which is delicate yet strong, and elegantly crafted, a marriage of 8 years too has been refined and perfected. Since lace has a feminine connotation, you can incorporate it into your gift for your husband or choose to go with either bronze or pottery instead.

If you are looking to include gemstones in your anniversary gift, consider tourmaline and tanzanite. The deep violet or cobalt blue of the tanzanite, and the range of green, blue, yellow and brown of tourmalines are associated with the eighth year of the wedding. Look for presents that use one, or combine several symbolic elements to give him a meaningful anniversary gift.

Eight years together is a long time to know and understand a person. This is the time to flaunt your deep insight into his likes, interests and desires. If the initial years of marriage are all about wowing your partner with expensive, tasteful gifts and superbly planned surprises, the later years are about celebrating your intimacy. Think back for a moment about all those moments he showed just how well he understood you - whether by helping you clean up because you hate washing dishes, taking you for the hot air balloon ride you had always wished to go for, or buying you cheesy romantic novels because no matter how many literary masterpieces you have on your living room bookshelf, he knows you secretly adore romance. Didn't those moments leave you feeling weak in the knees, or at the very least thankful for having such an understanding partner? Return the favour and give him exactly what he has been hankering for.

Men are fairly simple creatures - they enjoy a nice meal, quality time spent with family and friends, their cars, mobile phones, or other pet gadgets and toys give them endless pleasure, and often they will be highly amused with interesting new things even if they serve no purpose whatsoever. If after so many years together you have exhausted all the meaningful, sentimental, or over the top and elegant gifts, buy something to tickle his fancy instead. If you are the kind of couple that routinely exchanges sentimental gifts, an anniversary is a good time to make things interesting. If on the other hand, you are young at heart and believe love is all about making each other happy in simple ways, it is perfectly fine to give him a gift that will amuse him. A couple that laughs together stays together.

Gifts made of bronze are strong and durable hence a good option if you want to give your husband something he can hold on to for years to come. A photo frame, keychains, plaques, sculptures and stamped wallet cards are some bronze gift items you can give him. We liked this bronze compass keychain which comes with a card saying ‘I’d be lost without you.’ The compass measures about an inch across, and the ring includes a tag that can be personalised with your initials and wedding date to create a meaningful gift. Order it at Etsy for about Rs.1,205 from Jewelry Everyday.

Anniversary celebrations are never complete without taking a trip down memory lane to revisit the time it all began. Couples are so busy during the time of their wedding they scarcely know what is happening around them at the time, so you can help create a memory of that day for the both of you with a personalised photo canvas. The Day We Said I Do Anniversary Photo Canvas will fill him in on what happened on the day you got married. Printed on canvas which is then mounted on a wooden frame, the poster includes a picture and trivia from the day you were married. All you have to do is enter the date of your wedding when placing the order and the canvas will be personalised with the big events that took place on that date. It is available in three sizes - 11x14 inches at a price of Rs.2,600, 16x20 inches costing Rs.3,252, and the 18x24 inch poster retails at about Rs.3,902. Order it from gifts.com.

It is unlikely your husband will appreciate a gift of lace even if it is associated with the 8th wedding anniversary. Linen on the other hand is a whole different story. From clothes to bed linen and personalised pillow covers printed with an anniversary message, there is a lot you can explore with this material. For a fuss free and very useful gift we suggest a classic linen scarf, such as this Black Linen Scarf on Etsy. Made entirely from pure organic flax, it will keep him warm in the winter, cool in the summer and its anti allergic properties will make it a delight to use in any kind of weather. Linen tends to wrinkle easily although it becomes softer and less prone to crumpling with subsequent washes, but this scarf is pre-washed and softened. The 29 x 79 inch scarf will cost you approximately Rs.2,237 at Linen World on Etsy.

Personalised posters and prints are wonderful ways to mark important memories such as 8 years of marriage with your husband. They serve as permanent reminders of the important landmarks of your relationship as well as become valuable keepsakes that adorn your home. The 8th Wedding Anniversary Personalized Wedding Tree of faux bronze is an ideal gift for your husband on this day. The handmade poster can be printed on paper, metal or on a mounted canvas. Made specially to mark the 8th wedding anniversary, the tree print includes a countdown of the number of years, months, weeks, days, hours, minutes and seconds of your relationship. Available in different sizes, the 8 x 10 paper print costs about Rs.1,343, while the metal print and the mounted canvas in the same size are priced at about Rs.4,634. Buy it from Lucky Tusk on Etsy.

Combine the traditional gifts of pottery and bronze in these personalised couple’s mugs available on Etsy. Handmade form high quality ceramic, these mugs have a glossy finish and are printed with your names and wedding date in bronze texture. Since the names are not printed with bronze foil they are safe to be used in both the dishwasher as well as the microwave. Available in two sizes, a pair of the 325 ml mugs cost about Rs.2,580 on art Russ. You can also him a single mug in a bigger size, but it will be a lot nicer if you each have a matching mug to start your mornings together.

Does your husband think a party or a celebration is not complete without a few riveting rounds of card games? Be it the Diwali card game parties or his ritual game night every weekend with friends, your man is the life of the party and giving fellow players a run for the money. In that case what he really needs is a stylish set of cards to take his game to the next level. Gift him a pack of Luxury Playing Cards.

Two sets of playing cards are encased in an elegant wooden box, one set covered with high grade gold foil, and the other with silver foil with deep embossing, these cards will impart a luxurious touch to all his games and sweep his guests off their feet. The two full decks of 52 cards include 2 jokers; the cards are waterproof and highly flexible. Buy the set for Rs.1,499 on bigsmall.com

Over eight years of marriage you and your husband have learnt to anticipate and provide for each others needs, and what’s something he seems to need all the time? Socks! He seems to go through endless pairs of socks in a matter of weeks, and the ones that do manage to stick around are nearly all mismatched and missing their pair. You have threatened to buy him socks for your anniversary before, but come to think of it, are they really such a bad gift idea? Not when you can personalise them with his name or even a message.

A set of 5 pairs of Personalized Socks on Uncommon Goods will set you back by about Rs.3,260. Made of pima cotton, these knitted socks are extremely comfortable, and with his name monogrammed knitted into them, he may just take a little more care of the socks. You can add a monogram of his initials at the ankle and either his full name or a message measuring 20 characters across the toes.

The beauty of a long relationship is the level of intimacy and comfort with each other that often a single glance or wordless exchange is enough to understand the other. As lovely as that is, it is also nice to have long meaningful conversations about the future, about your current lives and what is happening around you. You may have plenty of common ground to cover but even the most synchronised couples can do with a little help to kickstart lively discussions.

The 88 Great Conversation Starters for Husbands and Wives does just that. Written by Rob Teigen, these props can be a nice way for a couple to learn new things about each other. Each of the 88 cards has a question and a quote or a verse from the Scripture to give you additional food for thought. Sample these: How do you imagine celebrating our 25th wedding anniversary? Our 50th? What are some ways we could reach out and connect with our neighbours? Buy the pack for Rs.1,437 on Amazon.

Practical and useful gifts are some of the best things you can give your husband to mark 8 years of being together. A marriage is all about embracing the daily, mundane aspects of life and making them special for each other. If looking after his needs is what you do best, then give him a gift hamper filled with luxurious essentials that will both pamper him and be of use to him everyday. The Classy Man Gift Hamper on gifalove.com contains an elegant tie, a smart belt, a pair of golden, stone studded cufflinks with tie pin, a set of 3 handkerchiefs and a 130 ml can of Park Avenue Men''s Deo, all packed in a gift tray. Buy the hamper for Rs.2,145.

Photographs are one of the best ways to relive fond memories from the past. You will most definitely have a voluminous wedding album filled with photographs from your wedding, as well as several other albums filled with other important and beautiful memories, but then how often do you really take them out to look at the pictures? The best way to enjoy those memories is to see them regularly and a framed photo or an interesting display allows you to do that. This anniversary select 6 of your favourite pictures and have them fitted in a Personalised Rotating Cube Photo Frame. The rotating frame requires one AA battery to work and accommodates 6 pictures measuring 10 x 10 cm. Order it for Rs.599 from Giftcart.

Gifts may come and go, but the memories you create over the years will remain, so make an effort to create as many happy memories as you can. Pass over the gift this year, or give him something small and whisk him off for an experience instead. If your anniversary falls during the time when you take your annual holidays, plan a grand trip, if not, even a weekend getaway for just the two of you will be ideal. You don’t even have to leave your city - look for interesting events, classes and exciting things that your city has to offer and spend the day doing something you enjoy together. Daily life has a way of piling up chores in such a way that you often do not spend as much meanigful time together as you would like, use your anniversary to shake off those duties and have a fun day instead.

Live near a vineyard city? Make a weekend trip out of it. Several vineyards offer accommodation at their premises, otherwise you can always check into a hotel nearby and make a day out of touring vineyards. You can opt for a vineyard tour at Doddaballapur near Bangalore. The 2.5 to 3 hour tour is priced at Rs.1,180 per person; you will be taken for a tour around the winery, learn to taste wines likes a connoisseur, learn about the grapes used in making wine, and get to taste some premium wines. Book the relaxing afternoon experience at indiasanta.com