10 Best Ideas to Buy a Special Gift for Husband on Anniversary & 3 Reasons to Skip the Standard Party

Anniversaries are a wonderful time. It’s a joyous occasion not just for the couple but also for their near and dear ones. However, surely the kind of meaning that the occasion holds for the two people in the bond of marriage, cannot be felt by anyone else. Hence, it is kind of given that you would like to buy a special gift for that one man in your life with whom you want to share your life. So, we have compiled the perfect gifting guide which will help you in choosing a special gift for husband anniversary and understand more about what this occasion is all about. You can also check out some additional tips and anniversary gift ideas that can make this anniversary memorable for the two of you, in ways more than one.

Anniversaries are always wonderful occasions because they hold so much more meaning than any other random occasion. It signifies several things that further cement the relationship, making it much stronger than before. Nowadays, lot of elements are also used to signify a particular kind of anniversary, for example, gold is said to be a symbol of 50 years of togetherness; however, most important is the fact that a wedding anniversary signifies a lot more than just the celebration. It speaks, on several levels, to both the people involved in the relationship. Here are the top 3 things that a wedding anniversary signifies, regardless of how many years are being celebrated.

It shows that the bond between you and your husband is strong as you have both, together, withstood several problems and sailed through into the sunset. Despite the times you two have seen, the best part is that you have both stuck together for another year, and forever. The bond that has developed in times of happiness and, even worries, is stronger than ever.

Undoubtedly, anniversaries are an occasion to celebrate the past; happy memories, sad events, troubled times, laughter, joy and so much more that you have both seen together. An anniversary is not only a tribute to the past but is also an event to celebrate the present moment; this very moment where you both are together and in love.

Lastly, a wedding anniversary also instils faith in the relationship and its test against time because you are filled with optimism for the future. Plans for what to do ahead in life, how to make the coming times more beautiful and similar thoughts come into your mind, and your spouse’s, undoubtedly. You are both, happily, looking at the coming future.

It might be tricky to choose the perfect special gift for husband anniversary as there are so many things that might come across your mind. Hence, we have tried to make it easier for you and searched the most trending and suitable anniversary gift ideas for your husband; and, we are sure that he would love these to bits. The top 10 anniversary gift ideas are:

If you are looking for a special gift for your husband then you can never go wrong with the combination of flowers and chocolates. And what can be better than flowers, chocolate cake, chocolates and a cute little teddy bear? You can buy all this together as part of the special flower hamper available on Ferns and Petals for Rs.1,549 only. They also have special services as add-ons where you can book an anniversary card or a letter as well to go along with the hamper. This would indeed be a nice special gift for husband anniversary!

Nowadays, men indulge a lot in products that helps maintain their skin. If your husband would like something similar then read further. Kama Ayurveda, a name to reckon with in the luxury natural products segment, offers a beautiful gifting box called the Signature Essentials for Him which could be the perfect gift for your husband. The box contains face cleanser, face cream, natural soap, lip balm and more. All the essence and ingredients used in the products have been specially chosen and crafted for men. You can buy this gifting box from their official website for Rs.2,770 only.

If you are a couple that loves quirky things and a can take a joke easily, then this could be just it. The Dice and Spice game, available exclusively on Oye Happy for just Rs.1,990, is the perfect way for an unforgettably kinky night together. This board game has 4 sets of cards with each set having a different colour. They have truths, dares, 7-second challenges and redeemable coupons among them. Every time you roll the dice, you have to select a corresponding card and do whatever the card says. For a couple that loves to play together, you would both certainly not forget this anniversary in a lifetime.

Before the smartphone era bombarded us and we all switched to one-word instant texts, there was a time when people would sit for hours and pour their heart out on a piece of paper. Love letters, certainly, have a charm of their own, even still. Your marriage anniversary is probably the correct time to sprinkle a bit of that charm in your life. You can get personalised handwritten letter written from Engrave for just Rs.199. If you want the words to be your own then you can send them the text and they will write it down for you on beautifully crafted paper and send it to the desired address.

Do you want to gift your husband something that will not just add romance to your anniversary day but will go on for months to come? If yes, then you can consider buying a set of 18 designed love coupons from Engrave for just Rs.399. They have several things written on them (all on beautifully crafted paper); like, free kiss, breakfast in bed, dinner date among others. They act like redeemable coupons, which means, you do whatever the coupon says when your spouse would like to redeem the particular one. This could be a really fun thing to do if you are both game for it! Order them here today.

For the game and fun enthusiast couples, the Hasbro Midnight Taboo game (available on Amazon India for Rs.2,298 only) is a dirty yet cool game and makes for a good gift for husband. You will both not even realise where the time went when you start playing this game. The game has several cards, a timer and a buzzer; you have to not say the ‘taboo words’ and get the other person to guess the main word, if you say the taboo word, you get the buzzer. This is an insanely fun game that you both can enjoy for several nights to come.

If you want to gift something personalised and classic, then maybe the personalised multi photo frame wall clock would be able to get your attention. Available on Regalo Casila for just Rs.1,283, the wall clock is made of good quality wood with a beautiful design with holders for different photos as well and is an attractive piece. Also you can add 8 pictures of your choice at different places on the clock and make it much more personalised; give it a special touch. This could be the special gift for husband that you are looking for. Order it here.

One of the most popular, and always on-point, gift for men is a fragrance, of any kind. You can opt for a single bottle of deo in an stylish design or you could also buy a set of different fragrances in a gift box style. You could almost never go wrong with this gift. Available on Amazon India for just Rs.699, the Jaguar gifting box contains two bottles of deo in the classic black style and have been especially crafted and selected for men. There is a range of fragrances available and you can also get it properly gift wrapped for the occasion along with a small gift card with your message printed on it.

If your man loves to dress up the proper way or is a fan of formal wear and the likes, then he would surely love this set of tie, cufflinks, pocket square, socks, lapel pin and tie clip. All of it can be bought together as a set in a beautifully crafted box from Amazon India for Rs.1,699 only. There are different shades and patterns available and you can choose the style that your husband prefers. The colours range from deep red to aquamarine blue and shades in between. If you want to surprise him then you can also get it gift wrapped from Amazon.

If you want to get your husband something really special and something that he would be able to use for a long time then maybe a ring is a really good idea. However, you might need to burn a hole in your wallet, but nevertheless, a diamond ring is worth it after all. One of the popular men’s ring designs is the Cholena Diamond Ring (available with PC Jewellers for Rs.11,728 only). Weighing 3.15 grams, the ring is made of 14K yellow gold and is studded with a 0.031 carat weight round diamond. The design is sleek and right up the men’s street.

One of the things most couples do for their anniversaries is to throw a party for their family and friends. That is certainly a nice idea but there are so many other alternatives that you can opt for rather than going down the same road every year. After all the occasion is meant for the two you and you can both indulge in several things that could be enjoyable. If you think this is something that you both would like then check out these three pretty cool alternatives to the routine anniversary party.

Have you both been extremely busy with work and life in general? Does it seem like ages since you have both sat down and just talked about random things? If you can relate to this then the best thing that you can do for your relationship is to take some time off from everything and just go for a holiday, just the two of you. Choose a destination where you can both just relax and enjoy, someplace where you can both re-connect with each other.

A lot of people think that throwing a party is just what they need to celebrate when the truth is that some of us just need a breather. Spending a night at home, staying up watching a movie or just talking and reminiscing memories is something so magical that you don’t realise it's beauty until you have actually experienced it. If you and your husband think that this is something you can enjoy then go ahead with it.

You do not need to do big and exciting things together to make memories. Doing little things but with full attention and love is the key. Do whatever the two of you would like and just live in the moment and enjoy every second of it; whether it be seeing a movie you have both watched a dozen times before or just going out on a night drive to the ice cream parlour. Just enjoy the moment and see how beautiful small things turn out to be.