Anniversary gifts: one idea from every category
There's no single right anniversary gift. Here's one strong pick from each of our four categories, so you can match the gift to the couple instead of the calendar.
Traditional anniversary themes (paper for year one, wood for year five, and so on) are a fun starting point but not a rule. Below is one idea from each of our four categories — pick whichever fits, or combine two for a bigger gift.
The card game pick Card Games
A game the two of you can come back to every year is a gift that keeps paying off.
A couple's trivia and memory game built around relationship milestones — genuinely fits an anniversary theme.
A bigger, more varied box for a couple who'll actually keep playing it year after year.
The personalised pick Personalised Gifts
Something with a date or a memory printed on it tends to become the thing displayed on a shelf for years.
A romantic framed print personalised with both your names — a straightforward anniversary win.
The naughty pick Naughty Gifts
For the anniversary that's really about the two of you having an evening together.
Oil, a candle and simple instructions — an easy way to plan the evening in, not just the gift.
A nice tie-in for a 5th (wood) anniversary, and a genuinely reusable game.
The name-a-star pick Name a Star
This is, by a wide margin, the most common reason people name a star — Name A Star Registry has a dedicated anniversary gift page for exactly this. Galaxy Deluxe ($9.99) is the most popular package for the occasion: it adds the sky map and constellation details that make the certificate feel a little more substantial.
Galaxy Deluxe
Everything in Starlight, plus the sky map and more information.
- Digital certificate + sky map
- Constellation information
- Lifetime registry lookup page
- Delivered instantly
Want to combine two? A popular pairing is a star certificate (the sentimental, “big” gift) alongside something from the naughty or games list (the thing you actually do together that evening).
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See the dedicated anniversary-gift package recommendations on Name A Star Registry.
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