53 years is a very long time to be married and whilst it is not one of the major milestone anniversaries, it is still a reason for big celebrations.
Anniversaries are all about commemorating the love and memories of marriage and one of the most common ways to do so is by giving gifts.
We’ll be guiding you on some of the best 53rd wedding anniversary gifts to give whatever your budget or style.
5 Unique Ways to Celebrate Your 53rd Wedding Anniversary
53rd wedding anniversaries are not always ones to make the history books but that still shouldn’t mean that you let it pass you by without a celebration.
There are no set rules of how and where you should spend your anniversary with your other half, but we thought we’d recommend 5 unique ways in case you’ve run out of ideas over the years.
Staycations
If you don’t want to spend the money or time going abroad to celebrate, you could always book a staycation somewhere in your area or a neighboring town or city.
Even if it is just for a night, it is still very special and you can find some hidden gems in your surrounding area that you might have never even thought about.
You could even order room service and eat it from the comfort of your own bed with your favorite person. If hotels aren’t your vibe then you could always rent a holiday house somewhere different from where you live.
There is no pressure to book anywhere though, you could always just stay in your home and spend it just the two of you. You could cook your favorite meal together, order takeout, and just relax in each other's company.
If you have the luxury of having a spare bedroom in your house, you could switch things up and sleep in that bed instead and pretend you are in a hotel room.
Revisit Your First Date Spot
Revisiting the place where you had your first date is such a romantic way to spend your anniversary together.
You’ll spend the time reminiscing about old times and how you’ve both changed since then. It’ll make you appreciate and acknowledge the life you two have made together.
Returning to Your Favorite Holiday Destination
If there’s a holiday destination that you always talk about returning to but never do, then is your time to go. We often never think about returning to places we’ve already been and are constantly looking for new and exciting places to go.
However, if there’s a destination that you both loved visiting and hold fond memories of then you should return and re-experience it all over again. You could do this just as the two of you or you could invite family and friends to come along as well.
Going Somewhere You’ve Always Wanted to Go
There may be a country or even just a restaurant where you both said you’d love to visit but have never got round to it. This is your excuse, to book yourself in, regardless of how small or big the idea is.
If you’ve both still got lots of places on your want to visit list, then you could always write them down and place them in a bowl and then pick one out together. This way, it’ll be a surprise.
Take a Class Together
Taking a random class together is such a good way to spend quality time together. There are so many different classes to choose from, from pottery to dancing and cooking classes, your local area should offer some unique things that you haven’t tried before.
We often find the more random the better, as chances are you and your partner may have never tried it before and will end up giggling together.
5 Best 53rd Wedding Anniversary Gifts for Him
People are difficult to buy for at the worst of times, but even harder when you’ve spent 53 years with them and have bought countless presents over that time.
When you’ve spent that long together, thoughtful gifts are more appreciated than big lavish presents that mean nothing, so try to find something that they will love.
These gifts could always be bought by children, grandchildren or family friends for the happy couples in their lives.
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A Hamper of His Favorite Food and Drink
Getting a hamper that contains some of their favorite treats and drinks is always a safe but thoughtful option.
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Tickets
Getting him tickets for something that he loves will be greatly appreciated. If he’s a dedicated sports fan, you could get him a ticket for an upcoming game.
If he’s into music, then you could buy tickets for his favorite band or you could find an artist who you’ll think he’ll like and surprise him. You could go together or he could always go with his friends.
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Gift Vouchers
When you don’t know what to buy him, buying him a gift voucher for a store is always a winner.
That way he can buy something that he really wants and may not have bought for himself before.
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Something Personalized or Engraved
There are so many items that you can get engraved or personalized nowadays, so you won’t have any trouble finding something to give.
Personalization can make even the simplest gifts extra special. If your husband is into a particular alcohol, you could get a personalized bottle and some glasses to go with it.
If he’s into DIY or gardening, you could get him a personalized toolbox or gardening kit. A special present would be buying a lovely watch and getting it engraved with something personal, it doesn't have to be their name but could be the time/date that you met, or if you have children, the time of their births.
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Accessories or Clothing Items
Anniversary presents don’t always have to be sentimental, and after 53 years of marriage we don’t blame you if you’ve run out of ideas.
You could always just get him some new clothes or accessories that you think he may like or has mentioned that he likes.
If he’s got a particular hobby like golf or tennis, you could buy him some new gear for him to wear or use.
5 Best 53rd Wedding Anniversary Gifts for Her
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Flowers
Whilst women often receive flowers on all different kinds of occasions, they are always greatly appreciated as it’s not something they often buy for themselves, especially if they’re expensive.
Buy a big bouquet of her favorite flowers from your local florist or you could even pay for a flower subscription for her, so she will receive a new bunch every month.
As there is no particular flower associated with the 53rd wedding anniversary, you’ll have free reign over what kind you can get her.
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Jewelry
Jewellery is always a popular anniversary gift to give, whatever the year.
Find her something that you think she’ll like and will make her think of you every time she wears it.
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A Scrapbook
Making a scrapbook her a scrapbook of all your memories together will be a present she will really cherish.
There are online sites that can help you make a scrapbook, all you’ll need is your digital photos to hand. If you have the time and patience, you could make her one by hand and add little personal notes to her in it.
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Scented Candles
You could buy her a candle of her favorite scent, or you could always branch out and find something you’ll think she likes that she doesn’t currently have.
You can get scented candles in sets, so if you’re unsure of what she’d like she’ll have a choice of a few.
5 Best 53rd Anniversary Gift for the Couple
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Something for the House
You could buy the couple an item for their house that you think they would like.
This could be anything from a plant to a piece of vintage furniture that you’ve revamped especially for them.
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Spa Day for 2
Booking a spa day for a couple is a thoughtful gift, it’ll give them time to unwind, relax and enjoy each other's company away from the stresses of mundane life.
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Activity Gift Voucher
If a couple has been together for 53 years, chances are they’ve done a lot of different activities together over the years.
You could buy them a gift voucher for a unique activity like hot air ballooning, horseback riding, or even go-karting.
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Wine Tasting Tour
If the couple is a big fan of wine, then this gift will certainly go down well. A lot of vineyards offer a variety of wine tasting tours and often have the option of dining in a restaurant afterward as well.
It's something unique that they could just do together as the two of them.
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Surprise Travel
If there’s a big enough budget, you could surprise a couple with an already paid vacation away for them both or with all their family and friends.
This doesn’t have to be somewhere exotic, you could always book a holiday home and road trip there altogether.
Traditional Gifts Around the World
Traditional Gift in the UK | No known traditional gift |
Traditional Gift in the US | No known traditional gift |
Traditional Gift in Spain | No known traditional gift |
Traditional Gift in Germany | Uranus theme |
Traditional Gift in Russia | No known traditional gift |
Traditional Gift in France | Cherries |
Traditional Gift in Italy | No known traditional gift |
Flower Gift | A cherry tree |
Gemstone Gift | There is no traditional gemstone |
Modern Gift | Booking a romantic getaway |
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