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Anniversary gifts for her: 60 ideas for your wife or girlfriend

By the Notre Livre editorial team · · 12 min read

A wrapped anniversary gift and handwritten notes

Most anniversary gifts for her fall into two traps: the generic piece of jewelry chosen in five minutes, or the gadget nobody asked for. Neither is a bad gift. Neither says much.

The gifts women tend to keep say: I remember, I notice, and I made time. Here are 60 ideas, sorted so you can find hers quickly.

Quick picks by personality

If she...TryWhy it works
Keeps every cardA book of your love storyYour memories, kept in a form she can reread
Is always organizingA day she does not have to planThe gift is rest
Loves to travelA weekend booked down to the last detailA memory you will share
Has a signature styleJewelry tied to a date or a placePersonal, not generic
Is a homebodyA cozy night in, cooked by you, with a letterSimple and intimate
Says she wants nothingTime, attention and a handwritten letterWhat she actually misses

Sentimental anniversary gifts for her

  1. A book of your love story, with her as one of the two main characters.
  2. A long handwritten letter about the moment you knew.
  3. A star map of the night you met or married.
  4. Your vows framed side by side.
  5. A necklace engraved with the coordinates of where you met.
  6. A jar of 52 notes, one to open each week.
  7. A photo book of your year, captioned in your own words.
  8. Her wedding bouquet preserved or pressed and framed.
  9. A recording of you reading a letter, or a song you wrote.
  10. Letters from the kids, collected in a keepsake box.
  11. A custom illustration of your home, your street or your first apartment.
  12. A video of friends and family sharing a memory of the two of you.

A love story book is written from the memories you share in a guided conversation, never from invented facts. You read a free first page before paying and review every chapter before approving it. It costs $35 digital, $69 as a hardcover or $95 as a Prestige hardcover, printed and shipped within the United States.

Pampering and everyday luxury

  1. A silk pillowcase and a good sleep mask.
  2. A cashmere sweater or wrap in her favorite color.
  3. A spa day, with the childcare handled.
  4. The perfume she wore when you met, or a new one chosen together.
  5. A luxury candle and a bath set for a quiet evening.
  6. A soft robe and slippers she would never buy herself.
  7. A flower subscription for the months ahead.
  8. A beautiful leather bag for work or travel.
  9. A favorite author's new hardcover, signed if possible.
  10. A massage gun or a professional massage.
  11. A good chocolate tasting box.
  12. A weekly breakfast in bed for a month, promised in a card.

Experience gifts for her

  1. A weekend away she does not have to plan.
  2. A recreated first date, down to the same order.
  3. A cooking class from the cuisine of your honeymoon.
  4. Concert or theater tickets for the artist she loves.
  5. A pottery, painting or flower-arranging class for two.
  6. A wine tasting at a vineyard.
  7. A dance class to relearn your wedding dance.
  8. A picnic where you got engaged.
  9. A night at a hotel in your own city.
  10. A sunrise hike to a view she loves.
  11. A day of doing exactly what she wants, planned by you.
  12. A vow renewal, small and private.

Anniversary gifts for your wife by year

  • 1st, paper: a letter, a star map, a book of your first year; see our paper anniversary gift ideas.
  • 2nd, cotton: good sheets, a cotton robe, a quilt with your date.
  • 3rd, leather: a leather bag, a journal, a jewelry roll.
  • 5th, wood: a wooden jewelry box, a tree planted for her; see our 5 year anniversary gift ideas.
  • 10th, tin or diamond: a tin music box, diamond studs with a letter; see our 10 year anniversary gift ideas.
  • 15th, crystal: an engraved crystal vase and her favorite flowers.
  • 20th, china or platinum: a hand-painted plate, a platinum band.
  • 25th, silver: a silver charm bracelet, 25 letters; see our 25th anniversary gift ideas.
  • 40th, ruby: a ruby pendant, forty red roses; see our 40th anniversary gift ideas.
  • 50th, gold: a gold locket, a family celebration, a book of your fifty years.

Every year from 1 to 60 is in our anniversary gifts by year.

Anniversary gifts for your girlfriend

For a dating anniversary, choose something that shows you remember the beginning: the place, the song, the first message.

  1. A framed screenshot of your first conversation.
  2. A bouquet of the flowers from your first date, if there were any, or her favorite ones.
  3. A necklace with the date you met.
  4. Tickets to something you will do together next month.
  5. A playlist of your first year, with a note for each song.
  6. A short digital book of your story, to read together on the evening itself.

Anniversary gifts for her by budget

BudgetIdeas
Under $25Handwritten letter, jar of 52 notes, playlist, breakfast in bed
$25 to $75Good chocolate, candle, silk pillowcase, digital love story book ($35), hardcover ($69)
$75 to $200Cashmere, a class for two, Prestige hardcover ($95), concert tickets
Over $200Jewelry tied to a date, spa day, weekend away, vow renewal

What to write in her anniversary card

  • You make every ordinary day feel like the best part of my life. Happy anniversary.
  • I still remember what you wore the night we met. I will remember tonight too.
  • Thank you for the laughter, the patience and the last slice you always leave me.
  • If I had to do it all again, I would find you sooner.

Find 100 more messages, including 15 for a wife, in our anniversary wishes.

When to order a personalized anniversary book

StepWhenWhy
Start sharing memoriesAbout 5 weeks before the dateTime to gather stories, ask family for details and read the free first page
Approve the final textAt least 3 weeks before the datePrinting plus standard US delivery is estimated at about 12 to 14 business days after approval
Digital edition onlyA few days before the dateThe digital edition is usually ready within 48 hours of payment and a complete brief

These are estimates, not guaranteed dates. If the anniversary is very close, give the digital edition ($35) on the day, or a card announcing the book with its first page printed out, and let the hardcover follow. Prices: $35 digital, $69 hardcover, $95 Prestige hardcover, paid once, US shipping included, sales tax calculated at checkout (pricing).

Questions and answers

What is a good anniversary gift for my wife?

Time and attention first: a day she does not have to organize, a weekend away, a long letter. Then something personal: jewelry tied to a date or place, her bouquet preserved, or a book of your love story.

What is a sentimental anniversary gift for her?

A handwritten letter, a star map of the night you met, framed vows, a necklace with your coordinates, or a book that tells the story of your relationship with her as a main character.

What do you get a wife who has everything?

Experiences and memories: a weekend she does not plan, a recreated first date, a class for two, or a book of your story. When someone has everything, time and attention are what is left to give.

What is a good 1 year anniversary gift for her?

Paper is the first anniversary theme: a long letter, framed vows, a star map, a paper bouquet that never wilts, or a book of your first year together.

What is a good anniversary gift for a girlfriend?

A framed screenshot of your first conversation, a necklace with the date you met, tickets to a shared plan, a playlist of your first year, or a short digital book of your story.