Anniversary gifts - just for the couple to exchange?

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I’m online shopping anniversary gifts for my DB and SIL and was looking at the traditional “theme”. Paper, cotton, copper etc etc.

My OH has gently pointed out that he thinks it’s just the couple who exchange “theme” gifts.

Oh wisdom of MN, is he correct please? My own DM didn’t know, and she has got them something roughly “on theme” to err on the side of caution.

Yup, just the couple.

I did try Googling it, but couldn’t phrase the question right! I just get hit after hit with yet more suggestions for “theme” gifts

Just the couple!

Let’s not start this trend. It’ll be unsustainable!

Noooo you don't need to buy them a card, let alone a gift, and definitely not on the theme

Yes, just the couple. I wouldn't buy anyone a gift for their anniversary though. A card, perhaps. Having said that, it was mine last week and we didn't do anything at all for it. We never do.

Just the couple. Although I don't think dh and I have ever exchanged anniversary gifts.

That’s very generous of you
My husband and I don’t exchange gifts let alone get any from anyone else!
My mum always does get us a card though which I always appreciate, but wouldn’t expect.

It’s overkill in my opinion but do whatever you feel.

Maybe buy a present for a significant anniversary (25th etc), but apart from that, a card would suffice.

We celebrate our anniversary but I don't even send a card to anyone else. It's just between them, I think, and I'd be surprised to get a card from anyone else for our anniversary.

Ha! Phew! Thank you!!

A slight relief as my DM pointed out that her and DF’s next anniversary is Ruby

Just the couple, until Silver, Gold, Diamond

Though my DMum would send a card, so I think marking your DC's is OK. Really wouldn't expect anyone else to do anything

A slight relief as my DM pointed out that her and DF’s next anniversary is Ruby

That's quite a landmark - if they're having a party, then I'd get them something

I don't know any couples who buy themed gifts let alone family members. If DH is lucky he gets a card.

I've only bought something when I've attended a golden wedding party.

You don't buy anyone a wedding anniversary present unless it is a landmark one - and only then, if they are inviting you to a party to celebrate it. Having said that, I'd get my parents something if it's their Ruby Anniversary.

Think of it as 'wedding'. You'd only buy a wedding present for someone who invited you to celebrate the day with them.

I’ve never bought anyone an anniversary card or present ever, my mil buys us a card but she loves sending cards for absolutely everything, it’s just her thing.

Just the couple. My PILs insist we give them a card and gift for their anniversary which I think is bizarre. On the other hand my parents have three divorces between them so what do I know

No, just the couple.
Or in our case (it's our anniversary today!), not even that.

The exception is if the couple are having a party for their anniversary, in which case, a bottle of champagne is always welcome

Just the couple!

As pps I would buy a card/small gift for a significant anniversary. My parents’ DC clubbed together to get them something nice for their 30th for example.

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Ha! Phew! Thank you!!

A slight relief as my DM pointed out that her and DF’s next anniversary is Ruby

Now this one I would get a gift for!

I’ll defo get them a present, I’m just glad it doesn’t have to have a ruby in it!

Just the couple. I sent my siblings and my best friend for whom I was bridesmaid a card on their first wedding anniversary then after that just a text. Sent my best friend flowers for her 10 year anniversary but that's mostly because I moved abroad and rarely get to see her.