- Celebrating milestones may look a bit different this year, but that doesn’t mean you have to give up on gift-giving altogether. If your parents have an anniversary coming up, we have several ideas that can make their day even more special.
- As a team of product reviewers and experts, we’re always researching the best gifts for all of our gift guides – this list includes some of our readers’ favorite gift recommendations as well as our own.
- We came up with a list of 13 awesome anniversary gifts your parents will love, from simple floral arrangements to creative keepsakes, below.
What do you give the people who gave you the world?
Time spent together is probably the best gift you can give your parents, but if you can’t make that happen this year (or just you want to surprise them with something extra) there are a lot of great gifts out there that can help them celebrate their anniversary. Whether it’s a milestone anniversary or just another year in the books, a gift is a nice way to show your parents you’re thinking of them on their special day. We’ve rounded up 13 thoughtful ideas that your parents will appreciate, from customized decor to delicious meals they can share together.
The top 5 best anniversary gifts for parents:
- A box of gourmet food from Goldbelly
- A personalized puzzle from Uncommon Goods
- A custom Grafomap poster of a place they love
- A nice, low maintenance plant from Bloomscape
- A heart-shaped framed photo from Framebridge
Keep reading for the 13 best anniversary gifts for parents:
A sweet piece of wall art
Gift a Minted Heart Snapshot Mix Photo Art, from $48
Who doesn't love looking back on family memories? This collage lets you choose 30 of your favorite photos and puts them all together inside a cute little heart. You can pick a frame and size that matches their space too.
A personalized puzzle
Gift a New York Times Custom Front Page Puzzle, $49.95
Help them commemorate their anniversary with a little challenge. This personalized puzzle can be made with the exact New York Times cover from the day they got married, or any other special day you want to memorialize.
A custom poster of a place they love
Gift a custom Grafomap poster, from $49
Grafomap is a fun way to capture a place your parents love. Pick the place they met, a favorite city, or anywhere that holds a special meaning to them. You can choose a location down to the exact address or coordinates, then customize it even further by choosing how you'd like the map to be oriented and adding a color scheme. It's a thoughtful gift they'll enjoy looking at for years to come.
A box of gourmet eats
Gift a Goldbelly Box, from $30
My parents have a dream of taking a BBQ tour around the United States. Since I couldn't plan an entire trip for them, Goldbelly was the next best thing. For their anniversary, I sent them a box of BBQ goodies, including meats and sauces, from a BBQ joint in Memphis. They loved digging in and getting to try something that felt new and special. Goldbelly delivers iconic eats from all around the country, so there's sure to be something that'll fit your parents' taste buds.
A beautiful floral bouquet
Gift a bouquet from The Bouqs Co., from $39
Flowers are a perfect gift for virtually every occasion. The Bouqs Co. has a great curation of anniversary flowers and other beautiful bouquets filled with farm-fresh picks. If you're looking for even more options, check out our guide to the best online flower delivery services.
A heartfelt photo frame
Gift the Framebridge Heartstagram Frame, $39
Framing a great memory always feels special. You can upload an image right from your Instagram feed or your phone's photo album and Framebridge will frame it with this sweet heart-shaped mat. If you think they'd prefer a more classic option, Framebridge has plenty to choose from - the brand will frame anything from original artwork to athletic jerseys.
A nice plant
Gift a Bloomscape Money Tree, $150
If flowers aren't really their thing or you want to give something that'll last a little longer, go for a plant. The braided trunk and large leaves are beautiful to look at, but the Money Tree is surprisingly fuss-free and easy to care for. There are plenty of great places to buy plants online if you're looking for more options.
A set of four mugs for coffee or tea lovers
Gift the Old Havana Mug Set, $48
You can never really have enough mugs. These ones are big and have a unique, colorful stoneware design. If you want to round out the gift, throw in a bag of coffee beans or some of their favorite teas.
A sweet treat from Milk Bar
Gift the Milk Bar Strawberry Shortcake Cake, $50
There's never a bad time to celebrate with cake. Milk Bar makes some of the most decadent desserts around and they happen to make amazing gifts. If they don't love cake, there are plenty of pies, cookies, and other sweet treats to choose from.
A punny card
Gift the Apartment2Cards Sushi Anniversary Card, $5
If you just want to tell your parents how much you love them, give them a nice card. This punny option will give them a good laugh.
A fondue set
Gift the Boska Ceramic Fondue Set, $89
For chocolate and cheese lovers, a fondue set is a fun way to make dinner more exciting. They can melt and dip to their heart's content, plus it makes a great centerpiece and a nice activity for entertaining.
A monogrammed cheese board
Gift the Monogram Cheese & Crackers Serving Board, $50
Snacktime will feel a little more sophisticated with this personalized serving board. Pick the letter of your choice carved from either cherry, maple, or walnut wood. Even when it's not in use, this platter will add a nice custom vibe to their space.
A set of candles
Gift an Otherland Candle Threesome, $89
Otherland makes some of our favorite candles because they're beautifully packaged and smell amazing. For this gift set, you'll get to choose three candles, a matchbox, and add a personal message to go with it if you'd like. Otherland has a core collection of five mainstay scents, as well as rotating seasonal collections. Right now, you can shop the Beach Club Collection which translates summer stone fruits, freshwater pearls, and tennis games into whimsical fragrances.
