Though it might seem like it was yesterday, it has been almost five years from the time when you got married. And though the first anniversary is important, the 5th wedding anniversary is the first key milestone anniversary in your marriage.
As far as shopping for a 5th wedding anniversary gift, tradition states that gifts should be wood. And though there are no rules or law dictating you must follow tradition, it can be very romantic and fun following traditional anniversary customs. The symbolic materials for each of the anniversaries like leather for the 3rd and bronze for the 8th etc. was formed long ago thus the rationale for some of the materials is not known.
One of the many theories as to why wood is the symbol for the 5th wedding anniversary is that matrimony resembles an aging oak tree in that it grows stronger with each passing year but is flexible enough to bend without breaking.
Apart from the logic of how the symbols were assigned to each year, wood is the traditional 5th wedding anniversary gift so let's look at some good gift ideas of wood. This is not going to be as hard as you might think, actually with a little thought you'll come up with an assortment of good ideas.
o Wooden Picture Frames, this is a great gift if done right. So how do you do it right? You personalize it with laser engraving or I should say you have it personalized. Shops that do laser engraving are very common now and a lot of them even have pre-designed themes for anniversaries, weddings and romance.
o A Wooden Album for Photo's, a spiral bound album with laminated wood covers would be a nice way to follow tradition and present a fine gift. Although nice as is, this is a great gift when personalized with engraving.
o Handcrafted Wood Roses, though not an item you're going to find at locally, a quick internet search will divulge a handful of stores selling these handcrafted beauties. Five wood roses for five years would make a nice symbolic gift.
o Valet Box of Wood, a custom-made valet box is an excellent gift for a woman or a man.
o Wooden Photo Cubes, a nice gift that will probably be displayed on a coffee table or mantle. a lot of online shops offer wood photo cubes engraved with the couples names.
o Wooden Keepsake Box, you can locate these in all sizes and shapes conceivable and you can even have them personalized with engraving.
o Customized Puzzle, Presented scrambled, the recipient will enjoy putting it together and revealing a puzzle printed with a personalized poem or a picture of the couple. This will make a very unique gift indeed.
o Personalized Wood Plaque, you can find plaques printed or engraved with personalized poetry or even a copy of the couple's wedding invitation.
o Wood Jewelry Box, great gift as is or could be used to follow tradition while giving jewelry by placing jewelry inside. Customized with personalization, a wood jewelry box will make an excellent gift.
o Wood Pen & Pencil Set, a great addition to anyone's desk and a simple item to personalize, will be treasured for years.
o Wood Tool Box, for generations, craftsmen have been using wooden boxes for their tools. Some the finest tool boxes are made of wood. What man would not love a fine wood tool box.
o Wood Game Board Set, more than just a game, handcrafted wood board game sets can become a treasured family keepsake.
o Wooden Desk Set, help the busy executive get their desk organized with a personalized wood desk set.
o Cigar Humidor, A must for the cigar aficionado, humidors are made of wood, namely Spanish cedar which is prized for its capability to help control humidity. Many stores offer personalized versions.
o Baseball Bat Personalized or Signed, Sure to be a treasured heirloom, what sports enthusiast wouldn't love a wood bat autographed by his favorite players or customized with his name.
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