SapphireWeddingAnniversaryGifts
Did you know that when it comes to wedding anniversaries, there is a specific type of gift associated with pretty much most years? This could be an object such as silverware or wood, a gemstone or even a flower. Sometimes it can be all three!
A sapphire wedding anniversary is one of the big milestones – the perfect excuse for a big celebration. We’ve rounded up all you need to know about this special wedding anniversary and inspiration for the perfect sapphire wedding anniversary gift
Celebrating a sapphire wedding anniversary
So, how many years is a sapphire wedding anniversary? This one is all about the big 4-5. That’s right, 45 years of marriage.
As you would expect, reaching a big milestone anniversary like this certainly deserves something extra special, which is exactly why this one is called the sapphire wedding anniversary. We certainly think that the rich, blue colour of the sapphire jewel is a great symbol of the unwavering love you both individuals have shown each other.
Although a sapphire wedding anniversary celebrates 45 years of marriage, blue sapphire is also used to celebrate a 65th wedding anniversary – another landmark anniversary worth celebrating!
Not many people reach a 45th wedding anniversary, so why not make this an extra special celebration – and they can fall madly, and deeply in love all over again.
Sapphire wedding anniversary gifts
After so many happy years together, it’s time to go big with the present. But, what on earth do you buy as a 45th wedding anniversary gift? After all, surely there is nothing original you can buy? Whether you need something thoughtful for your husband, a looking to truly spoil your wife or maybe you’re looking for a special gift for the happy couple. Whoever you are buying a gift for, we’ve rounded up some lovely ideas to suit a range of budgets.
45th wedding anniversary flowers
No wedding anniversary would be complete without a wonderful bunch of flowers. To make it extra special, consider creating a magnificent display using all the flowers included in their wedding celebrations – it’ll really take them down memory lane. If you want to preserve the magic for even longer, consider creating an arrangement out of dried or paper flowers.
Another option is to go with the blue theme – it is a sapphire wedding anniversary after all. Now, in the plant world blue is quite an unusual colour, it is estimated they only make up about 10% of the total flower population. That makes them pretty unique - a bit like your marriage. The perfect reason to fill your bouquet full of true blue blooms in true blue. Some great choices include delphiniums, forget-me-nots or even clematis. If you need some other ideas on blue flowers head over to our blog post (link to blog https://www.flyingflowers.co.uk/page/blue-flowers).
Take a hint with the name of this anniversary. For example, you could go with Agapanthus Ever Sapphire which delivers bright blue flowers during the summer, or try Lobelia ‘Sapphire Cascade’ which is a trailing plant with beautiful trumpet-shaped blooms. Last but not least, why not give the wonderful Rose Sapphire 45th wedding anniversary flower. You may be surprised to learn that the flowers on this one are vibrant lilac (probably because we can’t naturally create blue roses yet), but the amazing fragrance more than makes up for it. The best thing about this gift, it will last for years to come.
Wedding anniversary jewellery
Now, you can hardly ignore the fact that the 45th wedding anniversary is all about the bling. It’s a pretty fitting stone. Some of the meanings behind this gem include loyalty, happiness and love – the perfect ingredients for a marriage that has stayed true this long.
If you’re looking for a gift for your wife, then you’re pretty much spoilt for choice. Go with a delicate bracelet, a sparkly ring or a statement necklace. Oh, and if you need some help on how much to spend, it’s all down to the colour of the stone. The most expensive ones are vivid blue with a medium to medium-dark tone. Don’t worry, we won’t tell if you’re budget can’t quite stretch to the thousands that some of these piece demands. Other equally beautiful choices are slightly easier on the wallet.
But, what about that man in your life? You could always go with a sapphire signet ring. Or, if that’s not his thing why not go with a sapphire watch. OK, so technically this one doesn’t include any large gemstones, but the face of the watch has sapphire crystal glass. It’s the highest quality glass available and it is made up of a synthetic sapphire material. It’s pretty close!
Sapphire gifts
Want a break from the bling of sapphires? Why not go with the theme and make all your gifts blue.
You could choose a luxury blue cashmere jumper or maybe even a scarf to keep your loved one warm throughout the winter months. Why not pick out some beautiful, blue crystal wine glasses or maybe a magnificent vase. I mean it would be fantastic for holding all those flowers you’re going to buy. Alternatively, go with something that suits the type of couple you are. For example, if you love going on holiday, why not treat yourselves to some high-class personalised luggage (in blue of course) and get ready to live the jet-set lifesty
As with the flowers, why not get a gift where the name matches the theme like Bombay Sapphire gin. Keep it simple and create a gift box with everything needed for the perfect drink. Include the gin and tonic, a blue tumbler to put it in plus a lemon and a stirrer (to mix everything up nicely). We’ll let you decide whether you add the drink sparkler. Now put your feet up, sit back and relax.
Unusual sapphire anniversary gifts
Do you want to surprise the love of your life? Let’s be honest, after 45 years it might be quite hard to shock them, but we’ll try. Make this gift something different.
Remember how we mentioned Bombay Sapphire gin? You could always book them on to a distillery tour and discover the history behind this drink. If they love their flowers, you go on a private tour of Kew Gardens. Add in the fun and keep an eye out for any flowers with Sapphire in the name. Of course, you would have to finish everything off with a night in a fancy hotel.
If you love your garden, why not get all romantic and buy a loveseat to remind you how your love has lasted. Pop it outside and you can enjoy it for many more years to come. You could always match it up with the gin gift and then spend a glorious summer evening on your seat reminiscing about all those happy memories.
Fancy keeping the romance alive, create some date night cards. This one is really easy to do, simply get yourself a selection of cards the same size (go with a heavy-weight card for that luxury feel). On each one write a different theme for a date night on the front of each card with a longer explanation on the back. For example, use the title ‘first date’ and then recreate where and when you first fell madly in love with each other. Or go back to your youth and do some baking together, pack a hamper and head out for a picnic or even go to the cinema. We’ll leave it to you to come up with the ideas. Finish it all off by presenting it in a lovely box and tying it up with a ribbon.
Personal wedding anniversary gifts
With 45 years of marriage under your belts, there is certainly a long mix of emotional moments that can sum up your time together. Now’s the time to create a few little reminders about how happy you’ve been.
Get yourself a copy of a newspaper that was printed on the day you got married, or even one that was out when you went on your first date. You’ll certainly enjoy looking back at how stories and seeing how fashions have changed over the years.
Why not get a picture made that shows a star map of the night sky from the date of your wedding day. You can even get the pictures personalised with the date and coordinates for your wedding location.
This is the perfect time to enjoy photos from the decades. Start with images from the days when you first started going out before moving on to your wedding day, the births of your children and every other big occasion in between. Get yourself a digital photo frame and enjoy as it scrolls through the pictures of your life together. Or go ‘old school’ with a traditional photo album. You could even get them all framed and then pop one into every room in the house. Then wait and see how long it takes your other half to find them all!!
Sapphire gifts for the happy couple
Do you know a couple celebrating their 45th wedding anniversary? Maybe you need a gift for your mum and dad, perhaps it’s your grandparents celebrating, or you’ve been invited to a big party of some close friends. Here are some ideas.
Take them to the Tower of London. OK, so the plan isn’t to get them locked up, instead, this one is all about a visit to see the Crown jewels. There you’ll find the famous Imperial State Crown which features 17 sapphires. Perfect if you can’t quite stretch to buying them a real jewel. Finish it all off with an afternoon tea at one of London’s famous hotels.
Send them on an adventure together. If they’re daredevils, you could send them high-speed around a racetrack or get them to parachute out of a plane. If they prefer things a little quieter, book them on a trip in a hot air balloon and they can drift over the landscape reminiscing. Or how about a flower arranging masterclass, you could even arrange for all the flowers used to fit with the sapphire theme. They’ll have fun practising their skills on all those flowers you’re going to buy them!
Why not book them on to a photo shoot and make them the stars. Plan the whole day, starting with a fabulous breakfast, choose some nice outfits, get them to the photo shoot and then finish it all off with afternoon tea. Even better, they can enjoy hanging a loving photo of the two of them on the wall to enjoy for many more years to come.
Messages for the happy couple
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Even after 45 years, I have never seen a couple who are so perfectly devoted to each other. Wishing you many more years of happiness. Happy anniversary.
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Forty-five years and still counting. May the years keep bringing us as much joy, happiness and love. Happy Sapphire wedding anniversary.
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You two make marriage look easy. Congratulations on your 45th wedding anniversary.
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How on earth do you make 45 years of marriage look so easy – give me some of what you have. Happy sapphire wedding anniversary.
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Congratulations on reaching 45 years of complete and utter wedded bliss. You two are perfect for each other. Happy sapphire wedding anniversary.
Messages to each other
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45 years ago we said ‘I do’. Every day you have made my life better and better. Thank you for making me the happiest person I can be. Happy anniversary.
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16,425 days since we got married. Every day I still learn something new about you and every day my love grows. Happy 45th wedding anniversary.
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45 years later and we are still together. Older and wiser, without a doubt, but still stronger and more in love than ever before. Thank you for everything. Happy 45th wedding anniversary.
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When people ask me the secret to a happy marriage, I only need to tell them that it is all down to you. Happy 45th wedding anniversary.
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Many years ago you chose me to be your wife/husband. No day has passed when I have ever regretted choosing you. Happy 45th wedding anniversary.
Sometimes we need to leave it to the experts:
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As we grow older together, as we continue to change with age, there is one thing that will never change…I will always keep falling in love with you. Karen Clodfelter
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What we have once enjoyed we can never lose. All that we love deeply becomes a part of us. Helen Keller
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We loved with a love that was more than love. Edgar Allen Poe
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One is love because one is loved. No reason is needed for loving. Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist
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Love has nothing to do with what you are expecting to get – only with what you are expecting to give – which is everything. Katharine Hepburn
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Where there is love there is life. Mahatma Gandhi
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It is a curious thought, but it is only when you see people looking ridiculous that you realise just how much you love them. Agatha Christie