3rd anniversary gift ideas: Leather and crystal or glass
Traditional list: leather. Modern list: crystal or glass.
Leather gets better with wear. So, ideally, do you.
A leather weekender
For all the trips you keep saying you'll take.
Three years in, and we're only getting better with wear.
14 more for year three
LeatherTraditional · 8
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Monogrammed passport covers
A matching pair. Then book something.
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A leather journal
For the one who writes things down.
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A leather watch strap
Makes an old watch feel new.
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Seats at a ballgame
The ball is leather. That counts.
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A leather card wallet
Slim, simple, lasts for years.
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A leather grill apron
For the one who runs the grill.
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A leather photo album
For three years of photos that are still only on your phones.
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Leather coasters
A set for the coffee table that looks better as it ages.
Under $50Find it
Crystal or glassModern · 6
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Proper wine glasses
Thin rims make a cheap bottle taste better.
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A glass decanter
Looks great on the counter even when it's empty.
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Glasses etched with your city's map
Pick where you met or where you live.
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A hand-blown vase, with flowers in it
Don't hand over an empty vase.
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Crystal whiskey glasses
A heavy pair for the slow drink at the end of the week.
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A glassblowing class for two
Make a paperweight or an ornament you'll keep. Look for a local glass studio that teaches beginners.
$50 to $150
Nothing fits all of that. Try a different budget or clear an interest.
Wedding day, first date, whatever you count. It stays on this phone.
What is the 3rd anniversary gift?
The traditional 3rd anniversary gift is leather. The modern one is crystal or glass. Pick whichever gives you a better idea. Nobody checks.
What's a good 3rd anniversary gift under $50?
Monogrammed passport covers, a leather journal or a leather watch strap. Each one fits the theme and comes in under $50.
What should I write in a 3rd anniversary card?
Tie it to the theme, then say one thing only the two of you would know: a place, a joke, something from this year. To start: “Three years in, and we're only getting better with wear.”