5th anniversary
Wood
Modern list: Silverware
Wood has roots. Five years in, so do you.
10 gifts for year five
Budget
They're into
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Traditional: Wood
An engraved cutting board
Your names, the date, or a family recipe burned in.
Under $50Find it -
Traditional: Wood
A wooden watch
Light, a little unexpected.
$50 to $150Find it -
Traditional: Wood
A walnut record crate
Every record collection outgrows the box.
$50 to $150Find it -
Traditional: Wood
A custom wooden photo puzzle
A photo of the two of you in 500 pieces.
Under $50Find it -
Traditional: Wood
Two Adirondack chairs
For the porch, the yard, the lake.
$150 and upFind it -
Traditional: Wood
A cabin weekend
Wood walls, wood stove, no plans.
$150 and upPlan it -
Traditional: Wood
An acoustic guitar
Especially if they've been talking about learning.
$150 and upFind it -
Traditional: Wood
Wooden bookends
For the shelf of books you both love.
Under $50Find it -
Modern: Silverware
A new flatware set
Retire the forks you bought at the grocery store.
$50 to $150Find it -
Modern: Silverware
A cocktail shaker set
Silver-toned and fun to use.
Under $50Find it
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.
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What is the 5th anniversary gift?
The traditional 5th anniversary gift is wood. The modern one is silverware. Pick whichever gives you a better idea. Nobody checks.