3rd Anniversary Gift Ideas
Traditional 3rd Anniversary Theme for Gifts: Leather
In historical times, leather was used for protection and to cover from poor weather. When given on the third anniversary, leather holds a symbolism of warmth and provision of shelter, signifying the way in which a couple will protect and provide stability for each other.
Traditional Anniversary Gift Suggestions
- Leather-covered journal, photo album, diary etc.
- Leather accessories (gloves, cap, jacket, belt, shoes)
- Leather case or briefcase
- Leather passport-holder, handbag, wallet etc.
Modern 3rd Anniversary Theme for Gifts: Glass or Crystal
With its dazzling beauty as light reflects from its surface, crystal reminds the pair of the way in which they can be an inspiration to others when they work in tandem. As both crystal and glass are fragile, so is a marriage, and on the occasion of the third anniversary, the couple are reminded never to take each other for granted and to handle their union carefully.
Gemstone: Pearl
Alternate Stone: Jade, Moonstone or Crystal
Color: White or Jade
Floral Theme: Lily of the Valley, Sunflowers, Fuchsia, White Rose
- Lily is a sign of purity, trust and sweetness.
- Sunflower is a sign of God's eternal love and devotion.
- Fuchsia can hold a meaning of love and excellent taste.
- White Rose is a romantic alternative for this anniversary, in keeping with the color theme, and the symbol of eternal love that a rose represents.
Modern Anniversary Gift Suggestions
- Crystal Figurines
- Crystal Home Items (Wine Goblets, Vase Bell, Bowl, Jug, Dish, Candle Holder, Paperweight)
- Pearl Jewelry (Bracelet, Ring, Earrings, Necklace)
- Crystal, jade or moonstone Jewelry
- Flower: Fuchsia, Sunflower or Lily of the Valley (Plant, Perfume, Scented Candles, Bouquet of Flowers, Art Print)
- Light-Green Glazed Eternity Rose or Dark-Green Glazed Eternity Rose
- Pearl-White Glazed Eternity Rose
4th Anniversary: Fruit or Flowers | 5th Anniversary: Wood | 6th Anniversary: Candy or Iron
7th Anniversary: Wool or Copper | 8th Anniversary: Pottery or Bronze | 9th Anniversary: Willow or Pottery
10th Anniversary: Tin or Aluminum | 11th Anniversary: Steel | 12th Anniversary: Silk or Linen
19th Anniversary: Jade | 20th Anniversary: China | 21st Anniversary: Fire
22nd Anniversary: Water | 23rd Anniversary: Air | 24th Anniversary: Stone
25th Anniversary: Silver | 26th Anniversary: Art | 27th Anniversary: Music
28th Anniversary: Linens | 29th Anniversary: Tools | 30th Anniversary: Pearls
31st Anniversary: Travel | 32nd Anniversary: Bronze | 33rd Anniversary: Iron
34th Anniversary: Food | 35th Anniversary: Coral | 36th Anniversary: Antiques
37th Anniversary: Books | 38th Anniversary: Luck | 39th Anniversary: Laughter
40th Anniversary: Ruby | 41st Anniversary: Office or Desk Decor | 42nd Anniversary: Clocks or Watches
43rd Anniversary: Entertainment | 44th Anniversary: Electronics | 45th Anniversary: Sapphire
46th Anniversary: Games | 47th Anniversary: Garden or Plants | 48th Anniversary: Home Improvement
49th Anniversary: Copper | 50th Anniversary: Gold | 51st Anniversary: Photos or Cameras
52nd Anniversary: Bath or Spa | 53rd Anniversary: Plastic | 54th Anniversary: Glass
55th Anniversary: Emerald | 56th Anniversary: Day | 57th Anniversary: Night
58th Anniversary: Faith and Hope | 59th Anniversary: Charity | 60th Anniversary: Diamond