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If you know a couple who will soon mark a marriage milestone with a 25th anniversary, there are many gifts available to mark the occasion.
Silver is the traditional gift for the 25th anniversary which is why it's often known as the silver anniversary. A silver gift can be as elaborate as a silver tea service or as simple as picture frame. Other silver or silver-plate options include a set of goblets, flatware, a tray or trivet, napkin rings, or candle holders. Small tea services meant for two are another option. Red roses preserved forever in sterling silver are a romantic gift. For a silver themed gift with a twist, give single or multiple shares of Tiffany stock.
Toasting glasses or flutes trimmed with silver are an option. Custom label wine featuring the couples' names and wedding date makes a special gift. A good vintage champagne can be the centerpiece item in a gift basket of gourmet items. The gift of some fine cheeses or fresh fruits can compliment a beverage gift. Send a box of Godiva chocolates for a tasteful gift.
Surprise the happy couple with a party complete with a cake. 25th anniversary cakes can be a festive sheet cake or a fabulous wedding cake with a special silver topper. Add a few meat-and-cheese party trays from a local deli and have a bash. Other options instead of a traditional cake include an array of cupcakes, pastries, or event donuts.
Iris the flower associated with a 25th anniversary. Send a floral arrangement that includes irises or opt for a modern balloon and flower offering. Have a "flower shower" for the couple when friends all send a plant or floral tribute.
Make the memories last forever with a custom DVD that features photos, video footage, music and other memories. Videographers can put together a tribute to twenty-five shared years with special attention to major milestones. Or, ask those nearest and dearest to the pair to compile a photo album with pictures dating back to the courtship. Tell a picture story with dating pictures, wedding photos, and pictures that mark important days like births, promotions, even special vacations.
Anniversary couples will appreciate the gift of a 25th anniversary photograph album that will store the pictures from the special day. Another traditional option is a silver - or other - anniversary clock.
Bring back the memories with music with a compliation of tunes from the couples' dating and wedding years. Mark the day with a original newspaper from an archive featuring the wedding date.
Order a special edition version of the classic love story "Romeo and Juliet" from Custom Classics online. The couples names will replace those of Romeo and Juliet. Options include a happy ending edition and a photo cover with the couples' own images.
The ultimate timeless gift is to name a star for the couple through www.internationalstar.com. For a fee, you can immortalize the couple with a star named in their honor.
Simple cards can express your congratulations. Another idea is to ask friends and relatives to write down their memories of the couple, then bind them together in a small booklet.
If a group of family or friends can chip in together, send the pair on a second honeymoon. Destinations can be as exotic as Jamacia or Hawaii or pay for a night in a local hotel with a bridal suite.
Celebrate any silver anniversary with a gift large or small from the heart.
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