Alternatively, you can opt for a DIY project as a wedding anniversary gift if you are a bit tight on budget. But doing this will require on your part some degree of affinity to the couple, which means you should have some idea of their love story or know of interesting anecdotes about their married life. This is for you to be able to really put a deeper meaning and thought to the work you will do, something the couple will know and feel and, of course, appreciate once they receive the gift.
DIY gift project 1: A photo collage
With the number of photo collage applications you can use these days, this gift idea can look harder to do than it really is. Begin by gathering some old and recent photos of the couple. If not enough photos are available, then simply take some with your phone. Make a collage using color themes and designs related to their wedding, have it plastic laminated, then make a nice DIY border with some old fabric or old accessories. Add a hook for hanging on the wall.
DIY gift project 2: A video
You can use video applications on your smartphone or laptop. You can create a documentary-type video that combines a bit of story-telling, interviews, and photos and videos of the couple. This can take time to complete, but it’s definitely going to be appreciated.
DIY gift project 3: Repurposed old furniture piece or old house items
If you have a knack for carpentry or craft-making, you can do a little trick. Ask the couple if they have an old piece of furniture (or any item really) in their house that they no longer need. Surprise them by refurbishing it or creating it for another purpose as a gift. For example, old rubber tires can be repainted, stacked and tied, and topped with a piece of plywood to make for a unique side table, or repurposed as plant pots. Old clothing can be cut into squares and stitched together to make for a quaint and meaningful tablecloth or wall décor.
There are a lot of trendy and nice anniversary gift ideas you can come up with, but what is important is that the gift touches the couple’s hearts. If your inspiration for your gift is to make them smile and remember with fondness that special day when they chose to spend the rest of their lives together, then you’re on the right track.
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