You’ve made it to 20 years of marriage. That’s cause for a bottle pop if we ever heard one! The 20th wedding anniversary is a massive milestone and one that should be celebrated accordingly. Choosing a gift to mark this occasion seems like it should be simple, since, after 20 years together, it’s safe to say you and your partner know each other pretty darn well. But if you’re feeling stumped on the perfect gift to knock your wife’s socks off, we’re here to help. From traditional gifts to more modern or off-the-beaten-path suggestions, we’ve rounded up 30 of the best 20-year anniversary gifts to make your wife absolutely swoon.
- What are the traditional 20-year anniversary gifts?
- What represents 20 years of marriage?
- The top 10 20th anniversary wedding gifts for your wife
- Top China anniversary wedding gifts
- Top five platinum 20th anniversary wedding gifts
- Top five emerald 20th anniversary wedding gifts
- Top five non-traditional 20th anniversary wedding gifts
The top 10 20th-anniversary wedding gifts, at a glance:
- Best overall gift: Neiman Marcus, 12-Piece Platinum Brushstroke Dinnerware Set, $279
- Most extravagant gift: Tiffany & Co., Elsa Peretti Diamond Hoop Ring, $2,550
- Best budget-friendly gift: Anthropologie, Papillon Vase, $44
- Best gift for the romantic: Bella Freud, Love is the Drug Trinket Tray, $169
- Best gift for the jewelry lover: Mejuri, Square Emerald Studs, $198
- Best traditional anniversary gift: Anya Hindmarch, Eyes Painted Bone China Teapot, $195
- Best modern anniversary gift: David Yurman, DY Eden Band Ring in Platinum, $1,250
- Best personalized gift: Uncommon Goods, Personalized Platinum Record in Floating Glass Frame, $198
- Best self-care gift: Theragun, Bluetooth Enabled Handheld Massage Gun, $599
- Best floral gift: Plants.com, Sweet Heart Bamboo, $55-$75
What are the traditional 20-year anniversary gifts?
As with every milestone celebration, the 20th wedding anniversary is accompanied by traditional anniversary gifts. Just as paper denotes the first year of marriage, the 20-mile mark gets its own customs, too. Each year together is marked by both traditional gifts and modern gifts; two decades of marriage are symbolized by the following:
Traditional anniversary gift: China
China, or porcelain, symbolizes the beauty and fragile nature of love and your marriage. It needs to be protected and handled with care (just like your marriage!)
Modern anniversary gift: Platinum
In recent years, platinum has become an option for 20th wedding anniversaries. Platinum symbolizes the strength of a marriage bond.
What represents 20 years of marriage?
In addition to the traditional gift of china and the modern gift of platinum, the 20th wedding anniversary is also marked by gems and flowers. Emerald is the gemstone that denotes 20 years of marriage—emeralds are not only known to preserve love, but are the sacred stone of Venus (the Roman goddess of love).
Asters are the flowers signifying 20 years of marriage; they’re normally considered weeds, which shows their resilience. Below, you’ll find a curated list of 20-year anniversary gifts sure to bring a smile to your wife’s face—and set you on a beautiful path for the next 20 years.
The top 10 20th-anniversary wedding gifts for your wife
Want even more gift suggestions? We’ve included 20 additional gift ideas for you below, all broken into specific categories.
