25 Best 5th Anniversary Gifts to Celebrate Half a Decade of Love
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As if shopping for romantic gifts for your partner in general wasn't hard enough (don't even get us started on Valentine's Day), you also have to come up with anniversary gifts each year that are equally as good. But here's a pro tip: If you're feeling overwhelmed and not sure what to get 'em, go with a traditionally-themed anniversary present. And if your fifth wedding anniversary is coming up, then you're in luck, 'cause we've got tons of five-year anniversary gift ideas to get you feeling inspired (and yep, they're all totally on-theme).
But, wait, traditional anniversary gift? If you have no idea what we're talking about, here's the deal: Each year of marriage has a different theme to guide your gift selection. Celebrate your first wedding anniversary with a paper gift, the second with cotton, and the third with something made of leather. And if you've made it to five years together, go with a wooden gift. Since wood furniture might not be in the budget, we've rounded up 25 fifth anniversary gift ideas that won't quite break the bank as much as, say, a custom-made cherry wood armoire.
From woodsy-scented candles and fragrances to gifts constructed out of various types of wood, you'll find presents that both you and your partner can enjoy together as you celebrate five years of wedded bliss. So if you're feeling stumped (yes, that was a tree joke) on what to get your spouse, then scroll through and have your pick of any of these solid (yep, another one) gift ideas, below. Now, let's get to chopping already! (GET IT? LIKE SHOPPING?)
Is it cheesy? Yes. But this oversized card is also 100 percent on-theme, so it's a must.
If you want to step it up from your usual paper card, then get this customizable wooden cutout that your person can keep forever (and which you can even get engraved with your own handwriting!).
With notes of cedarwood chips and dried tobacco, this spicy, woody candle smells like a hike in the woods (without, you know, the hiking).
More than just a cute, engraved crate, this wooden box holds three bottles of wine. Follow the prompt and open one to celebrate your fifth anniversary, then save the other two for your seventh and tenth anniversaries.
Fill the room with the scent of your favorite essential oils with this stylish ultrasonic diffuser. The wooden finish makes it an even better choice for celebrating your fifth-anniversary.
Made from real wood and set in a sturdy, black metal tray, this geometric catchall tray is perfect for holding rings, keys, and glasses (and reminding your boo just how much time you've spend together <3).
Gold hoops are always a good choice, but gold hoops with wooden details are even better.
We'll use any excuse to buy a Tom Ford fragrance, and what better time to gift this body spray (that smells of rare oud wood, sandalwood, rosewood, tonka bean, and vanilla) than your fifth anniversary?
Hi, have you ever seen a watch made from reclaimed whiskey barrel oak wood? Now you have (and yep, Original Grain makes a reclaimed whiskey watch for women, too).
A gorgeous walnut picture frame that you can get engraved however you'd like? It's a yes from us. Make sure you include a cute snapshot of you two!
If your partner could use a chic charging station to replace their usual everyday essentials dumping ground, get them this wooden dock that has a spot for alllll the things.
Does your partner loves cheese almost as much as they love you? Then a wooden cheese board (like this arched option, which was carved by hand in Guatemala) is a must. The only way to make this gift better is by serving it to them with a charcuterie spread on top.
If your better half likes grilling out, get them this trio of cherry, apple, and hickory wood chips to add a smoky flavor to whatever it is being thrown on the barbie.
Handcrafted from sustainably sourced wood and fitted with polarized lenses, these lightweight wooden shades are seriously cool (and so unique!).
A chic stainless steel French press with walnut accents? This bb will look like a work of art on your kitchen counter (and as a bonus, it makes damn good coffee, too).
Made with Pau Ferro wood and surrounded by 14-karat gold-plated brass, this simple yet stunning pendant is sure to please—and it even includes five gold inlay dots to mark five years!
You know what's cooler than defacing a tree? Getting a one-of-a-kind Baltic birchwood piece of artwork carved with your initials and the date of your choosing, that's what.
Wondering whether your person wants one of Cult Gaia's iconic wooden statement bags? The answer is yes, obv.
Feeling crafty? You can collect your fave photos and memories and put 'em together in a scrapbook, all bound together with a—you guessed it—wooden cover.
Um, did you know you could customize your fave photo and have it burned onto wood with 3D details and live bark edges? Welp, now ya know!!
Corinne Sullivan is an Editor at Cosmopolitan, where she covers a variety of beats, including lifestyle, entertainment, relationships, shopping, and more. She can tell you everything you need to know about the love lives of A-listers, the coziest bedsheets, and the sex toys actually worth your $$$. She is also the author of the 2018 novel Indecent. Follow her on Instagram for cute pics of her pup and bébé.
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