Milestone anniversaries are reflective moments in your life. They’re the times when you look at your partner and think, wow, we’ve been together for a decade, two decades, or more. All anniversaries are special, but some are more significant than others. As such, rather than celebrating them with a simple gift, perhaps it’s time to do something special. It’s a milestone anniversary, so it deserves a significant celebration to mark the occasion. You could go down multiple routes with this trail of thought – but here are two very loving ideas to try out:
Renew Your Wedding Vows
Loads of couples opt to renew their wedding vows on a milestone anniversary. Some choose to do this after as little as five years, while others go for their 10 or 20th anniversary. There are no rules here; pick a time that feels right to you. Many couples love doing this as an excuse to have another mini-wedding celebration with friends and family. It’s different this time because you could have your kids there – they might not have been born before your actual wedding!
Of course, renewing your wedding vows isn’t the same as hosting a wedding. Most couples don’t wear wedding dresses or suits; it’s more informal, yet the point of it remains the same. It’s a chance to recite your vows again and remind one another of that very special day when your lives became one. It’s also a lovely chance to do something special, like picking out new engagement rings or wedding bands. As much as you love your current rings, buying new ones can be symbolic – it shows the evolution of your relationship over the years. The best place to buy engagement rings nowadays is online, as you have so many choices. Shop together and find a pair of engagement rings/wedding bands that go well together and reflect your marriage.
Go On A Second Honeymoon
Alternatively, you could celebrate your milestone anniversary with a second honeymoon. You’ll love this idea if you’re a travel-happy couple. Or, more specifically, you were a travel-happy couple before marriage and responsibilities came your way (that’s code for: you had kids). The two of you always had this dream to explore the world, but you never had the time to do it. A milestone anniversary is the perfect excuse to plan the trip of a lifetime and call it your second honeymoon.
Some couples will revisit their honeymoon and go to the exact same place they went to years ago. That’s incredibly romantic, but you can choose any vacation you want. The important thing is that it’s just for you two. No kids, no other family members – just you two, alone, getting to celebrate your wonderful years of marriage.
Be honest, these ideas sound a lot better than getting the traditional wedding anniversary gifts! Significant moments should be celebrated accordingly, and these two ideas are perfect for milestone anniversaries. Best of all, nothing’s stopping you from doing both of them! Renew your wedding vows for your 10th wedding anniversary, and then go on a second honeymoon for your 20th. It’s completely up to you; choose how you want to celebrate a milestone!
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