Third Anniversary Gifts Buying Guide

So you've made it to your third anniversary!  Congratulations on another wonderful year of love and romance.  By now, your relationship is strong and resilient.  It is flexible, as you have learned the art of compromise, and we hope that you will continue to thrive.  Having trouble coming up with a gift idea?   The characteristics used to describe your marriage can also be used to describe the traditional third anniversary gift--leather.  There are plenty of luxurious leather  options out there for both men and women, so start scouring the shops and use this guide to help get you started.

Modern Gifts

If you want to steer away from leather--maybe your partner is an animal rights activist, for instance--there are plenty of modern options that are often associated with a third anniversary.

• Crystal  and jade  are two of the most common materials, which can be found in everything from stunning jewellery to home décor.
• Fuchsia, the flower associated with third anniversaries, can be used as an added bonus in a bouquet, as an accent colour in gift wrapping,  or the inspiration for a piece of clothing  or art.  Be creative!

Ways to Celebrate Your 3rd Anniversary

• Since leather is the traditional gift for this anniversary, consider planning a western-themed evening together and listen to country love songs.
• Plan a leather-clad movie night with some great westerns, motorcycle rebels or good old-fashioned "Greased Lightning."
• Plan an Asian-themed wedding complete with jade table accents.
• Put together a gift basket that has a variety of fuchsia plants along with a pair of leather garden gloves.

Gloves  Coats  Belts	Shoes  Slippers	Handbags  Wallets  Bookbags  Money clips	Desk Set  Journals  Planners  Laptop Case	Briefcase  Luggage

Watch  Jewellery Case  Crystal Watch	Leather Home Accessories  Crystal Picture Frame  Crystal Ornaments	Crystal Stemware  Crystal Figurines  Crystal Vase	Crystal Jewellery  Jade Jewellery	Fuchsia Seeds  Fuchsia Clothing

Remember What's Important

No matter what you choose to give to your sweetheart, make sure that you didn't choose something just because of the material.  While knowing the traditional and modern anniversary symbols shows some forethought, you have to think about your partner's personality and lifestyle too!  Pick a gift that could be useful to him or her at work or shows that you've been listening to his or her desires, worries or needs.  Buying a gift that shows you really listened--especially in those simple and fleeting moments of conversation--makes your husband or wife feel that much more loved.  And no matter what the year, each one that passes is an important testament to the life you've forged together.  Give a gift that shows you appreciate this importance.

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