We researched the best gift options to celebrate six years, considering traditional themes, your recipient’s hobbies and interests, as well as the your budget. Our favorite pick is the Le Creuset Dutch Oven for a beautiful, high quality, and functional present. Keep reading for the best sixth-year anniversary gifts. We have to admit that we love the aesthetic aspects this Dutch Oven brings to the kitchen, making this a perfect functional, yet stylish gift. Whether your partner is an avid cook or always want to try out new recipes, they will love adding this piece to their collection. Choose from ten colors to match your partner’s taste and your kitchen aesthetics. Users love the high-quality feel of this pan, but note that it can be difficult to clean, especially the lighter colors. The company sends chef-crafted recipes and ingredients right to your door, removing the worry about what you’ll eat tonight from your daily routine. Boxes range from meat-lovers to vegan-friendly and calorie-smart to 30 minutes or less. The graphite shade mimics the second theme of the sixth anniversary of iron, and it holds up to 11 bottles, so no bottle gets left behind in this unique addition to your home bar. Be sure to include a vintage of their favorite red or white from the day they got married to make this gift even more special. Each pass allows the holder to reserve seats for up to three movies per week, and this does include Dolby Cinema and IMAX®. You can opt for a three, six, or 12-month membership, meaning they can see movies that might not match your cinematic preferences. But that doesn’t mean you can’t see a few movies together. The Small Box includes 13 to 15 roses set in a white or black Parisian hatbox. You can also find the perfect shade, as there are 24 color variations to choose from. As a brand, Parachute is committed to excellence by sourcing materials that ensure each product is built to last. In this case, the long-staple Turkish cotton is soft and silky on the skin and is a more durable fabric. Since this robe is unisex, gifting yourself one, too, can mean that you end each bath and shower in as much comfort as your significant other. Take a shot at each of your anniversaries and compose a scrapbook. Maybe on all of the vacations your take together instead. Either way, having a tangible photo to look at feels a lot different than looking at a screen. Like clockwork, Book of the Month provides the subscriber with five book selections, and they have their pick of one or more. You also have the option of skipping that month if the selections don’t meet your expectations. Swann says that when shopping for anniversaries, we need to “think deeply about what your partner will enjoy… Even if it is something that we might not necessarily like.” So as you go to pick up that artwork, jewelry, or other good, ask yourself if this fits the tastes of the person you’re giving this to. If the answer is no, you likely need to keep looking.
Get Creative
Most people will question if the gift they are giving fits the theme of that anniversary year. For example, a sixth wedding is associated with iron and sweets. But, you don’t necessarily have to follow these guidelines. Swann says that it’s about turning these ideas of traditional anniversary gifts into more creative experiences or elevated items. For example, maybe instead of a box of chocolates, you two take a class with a world-renown pastry chef. Go outside the box to give a gift that will create a memory or lead to future moments for that couple or your significant other.
Price
No matter who or what occasion you are gifting for, it is imperative that you keep in mind your budget. No gift or experience is worth financial hardship. If you are in the relationship, it could be worth discussing with your partner what the two of you can afford for presents or what money you can set aside for a trip together. After all, sometimes the best things to receive come from the heart and don’t always have an extravagant price tag.
Why Trust the Spruce?
Samantha Parsons reenvisioned this article to incorporate modern and elevated anniversary gifts that are unique and desirable. She consulted with etiquette expert Elaine Swann to ensure that the items recommended aligned with what is appropriate for anniversaries. When she is not spending her time writing and researching for her articles on The Spruce, Samantha works for a beauty brand and is constantly searching for the latest product launches and trends.
