• Giving anniversary gifts can strengthen the emotional ties between the giver and the couple.love love and love image by Sonar from Fotolia.com
  
  Every anniversary marks a moment on the personal time line of the married couple. To know what to give not just one person but two, take into account their tastes, personalities and needs. Giving a gift is a ritual of human interaction. An anniversary gift honors the celebratory couple and their friendship with the giver.
  
  

Their Images

• Giving a photo frame can enhance the couple's recorded memories. A traditional frame with two picture openings can show a wedding day side by side with a recent photo. The couple's wedding date and signatures add a personalized touch.
  
  A digital picture frame that shows either one photo or an extensive slide show makes a compact gift that can grace any bookshelf or table surface. Hundreds of digital images stored in the frame or on a memory card can give a visually appealing presentation of prints that may otherwise hide in boxes or old photo albums.
  
  

For the Home

• A platter or plate with the couple's wedding date engraved or painted on can make a welcome gift. Consider the couple's taste in home decor, and try to match the style of the platter to the couple's personal style. If you are giving them the gift in person, fill the plate or platter with their favorite foods.
  
  

Fabrics

• Silk items, such as a pillow case set or a tie for him and a shawl for her, make elegant gifts with a luxurious feel. If you like to sew gifts for others, working with a more contemporary material such as bamboo fabric can help utilize and support a renewable resource.
  
  

Gardens Near and Far

• If the couple has a garden, ask them if they would like a tree or shrub planted to mark their special day. A small work party with close friends or neighbors, followed by refreshments you provide, can encourage a sense of community. If no garden space is available, give a small indoor plant plus a card that indicates a donation in their name to their favorite charity.
  
  

Community Events

• A pair of tickets enclosed in an anniversary card may suit the couple that likes to attend local events such as plays, concerts or games. Attending an event will not take up space in their home. If the couple likes to learn together, perhaps a one-day workshop offered at the local community center or school can introduce them to a new skill they would like to share.