Unique Serving Platter

Once a couple marries, they usually settle into the day-to-day routine quickly. Work, household chores and bill paying become the norm and the wedding slowly fades into memory. For every couple there is one day a year where they can fondly remember and celebrate their special day. This is their wedding anniversary and for those closest to them, including parents and children, giving the not-so-newlyweds a gift to commemorate their important day is a lovely gesture. Anniversary gift baskets are one of the most perfect items you can give because you can personalize it to suit the interests of the recipients.

A very typical present for a married couple is a bottle of wine. Many couples have a preference for either red or white wine. If you are including a spirit when you are preparing anniversary gift baskets, consider upping it a notch and give champagne instead. This is really the only way to celebrate and the lucky couple will be thrilled. You can also include two really lovely champagne flutes in the anniversary gift baskets, along with some fine German chocolate and fresh strawberries.

If you want to give something that’s off the beaten path there are many ideas you can draw from. Anniversary gift baskets can be crafted that include everything you need to prepare a Chinese food dinner or a barbeque feast. You can also give anniversary gift baskets that ooze romance. Consider a basket filled with luscious body creams and bubble baths. Complete this gift with some scented aromatherapy candles and you’ve got a present they are likely to never forget.

Some of us just aren’t very crafty and the idea of putting together a gift, of any type, on our own is a really daunting task. If this is the case you can purchase anniversary gift baskets that are made to order. Many companies create these for their customers and you can even request the type of anniversary gift baskets you want. In this case you might want a movie night basket that includes a few current DVD releases, microwave popcorn and two bottles of their favorite soda. Another fun and original idea is a nibbler basket which includes all kinds of decadent treats for the happily married couple to enjoy. Think chocolate and exquisite cookies.

Regardless of whether you roll up your sleeves and put it together yourself, or purchase one already made, anniversary gift baskets are sure to make the day extra special. Everyone enjoys receiving a gift and when it’s sent to celebrate such a momentous occasion, it makes it even more meaningful.

On my wedding day, my husband and I received many unique and creative gifts. We also received some gifts that left us wondering what in the world people were thinking. Most of our guests were more than generous with things that they gave to us, leaving me confident that we had a wonderful support system. A family friend purchased six assorted flavors of wines for us and a lovely countertop wine rack as well. She had made certain that each one was a personalized wine bottle, each with varying words. Though each bottle had different engravings on them, they each contained our names and wedding date. I was absolutely thrilled. To be honest, that gift meant more to us than most of the other gifts did.

Each personalized wine bottle was engraved, much more impressive than a sticker that can be damaged or fade. The engravings made the bottles appear so elegant and fancy that I hated to even open them. Once we did open them, we made sure to save each and every personalized wine bottle. After the wine was gone, the personalized wine bottles were turned into vases and decorations. There was no way that I could part with a single one of them. In fact, we went to Hawaii for our honeymoon and brought home sand from the beautiful beaches. Once home, that sand was preserved in one of the personalized wine bottles for us to cherish for years to come.

Most wine stores can help you to create a personalized wine bottle if you purchase through them. Despite what you may think, having a personalize wine bottle made is not very expensive. Add a few dollars onto the price of the wine purchase and you’re usually set. Having engravings done instead of sticker labels may cost a few dollars more, but it is definitely worthwhile. Of course, you don’t have to limit yourself to only giving a personalized wine bottle or two for weddings, they can be for any occasion. You can even propose to your loved one on a wine bottle. I’ve gotten my parents a personalized wine bottle for their 35th wedding anniversary and they loved it.

There are many everyday gifts that you can give to others. So many of those gifts are ordinary and while appreciated, simply not unique. Getting someone a bottle of wine that is personalized for the occasion is anything but ordinary, it is unique and personal. People tend to not forget those things. Besides, you might rank a bit higher on their gift buying list next time around!