Looking for a great 26th anniversary gift or ways to celebrate your marriage? To help, we researched the best gift ideas out there (for him + her) and created this list.
26th Wedding Anniversary: Everything you NEED to know
26th Wedding Anniversary Traditions
- Traditional Gift – N/A
- Contemporary/Modern Gift – Original Pictures
- Gemstone – Jade
- Flower – Rose
- Color – N/A
Let’s look at these in more detail:
26th Anniversary Traditional Gift – N/A
26th Anniversary Contemporary/Modern Gift – Original Pictures
There are several options for presenting a unique photograph as a gift. Perhaps you like an artist or photographer and want to purchase a framed piece of their work.
Maybe you’re a creative person and can create a piece of original art that has personal meaning to your relationship. You may make a beautiful, heartfelt present for your marriage anniversary by framing and displaying the artwork after it’s completed. Alternatively, why not have a portrait session with your spouse or other close family members? This will be a wonderful keepsake of the quarter-century you’ve spent together.
26th Anniversary Gemstone – Jade
This attractive mineral was utilised in Asian art, and it may also be found in jewellery, tools, and sculptures. It is quite durable and comes in a variety of colours, including white, lavender, yellow, blue, black, red, orange , and grey. Jade’s qualities allow it to be given in a variety of ways, however it is an excellent gift as just jewellery. Those interested in sculpture, particularly of oriental origin or inspiration, may really like an item made of this gemstone. The Chinese have regarded jade as a protective stone that removes bad luck from a person’s life. Jade represents longevity, loyalty, security, and love.
26th Anniversary Flower – Rose
Roses have always been associated with love and romance, but their meaning may extend far beyond that. The red rose is a worldwide emblem of love. Roses may represent a variety of sentiments depending on the type, colour and number.
Cut roses are always a beautiful gift, but why not consider a living rose that may be planted in the garden or nurtured in a big pot on the patio? This is a low-maintenance plant that will reward you with colourful flowers and fragrances for many months to come, enhancing with age and requiring little attention.
26th Anniversary Colour – N/A
How to Celebrate a 26th Anniversary
Perhaps you could create a photo album in book form with pictures of past years’ anniversary parties. A lot of online companies offer personalised gifts made from photographs. These may be transformed into a DVD, so plan your celebration around a candlelit dinner at home with some drinks, while taking a walk to the past.
26th Anniversary Celebration Ideas
Here are some different ways to celebrate your 26th wedding anniversary:
- Spend a pleasant day visiting galleries in your area to buy original artwork for the home – with a break for lunch and a celebratory bottle of wine.
- Book art lessons together, for beginners if you are starting out or to refine your technique if you already dabble in a bit of painting.
- Return to one of the picture-postcard villages you visited during your last European holiday – or open a new scrapbook chapter of travel memories.
- Telephone a radio station that you know your partner listens to and ask them to play a special romantic love song for your anniversary.
26th Wedding Anniversary Gift Ideas
Looking for gift ideas to celebrate a 26th year anniversary? Here’s some ideas:
Many shops offer original ideas to display photographs, such as mugs and blankets. In fact, with today’s cutting-edge printing techniques, just about any item imaginable can be transformed into a poignant anniversary gift.
A portrait-sitting for your partner – or the two of you together – would also make an especially original and indelible photographic gift.
26th Wedding Anniversary Gifts for Him
- A jade clock
- A jade cribbage set
- A set of jade golf tees
- Wine bottle stopper or bottle opener
- Jade letter opener
- A pair of carved jade cufflinks
- Jade carved key chain
26th Wedding Anniversary Gifts for Her
- Beautifully carved jade sculpture or ornament
- Pair of bookends
- A set of jade wind chimes
- Jade necklace, pendant, bracelet or even brooch
- A bouquet made up entirely of green varieties like green chrysanthemums, hellebore, zinnias, day lilies and gladioli
- Jade face roller
26th Wedding Anniversary FAQs
Got questions about your 26th year wedding anniversary? We’ve got you covered:
What is the 26th wedding anniversary called?
The 26th wedding anniversary is called the Picture Anniversary.
What is the 26th wedding anniversary gemstone?
Jade is the 26th wedding anniversary gemstone. It is said to attract good luck and friendship.
What is the 26th wedding anniversary symbol?
There is no traditional symbol for a 26th wedding anniversary.
What is the 26th wedding anniversary colour?
The 26th wedding anniversary does not have any specific colour associated with it.
What are the traditional and modern gifts for a 26th wedding anniversary?
The 26th wedding anniversary does not have a traditional gift, but the modern gift for this anniversary is artwork and original pictures.
What is the 26th year anniversary flower?
Rose is the flower associated with the 26th wedding anniversary.
