Looking for a great 28th 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.
28th Wedding Anniversary: Everything you NEED to know
28th Wedding Anniversary Traditions
- Traditional Gift – Orchids
- Contemporary/Modern Gift – Orchids
- Gemstone – Amethyst
- Flower – Orchid
- Color – N/A
Let’s look at these in more detail:
28th Anniversary Traditional Gift – Orchids
The orchid is the traditional gift for the 28th wedding anniversary. The gift itself doesn’t have to be an orchid flower, it could be anything associated with orchids that is beautiful, such as a lovely photograph or painting, carefully framed for display in the home.
Looking for an enduring symbol of love for your anniversary? This artificial white silk orchid plant, complete with a stylish silver vase, offers an everlasting bloom to symbolize your timeless bond. With the beauty of Phalaenopsis flowers and the charm of grand Orquideas, it's a gorgeous addition to any home.
28th Anniversary Contemporary/Modern Gift – Orchids
The orchid is also considered the modern gift for this milestone. Artificial orchid flower decorations are an option, depending on whether your spouse is a fan of artificial flowers rather than natural blooms.
Need an eye-catching anniversary gift that lasts? This Dahlia Studios' realistic pink orchid, beautifully potted in a white ceramic oval pot, offers everlasting elegance. As a faux flower arrangement, it adds a touch of charm to any home décor, celebrating love in bloom year-round.
28th Anniversary Gemstone – Amethyst
Amethyst is believed to bring peace, balance, and calmness while also getting rid of impatience. Amethyst is supposed to bring calm, balance, and peace while also removing irritability. Amethyst is a lovely purple or violet quartz crystal that may be pale pinkish violet all the way through to deep purple and occasionally includes secondary hues of red or blue. Medieval European soldiers wore an amethyst amulet because they thought the semiprecious stone promoted healing and cool-headedness.
Want to make your anniversary extra special? Consider this elegant oval amethyst necklace by LUO, set in white gold. It's a breathtaking piece of jewelry, capturing the beauty of your love in every sparkle.
28th Anniversary Flower – Orchid
The orchid represents love, luxury, strength, beauty, and virility. You can either give an orchid plant or an orchid bulb which, with the right care, will grow into a beautiful flower.
How about a vibrant gift that symbolizes joy and friendship for your wedding anniversary? This stunning real orchid plant is guaranteed to light up any space, bringing smiles and a touch of nature's beauty. A memorable gift to mark a milestone in your journey together.
28th Anniversary Colour – N/A
No specific color is associated with this milestone, so why not run with the orchid theme and celebrate with some longer-lasting orchid designs? This beautiful handmade piece comes in several colors so you can pick what suits your love the best.
Celebrate your wedding anniversary milestone with this stunning Blue Lacquered Real Cattleya Orchid Ornament. Each exquisite flower is hand-selected for its shape, size, and color, ensuring top-notch quality. With its elegant lacquered finish and 24k gold trim, no two pieces are alike, making it a unique and heartfelt gift for your loved one.
How to Celebrate a 28th Anniversary
Why not take the theme of orchids and visit some native regions of these beautiful flowers? They are native to Asia, Australia, the Himalayas and the Philippines.
Alternatively, why not treat yourselves to a breakfast in bed decorated with orchids? Whatever you choose to do, make sure you spoil your spouse because this milestone is a big one even though it doesn’t have a traditional gift associated with it.
28th Anniversary Celebration Ideas
Here are some different ways to celebrate your 28th wedding anniversary:
- Gourmet meal and wine tasting.
- Helicopter ride.
- Theatre show or music concert tickets.
- Explore an orchid garden near you.
- Plant your own orchid garden.
- Simply enjoy a pleasant weekend away in the country searching for orchids.
- Include Singapore in your travel plans and visit the National Orchid Garden.
28th Wedding Anniversary Gift Ideas
Looking for gift ideas to celebrate a 28th year anniversary? Here’s some ideas:
Sticking to the orchid motif, locate the right print for a space in the couple’s house. Think of creative ways to represent orchids.
Anniversary jewellery is always a great present. For this year’s celebration, a wonderful choice would be to acquire a piece with an orchid design and the classic 28th anniversary gemstone, amethyst.
In the event that you’re not sure what to get, try looking for a present associated with this year’s anniversary flower. For example, an orchid-shaped greeting card may be a wonderful gift. Orchids themselves are another lovely option; wild orchid bulbs are also a great choice.
28th Wedding Anniversary Gifts for Him
- An artwork featuring an orchid theme
- Trip to Singapore, Venezuela or Colombia where orchid is a national flower
- Bottle of fine wine
28th Wedding Anniversary Gifts for Her
- A stunning bouquet of orchids
- Live orchid plant
- A piece of orchid shaped jewellery
- An orchid motif such as a cushion or bedlinen set
28th Wedding Anniversary FAQs
Got questions about your 28th year wedding anniversary? We’ve got you covered:
What is the 28th wedding anniversary called?
The 28th wedding anniversary does not have a popular name, although it may be referred to as the Orchid Anniversary since its symbolic flower and modern gift are orchids.
What is the 28th wedding anniversary gemstone?
Amethyst is the 28th wedding anniversary gemstone, which is said to relieve stress and strain.
What is the 28th wedding anniversary symbol?
The orchid is the 28th wedding anniversary symbol.
What is the 28th wedding anniversary colour?
The 28th wedding anniversary does not have any colour associated with it.
What are the traditional and modern gifts for a 28th wedding anniversary?
There is no traditional gift for the 28th wedding anniversary, and the modern gift is the orchid flower.
What is the 28th year anniversary flower?
The orchid is The 28th wedding anniversary flower. There are over 20,000 different orchid species around the world.
