Creative Second Wedding Anniversary Gift Ideas

The traditional second wedding anniversary gift is cotton. You might ask yourself, how can I find a creative gift made of cotton? Well, there are heaps of ideas if you start thinking laterally. You don't have to settle for the run of the mill cotton sheets or other common household cotton items. Considering something outside of the linen box might be a better idea.

A second wedding anniversary gift is a chance to give something you know the couple will enjoy rather than something they will need. Chances are, after being married for two years they already have many of their household cotton essentials.

One lovely idea is a personalized stationary made from cotton paper. It's perfect for a second wedding anniversary gift. You will find that they can be made to order with the couple’s monograms in a corner of the envelopes or watermarked into the writing paper. Most people never entertain the idea of having their own personalized stationary for themselves and they will absolutely love receiving it as a special occasion gift. It's a gift with class and honors the cotton tradition superbly.

One gift we received on our second anniversary was a two person hammock made from cotton fibre. It is simply wonderful. We hung it from the branches of the maple tree in our yard. It's now a special summer evening place where my husband and I spend quiet gin and tonic moments.

It is also true that a more modern tradition for anniversaries is to assign china as a second wedding anniversary gift. A fun notion for a second anniversary gift is to purchase a gift certificate for the couple for a slap up celebration at a Chinese restaurant. It could be a real celebratory evening and they'll appreciate your creativity.
Another idea that is related to that is to compile a gift basket that includes many of the wonderful treasures that can be found in China. This can include items such as Chinese spice blends, chopsticks and fortune cookies.

A very special idea for a second wedding anniversary gift is a handmade Chinese calligraphy picture. These are wonderful when framed and hung on a wall in the couple’s home. You can have them specially made for you and they can express anything you wish for them too, including the word love or commitment.

Choosing gifts for a second wedding anniversary can be a real adventure if you consider the couples interests and do a little mind mapping on the subject. Every anniversary is special and a wonderful gift will become a wonderful memory in the story of their lives.