25 Unique Anniversary Gifts for Your Girlfriend (Plus 8 More FREE Ideas!)
Whether you need a gift for your first or fortieth anniversary, don’t let the occasion slip away without something special for your girlfriend.
We’ve thought long and hard to come up with twenty-five ideas that are romantic, thoughtful, and definitely not lame. These hand-selected gifts will show her that you remembered well enough in advance to pick out something amazing, which ultimately proves to her just how much you care!
While the most romantic anniversary gift for your girlfriend depends on what type of gal she is, we’re offering up a wide selection that is sure to check a few boxes. Some will spoil her (hello, Spa Box!) and others will surely impress (here’s looking at you, gold necklace), but one thing is for certain: they will all make her feel special and cherished.
There’s an anniversary gift on our list for every budget and every bae, so let’s get started!
Amazing Anniversary Gifts for Your Girlfriend
1. Heart Necklace or Dainty Heart 14K Gold Necklace
While diamonds are a girl’s best friend, they’re not always ideal for an anniversary gift. To show her that she is precious to you, why not adorn her with this beautiful precious metal? In the necklace from Zoe Lev, gold is crafted into the most perfect dainty heart. The delicate chain can be almost any length of your choosing.
While the Zoe Lev is sweet and simple, the necklace from CaitlynMinimalist offers you the chance to engrave the charm with a message in your handwriting.
2. North Star Earrings or Birthstone Earrings
Some of us ladies are solely earring wearers, which can make choosing a piece of jewelry difficult (sorry guys!). Thankfully, these lovely adornments are here to save the day!
We love the modern yet vintage look of these North Star Earrings. Made from 14k yellow gold, they’ll remind her that she is your heart’s North Star (aww!).
Or, let her know that you 1) remember her birthday, and 2) took the time to find her birthstone with these ever-popular birthstone earrings. Either choice speaks volumes when it comes to showing her that you care this anniversary!
3. Jewelry Stand
This jewelry stand is like all our favorite anniversary gifts rolled into one! Gold? Check. Flowers? Check. Jewelry? Triple check.
A stunning brass Gardenia offers plenty of flowered gold limbs and whimsical leaves to hang jewelry from. The petal base is perfect for holding rings and studs. If you’re on anniversary number ten and have given her allllll the jewelry, try this charming but practical gift!
4. Create Your Own Reel
For a nineties girl like me, this quirky and fun gift is fantastic! It delivers a sentimental dose of nostalgia (always appreciated), but no longer do you have to view Winnie the Pooh or Toy Story stills. A modern version of the original, this updated ViewMaster lets you create your own reel!
Assemble your favorite snapshots and they can be added to the film reels, immortalizing your relationship. You truly are the ViewMaster with this unique gift! (Sorry, just couldn’t resist the pun.)
5. Film Roll Keychain
by Etsy: CraftsByAleja
We’re really keeping the throwbacks coming – check out this awesome film reel keychain. The classic faux Kodak canister contains a pull-out album of photos. Unlike the old-style film, she won’t have to hold it up to the light to try and see what photos she can make out.
Once you gather all your snaps and send them in, they’ll be added to the rollout album. You can choose up to ten of your favorite moments.
Thanks to its nifty keychain, she can carry these memories not only in her heart but captured in print wherever she goes!
6. Date Night Box
by Etsy: TwistStationery
If you’ve been dating for a while, she may be getting tired of the same old same old date night ideas. Say “so long” to your stale movie nights and spice things up!
This eco-kraft keepsake box contains forty-six different date night idea cards. Twenty-three of them are “staying in” ideas while another twenty-three are “going out”. In separate sealed envelopes you will find six wild card ideas, guaranteed to lead to a lot of laughs and plenty of love.
7. Camping Art Print or Date Print
Is your girl the outdoorsy type? If she loves the wilderness nearly as much as she loves you, then she’ll flip over these nature-inspired prints! A camper’s take on the old adage, “Home is wherever I’m with you”, we love the bold colors in this tent and hiking boots camping print.
Or, opt for a more whimsical floral approach with your special date memorialized in delicate blooms. It’s a digital file so you can print it and frame it using whatever materials you like. We recommend sustainably sourced paper for your earth-loving girlfriend!
8. Photo Wall Art
by Minted
When you’re in love you can never have too many photos of you and your beau! Believe me, my walls were covered.
I love this heart snapshot mix because it still gives you all the insta-worthy pics you desire but in a much nicer way than pinning them haphazardly all over your walls. Thirty memories of your choosing will be hand-pressed with real foil to form a cute heart. You have a choice of color for the photo theme and your frame molding so you can truly customize this endearing gift for your dating anniversary.
9. Chocolates
by Simply Chocolate: Godiva
Did you know that nine out of ten people love chocolate? It’s pretty safe to bet that your girlfriend is one of those chocoholics! For a special occasion like an anniversary, skip the candy bar and present her with something luxe – like these decadent confections from Godiva. Choose from nineteen, thirty-six, or seventy pieces encased in their signature gold box.
Creamy caramels, gourmet ganaches, and rich nutty candies are super sweet, just like she is!
10. Wine & Some Monogrammed Stemless Wine Glasses
by HomeWetBar
Fancy and sophisticated, these monogrammed stemless wine glasses will definitely become a favorite for drinks. Hand blown and etched with a classic monogram motif, they’re a true classic. But the lack of a stem gives them a trendy modern twist. Choose from three different initials, whether it be hers, yours to remind her of you, or maybe a combination of both of yours!
11. Custom Pillow
by Minted
With a custom photo pillow, you can spend the night together even if you can’t actually spend the night together. Print one photo or multiple photos on this luxe cotton pillow and she can cuddle up to you even if you’re a million miles away. I feel like it says, “I want to sleep with you”, in the most subtle way. So, you know, it has that going for it!
Jokes aside, it’s a cute and sentimental gift that she’ll appreciate because you know we love having photos of our relationship everywhere.
12. Flowers and a Monogrammed Vase
Her last flame doesn’t have anything on you! Go above and beyond the traditional anniversary gift fare with flowers and a monogrammed vase.
There are so many stunning arrangements over at Bouqs. From rustic to tropical, these blooms aren’t your typical garden (or superstore) variety! Then give her something to keep her remarkable bouquet in with this elegant monogrammed hand-blown vase. The modern shape and exquisite lasered lettering make this a lasting decor piece that she can use over and over again.
13. Plant
by The Sill
Not ready for a puppy but want something you can care for and baby as a couple? Consider a plant – it’s the ultimate co-parent starter. Plus, almost all girls adore plants.
The Sill has an awesome variety of houseplants, flowering plants, and even faux plants. It’s an anniversary present that you both can love and care for, for years to come – just like your relationship!
14. Silk Pillowcase & Eye Mask
by SLIP
If your girlfriend needs some pampering, you definitely need to treat her to a silk pillowcase and eye mask. This indulgent sleep set feels amazing, and it helps keep her hair and skin looking great, too. She’ll thank you in the morning when her beauty sleep actually fulfilled the beauty part for once!
The silk fabric helps to lock in her hair and skin’s moisture as well as keep her facial products in place. After all, you just want your girlfriend to look and feel her best, right?
15. Cotton & Silk Blend Pajamas
by Nordstrom: Papinelle
There is nothing like lazy Sundays lounging around with your favorite person. You can keep your girlfriend extra cozy in these adorable hydrangea pajamas.
While you may think a PJ set isn’t the most romantic, we’d beg to differ. This cotton and silk blend is deliciously smooth and she’ll appreciate you gifting her something more than your oversized t-shirt. They’re super cute and comfy, and she’ll love snuggling up in them for a binge-watching marathon. With this gift, you’ve earned your Netflix and chill!
16. Tote Bag with Name
by Minted
Work, weekend errands, a trip to the bookstore? This versatile tote bag has got her covered. Chances are you may end up carrying it more than she will, but at least you’ll look good doing it!
You can choose from a ton of amazing patterns in a variety of colors. Charming features like a snap closure and a small leather tag customized with her name or nickname make this a sweet gesture.
17. Candles
by Anthropologie: Voluspa
Why not shower her with love – or better yet, bathe her in adoration – by treating her to just that: a bath! Fill the tub, add bubbles and maybe a few rose petals, and don’t forget the candles! These aromatic jar candles from Anthropologie have alluring scents just for the occasion. Poured into intricately etched glasses they’re as much a piece of art as they are a fragrant frame. They’ll really set the scene and allow her to relax and recharge, as she deserves.
18. Love Letter Throw Blanket
by Etsy: FrankiePrintCo
How romantic is this?! A throw blanket with a love letter penned by you and printed in your own hand – it’s dreamy. And don’t worry, even if your handwriting is indecipherable, you can choose a handwriting font that is a perfect dupe for the real thing. The natural off-white color of the cotton blanket is great for matching existing décor and room elements, allowing it to be an item that she will love keeping out on the couch.
Who wouldn’t want to be literally embraced in terms of endearment?
19. Perfume
by Sephora
Perfume can be expensive, and sometimes it just isn’t a product we can justify buying for ourselves when we have so many other beauty tools to purchase. But we would gladly accept a bottle of fragrance from our sweetheart! It might just become her new signature scent, taking her back to sweet memories of your relationship whenever the smell drifts by.
20. Personalized Teddy Bear
by Etsy: amylucydesigns
Teddy bears aren’t just for kids. Have you ever seen the movie Valentine’s Day, where Taylor Lautner gives Taylor Swift the giant bear? Swoon.
While this bear isn’t massively sized, it will illustrate the depths of your love! Customize its fuzzy little belly with your girlfriend’s name and she will think of you each time she cuddles it close. This bear is a sophisticated grown-up version of teddies for tots.
21. What I Love About You Book or How Do I Love Thee Book
by Knock Knock
Your girlfriend doesn’t have to be a bibliophile to love these books. A fill-in-the-blank journal lets you describe all the ways your girl is special, cherished, and loved! Its petite little binding is packed from cover to cover about ways you adore and value her. Simply fill in the blanks for each prompt to customize it.
Looking for something a little different? Opt for this How Do I Love Thee Book. It uses similar prompts but gives you a little more room to count the ways you treasure your girlfriend, all the way from A to Z. The twenty-six pages each contain a word and a sentence based on one letter of the alphabet to get you started, you provide the rest.
22. Spa Inspired Staycation Box
by Cratejoy: Paradise Delivered
Want to let your girlfriend get away without having to get out of town? This Staycation Spa Box is overflowing with luxurious gifts that will make her feel like a queen. It contains skincare, wellness products, books, jewelry, accessories, and more. It is positively packed with indulgent treatments and gifts that she can use in the comfort of her own home – no bra or pants required. What a thoughtful gift!
23. Stamped Spoon
by Etsy: ImpressionsStamped
The only way this gift could get any better is if you spoon-fed her Ben and Jerry’s with this stamped utensil. Whether she is being treated to scoops of ice cream or just enjoying a bowl of cereal, this spoon tells her just how much you care, cerealsly. Customize the letters coupled by a heart with your initials and choose your spoon size.
24. Personalized Leather Journal
by Etsy: TrendyGiftCo
I don’t even need to see what’s inside – this journal is so romantic! The beautiful quote on the front says it all, embossed in supple leather and bound with a simple band. Inside she can write her hopes and dreams or doodle her picture-perfect future of the two of you together. This personalized gift is gorgeous and of great quality. It will easily become a treasured present commemorating your anniversary.
25. Don’t forget an Anniversary Card!
by Etsy: TopHatAndMonocle
It’s funny how we tossed the cards aside when we were young, but now we would be appalled not to receive one. In other words, don’t forget the card!
This humorous one from TopHatAndMonocle is definitely a winner. Punchy pink on the outside and blank on the inside you can boldly proclaim your love, then continue to wow her with your knock-her-socks-off gift!
Gift Ideas That Cost Nothing (But Your Time)
We know you want to give your girlfriend the world, but it may not be within the budget. Here are a few awesome gift ideas that won’t cost you your future firstborn. In the words of J.Lo, “love don’t cost a thing”!
Make Your Own Photo Collage
Here is a budget-friendly option that your girlfriend will love. Spend time choosing a few of your favorite photos and then have them printed. Hunt for a frame at your local Goodwill or dollar store. Then, arrange your printed photos in a heartfelt collage. She’ll appreciate that you spent the time picking out your most-loved memories and won’t care about the second-hand frame.
Breakfast in Bed
Are you any good in the kitchen? Whip up a spread and treat your girlfriend to breakfast in bed. Even if you can’t cook, you can surely dash down the street to a Starbucks and order a to-go venti Cafe Americano and croissant. Taking the time to wake up early and prepare something special that doesn’t require her to get out of bed is super sweet.
But pro tip, don’t leave her with dishes or a mess to clean – take care of that too!
Cook a Meal
Cooking dinner, lunch, or brunch is a thoughtful way to show your girlfriend you care without spending a fortune. Use staples you already have or prepare a budget-friendly grocery list. Then, let her relax with a glass of wine while you work your magic in the kitchen. Food may be the way to a man’s heart, but in our experience, it works just as well on women!
Have a Baking Bonanza
While your girlfriend would probably happily accept a batch of homemade cookies or cupcakes, we have a better idea. Star in your own rom-com by baking together! Wiping the flour from her cheek, getting a little bit messy with the chocolate…do you see where we’re going with this? It will be a fun way for you two to bond and in the end, she will get to enjoy some delicious anniversary treats.
Write a Love Letter
What girl doesn’t want a love letter from her significant other? A handwritten love letter is old-school, very romantic, and we know how much it takes for our lover to actually sit down and write one. It certainly is a gift from the heart that will mean so much to her.
Plan a Romantic Evening
You know your girlfriend best. Use this special knowledge to plan a romantic evening. It can be an evening in or you can go out.
Remember, even if you decide to go out, you don’t have to spend your rent money. Pack a picnic and go for a stroll through the park, window shop her favorite stores (and gather ideas for future gifts!), or maybe visit a free beach. If you decide to stay in, the options are almost equally limitless. Paint her nails, cook her a meal, binge watch her favorite romantic movies…whatever she wants, do it!
Make a DIY Gift
You don’t have to be a Pinterest crafter to pull off one of these DIY skills. Our favorites include:
- Make a mixtape
- Make a painting
- Scrapbook your relationship
- Hand make a card
Attend a Free Local Event
Does your anniversary line up perfectly with a free local event? Score! It’s the perfect place to celebrate your anniversary. Get dressed up (or whatever the occasion calls for) and have a good time. Make it extra special by packing a few of her favorite drinks and snacks. Just because it doesn’t come with a huge price tag doesn’t mean it can’t be romantic. It’s more about spending time together and less about spending money.
Gifts Your Girlfriend Will Gush Over
We hope this gift guide provided you with the perfect anniversary gift idea to spoil your special girl, or at least gave you inspiration for a great present! If she gushes to her friends about how amazing your anniversary was, you’ve basically won the boyfriend or girlfriend lottery. Way to go!
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Megan Moore
Megan’s wedding experience began over a decade ago when planning her dream ceremony. Since then, three kids have been added to the mix. Megan wholeheartedly embraces all things baby, childhood, and family. When she isn’t writing or chasing little ones you can find her running, hiking, or reading.
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