Our 25th wed anniv. is coming. Need your suggestions!

Tabbytabitha

I'd be happy to go away somewhere for a special anniversary or simply to go out for a great meal, however, I wouldn't count that as a present but as part of the celebration.

jackieblack

I got a divorce.

Sea_Shell

Why don't you have a celebration year of "up-sizing", rather than one BIG thing. It's what we're planning.

Basically what this is, is every time you do something, or go anywhere during the year, you push the boat out that little bit further. Upgrade your seats/room etc, order that expensive bottle of wine or dish on the menu, pay for services you'd otherwise do yourself. (within your budget of course)

Just an idea!

sheramber

Would your wife like beach celebrations?

Would she prefer a pamper weekend, a special piece of jewellery, a holiday in the sun, a cruise?

Whatever, it should be something that is special for her.

beedeedee

If it ain't broke, don't fix it - is our motto!
Never ever celebrated an anniversary and we're 45+ years in.
Do something special throughout the year rather than for just one day.....

Jenjulia

Congratulations! It’s my 25th wedding anniversary in November so I can relate to this dilemma as my husband and I were undecided what/how to celebrate our anniversary.

We have been saving especially so we could do something special for our 25th anniversary. We’ve had a lot of challenges over the past 25 years, the most impactive being my declining health. About 10 years ago I was diagnosed with multiple rare and incurable medical conditions that have limited treatment options. We’ve had a very difficult couple of years and although it hasn’t been easy or pretty for either of us it has made us value our relationship even more. I know I’m extremely fortunate my husband hasn’t walked away from our marriage as many partners sadly do as these conditions are very difficult for a loved one to to deal with.

Anyhow, back to the point!
We asked family and friends for suggestions, which ranged from ranged from divorce (that was from his mother - such a lovely woman, she went to the trouble of wearing a black veil to our wedding!), renewing our wedding vows, purchasing separate gifts for each other - such as jewellery etc

In the end we decided that we didn’t want to buy each other separate gifts, we felt our anniversary was us and for us so decided on a celebrating our anniversary with a holiday.

We spent a lot of time researching and discussing what we wanted and this has made the holiday even more special. My suggestion would be to ask your wife what/how she would like to celebrate your anniversary.

Whatever you decide upon I hope you have a fabulous anniversary.

Marisco

jackieblack wrote: »

I got a divorce.

:rotfl: So did I. My divorce papers to sign came on the day of what would have been our 25th anniversary My ex wasn't being nasty though, it just happened like that.

dukeford

humptydumptybits wrote: »

I can't remember doing anything. I'm not big on weddings or anniversaries but if it was me I'd choose the two or 3 days somewhere nice.

I'd love that. Thanks!

dukeford

bellabella wrote: »

It depends what you want to spend ? DH and I did a 3 week cruise from Dubai to Venice with some great stops on the way our children were old enough to house sit for us allowing us the time away. A nice few days in the sun in a boutique hotel would be nice if you have younger ones . Whatever you decide Congratulations

I want to spend days with her. Thanks for the idea!

dukeford

PrettyKittyKat wrote: »

I think a luxurious break away all planned for her to enjoy is a wonderful idea! Is there somewhere in particular she has always wanted to go? Or somewhere you visited early in your relationship/marriage that holds special memories that you could revisit and reminisce about?

She's been wanting to go to Guam but I don't think we can because of work. I'll see about it. Thank you for suggesting!