2nd anniversary gift idea. This is the 2nd anniversary cotton gift I put together for my husband. The gifts were: comedy works tickets, origami, treats, to do list for the next…
2nd anniversary gift idea. This is the 2nd anniversary cotton gift I put together for my husband. The gifts were: comedy works tickets, origami, treats, to do list for the next year, one bottle of whiskey, and Netflix.
2nd anniversary gift idea. This is the 2nd anniversary cotton gift I put together for my husband. The gifts were: comedy works tickets, origami, treats, to do list for the next year, one bottle of whiskey, and Netflix.
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Whether you're searching for gifts for men or gifts for women, the first anniversary gift comes with a lot of pressure. It celebrates that initial big, milestone year of marriage and sets the tone for anniversaries to come, so there's a lot riding on that first one. But when it comes to the second anniversary, all best are off — time to relax and have fun!
If you're following the list of traditional anniversary gifts by year — which offers a series of symbolic materials and themes for each year, starting with light and delicate ones and getting stronger as they go on — the second anniversary gift is cotton. It's sturdier than the first anniversary material (paper), but it's still flexible, symbolizing the fact that your bond is getting stronger, but you're not yet set in your ways. In addition to cotton, the American National Retail Jewelers Association — which came out with its own, more practical "modern" gift list — the material of the year is china. Red, garnets and bouquets of cosmos are also associated with the second anniversary.
There's a lot of leeway in there for some great 2-year anniversary gifts, including these, which feature Good Housekeeping Institute award winners, editor's faves and some items just for fun. Then you can move on to planning your three-year anniversary gifts and four-year anniversary gifts.
Parachute Home
Cloud Cotton Robe
Personalized 2-Year Anniversary Gift
Paperbunchuk
Printed Cotton Rose
Best 2-Year Anniversary Gift for Him
Sock Fancy
Crew Socks Subscription Box
Wedgwood
Nantucket Ice Cream Bowl
GH Tested
Pottery Barn
Hydrocotton Towels
Personalized 2-Year Anniversary Gift
Uncommon Goods
Couple Hobby Blanket
Jungalow
Teal Cotton Velvet Floor Pillow
Personalized 2-Year Anniversary Gift
WillowLaneCollective
China Trinket Dish
GH Tested
Brooklinen
Classic Core Sheet Set
Personalized 2-Year Anniversary Gift
bespokeeffects
Roman Numerals Sign
Unisex 2-Year Anniversary Gift
DIOP
The Weka Tote Bag
Royal Albert
Bone China Tea for One Set
Best 2-Year Anniversary Gift for Women
LeRoseGifts
Monogrammed Pajamas
J.Crew
Pajama Set in Cotton Poplin
Great Couple's Gift
Threadrock
Bacon & Eggs Matching Couples T-Shirt Set
Prouna
Bone China Barrel Coffee Mug Set
Blue Nile
Sunburst Oval Garnet Stud Earrings
Uncommon Goods
Home State Embroidered Dish Towel
Personalized 2-Year Anniversary Gift
TheModishHome
Personalized Cotton Throw Blanket
Hedley & Bennett
Bravo's Top Chef Apron
Villeroy & Boch
Porcelain China Table Vase
2-Year Anniversary Gift for Men
Good Man Brand
Jetset Jogger Pants for Him
Good American
Zodiac Boyfriend Sweatpant for Her
Uncommon Goods
Collegiate Pouches
MaisonGregoria
Cosmos Paper Flower Template
Personalized 2-Year Anniversary Gift
AMZprint
Personalized Lyric Art
CustomizedJewellery
Garnet Cufflinks
Personalized 2-Year Anniversary Gift
EmmaAndTheBeanHOME
Personalized Initial Pillow
Lovepop
Wildflower Bouquet
Marisa LaScala Senior Parenting & Relationships Editor Marisa (she/her) has covered all things parenting, from the postpartum period through the empty nest, for Good Housekeeping since 2018; she previously wrote about parents and families at Parents and Working Mother.