Gemstones and flowers are as commonly published in US lists; sources differ, so use them as ideas.
Lace gift ideas for the 13th anniversary
- Lace lingerie or table linenFind it: AmazonEtsy
- Lace-detail jewelryFind it: AmazonEtsy
- A lace table runner
- Lace-detail lingerie or a lace scarfFind it: AmazonEtsy
Textiles or furs gift ideas
- Throws and textiles
- A faux-fur throw
- A quality knit blanket
Gemstone and flower ideas
- Citrine jewelry: a ring, pendant or earrings with the year’s stone.Find it: AmazonEtsy
- Chrysanthemum: a bouquet on the day, or a plant that lasts.
An experience instead of a thing
Book a dinner somewhere with live music.
Make it personal
Pair the theme with something only you two would understand: a place, a song, a date. A short handwritten note listing a favorite memory from each year costs nothing and is often the part people keep. Need words? Try the message writer.
These are the themes most widely published in the US. Lists in the UK and elsewhere differ for a few years; follow whichever your family uses.
Never miss your 13th anniversary
Tell us the date and we will email you two weeks before, with lace and textiles or furs gift ideas for that year. Add the year you married and we will match the theme every year after.
Frequently asked questions
What is the traditional 13th anniversary gift?
Lace. Ideas include lace lingerie or table linen, lace-detail jewelry, a lace table runner.
What is the modern 13th anniversary gift?
Textiles or furs.
What is the 13th anniversary gemstone and flower?
Many US lists give citrine as the gemstone and chrysanthemum as the flower. Lists differ, so treat these as ideas, not rules.
How should we celebrate our 13th anniversary?
Book a dinner somewhere with live music.
Tips from travellers
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