Gemstones and flowers are as commonly published in US lists; sources differ, so use them as ideas.
Cotton gift ideas for the 2nd anniversary
- Good cotton beddingFind it: AmazonEtsy
- A hammock for two
- Matching robesFind it: AmazonEtsy
- A quilt
- A cotton print of a place you love
- Monogrammed cotton towelsFind it: AmazonEtsy
- A cotton picnic blanket and a day out
- Cotton apron set for cooking together
- Personalized cotton tote bagsFind it: AmazonEtsy
China gift ideas
- A china tea set
- Handmade ceramic mugs
- A china serving platter
- A fine china dinner plate set for two
Gemstone and flower ideas
- Garnet jewelry: a ring, pendant or earrings with the year’s stone.Find it: AmazonEtsy
- Lily of the valley: a bouquet on the day, or a plant that lasts.
An experience instead of a thing
Plan a picnic with a cotton blanket at a park you both like.
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 2nd anniversary
Tell us the date and we will email you two weeks before, with cotton and china 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 2nd anniversary gift?
Cotton. Ideas include good cotton bedding, a hammock for two, matching robes.
What is the modern 2nd anniversary gift?
China.
What is the 2nd anniversary gemstone and flower?
Many US lists give garnet as the gemstone and lily of the valley as the flower. Lists differ, so treat these as ideas, not rules.
How should we celebrate our 2nd anniversary?
Plan a picnic with a cotton blanket at a park you both like.
Tips from travellers
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