Gemstones and flowers are as commonly published in US lists; sources differ, so use them as ideas.
Leather gift ideas for the 3rd anniversary
- Leather wallet or bagFind it: AmazonEtsy
- Leather-bound photo albumFind it: AmazonEtsy
- Watch strapFind it: AmazonEtsy
- Leather journalFind it: AmazonEtsy
- Tickets to a concert (leather jacket optional)
- Leather passport covers for your next tripFind it: AmazonEtsy
- A leather keyring engraved with your initials
- Leather-bound book of your wedding photosFind it: AmazonEtsy
- A leather valet tray
Crystal or glass gift ideas
- Crystal glasses
- A glass vase
- A crystal or glass photo block
- Hand-blown glass ornament with the year
Gemstone and flower ideas
- Pearl jewelry: a ring, pendant or earrings with the year’s stone.Find it: AmazonEtsy
- Sunflower: a bouquet on the day, or a plant that lasts.
An experience instead of a thing
Book a short trip and pack the new leather luggage tags.
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 3rd anniversary
Tell us the date and we will email you two weeks before, with leather and crystal or glass 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 3rd anniversary gift?
Leather. Ideas include leather wallet or bag, leather-bound photo album, watch strap.
What is the modern 3rd anniversary gift?
Crystal or glass.
What is the 3rd anniversary gemstone and flower?
Many US lists give pearl as the gemstone and sunflower as the flower. Lists differ, so treat these as ideas, not rules.
How should we celebrate our 3rd anniversary?
Book a short trip and pack the new leather luggage tags.
Tips from travellers
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