Gemstones and flowers are as commonly published in US lists; sources differ, so use them as ideas.
Sapphire gift ideas for the 45th anniversary
- Sapphire jewelryFind it: AmazonEtsy
- Blue-themed celebrationFind it: AmazonEtsy
- Blue glassware setFind it: AmazonEtsy
- A trip by the sea
Sapphire gift ideas
- Sapphire gifts
- Sapphire cufflinks or earrings
Gemstone and flower ideas
- Sapphire jewelry: a ring, pendant or earrings with the year’s stone.Find it: AmazonEtsy
- Blue iris: a bouquet on the day, or a plant that lasts.
An experience instead of a thing
Gather the family for a weekend together.
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 45th anniversary
Tell us the date and we will email you two weeks before, with sapphire and sapphire 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 45th anniversary gift?
Sapphire. Ideas include sapphire jewelry, blue-themed celebration, blue glassware set.
What is the modern 45th anniversary gift?
Sapphire.
What is the 45th anniversary gemstone and flower?
Many US lists give sapphire as the gemstone and blue iris as the flower. Lists differ, so treat these as ideas, not rules.
How should we celebrate our 45th anniversary?
Gather the family for a weekend together.
Tips from travellers
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