Gemstones and flowers are as commonly published in US lists; sources differ, so use them as ideas.
Fruit and flowers gift ideas for the 4th anniversary
- A fruit tree to plant together
- A flower subscription
- A fruit-picking trip
- A pressed flower frame
- A cooking class with seasonal fruit
- A fruit and cheese hamper
- Hydrangea plant for the garden
- A wine-tasting at a local vineyard
- A dried-flower wreath
Appliances gift ideas
- A kitchen appliance you both want
- A coffee machine
- A stand mixer or air fryer you will actually use
- A smart kitchen gadget
Gemstone and flower ideas
- Blue topaz jewelry: a ring, pendant or earrings with the year’s stone.Find it: AmazonEtsy
- Hydrangea: a bouquet on the day, or a plant that lasts.
An experience instead of a thing
Go fruit picking in season, then cook something together with what you picked.
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 4th anniversary
Tell us the date and we will email you two weeks before, with fruit and flowers and appliances 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 4th anniversary gift?
Fruit and flowers. Ideas include a fruit tree to plant together, a flower subscription, a fruit-picking trip.
What is the modern 4th anniversary gift?
Appliances.
What is the 4th anniversary gemstone and flower?
Many US lists give blue topaz as the gemstone and hydrangea as the flower. Lists differ, so treat these as ideas, not rules.
How should we celebrate our 4th anniversary?
Go fruit picking in season, then cook something together with what you picked.
Tips from travellers
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