Gemstones and flowers are as commonly published in US lists; sources differ, so use them as ideas.
Pottery gift ideas for the 9th anniversary
- A pottery class for two
- Handmade ceramicsFind it: AmazonEtsy
- A planter
- A handmade mug set from a local potter
- Pottery wheel lesson voucher
- A ceramic serving bowl
Leather gift ideas
- Leather goods
- A leather weekend bag
- Leather gloves
Gemstone and flower ideas
- Lapis lazuli jewelry: a ring, pendant or earrings with the year’s stone.Find it: AmazonEtsy
- Bird of paradise: a bouquet on the day, or a plant that lasts.
An experience instead of a thing
Take a pottery class and make something for your home.
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 9th anniversary
Tell us the date and we will email you two weeks before, with pottery and leather 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 9th anniversary gift?
Pottery. Ideas include a pottery class for two, handmade ceramics, a planter.
What is the modern 9th anniversary gift?
Leather.
What is the 9th anniversary gemstone and flower?
Many US lists give lapis lazuli as the gemstone and bird of paradise as the flower. Lists differ, so treat these as ideas, not rules.
How should we celebrate our 9th anniversary?
Take a pottery class and make something for your home.
Tips from travellers
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