16th wedding anniversary gift ideas
Traditional: Wax
Modern: Silverware and silver tableware
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16th anniversary gifts and ideas for spouses
What to give
Budget
- Gift your spouse a candle-making kit. You’ll have fun together and learn a new craft.
- Not into making your own candles? That’s OK. Gift a long-lasting candle and set the mood for a romantic anniversary.
Splurge
- Warm things up with a silver tea kettle that’s pretty enough to be left out on the counter.
- Treat your spouse to a luxurious coffee-in-bed experience like that of a hotel with coffee service (think pitcher, cup, sugar pot) on a silver tray!
What to write
What to write in a 16th anniversary card
- “I melt for you even after 16 years.”
- “Our marriage is turning 16 years old! I’m just waiting for that new car to show up…”
- “Happy sweet 16th anniversary to an even sweeter spouse.”
What to write about in a 16th anniversary love letter
- 16 things your spouse does that make you melt.
- 16 ideas to help you keep your love burning hot.
- How your spouse has surprised you in the past year of marriage.
How to celebrate
- Go on a silly date to a wax museum. Don’t forget to take photos next to your favorites!
- Take an etiquette class together and finally learn which fork is used for which course!
- Take a candle-making class (watch out for hot wax).
16th anniversary gifts and ideas for friends and family
What to give
- Give your favorite couple wax seals monogrammed with their initials to use when sending cards.
- Send them a monogrammed silver ice bucket or bottle chiller to use at their next party.
- Gift a pretty silver serving tray or bowl for their dining room table.
What to write in a 16th anniversary card
- “Happiest of anniversaries to a couple we hold close to our hearts.”
- “You two have set a great example for what a happy marriage looks like.”
- “Cheers to 16 years! Give your love the keys and drive off into the sunset.”
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