17th wedding anniversary gift ideas
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17th anniversary gifts and ideas for spouses
What to give
Budget
- Furniture isn’t cheap, but thrifted furniture can be more affordable! Find a piece of furniture at a thrift or secondhand shop to update your home.
- Camping chairs count as furniture, right? Gift your spouse a camping chair and take a trip to a nearby pond or lake to watch the sun set.
Splurge
- Treat yourselves to a new mattress. There’s nothing more romantic than a cozy, comfy bed!
- Commission a custom piece of furniture—like a work desk, side table or bookshelf—to be made for your spouse by a local woodworker or craftsperson.
What to write
What to write in an 17th anniversary card
- “Like a kitchen table made by an expert craftsman, our love is sturdy, solid and will last forever. Except you’re sexier than a table.”
- “17 years in and our love has never been better.”
- “Happy anniversary to my friend, lover, biggest fan and confidant.”
What to write about in a 17th anniversary love letter
- 17 things your spouse does that make you laugh.
- What you loved most about your wedding day 17 years ago.
- 17 reasons why your marriage is cooler than anyone else’s.
How to celebrate
- Turn a furniture shopping day into a special occasion with a celebratory brunch beforehand and an adult beverage to cheers with afterward.
- Take a woodworking class together at a local shop.
- Head to a local coffee shop and complete newspaper crossword puzzles over cups of joe.
17th anniversary gifts and ideas for friends and family
What to give
- Send a gift card for a furniture store to let your favorite couple pick out something they love.
- Gift a pair of fun throw pillows to accompany their comfy couch.
- Your time and talent are the most priceless gifts, so offer to help move furniture or unload a new piece the next time the couple needs it.
What to write in a 17th anniversary card
- “Happy 17th anniversary to the couple that makes me believe in love.”
- “Happy anniversary to our favorite couple…from your favorite couple. You don’t have to say it. We already know it’s true.”
- “Enjoy this special day celebrating 17 years of true love.”
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