21st wedding anniversary gift ideas
![Number 21 with symbols for fire [Anniversary Gifts by Year]](https://ideas.hallmark.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/21-anniv-ideas.jpg)
Traditional: Brass
Modern: Nickel
Inspired? Create and share by tagging @hallmarkstores.
21st anniversary gifts and ideas for spouses
What to give
Budget
- Make a collage of twenty-one of your favorite pictures of the two of you together—be sure to pick pictures from every era of your relationship!
- Create a scavenger hunt with twenty-one stops along the way. Make sure each stop means something to the two of you.
- Make a 21-song playlist full of meaningful tunes.
Splurge
- Get a personalized puzzle! Find a favorite picture of the two of you and make it into a 21-piece puzzle.
- Commission a local artist to paint a portrait of you and your partner.
- ·Rent an RV and head to a national park—bring along plenty of books and games and enjoy a relaxing, slow-paced adventure together.
What to write
What to write in a 21st anniversary card
- “Even after all this time, you still give me butterflies.”
- “Our love grows stronger and stronger by the year. We’ve navigated so much together, and it’s only made our love better.”
- “No matter what life throws our way, I’ll always be happy and grateful with you by my side.”
What to write about in a 21st anniversary love letter
- The moment you knew you were in love with your partner
- What wishes or dreams you have for this next year
- An inside joke only the two of you know about
How to celebrate
- Your marriage is old enough to drink cocktails! Find a fancy bar and try some new-to-you beverages.
- Take a day-long road trip and explore places you’ve never seen before—or re-experience old favorites!
- Take yourselves shopping for date night clothes. Help each other pick out new duds, then hit the town and show them off.
21st anniversary gifts and ideas for friends and family
What to give
- Raise a toast! Give the happy couple champagne flutes to toast this new year of marriage!
- Fill a card with 21 prints of your favorite photos of the happy couple.
- Send them all the supplies for a romantic picnic together.
What to write
- “You two are an inspiration. Love watching the way you do life together!”
- “You seem to fall more in love year after year. It’s so amazing to witness.”
- “You’ve built a life together that you can be proud of.”
Looking for more anniversary gift ideas? Check out our anniversary gifts by year page.
Shop Anniversary
See allYou may also like
See more-
Christmas 2025 Keepsake Ornament Sneak Peek: There’s snow business like this one!
A Keepsake Ornament that captures the magic of decked out department store windows during the holiday season? We love...
-
Christmas 2025 Keepsake Ornament Sneak Peek: A stunning tabletop figurine filled with magic
When it comes to inspiring wonder, nothing beats the intricacy of Keepsake Ornaments tabletop figurines. Their light,...
-
Christmas Your first 2025 Dream Book SNEAK PEEK is here!
The debut of the 2025 Dream Book is still a couple months away, but we just can't resist giving you a glimpse of all ...
-
Easter Easter basket ideas for all ages: DIY decorations, gifts and more
Excited to get hopping on those Easter baskets? We love to see it. And we love to inspire it, too! So we’ve put toget...
-
Valentine's Day So many ways to share love with little ones!
From incredibly snuggly, singing plush, to kissing cows, backpack clips and more, we've got everything you need to sh...
-
Easter Quack some smiles this Easter
There's nothing cuter than a fluffy, dancing duck in a spring pastel neck scarf. Well, wait. Actually there IS someth...
-
Kids 50+ unique Tooth Fairy ideas to bring the smiles
Few moments are more magical than your child’s very first wiggly tooth. Sometimes it comes with excitement (what will...
-
Encouragement Simple ways to include children in caregiving
For many people, illness, injury, disability and other reasons for extended care or end-of-life transitioning are jus...
-
Valentine's Day A history of Valentine’s Day: Festivals, feast days, flowers and more
On February 14, kids in classrooms exchange Valentine’s Day candies. Sweethearts celebrate their romance with flowers...
-
Graduation 90+ fantastic graduation party ideas to cap off the grad’s big day
It's graduation season. The hard work, the dedication, the final push on all those big projects, and now it's time to...
-
Christmas 2025 Keepsake Ornament Sneak Peek: A noble guy who’s sure to steal your heart
A new year means a whole new collection of Keepsake Ornaments to unveil! And since it's almost Valentine's Day, we th...
-
Halloween The history of Halloween: Why we celebrate and fun traditions to try
Scary stories, costume parties, fall chills, haunting thrills, and SO MUCH candy…there’s a lot to love about Hallowee...
-
Christmas BIG surprises at the Hallmark Christmas Experience!
The Hallmark Christmas Experience is unforgettable, but it was especially memorable for these folks! Watch as we surp...
-
Christmas 2025 Gnaughty and Gnice Keepsake Ornament Sneak Peek!
What will your favorite pair of elves be getting up to in 2025? We're betting it's got something to do with sweets. ...
-
Gifting 100+ funny gifts and ideas for the person you love to laugh with
The better you know someone, the more likely you are to joke around with them—family, friends, coworkers, anyone. For...
-
Friends 50+ friendship anniversary ideas for celebrating your platonic soulmates
How often do we really get to celebrate our friendships? Of course, the usual moments come to mind—birthdays, wedding...
-
Card Ideas Introducing new Paper Wonder Build-a-Bouquet cards!
A brand new card collection, just in time for spring! With new Paper Wonder Build-a-Bouquet cards, you can put togeth...
-
Christmas How to plan a Christmas scavenger hunt: 50+ ideas for clues, prizes, themes and more
What do scavenger hunts have to do with the holidays? More than you might think. A lot of the best things about the s...
-
Valentine's Day Valentine’s Day care packages for everyone you know
Valentine’s Day isn’t just for romance. We like to think of it as a day to celebrate everyone you love—and even those...
-
Valentine's Day Introducing the new Bridgerton gift collection
Dearest Gentle Reader, We are beyond pleased to announce the unveiling of our new Bridgerton gift collection. If you...