26th wedding anniversary gift ideas
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Modern: Artwork
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26th anniversary gifts and ideas for spouses
What to give
Budget
- Thrift a coffee table book on a favorite artist or a book on art history and add a heartfelt inscription.
- Matching jade rings! They can be really affordable and are easy to find on handmade and craft websites.
- Grab a couple of canvasses and paint along with an online how-to episode or go to an in-person event or class.
- Visit a plant nursery or garden center and pick out a jade plant together.
Splurge
- Buy a piece of art. Visit a local gallery or art fair, or check to see if local art schools have pieces for sale by students.
- Get a jade figurine or sculpture to grace the entryway of your home, an office shelf or bedside table. The gemstone is associated with love, good luck and healing.
- Have your portrait painted and framed. Search online—lots of artists offer commissioned portraits painted from photos.
What to write
What to write in a 26th anniversary card
- “It’s been 26 years, and marrying you is still the top decision I’ve made in over a quarter-century.”
- “Nowhere even close to jaded by this whole ‘us’ thing. Here’s to 26 more years!”
- “Nothing says ‘I love you’ like 26 whole years together.”
- “Our love is our work of art: original, creative, and uniquely ours.”
What to write about in a 26th anniversary love letter
- Make a list of 26 things you love about your spouse.
- Write about the things that have surprised you, in a good way, about your life together that you never would’ve guessed 26 years ago.
- Keeping with the theme of art, write how you think your spouse showcases their creativity.
How to celebrate
- Take a trip to the art museum. Check for special events nights for music or new exhibitions.
- Make a date for a sip and paint. Keep it private or invite friends for a low-key celebration.
- Have an at-home spa session and take turns giving massages with jade rollers and gua sha tools. Or treat yourself to a professional session!
26th anniversary gifts and ideas for family and friends
Anniversary gifts for friends
- A book of romantic art
- A jade-topped wine stopper, paired with a bottle of wine you know they’d enjoy.
- Every day décor can be art. Try colorful table coasters, intricate candle sticks or a lovely picture frame.
What to write in an anniversary card
- “You two make an artful pair.”
- “Congratulations, 26 times, on having found each other.”
- “You’re a study on how to know—and keep!—a good thing when you find it.”
Looking for more anniversary gift ideas? Check out our anniversary gifts by year page or these 85+ anniversary gift ideas to celebrate the day you said “I do.”
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