26th wedding anniversary gift ideas

Number 26 with symbols for art [Anniversary Gifts by Year]

Traditional: Jade

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.”