9th wedding anniversary gift ideas

Traditional: Willow/Pottery
Modern: Leather
Read on for unique ideas for giving 9th anniversary gifts—as well writing anniversary messages and celebrating the happy occasion.
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9th anniversary gifts and ideas for spouses
- Pack a willow wicker picnic basket with all of their favorite things and surprise them with lunch or dinner in the park.
- Plant a pot of pussy willows for the porch or patio.
- Take a pottery class together. It can be very affordable when done through a local learning annex.
- Get a leather keyring monogrammed with their initials.
Splurge
- Assemble a small, custom-made wicker gift basket with a favorite hobby (such as fishing, knitting or reading) as a theme.
- Buy willow wicker furniture for the porch or patio—a perfect spot for enjoying snacks and drinks at sunset.
- Visit a local artisan and buy a large statement pottery piece for a corner of your living room or den.
- Plant a willow tree in your yard.
- If there ever was one, this is the moment for matching leather jackets. Biker, bomber, aviator…so many choices.
What to write
What to write in a 9th anniversary card
- “We’ve been through so much, and yet, nine years has gone by in the blink of an eye.”
- “Nine years of making me laugh…nine years of wiping my tears…nine years of finding the beauty in every day together.”
- “You’re still the incredible person I feel in love with…and somehow, so much more.”
What to write about in a 9th anniversary letter
- Nine things you see when you look in their eyes
- Nine ways they make you weak in the knees
- Nine things they do that make you crack up, every time
How to celebrate
- Make a playlist of your favorite home movies from over the years and watch them on the big screen.
- Create your own crossword puzzle for your partner. Make each clue about a memory only you two would remember.
- Take a basket weaving class together. No need to make it underwater.
More ideas for anniversaries
- Don’t forget the card! No celebration is complete without a keepsake-worthy card with a handwritten message telling your partner just how much their love means.
- For help putting your feelings into your own words, see what to write in an anniversary card and how to write a love letter.
- Check out these creative anniversary dates and anniversary traditions.
9th anniversary gifts and ideas for family and friends
What to give
Fill a basket with things you know they’ll love. Some ideas:
- The makings of a charcuterie board and a bottle of wine
- Popcorn, boxes of candy and a snuggly throw for movie night
- Graham crackers, chocolate bars, marshmallows and hot cocoa mix for a night around the fire pit
What to write in a 9th anniversary card
- “Raising a glass to you today—congratulations on nine years of love!”
- “You guys really know what you’re doing with this whole ‘wedded bliss’ thing.”
- “All the happiness to our favorite couple friends! (We won’t tell the others.)”
Looking for more anniversary gift ideas? Check out our anniversary gifts by year page. Or see our list of 85+ anniversary gift ideas to celebrate the day you said “I do.”
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