After the two years we’ve all had, of turmoil and turbulence, it’s something of a miracle that any couple is expecting to enjoy another wedding anniversary. So, why not reward yourself for getting through this tough time in one harmonious, homogenous piece by celebrating your wedding anniversary in style next year?
With that in mind, here’s how to make your wedding anniversary extra special in 2022.
GET YOUR PARTNER AN AMAZING GIFT
Sure, we’re living in an era of ‘collecting memories, not things’, but sometimes, ‘things’ can be rather nice to give and receive, too. If you truly want to mark the occasion and push the boat out when it comes to getting your partner the best possible present, then consider these fantastic anniversary gifts for couples.
RECREATE THAT FIRST MEAL
Whether it was an early hours Morley’s or a Michelin starred meal, we all remember the first food we shared with our significant other. They say that you can tell a lot about someone by the way they eat, and seeing as you’re now celebrating years together, we’re going to assume you liked what you saw.
So, as a romantic gesture and a celebration of all the years gone by, why don’t you recreate that first meal you shared, but this time, at home? Should it be a stretch to your skills, a shared cooking lesson could be an extra activity that will help you both bond and sharpen up your skills. Or, if all of that sounds like too much effort, then why not hire a private chef to recreate the experience for you? Hey, they might even do the washing up.
TAKE A ONCE IN A LIFETIME TRIP
When it comes to properly commemorating your wedding anniversary, there is nothing that can beat taking an amazing holiday in some of the best holiday locations that 2022 has to offer.
You can choose to either pick a location that you have already been to, thus creating extra sentimental meaning for the both of you, or pick a place that you have both dreamed about going to but never actually found the chance to visit. Tick a destination off your bucket list or revisit one that means a lot to you…the choice is yours!
SUNRISE & SUNSET
A metaphorical, poetic reading of your relationship, maybe, or just a really unique, romantic way to spend the day. Either way, hear us out; research the best places in your city for watching the sunrise and sunset and focus all of your attention on making those two moments, shared with your partner, as special as possible.
So, choose a day (near to your anniversary, naturally) when the sky is set to be clear, get up extra early and pack a picnic, find a vantage point and appreciate the natural world’s most romantic sight. Repeat for the end of the day’s setting, this time with a bottle of something sparkling (you didn’t pack one for the morning did you?) and you have yourselves two bookends to your special day. Perfect.
LOCATION OF YOUR FIRST DATE
A cute way to spend your anniversary is to head back to the place you had your first date and relive the magic of that moment while creating new memories, too. Even if you’ve moved away, you can still go back to that magical night by making a weekend of it; you can spend time visiting all the places you used to go, luxuriating in a long walk down memory lane.
YOUR WEDDING VENUE
While visiting the location of your first date is a wonderful way to spend your anniversary together, why not try your wedding venue instead for added magic? You could reserve a spot with your venue to spend time enjoying lunch, wine tasting, a picnic on the grounds, or even ask the venue to supply a selection of the food you served during your reception. While touring the grounds, you’ll have the perfect opportunity to recreate your favourite wedding photos to look back on for years to come.
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INVITE FRIENDS AND FAMILY OVER
Marriage is not just about the unique relationship that you have enjoyed sharing with your much-beloved partner; it’s also about the people you have brought into your circle along the way. That’s why hosting a party where you can bring everybody along to share in your joy could be the most meaningful celebration of all. The trick here is only to bring people who come with genuinely positive vibes, so you know that the party will be as fun as possible. Because sharing memories with your nearest and dearest is all part of the fun, don’t you think?