When you are selecting an anniversary gift for the woman you love, there are many classics to draw from. Most women will happily accept jewelry, flowers or romantic weekend getaways. There are also a few items that are almost never appropriate as gifts – vacuums, car wash tools and first aid kits top that list. However, somewhere in the middle are some truly unusual gifts that are sure to please her, despite their oddity. If you want to give something novel this anniversary, try one of these suggestions.
Out of this world presents
Show the woman you love that you not only think the world of you – you think the world, the moon and the stars. For only $54, you can have the International Star Registry name a star after your loved one. Whether you use her given name or your secret nickname for her, this is one weird gift she will never wish she could exchange. Or if she is the more grounded type, you can purchase an acre of land on the moon for your sweetie. Lunarlandowner.com offers several different packages for those interested in lunar real estate.
Dine in
Instead of taking your beloved out to dinner, set the stage at home and have a romantic dinner for two delivered to your doorstep. Many caterers, restaurants and local home chefs offer this service on a regular or one-time basis. Select a gourmet menu of your favorite foods and a fine bottle of wine for a meal she is sure to remember. Even better, arrange for dinner to be delivered once a month for a year to give her a regular break from the kitchen. Prefer breakfast to dinner? Have a morning meal delivered and serve it to her in bed while she lounges in luxury.
Painted portraits
With computer technology, it is possible to have any photograph manipulated to look like a painting, then have it printed on canvas. This reasonably priced process can provide you with a unique gift when you have your wedding or anniversary photo reproduced.
Stepping stones of love
Add a touch of romance to your garden landscape. Customizable stepping stones can be inscribed with any message you choose. Consider placing one special stone proclaiming your love or commemorating your anniversary or build a message with a group of stones that lead to your heart. What could be more romantic than stones proclaiming "I", "love," and "you" scattered across a rose garden?
Gifts to experience
Has the woman you love been wanting to try something new? Give her an experience vacation that matches her interests. Whether you sign up for a weekend at a gourmet cooking school, a llama farm or a race car driving camp, she is sure to have a once in a lifetime experience. For those less adventurous, try a ski weekend, a murder mystery dinner or an ocean swim with dolphins.
When money is no object
If you are short of ideas, but not short of cash it is time to consider one of these weird anniversary gifts. Give your love a jewel-encrusted brassiere this anniversary and she is sure to model it for you. Is she more of an adventurer? Give her a two-passenger submarine for those aquatic escapades.
