Finding the perfect gift can be difficult. Gift ideas for an odd anniversary, such as a 28th wedding anniversary, can be a challenge. Think of something meaningful that will represent the many years spent together. With a little thought and consideration, you can find the perfect 28th anniversary gift for the celebratory couple.
Think Traditional
Traditional gift-giving lists exist for every anniversary. The 28th anniversary is no different. The website AnniversaryIdeas.com (www.anniversaryideas.com/28th_wedding_anniversary.htm) suggests orchids as the gift of choice. There are several orchid retailers who will ship to any location. Aloha Orchid Nursery in Hawaii (www.alohaorchid.com/) has a wide selection of orchid plants and gifts.
Think Out of the Box
So your anniversary couple doesn't love to garden and giving orchids seems like a bad idea. What about orchid paperweights, linens with orchid prints or an orchid liqueur, such as the kind sold at OrchidLiqueurs.com? Southwestern American artist Georgia O'Keefe (www.okeeffemuseum.org) often used orchids in her artwork. Find the perfect print to match a room in the couple's home. Move beyond literal to fanciful and have fun thinking of interesting ways to represent the traditional orchids.
Go for the Personal Touch
If you know the couple well, consider what would bring back their youthful courtship 28 years ago. Do you have photos from their courtship, engagement or wedding that could be copied and made into a memory book? Where did they meet? Just imagine the memories you could evoke with a hand-crafted gift. A hand-crafted Hawaiian lei of orchids would be one way to celebrate 28 years of marriage.
Try for Romance
If it is your own anniversary, think of a romantic outing (perhaps with orchids) that would celebrate your 28 years together. The best gifts come from the heart: Think about what brought you together. Could you return to the location of your first date or to the place where you proposed (or were proposed to)? Whatever you do, be sure to bring an orchid!
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