Today, we’re going to be looking at eight years wedding anniversary gifts, and the best gifts to buy your significant other. Your first decade as a married couple is fast approaching, and another year spent together is always worth celebrating. But what do you get as an 8 yr anniversary present? Let’s take a look at the traditional, modern, flowers and gemstones for 8 years of marriage.
You’re probably already aware, but for every year of marriage, there’s a different symbol – whether that be paper, gold, silver; there’s a different one for each year. There’s not only a unique symbol, but also a modern version, a gemstone, and even a specific flower. We’ll be covering it all in this article, alongside our top picks.
List Of Gifts For 8 Year Anniversary
- Traditional: Bronze and Pottery
- Modern: Lace and Linen
- Gemstone: Tourmaline (alternatives: Tanzanite and Aventurine)
- Flower: Clematis and Lilac
It’s worth noting that these gifts are relevant to the US. For example, in the UK, the 8th year wedding anniversary gift is salt (not quite as exciting as bronze or pottery!).
Eight Years Wedding Anniversary Gifts
If you’re looking for ideas, then look no further! Whether you’re wanting to go down the traditional route, or something more modern – we’ve got you covered. Gift ideas for him or her; let’s take a look.
You Are My Rock – 8th Year Anniversary with Solid Bronze Insert
This is a super cute gift that incorporates bronze subtly, but perfectly. The rock itself is solid metal and weighs in at 200 grams, so it would work perfectly as a paperweight! It comes beautifully packaged in wood straw, and the bronze insert within the rock makes it the perfect gift for an 8 year wedding anniversary. With the words “you are my rock” engraved, it really is a sentimental gift.
It comes in at just $25.99 and fits snugly in the palm of your hand. With a rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars – it’s not hard to see why this gift is so popular as an anniversary gift. You can find the rock here.
Flowers always work well on any anniversary, so what about a bronze metal flower? Unlike other flowers, this one will last forever – just like your love for one another. It’s 11 inches long (around the size of a standard rose), which makes it all the more realistic. It’s subtly romantic, and would work well for a male or female.
It costs $49.95 and has a 4.7 out of 5 star rating. You can find this gorgeous keepsake rose here.
Keepsake Hands Casting Kit
While this isn’t exactly pottery, it does have to be shaped and molded, which is why I think it would work perfectly for an 8th wedding anniversary. It’s an activity you can do together and something that will last forever. You can display the cast of your hands once you’ve done it, and you’ll always be reminded of your 8th year wedding anniversary when you look at it.
It’s currently on offer for $39.98, saving over $10 – so now’s the perfect time to make your purchase! This product has over 24,000 ratings (!) and has a 4.6 out of 5-star rating. You can find the Luna Bean Keepsake Kit here.
Sterling Silver Tourmaline Ring
If your wife likes her jewelry, this pink tourmaline ring would be the perfect addition to her jewelry collection. Not only is it symbolic of 8 years of marriage (it’s the gemstone of 8 years, remember?), but it’s utterly gorgeous! The ring comes in sizes 5-12 and has a rhodium-plated finish. It has a touch of class to it and is dripping in elegance.
The ring itself is $49.99 and comes in a jewelry pouch. It has a rating of 4.4 stars out of 5 and comes highly recommended from the reviews on Amazon. You can find the pink tourmaline RB gems ring here.
Flowers
While I don’t have a link for this one, you can never go wrong with flowers. Head to your local florist and get a bouquet of clematis and lilac. Ensure she knows that those flowers are the symbol of 8 years of marriage. It’s an extremely sentimental gift, that care and thought have definitely gone into. Most florists will be able to make a bouquet tailored to your requests, and you can usually add a note too.
Conclusion
I hope this article has helped you to become more familiar with eight years wedding anniversary gifts. There’s a plethora of gorgeous ideas out there, with places such as Amazon and Etsy providing the best choices for purchasing. Eight years of marriage down – forever to go!
What did you buy your significant other for eight years of marriage? Did you follow tradition? I’d love to know your experiences, so please feel free to let me know in the comments below. Sharing is caring!
FAQs
What is the 8th wedding anniversary symbol?
The 8th wedding anniversary symbol is bronze. This is the traditional wedding anniversary symbol, and pottery is also another symbol that represents eight years together. In previous years of marriage, symbols have been copper and iron. Bronze is said to be stronger than both of those metals, which is why it comes later in the years of celebrating.
What is the 8th wedding anniversary called?
The 8th wedding anniversary is called bronze or pottery; and is sometimes known as the year of durability. Both bronze and pottery are durable materials, and work well as a foundation. This is a metaphor for having set the foundation of your marriage. It's very fitting.
What is the gift for 8 year anniversary?
There are several gifts that you associate with 8 years of marriage, and it all comes down to whether you want to celebrate in the traditional way, or the modern way. If you're wanting to follow tradition, bronze and pottery are the gifts to buy. If you're looking for something more modern, you can opt for linen and lace, which are the modern symbols for the 8 year anniversary.
