Leather is the traditional anniversary gift for the 3rd anniversary on the traditional list and the 9th anniversary on the modern list.
In this post, we share ideas for personalized leather gift ideas that are high quality, handcrafted, and American-made. They're the perfect gift for a special occasion and will last a lifetime together.
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What Are The Anniversary Gifts by Year
Many couples practice the tradition of giving anniversary gifts by a theme or material each year in a traditional order. Historians believe this idea dates back to medieval times. Our ancestors knew what they were doing: having a gifting script to follow can actually make anniversaries a little bit easier!
The materials usually become more expensive or precious as each year passes, which is why in 1937 the American Retailers Association created the modern list.
Side observation: It's interesting to read this list to see how the value of materials has changed with history. Leather became much more precious, jumping from 3rd to 9th place. Meanwhile, aluminum/tin was 10th on the traditional list and got dropped completely from the modern list!
Leather Gifts for the 3rd (Traditional) or 9th (Modern) Anniversary
All of these gifts are handcrafted in American from high quality veg-tan leather tanned by a 5th generation American tannery. They will last your lifetime together!
They can also be personalized with a monogram:
- Your initials joined with a heart
- Wedding anniversary date
- The number of the anniversary
- A short message or inside joke
2-Person Leather Travel Game Boards
The perfect shared leather gift. Couples who play games together build memories on this board, playing games wherever they travel. Keep it in a purse or glovebox for spontaneous games at the restaurant or take it on an epic adventure.
Special Leather Keepsake Storage Cases
Gifts for individuals and keepsakes: the blueprints to your home, a special bottle you've been saving, a 6-pack for beer or beverage lovers, or a business card case.
Imagine filling a business card case with 2" x 3.5" photos or handwritten notes, memories, and affirmations of love as a special gift to bring you together when you have to spend time apart.
Matching Couple Bicycle Leather Accessories
For cycling couples, these gifts will be seen everyday. Couples have put matching barrel bags on their bicycles, like wedding day car trunks, and monogrammed an everyday message of love on their lifting and carrying straps as a daily reminder.
Photo Gallery: Couples Monograms
Photos of monograms we've done for couples around the world!
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