Your Fifth Anniversary Gift Guide

Selecting a Gift
Consider Tradition
​Even if you wouldn’t consider yourselves a traditional couple, exchanging traditional gifts can be romantic and meaningful. The fifth anniversary is a big milestone. It is traditionally referred to as the "wooden anniversary” because the strength of your marriage bond is represented by beautiful and durable wood. The idea of giving gifts made of different materials for each anniversary may have come about ancient or medieval times, but the more modern version most likely originated in Germany around the 18th century. The tradition was passed along to other parts of Europe and finally reached the United States by the middle of the 19th century.
Daisies are the traditional fifth-anniversary flower. The daisy’s beauty is its simplicity. The center of the joyful daisy symbolizes the couple’s bond and its seven petals are shared opportunities and experiences. Daisies also represent fidelity and lasting love. Each daisy, like each relationship, is unique.
Traditional concepts with modern flair
Share your sentimental side with a gift of Everlasting DaisiesYour spouse will not need to play “loves me/loves me not” when she receives an arrangement of handcrafted everlasting daisies. This stunning one-of-a-kind arrangement will become a permanent part of your decor and every time she sees it, she will be reminded of your thoughtful gift.
Crafted and sourced in Northern Minnesota, made one at a time with careful attention to detail and quality.

Don’t Forget the Card
The right gift is important, but if you really want to make her happy, put some things in writing. Express your thoughts and feelings. It may seem old-fashioned, but romance doesn’t care what the date is. You don’t have to write a sonnet (or a novel), but a few carefully chosen words will warm her heart.
  • [Share the symbolism of wood and daisies. ((Maybe this is already on the card?))]
Think about those seven daisy petals. What do they mean to you?
  • Make a list of seven of your favorite memories from the past five years.
  • Make a list of seven hopes for your future together.
  • Ask her to share her list of seven hopes or memories.
  • Be sure to write on the card that you'd marry her all over again.
  • Need further inspiration? Hallmark has some great tips. https://ideas.hallmark.com/articles/anniversary-ideas/anniversary-wishes/


Create an Experience
Timing is key. Make sure that you are both happy and relaxed, and that there is plenty of time to slowly unwrap and enjoy the gift. For example, after a nice meal is generally a very good time.
6 ways to reveal your gift
  1. THE DISCOVERY Hide your gift somewhere the recipient will stumble upon it, getting a pleasant surprise.
  1. Pause the daily grind Send it to work and give your spouse the opportunity to brag about you to all of her coworkers.
  2. The tease wait until the end of the day when they think you’ve forgotten,
  3. The pleasant awakening. Let the gift accompany a delicious breakfast. Be sure to wait until they are done eating so they can enjoy both the meal and the gift.
  4. String her along. Anniversary date night? Use a length of string, yarn or ribbon to make a path through the house. Wait until she’s finished getting ready and hand her the other end. She will have to follow it to get to the gift.
  5. Clue her in. Devise a handful of clues that eventually lead her to the location of the gift.
  6. Special messenger. Have someone unexpected deliver the gift. If you have kids, you could let them (carefully!) play messenger.
Enjoy the Date Together
Share the day, if possible.Think of all the things you really love doing together. What would be possible? Your plan does not need to be elaborate. You don’t even need a lot of time to prepare.
You know that restaurant where it’s impossible to get a table? Or maybe it would be cozier and more romantic to go somewhere you’ve been a hundred times.
Whether you desperately need a night out or desperately need a night in, there are plenty of options for enjoying your special day together.
If schedules don’t allow, pick another day ahead of your anniversary
But make sure to connect of your anniversary too.
Share memories of your wedding. What was the funniest thing that happened? What made you cry? Did you say your vows correctly?
Play anniversary trivia. What was your first dance song? Make sure this doesn’t lead to an anniversary argument.
Get dressed up--or don’t.
Go out--or don’t.
Rent a special movie you both want to see
Music
Go for a walk or bike ride
Go out dancing or just dance in the kitchen
Share a game of Scrabble and toast each other with a glass of wine after the kids go to sleep
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A fresh batch of our wood daisies ready for your anniversary bouquet.
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Wood daisy bouquet in oak bud vase.

Expressions: 3 Flowers

$149.99
Feelings of warmth, happiness and abundance radiate from these pieces. Our large flowers are arranged in solid black walnut vases. Please select your choice of large flower sets: Lotus Flower (green or purple), Lily (mauve or orange), or the sunflower. ​Handcrafted in Bagley, Minnesota, USA. Estimated height is 22 inches. Freestanding tabletop vase.

​Price includes wood flowers and vase as shown.
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Roots of Elegance III (249)

$99.99
These vases evoke images of the rugged and unseen beauty beneath the plants we see above ground. The vases are available in cherry with walnut accent. Includes our durable wood flowers. Estimated height is 28 inches. Wall hanging vase.
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Simply Zen: 5 Lilies

$199.99
Peace, balance, and simplicity define this elegant piece. Vases are made out of solid wood (cherry). 5 Flower arrangements feature our Mauve Lily. Estimated height is 22 inches. Freestanding tabletop vase.
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What about the card?

Need some inspiration on what to write on a card? Hallmark has some great tips on what to write in the card when you present your spouse your gift.