If your 24th wedding anniversary is fast approaching and you’re struggling to find the right gift for your husband or wife, you’ve come to the right place.
In today’s guide, we’re going to tell you everything you need to know about the 24th wedding anniversary themes and show you the best gifts you can buy.
Reaching 24 years of marriage is impressive. You’re just one year away from a quarter of a century. Despite the day being special, it can also be quite hard to prepare for. After 24 years of marriage, picking out new gifts for your partner can be tough.
Whether you’re on a tight budget or looking to splurge, there’s something for every couple. From romantic weekend getaways to custom-made artwork, the possibilities are endless.
After so long, you’ve probably exhausted most of your ideas!
Luckily for you though, there are still plenty of gifts you can buy, it’s just a case of finding them. In this guide, we’ve done the hard work for you and listed the very best.
We’ll now show you what we found!
What Are The 24th Wedding Anniversary Themes?
If you’re going to find the best wedding anniversary gift for your spouse, you first need to know more about the themes associated with 24 years of marriage.
Generally speaking, there are 5 different themes we associate with the 24th wedding anniversary.
These themes are split into traditional themes, modern themes, gemstones, flowers, and colors. We’ve provided you with a few details about each theme below!
Traditional Theme: Opal
The most traditional theme associated with 24 years of marriage is opal. As a result, most people pick out a gift for their partner that consists of opal. Opal is a 24th wedding anniversary tradition because it represents support, love, and hope.
It is also believed that opal brings good luck and happiness to those that own it. This is why it makes such a good gift.
Modern Theme: Musical Instrument
Opal isn’t the easiest theme to stick to when looking for a wedding anniversary gift, so a lot of people go with a more modern theme. A popular modern theme linked to this anniversary is musical instruments.
This is a much easier theme to follow if your spouse loves playing music. It is also an easy theme to follow as you can stick to the theme by purchasing other musical-related gifts too.
Gemstone: Tanzanite
Tanzanite is the gemstone linked to 24 years of marriage. It is a violet and blue gemstone that comes from the mineral zoisite. It is a stunning stone that looks impressive in jewelry.
Flowers: Lavender
Flowers are an easy gift to buy when celebrating an anniversary. If you’re celebrating a 24th wedding anniversary, the flower theme you should stick to is lavender. These purple flowers are used to symbolize devotion, purity, grace, calmness, and silence.
Color: Lavender
The color associated with your 24th wedding anniversary is also lavender. The color lavender is linked to this wedding anniversary for many of the same reasons the flowers are.
24th Wedding Anniversary Gift Ideas Your Partner Will Love
Now you know more about this wedding anniversary, we can start showing you the best gift ideas we found. We’ve included a wide range of gifts that incorporate the key themes to make it easier for you to find the most appropriate gift.
1. Opal Earrings
We’ll kickstart our list with a simple opal-themed option. Opal isn’t the easiest theme to follow, so something as simple as a gorgeous pair of earrings will help you quickly solve your problem.
Opal earrings offer just the right amount of bling to complete any outfit. They can be expensive but the pair we’ve found for you are very well priced.
2. Lavender Bouquet
Another simple, yet much-loved gift idea is a bouquet of lavender flowers. A lavender bouquet can consist of lavender-colored flowers or flowers straight from a lavender plant.
Either option is a good choice, but we strongly recommend a bouquet of field lavender as they smell great and represent devotion and purity. This is something your partner will love as it shows you’ve thought about your anniversary themes.
3. Tanzanite Necklace
If you really want to blow your wife away with something stunning and extremely thoughtful, you could buy her a beautiful tanzanite necklace.
Aside from looking incredibly beautiful, your wife will appreciate that tanzanite is the gemstone associated with 24 years of marriage.
This is a timeless piece of jewelry that your wife can cherish forever.
4. Tanzanite Bracelet
If you’re looking for something tanzanite related to buy for your husband, you could go with a tanzanite bracelet. Despite being designed for men and women, tanzanite bracelets are more masculine than other types of tanzanite jewelry.
This makes a bracelet a solid choice for your husband.
The bracelet we’ve linked consists of tanzanite spheres that are purple-blue in color. This bracelet is available in a range of different colors and sizes. You could always buy a bracelet for each of you.
5. Musical Instrument
The best gift you can buy your spouse if you want to follow the musical theme is a musical instrument. This is a more modern theme that’s popular with people who have music-loving partners.
Admittedly, we would only recommend this gift if your spouse plays an instrument. In terms of the instrument you can buy, you should pick one related to what your partner likes. Amazon has a great selection to choose from.
6. Music Speaker
There’s absolutely nothing wrong with bending the rules of the musical instrument theme and buying your partner other music-related gifts. A fantastic practical gift you can get for your partner is a new speaker.
A music speaker follows a music theme and gives your spouse a new high-quality device they can listen to their music through. There are plenty of great options out there but we love this JBL Bluetooth speaker.
7. Framed Song Lyrics
One music gift idea we love is this framed song lyrics print. Found on Etsy, this print is a unique and clever way to display your partner’s favorite song. The print features a quirky vinyl record design that is made up of the lyrics from your chosen song.
The center of the record displays your names, the date of your anniversary, and the name of the song. Most people personalize this gift with their first dance.
8. Personalized Song Lyric Blanket
Another marvelous way to display your first dance song or simply your partner’s favorite song is on a personalized blanket.
Aside from being incredibly thoughtful and unique, this blanket is super comfortable and cozy. Your spouse won’t be expecting a gift like this, but there’s no doubt in our minds that she/he will love it. Again, most people personalize this gift with a song that means something to them.
9. Lavender Incense Burner
If you’re planning on buying a collection of 24th wedding anniversary-related gifts for your spouse, you might like to add a lavender incense burner to the collection of things you’ve bought.
A lavender incense burner is an affordable and simple gift that sticks to traditions. Lighting the burner will fill your home with a divine lavender smell. This small gift is another great way to show your partner that you’ve thought about what you were buying.
10. Opal Fountain Pen
We won’t lie to you, this next option is quite expensive. However, if you have a big budget and a partner that uses a high-quality fountain pen on a daily basis, it could be perfect.
This opal fountain pen can be found on Etsy. It is extremely luxurious and very shiny. One thing we love about this bespoke fountain pen is that it has been handcrafted. This makes the pen even more special and unique.
11. Japanese Opal Twist Ring
Another handcrafted opal gift you could buy for your partner is a beautiful twisted ring. This gift idea is better suited to a wife.
It is much more affordable than the fountain pen above and comes in three different colors. In terms of design, this ring follows a charming Japanese twist design. This leaves the ring with a simple, yet charming design.
12. Apple AirPods
If you and your partner prefer to buy more fashionable and practical gifts for each other, buying a set of Apple AirPods might be a good option.
Apple AirPods are very fashionable right now, with most people preferring them over other wireless earphone options. The fact these earphones come from Apple would suggest they are made to a high standard.
If your spouse loves listening to music, check this gift idea out.
13. Personalized Guitar Plectrums
One of the best gifts you can buy for your guitar-loving husband or wife is some personalized guitar plectrums. In keeping with the musical theme, this 24th wedding anniversary gift may be small, but it’s certainly a thoughtful gift idea.
The plectrums can be personalized with a phrase, logo, or photograph. We recommend selecting your partner’s favorite photo or your wedding anniversary date.
14. Guitar Coat And Key Hook Hanger
One of our favorite guitar-related anniversary gifts is this quirky coat and key hook hanger. Again, this is another gift that is primarily aimed at guitar lovers. Having said that, there’s no reason anyone that loves music can’t enjoy this gift.
This gift consists of a guitar’s neck and head. Along the guitar are multiple hooks that can be used to hang keys or coats.
15. Lavender Soup Bowls
Kitchen hardware and utensils aren’t typically associated with a 24th wedding anniversary. However, if they are lavender in color, they can be a great gift that sticks to the color theme of this anniversary.
Lavender-colored ceramic soup bowls are a popular choice. They can be brought out when you and your partner host a family get-together. We love how this gift idea is practical. The bowls are something you’ll use time and time again.
16. Lavender Spa Gift Set
The next gift idea we have for you is a wonderful option that suits those of you looking for a gift for your wife.
A lavender spa gift is the perfect relaxation gift you can buy for your wife. They usually come with a wide range of fragrant and natural soaps, face masks, lip balms, and shower scrubs. Some even come with a lovely lavender candle.
This set is all your wife needs to unwind at the end of a busy day.
17. Vintage Vinyl Record Player
Moving back over to the music theme, your spouse might appreciate a vintage vinyl record player for your anniversary. Vinyl record players are growing massively in popularity again, so now’s the time to pick one up for your partner.
To make this gift more appropriate for a 24th wedding anniversary, we’ve linked a vinyl record player that is lavender colored.
18. Personalized Vinyl Record
If you decide a vintage vinyl record player is the way you want to go, why don’t you buy your spouse a cool personalized vinyl record to go with it?
A personalized vinyl record is an entertaining gift that is personalized with 40 minutes’ worth of songs and a photo of you and your partner. You can choose all your favorite songs and personalize the cover with a message.
19. Customizable 24th Wedding Anniversary Song
Couples that share a love of music will love this next wedding anniversary gift. There are not many people that realize it, but you can actually pay a professional musician to write a song for you.
Through various platforms, you can choose the artist you want to write the song and tell them a bit more about your relationship before they go off and write the song for you. This is a romantic gift that your husband or wife will adore.
20. 24th Wedding Anniversary Watch
You don’t always have to stick to traditions when buying anniversary gifts for your partner. There’s nothing wrong with simply buying your partner something they’d like or want.
One of our favorite alternative gift ideas for men is this 24th wedding anniversary watch. Sleek, stylish, inexpensive, and high-quality, this watch is complete with some cool personalizations. This includes the years, days, hours, and minutes you’ve been together.
21. Jewelry Box
As far as alternative gifts for her go, you can’t go wrong with a lovely jewelry box. A jewelry box gives your wife a convenient place to store and organize all her jewelry. This is a great idea because you’re probably the one that bought most of her jewelry.
This particular jewelry box from Amazon is a great pick because it looks great, has plenty of space, and is made by a reliable brand.
22. Date Night Ideas
After 24 years of marriage, there’s a good chance you’ve done most of the things you’ve wanted to do together. If you and your partner now want to be introduced to new and exciting things you’re yet to try, get this Date Night Ideas book.
In the book, you’ll find 35 unique, interesting, and exciting date night ideas. The ideas are designed to push you out of your comfort zone and get you to try something new.
23. Reasons Why I Love You Journal
If there’s ever a good time to tell your spouse that you love them it’s on your wedding anniversary. Whilst you probably do this on a daily basis anyway, a more unique way to show your love is by completing a reasons why I love you journal.
These journals are lovely keepsakes that you fill with all the things you love about your partner. You can include handwritten notes, photographs, and more.
24. Where We’ve Been Map
In your 24 years of marriage, you’ve probably seen a lot and been to a lot of places with your partner. If so, you could get them a where we’ve been map for your anniversary. These vibrant maps feature a scratch-off design.
Every time you visit a new place you can scratch the map to unveil a new color. This is a great way to track your travel journey with each other.
25. Personalized Ring Dish
The final wedding anniversary gift idea on our list is a personalized ring dish. This is a lovely gift that your partner can use to keep small pieces of jewelry and his/her wedding ring safe if, for whatever reason, they have to take it off.
The ring dish we’ve linked features a floral design and can be personalized with your initials.
Final Thoughts
In this guide, we’ve made it easier for you to find the best 24th wedding anniversary gift for your partner.
We’ve looked at traditional gift ideas, modern themes, gemstones, flowers, colors, and alternative ideas. You should now have a much clearer idea of the sorts of things you can buy for your husband or wife.
All you have to do now is decide which gifts you want to buy. Good luck!
Serena & Dominic are a married couple and parents to 3 wonderful children. They plan weddings, run multiple small businesses, and curate wedding events.
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