It may not be one of the big milestones that other people notice, but an 8 year anniversary is a big deal! Be sure to stop for a minute and pat yourself and your spouse on the back for sticking with each other through thick and thin for eight whole years so far, and make sure they know you wouldn’t want to be on this journey with anyone else.
So, what are traditional 8 year anniversary gifts? And what should you get if your spouse isn’t interested in the traditional gifts anyway? We have answers to all your questions and more!
Check out these unique 8 year anniversary gift ideas – you’re sure to find something your spouse will love.
40 Unique 8th Anniversary Gift Ideas
Let your beloved know that you’ve enjoyed these eight years, and you’re looking forward to many more with these 8 year anniversary gift ideas.
Hand Blown Crystal Wine Glasses
After eight years, wine glasses make great anniversary gifts! Whether it’s simply that styles have changed since the wedding or that some of the glasses have been broken over the years, gift your spouse with a new set and toast to many more years together.
Bronze Romance Picture Frame
Bronze is a traditional eight year anniversary gift, so bronze picture frames are great 8th anniversary gift ideas! You could put a picture from the wedding in there, or one of the two of you recently to display proudly in the house. The romantic scrollwork adds to the beauty of this frame.
Bronze Ray-Bans
Sunglasses are a fun twist on the bronze tradition for 8th anniversary gifts! These bronze Ray-Bans are stylish and cool. They’re also practical, with UV protection for hiking, sightseeing, or any other activities the two of you enjoy together.
Personalized Cutting Board
This cutting board can be personalized with your last name and the date you were married. Let your spouse know you’ll never forget that special day, and now it will be memorialized in the kitchen forever!
Bronze Link Men’s Bracelet
This bronze chain bracelet for men is an understated way to celebrate an 8th anniversary. It goes with any outfit – casual or formal. Give him the bracelet to wear so he’ll know how much he means to you and how much you love him.
At Home Pottery DIY Kit
Pottery is also a tradition for 8 year anniversary gifts. This pottery DIY kit is a great way to celebrate your anniversary by doing something together. You’ll have the fun of making a vase or trinket tray together, and then you’ll also have a lasting reminder of the occasion.
Anolon Nonstick Cookware
If your cookware needs an upgrade after eight years, this bronze set makes a perfect anniversary gift. The set includes two saucepans with covers, a stockpot, two skillets, a grill pan, and a sauté pan.
Beaded Collar Necklace
Tourmaline is one of the gems associated with 8 year anniversary gifts. This gorgeous necklace features tourmaline and labradorite and a wire-wrapped chain. It’s a piece she’ll love wearing, and each time she does she’ll remember your anniversary!
Keepsake Hands Casting Kit
This kit lets you and your spouse create a cast of your hands clasped together. It’s a unique, fun way to commemorate your anniversary, and it will leave you with a truly one-of-a-kind memento of your love.
Polish Pottery Baker
Pottery is a traditional gift idea and Polish pottery is always a great investment! The pottery holds up to almost anything – heat, cold, dishwashers, microwaves, and often even being dropped. It’s hand-painted, and often the colors and styles mean that while your pieces won’t match, they will go together.
First Song Art
Share the song from your first dance with the artist, and they will make wall art inspired by the song. At the center of the piece is a QR code anyone can scan that will play the song. Your spouse will be thrilled with this unusual piece and the wonderful reminder of your wedding day.
Personalized Universal Love Platter
This gorgeous platter invokes Buddhist and Hindu symbols for universal connectedness. A heart at the center also features the initials of you and your spouse, along with your wedding date. You can use the platter to serve food or hang it on the wall as a beautiful memento.
Le Creuset Cast Iron Dutch Oven
Le Creuset cookware is expensive, but it holds up to almost anything and lasts long enough that it can be passed down for several generations. This 5.5-quart Dutch oven comes in a variety of colors and will be a treasured kitchen item for years to come.
100% Linen Women's Pajama Set
Linen is another traditional material for 8 year anniversary gifts, and linen pajamas make a great present! These PJs are pre-shrunk and made of 100% linen. They’ll keep her cool when she sleeps, and they come in several colors so you can pick her favorite.
Queen Anne's Lace Wildflower Pendant
With its Queen Anne’s Lace pressed flowers, this pendant is a unique take on the traditional lace presents that can be given as 8th anniversary gifts. The flower’s delicate petals make this a beautiful pendant that can be worn with either a casual or dressy outfit.
Birdies On Wire Kitchen Linens
You have to be careful giving gifts that could be seen as items to do household chores. Some sweethearts may not see the charm in kitchen towels, while others will be delighted with the adorable birds. The linens also hit on one of the traditions of 8th anniversary gift ideas, so they could be a great present for the right person!
Sparkling Wine
You can toast any anniversary with a nice bottle of bubbly, and your 8th anniversary is no exception! Give your sweet Baboo a bottle of delicious sparkling wine, and open it to celebrate your years together and to ring in many more.
Women’s Stripe Linen Robe
A linen robe for her is a nod to 8 year anniversary gifts tradition and is also an extremely comfy way to celebrate! This striped robe is roomy and comfortable, and – it has pockets. She’ll love it for over PJs or to get her into a spa-like mood before a bath.
Over the Moon Gemstone Earrings
These sparkly gemstone earrings feature a 14-karat gold setting with moonstone, aquamarine, and tanzanite stones. They are exquisite earrings that can be worn every day with sweats or jeans or for a dressed up evening out.
Luscious Lilac Bouquet
There’s a reason flowers are a traditional anniversary present. They may be a standard, but that doesn’t mean they’re any less lovely! Lilacs are a traditional flower to give for 8th anniversary gifts, so order up this bouquet and your house will smell simply heavenly.
Custom House Letterpress Art
Give your spouse a meaningful piece of art – your first house! Whether you lived in a rental, an apartment or want to remember the first house you bought together, this piece will always have a special place in your hearts. You simply upload a picture of the house, and artists will create a line drawing.
Personalized Faux Bois Vase
This vase invokes the old tradition of carving each other’s initials in a tree. It looks like a tree trunk, and you submit your initials for the ceramicist to create your own vase. It’s a truly unique present
Anniversary Card
Some years, you may agree to exchange cards or notes instead of buying each other gifts. If you’re saving up for a big 10th anniversary trip, or if you both appreciate heartfelt notes instead of presents, an anniversary card could be the perfect way to commemorate the occasion! If you’re a quirky couple, this card is perfect, but there are plenty more that are sentimental or simply blank to let you write your own thoughts.
Personalized Wood Cut City Map
With this laser-cut wooden map, you can commemorate the city where you live or met! Mark special spots in the city with heart pins, and you also have the option to display a special address in the middle of the map. Your names can be cut into the bottom of the map as well for a beautiful, romantic piece of wall art.
Honeycomb Web Belt With Bronze Buckle
Celebrate an 8th anniversary with this bronze belt for him! Web belts are perfect for a husband whose waist size doesn’t match up perfectly with the holes on a belt. With a web belt, he can set it to the exact right size. This gift may be more practical than romantic…but what’s more romantic than solving a pesky problem for your beloved?
Lace Racerback Jersey Chemise
This chemise for her is the perfect blend of comfy jersey and sexy lace. She can wear it on an average night to sleep comfortably or save it for a special occasion and still feel special. Lace is also one of the traditional 8 year anniversary gifts, so this is a great present for the occasion.
A Special Bourbon
If your spouse doesn’t tend to treat themselves to nicer bourbon, take your anniversary as a chance to get him something special! Even spending a few dollars more than he (or she!) might spend on themselves is enough to make the gift a memorable one.
Bronze Color Paper Airplane Cufflinks
These whimsical paper airplane cufflinks are bronze, making them perfect 8th anniversary gift ideas. They’re also perfect for giving an outfit a little class (cufflinks almost always do that!) but also a little quirkiness. For polished men who don’t take themselves too seriously.
Swirled Ceramic Wine Glasses
Since pottery is one of the traditional 8th anniversary gift ideas, these wine glasses are a great gift! The fact that they’re stemless and sturdy means they’re less likely to break. The glasses are hand-thrown and feature three swirly, gorgeous colors of clay.
Men's Stainless Steel Chronograph Watch
Treat your husband to a lovely, functional anniversary gift with this stainless steel watch by Fossil. Fossil stores also offer complimentary engraving, so after you purchase the watch you can take it to a store and have a special message added to the back.
Bronze Wind Chimes
If you enjoy sitting outside on your terrace or deck, bronze wind chimes make a great anniversary present! Hang them up to tinkle gently in the breeze and add to the outdoor charm of your outdoor space.
Bronze Open Bangle Bracelet
This beautiful bronze bangle has a double open heart with diamond accents. It’s handcrafted in bronze, 14-karat rose gold and rhodium plating. She can wear it daily and the bangle will go with any outfit!
French Linen Bedsheets
Linen is one of the standard 8 year anniversary gift ideas, and a gift of bedsheets is really a gift that will benefit both of you! Treat yourselves to comfortable, luxurious pure French linen sheets that have been made without chemicals or additives.
Bronze Bird Nest Earring Holder
This beautiful bronze jewelry stand holds up to 48 pairs of earrings on the leaves, while the 16 branches of the tree can hold necklaces and bracelets. This is a wonderful alternative to a box or tray, and allows her to display her jewelry as decor when it’s not being worn. It’s also easier to see what pieces she has when they’re all organized and hanging up.
Personalized Keychain
Customize this keychain with a picture of the two of you on the front of the large pendant, and a calendar on the back with the date encircled with a heart. The smaller pendant can be customized with your names or another special message.
Moscow Mule Mugs
Moscow mule mugs are traditionally bronze-colored, making them great 8th anniversary gifts. Give some as a special present! These would be an especially fun gift along with the ingredients to make Moscow mules – then you can all try them out!
Lace-Edged Tablecloth
Stick with one of the traditional 8th anniversary gift ideas with this vintage-feeling tablecloth. The lace border sets off this beautiful tablecloth and elevates it to a special piece that you can use for family holidays and other occasions.
Leather Bracelet With Copper Clasp
A simple leather bracelet with a bronze-looking clasp is a great anniversary present for men or women! It’s understated, which means the bracelet can go with anything. It’s a way for your spouse to have a reminder of you constantly close at hand.
Handmade Travel Tumblers
These handmade pottery tumblers are a gorgeous present to give for an anniversary! They come with a tight-fitting silicone lid and are sized to fit in a car cup holder. Snag two – one for you and one for your spouse – so you’re not constantly stealing their present.
Wife Blanket
It’s an issue that plagues almost every marriage – one person usually wants the thermostat at 90 degrees, while the other one would sleep with the window open while it’s snowing. If your wife is constantly cold, get her this blanket that proudly announces, “To My Wife,” with a large heart. The other side has a long, loving message to your wife. Better yet, it’s warm and fuzzy and should keep her nice and warm on chilly days.