12 Creative, Unique Anniversary Gift Ideas For Her

On the lookout for the perfect anniversary gift for her? There comes a point in most relationships that anniversary gifts become a stumbling block. Once that day rolls around, ladies are bequeathed with a bouquet of flowers, maybe a piece of jewelry, or a pleasant dinner out at a favorite restaurant. While these anniversary gifts are obviously lovely, they can feel somewhat last-minute.

This year, why not figure out a creative and extra special anniversary gift for her? We at Peerspace are here to help! Check out these 12 suggestions that will up your gift-giving game and let her know that you appreciate her as much as she deserves.

1. Lessons in something she’s always wanted to try

Keep an ear out for when she says, “I’ve always wanted to learn to …” or “Wouldn’t it be fun to try …?” Then, for your anniversary, surprise her with the opportunity to take that lesson – either solo, with a friend, or best yet, with you. And if she doesn’t specify the desire to learn something in particular, then consider her favorite things. Does she like birds? How about a falconry lesson? Is she into DIY? Why not gift her a carpentry class? The options are endless, and who knows? Maybe the lesson will evolve into a passion she will nurture forever.

2. Book a Peerspace venue

Remember when she said, “oh, we don’t need to do anything special this year. Just a card is fine”? She did not mean that. If you want to break out the big guns – and you do – rent a Peerspace where you can do something utterly magical.

For the uninitiated, Peerspaces are venues that you can book by the hour for events like weddings, pop-up art shows, brainstorming sessions – you name it. There are thousands of Peerspace venues in hundreds of cities, ranging from old restored theaters to warehouses to penthouses to outdoor tennis courts. Why not cook her a private dinner in this charming San Francisco restaurant? Or book this super fun tiki bar near Salt Lake City (pictured above) and impersonate Tom Cruise’s character in “Cocktail”. Use your imagination — there’s a Peerspace for nearly every activity!

3. Aim high

Assure her that your relationship is not up in the air, it’s taking flight. An aerial experience can make an amazing anniversary gift for her. How about a hot air balloon ride? Or a helicopter tour over your city or a nearby attraction? Maybe a private flight lesson? Or, what about skydiving? For the right lady, such voyages are sure to speed up her heart rate. Word to the wise, though — do ensure that she’s not afraid of heights.

4. A gift that keeps giving

Subscription boxes have been all the rage for quite some time now, and for good reason. They’re the gift that keeps on giving, indefinitely! There are subscription boxes for fragrances, specialty foods, makeup and skincare, fancy clothing, high-end shoes, books, handbags, arts and crafts — and just about everything else imaginable. She’ll look forward to a surprise selection of anniversary gifts all year long, and every time she opens her subscription box, she’ll remember how thoughtful you are.

5. Take a load off

Trust this — one of the best imaginable anniversary gift ideas for her is help around the house. Secure for her a professional house cleaning service. It doesn’t matter if it’s a one-time deep clean, or monthly, or (eeeep!) weekly. She will thank you for the free time this service offers her, and for the harmony that comes with a sparkling abode. Getting rid of stress opens up more energy for her love for you and yours.

6. A fur baby

Only get her a puppy or a kitten if you’re downright serious about helping raise it, and if you’re 100% positive she has room in her life, home, and pocketbook to care for another being. But if a pet is something she’s been deeply wanting and ready for, there is no better anniversary gift idea for her than the forever love of a rescued fur baby. Prepare for a lifetime of swoons.

7. Pics or it didn’t happen

Feeling a little risque this year? Couples’ boudoir photo sessions can be a great anniversary gift for many ladies. You can get yourselves a little bit out of your collective comfort zone, and then take home a framable image you’re sure to remember always. Then again – you might not want to hang it for all to see – it’s really a special, private gift for the two of you to enjoy.

8. Meal delivery for a year

Meal-delivery services have come a long way, perhaps in part due to the pandemic, when folks with the means to skip grocery shopping took advantage of dinner arriving at the doorstep. Now, some of the kits are downright gourmet, and others are so easy to prepare that they only require someone to plop them in the microwave and hit Start.

Meal kits don’t just save time with the actual cooking. The ingredients come prepped, so time is saved there, and food waste is vastly reduced because no one is overshopping. The time and mental labor it takes to plan a week’s worth of dinners is reduced to a 5-minute stint online selecting from a menu. Most — if not all — packaging is recyclable nowadays, so that concern is reduced. So this anniversary gift idea for her saves her time, money, mental energy, and generally makes her life easier.

9. Tickets to the event of a lifetime

Whether she’s into sports, opera, art openings, or theatre, plan ahead and surprise her with good tickets to the event she’s always wanted to attend. If the budget permits, get season tickets. And even if the symphony or whatever is not your jam, get tickets for the both of you, and (at least pretend to) enjoy your dates together. Shared passions ensure there will be many more anniversaries to come.

10. Kondo-ized clarity

There’s a very strong likelihood that in your neck of the woods, there’s a magical service that comes over to your home for a few hours, and renders it Kondo-ized, a la Marie Kondo and other disciples of decluttering. Well-being is positively associated with tidiness, and stress is associated with clutter.

So, take a look around and see what part of the house needs to be magically tidied up — like her closet, her garage, or her home office. It’s probably been nagging at her for years, taunting her, even. Hire one of these services and give her the anniversary gift she deserves — long-term relaxation in the form of a major decluttering.

11. Charitable gifting

If she’s more philanthropist and her love language is acts of service, you have a surprising amount of anniversary gifts to select from. For example, go on a volunteerism vacation together, and help clean a beach. Alternatively, make a nice donation in her name to the organization of her choice. Hint: if you’re not sure what organization she’d love to sponsor, ask her what she’d do if she won $10 million. If she starts with a car, or a house, guide her toward the question of charitable deductions.

12. Hand-tailored

Was there a quote from your shared life together that you always remember fondly? Do you have a pet name for her? What about a beloved poem or song? A fantastic anniversary gift idea for her would be to engrave that special string of words onto any number of items. Jewelry of course is often engravable, and picture frames and vases and the like, but what about putting a quote on her KitchenAid mixer, if she loves to bake? Done the right way, personalization can be much more significant than a mere monogram.

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