<p>Looking for some ideas for a family member with an upcoming anniversary. I am not sure how long they have been married, but it is probably around 5 years. The couple is in their forties. We are having a family dinner for them which will include a mini wedding cake that they never had at their weddng. They got married in Las Vegas and only had one relative witness their ceremony. We would like to give/do something special for 2 very special people. I guess I would be willing to spend anywhere between 80-250 for the right gift. I could spend more if it is really a memorable gift.</p>
<p>I'm not sure if it would make a good anniversary gift, but I heard about a great gift recently from a friend. The gift is a geo-positioning device, but it is given with coordinates for the couple to find. When they reach the location, there is a small gift with another coordinate. There would be several "stops" but the final location would be a beautiful setting where they would find a stocked picnic basket - wine, cheese, fruit, etc. I thought it sounded like a wonderful idea. Wish someone would do it for my anniversary!</p>
<p>I second OhMother- except my idea of the pot-o-gold at the end of the rainbow is a 7 course meal at a five star restaurant, complete with wine pairings. Don't forget a nearby hotel room after all the drinks.</p>
<p>I like these ideas, but I could not do the geopositioning thing, b/c we live over 500 miles away. We are getting together midway for this family dinner celebration. I was thinking about a gift certificate to a 5* restaurant as a possibility. I am not sure if they would prefer this, or something physical that they could keep. The wife is very sentimental. She gives old family photos in photo frames, and made a craft item for me that lists everyone in the family's BD, anniversary. It was very nicely done.</p>
<p>Since their wedding was small, she has no memorable family/friends pictures of the event. The cost of a professional photographer would be out out the question, but you could ask a good amateur to take pictures of the anniversary party, and have the pictures arranged in a beautiful album.</p>
<p>coronax that is a nice idea. Actually my H could just take some pictures and do this. That is not a big deal, and something that they would enjoy. H could be in the photos with the help of a tripod. I just would like to get something else that is a little different, something special. </p>
<p>Anyone else get that special gift that would fit this occasion? I am not going to buy a fruit bowl (not there is anything wrong with that), so I need some more ideas!</p>
<p>This may be too closely related to the fruit bowl, but how about an anniversary clock with an engraved inscription...</p>
<p>acinva, Something to consider....anyone else have any anniversary ideas? This is a tough one for me.</p>
<p>How about engraved wine glasses.</p>
<p>Golfingmom, This would be something that they would enjoy. I like this idea. Does one just go into a smaller store that sells china, etc. to buy something like this. I have no idea. I know of a service orientated store fairly close by that might do this. Anyone do this by ordering online?</p>
<p>Check out <a href="http://www.tiffany.com%5B/url%5D">www.tiffany.com</a>. They have some reasonably priced items that they will engrave for you.</p>
<p>On the high end of your range, but how about a cashmere throw for a sofa - you could even get it personalized. I know Bloomies sells these.</p>
<p>That is interesting. They don't personalize it, do they?</p>
<p>I went to a store called Things Remembered. They had throws that they would engrave.</p>
<p>Thank you.</p>
<p>Do the photos, with a gorgeous and special frame, too.</p>
<p>northeastmom, I'm not sure if they still do personalized stuff there - they used to. Also, how about one of those digital picture frames?</p>
<p>Okay, I have a bit of an update. H and I don't see eye to eye about this gift. Since this is for his sibling and spouse, I am planning on letting him figure out what he would like to do and I won't stress about it anymore. The suggestions are not wasted, b/c last minute my H may tell me to get something. H is not the shopping type (unless it is an electronic gadget for himself). Also,now I have some nice gift ideas for future gifts. Thanks all. If anyone thinks of anything else, please continue to post since I have a feeling that this purchase will be dumped in my lap at the last minute.</p>
<p>Tickets to an event. The most memorable gift we ever gave our kids were awesome seats to a favorite band. Two tickets each so they could take a friend. They called when they got there; absolutely blown away which is pretty darn hard to do these days. They will never forget it.</p>