Wedding anniversaries, no matter how long, are something to be happily celebrated! As big markers in your marriage, they’re the perfect opportunity to spoil your partner.
What better way to celebrate your love than by spending quality time with your husband/wife and exploring a new place together! The traditional wedding anniversary themes can also be a fun idea to integrate into each year’s celebration. Here’s some travel inspiration for your wedding anniversary milestones.
Paper Wedding Anniversary
The first year of marriage is represented by paper, meant to symbolise your new marriage as a blank sheet that’s ready to be painted. Sorrento is the perfect escape that offers a picturesque landscape, with several opportunities for exploration. From a trip to Amalfi, to a historical outing to the Pompeii ruins, this option covers all bases!
If you want to stick with the ‘paper’ theme, why not use a paper ticket to surprise your loved one on this trip away? Another fun idea is to create a memory book as a couple, with photographs of your holiday. This is a great way to include the paper theme in an activity that provides memories to last a lifetime.
Silk Wedding Anniversary
The 12 year milestone is portrayed by silk which is all about the comfort, elegance and grace that are associated with a long-lasting marriage.
For this anniversary, Lake Como is the perfect destination, as it’s often referred to as ‘the silk city’. Back in the 1400’s, Ludovico Sforza, Duke of Milan, decided to plant mulberry trees around Lake Como. These were eaten by silkworms who only produce silk when fed mulberry leaves. Over time, the area has built a worldwide reputation for the quality of its exquisite silk.
While you visit the scenic area, why not gift your spouse with a beautiful silk scarf or clothing as a token of your milestone?
China Wedding Anniversary
China represents 20 years as a married couple! The delicate material symbolises the fragile nature of being in love, showing that your marriage should be taken care of, so it doesn’t ‘break’. China is also known as porcelain, which derives from the Italian word ‘porcellana’. Considering this, travelling to Italy is the perfect holiday destination.
An Italian tour of Lake Garda, Venice and Verona is a lovely way to celebrate your love, among the rich culture and magnificent landscape!
Silver Wedding Anniversary
The big 25 is better known as your silver wedding anniversary, after the precious metal. This is because it’s considered very valuable, much like the marriage it represents.
For this big milestone, celebrate somewhere that’s just as precious. A Greek Islands and Aegean Sea Cruise allows you to discover the crystal-clear blue waters as you journey from Athens, Crete, Santorini and more. These Greek islands are known for their history, dazzling white buildings and romantic scenery. It’s the perfect place to adventure to as a couple!
Pearl Wedding Anniversary
Pearls are formed inside of aged oysters, portraying ‘it’s what inside that matters’. As your relationship has matured and aged, the pearl therefore represents 30 years of marriage.
Pearls are difficult to obtain and are also expensive. However, the 'Majórica’ pearls are an artificial version that are manufactured in Mallorca. They’re created from a glass core that is then covered with several layers of mother of pearl. Coloured minerals can be added to give the pearls your desired colour and shade!
Visiting Mallorca and choosing some 'Majórican’ pearls of your own is a beautiful way to commemorate such an occasion. Mallorca isn’t only for pearls, it also boasts beautiful beaches, landscapes, charming villages and scenic views.
Coral Wedding Anniversary
Coral is thought to show commitment and loyalty within a marriage – things which should be celebrated after 35 years together! Their reddish colour symbolises the life force of the marriage that is still alive after all these years together.
To fit this theme, discover the amazing, vibrant coral reefs in Tenerife as you explore its sandy beaches. There is plenty more to explore on this scenic island, with its well-known volcano, saltwater pools, the UNESCO World Heritage site of La Laguna and more!
Ruby Wedding Anniversary
After 40 years together, the ruby year is a symbol of devotion, eternal love and passion that has continued throughout the years of your commitment. To commemorate this year of celebration, travel to the beautiful Granada, Spain. The rich, red and golden tones of the breathtaking Alhambra are a nod to your anniversary’s theme. Its stunning architecture with intricate designs and rich cultural heritage will you provide you with memories you can cherish forever.
Planning your anniversary tip for 2025? Our package holidays to Europe provide you with an itinerary to follow for each destination’s hotspots, so all you have to do is take in the surroundings with your loved one!
