Traditional, Modern and Symbolic 26 Year Anniversary Gifts
Below is a list of both traditional and modern gift materials, as well as classic flower and gemstone symbols, which mark a couple’s 26th wedding anniversary in countries around the world…
| Traditional Gift – UK |  | No Traditional Gift |
| Traditional Gift – US |  | No Traditional Gift |
| Traditional Gift – Australia |  | No Traditional Gift |
| Traditional Gift – Canada |  | No Traditional Gift |
| Traditional Gift – Spain |  | Rose |
| Traditional Gift – Germany |  | Jade |
| Traditional Gift – France |  | Jade |
| Traditional Gift – Italy |  | Rose |
| Flower Gift |  | Rose |
| Gemstone Gift |  | Jade |
| Modern Gift |  | Artwork |
Discover The 26 Year Anniversary
- About 26th Wedding Anniversaries
- How to Celebrate Your 26th Wedding Anniversary
- Common Questions About the 26th Wedding Anniversary
- 26th Wedding Anniversary Gifts for Him
- 26th Wedding Anniversary Gifts for Her
- 26th Wedding Anniversary Gifts for the Couple & Parents
- 26th Wedding Anniversary Gifts for the In-laws
About 26th Wedding Anniversaries
Following on from your 25th wedding anniversary and perhaps rather lavish celebrations, your 26th wedding is bound to be a quieter occasion.
There is no traditional gift (in the UK or USA), but the modern gift for this anniversary is widely considered the ‘Picture Anniversary’, a wonderful chance to get creative!
PEBBLE LOVE COUPLE [Etsy]
Framed unique, handmade design of two figure pebbles with a wine glass and a champagne bottle, made with pebbles and genuine sea glass. The sea glass and pebbles are collected by the artist from the beautiful Mediterranean beaches in Southern Spain.
This piece can be personalized with your own message and makes a wonderful gift for any Anniversary.
How to Celebrate Your 26th Wedding Anniversary
The Picture Anniversary has endless fun options to mark the occasion. You could book a ‘wine and paint’ evening together – it literally does what it says on the tin; you drink wine with a paintbrush in hand and try your hand at some painting! Position yourselves so you can’t see your other half’s painting and at the end, surprise them with your painting. It will make a memorable gift for years to come (even if it’s only allowed to be hung in the downstairs loo). This would also make for a funny evening if you invited some family or friends along for the experience.
Another way to celebrate your anniversary is to visit an art museum in London, New York, or Paris to soak in some of the world’s most famous paintings. If your budget does not stretch to a trip to a world-renowned art museum abroad then how about a visit to a local art gallery in support of a budding new artist? Follow your cultural morning with a fancy lunch for two and you have a very romantic date-day to celebrate your anniversary.
26th Wedding Anniversary Gifts for Parents
Picture gifts for a 26th anniversary should be a thoughtful commemoration of your parents’ lives together – and treasured family moments.
Have one of their wedding photos printed onto canvas with an attractive frame to mark 26 years of marriage, or used to create note cards or stationery.
A collage of photos can be beautifully framed, or you can lovingly compile a scrapbook of pictures taken throughout the 26 years of their marriage.
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Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.” Quoted by: Pablo Picasso
26th Wedding Anniversary Gifts for Him & Her
Many shops offer original ideas to display photographs, such as mugs and blankets. In fact, with today’s cutting-edge printing techniques, just about any item imaginable can be transformed into a poignant anniversary gift.
A portrait-sitting for your partner – or the two of you together – would also make an especially original and indelible photographic gift.
COMMON QUESTIONS ABOUT THE 26TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
Q: What is the 26th wedding anniversary called?
A: The 26th wedding anniversary is called the Picture Anniversary.
Q: What is the 26th wedding anniversary gemstone?
A: The 26th wedding anniversary gemstone is jade, which is known as a protective stone and is said to attract good luck and friendship.
Q: What is the 26th wedding anniversary symbol?
A: There is no traditional symbol for a 26th wedding anniversary – but, with the modern gift being artwork, it has become known as the Picture Anniversary.
Q: What is the 26th wedding anniversary colour?
A: The 26th wedding anniversary does not have any specific colour associated with it; however, jade green would be an excellent option for gift ideas this anniversary.
Q: What are the traditional and modern gifts for a 26th wedding anniversary?
A: The 26th wedding anniversary does not have a traditional gift, but the modern gift for this anniversary is artwork.
Q: What is the 26th year anniversary flower?
A: The 26th wedding anniversary flower is the rose, a flower that comes in many different colours and is always associated with love and romance.
26th Wedding Anniversary Gifts for Him
If you’re wondering what to get your husband as a gift, how about commissioning an artist to paint your family home? Or, in honour of your wedding anniversary, you could find a photo of the home you lived in when you first got married and ask an artist to paint it. It would make a wonderfully unique and thoughtful gift to hang in your home and something that would hold special memories for your husband. If you’re still stuck for ideas then check out the list of gift options below.
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26th Wedding Anniversary Gifts for Her
What should I buy my wife on our 26th wedding anniversary?
Commissioned paintings of your wife’s favourite pet would make a cute gift to mark your 26th wedding anniversary. Or if your wife has a favourite artist, then a framed painting could make a good gift. If your wife is more into jewellery than art, there are some lovely jewellery options made from the gemstone jade, the gemstone associated with the 26th wedding anniversary. A pair of earrings, a necklace or ring featuring a jade stone are bound to be received well with your wife.
Check out the list below for more gift inspiration.
Sea Glass Peacock [Etsy]
A wonderful framed unique design of a colourful peacock made with genuine sea glass. The message reads “Sometimes all you need is a splash of colour”. The sea glass is collected by the artist from the beautiful Mediterranean beaches in Southern Spain.
This makes for a lovely and unique anniversary gift to give to your loved one.
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26th Wedding Anniversary Gifts for Parents & Friends
When choosing an anniversary gift for your mum and dad, or for another happy couple (perhaps for your son and his partner or your daughter and her partner), then why not take a more modern approach to the Picture Anniversary brief and digitalise one of the couple’s recent photos together, or a great family shot, and add it to a set of keyrings, mugs, or a printed photo book?
These days there are plenty of companies that can digitalise your photos and turn them into a whole manner of objects, from practical to some pretty luxury items. Often, personalized and thoughtful presents make the best gifts.
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26th Wedding Anniversary Gifts for the In-Laws
Looking for the perfect gift for your in-laws on their 26th wedding anniversary? Then look no further. A yearly calendar with a printed family photo for each month of the year would make a special and unusual gift for the in-laws. You can even add the couple’s anniversary date, birthdays and family member’s birthdays to the calendar so that it’s included when printed. This is a gorgeous, personalized gift which will make your in-laws smile every time they turn the page for a new month and see a different photograph.
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Travel & Experience Gifts
- Location visit (quiet getaway for two or include the family)
- Travel and activity gift vouchers (from Red Letter Days)
- Adventure days
- Food and drink (gastronomic break for two)
- Escape to the country (many locations to choose from)
- Luxury spa day for two at Champneys (UK-wide locations)
- V&A drawing class
- Photoshoot and styling days
Jewellery
The traditional 26th wedding anniversary gemstone is jade.
- Earrings
- Pendants
- Rings
- Necklace
- Tie Pin
- Cufflinks
Something Different & Unique
- Plan a UK city break and take in one of the country’s top art galleries.
- Spend a pleasant day visiting galleries in your area to buy original artwork for the home – with a break for lunch and a celebratory bottle of wine.
- Book art lessons together, for beginners if you are starting out or to refine your technique if you already dabble in a bit of painting.
- Return to one of the picture-postcard villages you visited during your last European holiday – or open a new scrapbook chapter of travel memories.
The art of love is all about enjoying each moment together and sharing common interests and tastes.
Make sure your celebration highlights the special memories of 26 years of married life, and remember that a touch of romance never goes astray – no matter how many years you have been together.
Happy 26th wedding anniversary, enjoy getting creative with this one!
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About The Author
This page has been written by Justin Aldridge. Justin is passionate about helping couples to make their anniversary as special as possible. Justin enjoys being creative and coming up with different and inspiring ideas for couples to celebrate their anniversary in style each year.
Today is my 26th wedding anniversary need blessings from our beloved ones and gods grace