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26th Wedding Anniversary Gifts

26th wedding anniversary gifts and information

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 – UKUKNo Traditional Gift
Traditional Gift – USUSANo Traditional Gift
Traditional Gift – AustraliaAustraliaNo Traditional Gift
Traditional Gift – CanadaCanadaNo Traditional Gift
Traditional Gift – SpainSpainRose
Traditional Gift – GermanyGermanyJade
Traditional Gift – FranceFranceJade
Traditional Gift – ItalyItalyRose
Flower GiftAnniversary Flower GiftsRose
Gemstone GiftGemstone anniversary giftsJade
Modern GiftModern Anniversary GiftsArtwork

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!

Frame with pebble love couple

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.

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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.

Blissfully Yours Bouquet - from You Flowers
Buy your wife or the celebrating couple the Blissfully Yours Bouquet for this anniversary gift
Let the whole world know how much she means to you with a delivery of the Blissfully Yours bouquet. The roses, carnations and alstroemeria are delivered by hand in a bright red vase, wrapped with a pink bow.
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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.

Men´s Jade and Gold Bracelet [Amazon]
Buy him the Jade and Gold bracelet for this anniversary gift
This men’s premium quality bracelet features 10mm dark green jade beads accented with four handmade 22 karat gold plated sterling silver Bali beads
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Cocktail Mixology Kit [Amazon]
Buy him or her the mixology cocktail set for this anniversary gift
Our bartender kit contains all of the essential tools to create tasty cocktails and makes an excellent anniversary gift for any year
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Romantic Husband Blanket Gift [Amazon]
Buy him the Romantic Blanket gift for husbands on this anniversary
Engraved with the text “To my husband never forget that I love you. If I could give you one thing in life…
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Magnetic Pickup Tool with LED Lights [Amazon]
Buy him the RAK Magnetic Pickup Tool with LED Lights for this anniversary gift
RAK Magnetic Pickup Tool Telescoping Flashlight. Great for automotive repairs, HVAC, boating, camping, fishing, and for anyone's toolbox!
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Looking for more anniversary gift suggestions for your husband? Check out our ideas below…

The Gifted Groomer Men's Shaving Kit [Amazon]
Buy him The Art of Shaving Shaving Kit for Men, for this anniversary gift
The Perfect Shave - a perfect gift for yourself or someone special…the perfect shaving kit gift for men, with Pre-Shave Beard Oil, Shaving Cream, Shaving Brush, Aftershave Balm
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Seat Massager [Amazon]
Buy the Seat Massager for this anniversary gift, for him or her.
This Vibrating Seat Massager Cushion features Ten (10) nodes that vibrate your back and thighs to help release stress or just help you relax...
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Genuine Jade Bracelet For Men Adjustable [Amazon]
Buy him this Genuine Jade Bracelet For Men Adjustable for this anniversary gift
Jade is associated with the heart chakra and increases love and nurturing, highly effective for yoga practice. It is a protective stone...
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Funky Chunky Gourmet Popcorn [Amazon]
Buy him or her the Funky Chunky Gourmet Popcorn taster bag for this anniversary gift
Handcrafted in small batches in the mid-west, these sweet, salty treats are perfect for snack lovers
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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.

Peacock made of sea glass in a wooden frame

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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Ross-Simons Jade Good Fortune Bracelet [Amazon]
Buy her the Ross-Simons Jade
This elegant green jade bracelet for women is a gorgeous addition to any woman's jewelry box
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Natural Green Jade Tree of Life Necklace [Amazon]
Buy her the Natural Green Jade Tree of Life Necklace for this anniversary gift
Live life to the fullest with this symbolic pendant necklace featuring a tear drop jade gemstone displaying a beautifully crafted "Tree of Life" sterling silver setting
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Lavender & Lilac Spa Gift Basket [Amazon]
Buy her the Lavender & Lilac Spa Gift Basket for this anniversary gift
BATH SPA GIFT SET: Our bath and beauty products are formulated with natural ingredients, including Shea Butter and Vitamin E, that hydrate, nourish and moisturize skin
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Anniversary Gift Bundle For Wife [Amazon]
Buy her Anniversary Gift Bundle For Wife for this anniversary gift
Our Sterling Silver Necklace Bundle will make her light up with joy! Carefully designed to make her feel special & loved by you...
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Still looking for something? We have more anniversary gift suggestions below for your wife…

Personalized Compact Mirror [Amazon]
Buy her the To my wife Compact Mirror for this anniversary gift
Romantic & Meaningful: Personal Compact Travel Mirror engraved with the lettering” To my wife Never forget that I love you…
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Godiva Dessert Assorted Truffles [Amazon]
Buy her or him the Godiva Dessert Assorted Truffles for this anniversary gift
This 12-piece Godiva chocolate gift box features an exciting assortment of gourmet milk, white, and dark chocolate truffles crafted with classic Belgian fillings
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Dahlia Women's 100% Wool Scarf [Amazon]
Buy her this Dahlia Women's 100% wool Scarf, very stylish and a great anniversary gift
This high quality light weight shawl scarf easily creates a chic and stylish look all year round, pick from a selection of floral design scarves
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Royal Luxury Gift Basket [Amazon]
Buy her the Royal Luxury Gift Basket for this anniversary gift
This luxury gift basket for women contains 8 gifts beautifully packaged for an unforgettable unboxing
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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.

Personalized Artwork with Names and Date [Amazon]
Buy them the Personalized Artwork with Names and Date for this anniversary gift
Our exclusive Personalized photo designing features all the important moments that you have shared with your partner! Perfect gift for anniversary
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Memory Map [Amazon]
Buy them or each other the Memory map for this anniversary gift
The retro, bright map will be a unique, colorful home for your travel memories. Your map will stand out much more than a plain, single-color map
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Wifi Digital Frame [Amazon]
Buy the couple or a special friend the wifi digital frame for this anniversary gift
❤A perfect gift to keep you connected: Instantly share photos from your phone to an AEEZO digital photo frame through frameo app
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Zulay Original Milk Frother [Amazon]
Buy him, her or the couple Zulay Original Milk Frother for this anniversary gift
Matcha Whisking, Coffee & More: Works better than a manual matcha whisk for making matcha tea and works far better than fork or whisk for coffee
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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.

Family Upload Photobook Gift - Snapfish
Buy a personalized photo book full of your own photos for this anniversary gift
Create a photo book full of your favorite family photos and special events from the past for this anniversary gift
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Funny Personalized Pet Portraits [Amazon]
Funny personalized pet portraits are humorous and unique representations of pets, typically created by artists or designers. These portraits often feature exaggerated or silly expressions and poses, and are customized to incorporate details specific to the individual pet, such as their name, favorite toys, or distinctive markings. They can be created as digital illustrations or physical paintings, and are popular among pet owners looking for a lighthearted and playful way to celebrate their furry friends.
This fun and unique gift will make a great conversation piece in any home, the personalized pet portrait on canvas will be one of a kind original piece
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Experience & Adventure Days For Him, Her & Couples Gifts
Buy the celebrating couple an adventure experience day, maybe a sailing trip with lunch or a hot air balloon ride, we have a great selection for this years anniversary gift
Shop unique gifts for couples to find an incredible experience that they'll remember for years to come. Whether they prefer adventure or relaxation, choose from hundreds of experience gift ideas for couples in cities all across the US!
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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

Justin Aldridge

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.

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  1. Sathyamoorthy & Sumathi says

    19/02/2017 at 10:42 am

    Today is my 26th wedding anniversary need blessings from our beloved ones and gods grace

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