
Traditional, Modern and Symbolic 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 28th wedding anniversary in countries around the world…
Traditional Gift – UK | ![]() | No Traditional Gift |
Traditional Gift – US | ![]() | No Traditional Gift |
Traditional Gift – Spain | ![]() | Amber |
Traditional Gift – Germany | ![]() | Carnations |
Traditional Gift – Russia | ![]() | Nickel |
Traditional Gift – France | ![]() | Nickel |
Traditional Gift – Italy | ![]() | Amber |
Flower Gift | ![]() | Orchid |
Gemstone Gift | ![]() | Amethyst |
Modern Gift | ![]() | Orchid |
About 28th Wedding Anniversaries
The 28th wedding anniversary is frequently a year of major adjustment. As you celebrate 28 years of marriage, this is a wonderful moment to reflect on how far the two of you have journeyed together.
For many, the 28th anniversary is a breathtaking time of change, with grown-up children charting their own course in life and parents having more time to themselves.
How to Celebrate a 28th Wedding Anniversary
There is no standard traditional gift associated with the 28th wedding anniversary, but the orchid has become a popular modern theme.
This highly coveted ornamental plant – delicate, exotic and graceful – represents love, luxury, beauty and strength. In ancient Greece, orchids were associated with virility.
If in doubt, one relatively easy way to select an appropriate gift is to look for something connected to the flower. A greeting card could, for example, be created in the likeness of an orchid; while orchids or orchid bulbs are also common choices.
If I see an orchid that’s fantastically expensive, I’ll buy it. It’s worth it, for no other reason than it gives me pleasure.” Quoted by: Lee Radziwill
28th Wedding Anniversary Gifts for Him, Her… and the Couple
Sticking to the orchid theme, find the perfect print to match a room in the couple’s home. Move beyond literal to fanciful, and have fun thinking of interesting ways to represent traditional orchids.
Jewellery always makes a wonderful gift for any anniversary. For this year’s celebration one excellent option would be to buy a piece that features an orchid design and also uses the traditional 28th anniversary gemstone, amethyst.
Amethyst is a meditative and calming stone, which is said to work within the emotional, spiritual and physical planes to provide calm, balance, patience and peace.
28th Wedding Anniversary Gifts for Him
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28th Wedding Anniversary Gifts for Friends… or Parents
Gift ideas for an “in between” anniversary, such as the 28th, can be a challenge. Think of something meaningful that will represent the many years they have spent together.
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Travel & Experience Gifts
- Gourmet meal and wine tasting
- Helicopter ride
- Theatre show or music concert tickets
- Dolphin and whale watching trip
- Travel and activity gift vouchers
Jewellery
The traditional 28th anniversary gemstone is amethyst.
- Earrings
- Pendants
- Rings
- Necklace
- Tie Pin
- Cufflinks
Something Different & Unique
- Explore the Orchid Garden of England in East Kent, followed by a pub lunch in the heart of orchid country.
- Plant your own orchid garden, for a timelessly beautiful home haven.
- Simply enjoy a pleasant weekend away in the country searching for orchids.
- If your budget extends to an overseas trip, include Singapore in your travel plans and visit the National Orchid Garden.
The elegant delicacy of orchids and the contemplative calm of amethysts are the perfect combination to embody 28 years of blissful marriage.
Take this opportunity to recall all those cherished times, as you edge closer towards the milestone of three decades together.
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Belated wishes for your 28th Orchid wedding Anniversary dear Alfred and Lovy Vaz.May God bless you and may He shower His choicest Graces on you both and may you live with good health and peace of mind.
Congratulations on your 28th Anniversary of your wedding
Thank you so much for the ideas. I can’t wait to start shopping.