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2nd Wedding Anniversary

2nd wedding anniversary or known as the Cotton anniversary

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 2nd wedding anniversary in countries around the world…

Traditional Gift – UKUnited KingdomCotton
Traditional Gift – USUnited StatesCotton
Traditional Gift – SpainSpainCotton
Traditional Gift – GermanyGermanyCotton
Traditional Gift – RussiaRussiaPaper
Traditional Gift – FranceFranceLeather
Traditional Gift – ItalyItalyCotton
Flower GiftFlowerLily of the Valley
Gemstone GiftGemstoneGarnet
Modern GiftModern giftChina

About 2nd Wedding Anniversaries

The celebration of your 2nd wedding anniversary is popularly known as the Cotton Anniversary. Like the interwoven fibres of cotton, the second year of marriage brings a couple closer together as their lives become increasingly intertwined. And, as cotton is at the same time both strong and soft, the couple are learning how to be flexible and adapt to each other’s needs.

The special colour for this anniversary is red: a warm and positive hue that is associated with our most physical needs and our will to survive. It exudes a potent masculine energy, is strong-willed and can give confidence to those who are shy or lacking in will power.

How to Celebrate a 2nd Anniversary

One excellent 2nd wedding anniversary idea is to invest in cotton-themed art for your home. You might want to buy a canvas print, or perhaps even commission an artist to make a treasured piece of art for the two of you.

Enjoy some quality time together, spending a weekend visiting galleries searching for the right piece. If this is a bit out of your budget, you could look for work by emerging or student artists.

If I create from the heart, nearly everything works; if from the head, almost nothing.” Quoted by: Marc Chagall

Buy them some flowers for this anniversary gift.
The gift of flowers.

2nd Wedding Anniversary Gifts for Him, Her… and the Couple

China is a modern alternative gift that symbolises the 2nd wedding anniversary and can take many forms, from a vase to ornaments.

Perhaps you have a great gift in mind but it’s just not made of cotton? Well, you could simply buy a gorgeous cotton bag and use it to wrap up the gift. This is quite thoughtful and in keeping with the theme – with the added bonus of being useful afterwards.

Gemstones that make a wonderful 2nd wedding anniversary gift are garnet and rose quartz.

2nd Wedding Anniversary Gifts for Him

What gift should I buy my husband for our 2nd wedding anniversary?

Traditionally the 2nd anniversary gift is cotton, with the more modern take being china or porcelain.

Buy him a retro football shirt, we have most teams available.
Retro Football Shirts
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Buy him the Darth vader bathrobe for this anniversary gift
Men’s Darth Vader Bathrobe
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Buy him a photo mug with a favourite photo for his 2nd anniversary gift
Photo Travel Mug
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Buy him the Illuminator drone for this wedding anniversary
Illuminator Drone
Buy now prezzybox.com

Check out our other anniversary dates for additional gift suggestions if you cannot find the right one here.

Buy him this wireless touch speaker.
Wireless Touch Speaker
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Buy him the wall climbing remote control tarantula.
Remote Control Tarantula
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Buy him the Cadbury I Love You chocolate gift for this anniversary
Cadbury I Love You Gift
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Buy him the Thomas Sabo Sterling Silver Multicoloured Lucky Bracelet
Silver Multi-Coloured Lucky Bracelet
Buy now acotisdiamonds.co.uk

2nd Wedding Anniversary Gifts for Her

What should I buy my wife on our 2nd wedding anniversary?

Gifts for your wife to mark this anniversary can be either traditional or modern. Or, of course, you can always combine gifts. The important thing is to keep your romance alive with a well thought out, and appropriate, idea.

Buy her this Kit Heath Blossom Petal Bloom Rose Rhodolite Ruby 17" Ball Chain Necklace for this anniversary gift
Blossom Petal Bloom Rose Necklace
Buy now acotisdiamonds.co.uk
Buy her the Embroidered Scarf in Desert Rose for this anniversary gift
Embroidered Scarf in Desert Rose
Buy now bohemiadesign.co.uk
Buy her some Moroccan Boujad Pointed Babouche Slippers
Moroccan Babouche Slippers
Buy now bohemiadesign.co.uk
Buy her some Squats? I Thought You Said Shots! Women's Novelty Socks.
Novelty Socks
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We have more great gift suggestions below.

Buy her the Petal-Soft British Rose Ultimate Collection.
Petal Soft Rose Collection
Buy now thebodyshop.com
Buy her the light case power bank
Light Case – Powerbank
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Buy her Name a Star for lovers gift
Name a Star For Lovers
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Buy her personalised prosecco and chocolates for this anniversary gift
Personalised Prosecco & Chocolates
Buy now prezzybox.com

2nd Wedding Anniversary Gifts for Him & Her

Buy them the mr & mrs cushion set
Mr & Mrs Cushion Set
Buy now thegiftexperience.co.uk
Buy them the Aynsley Archive Rose Afternoon Teaset for this anniversary gift
Aynsley Archive Rose Afternoon Teaset
Buy now belleek.com
Buy them a pottery class for 2
Pottery Class for 2
Buy now redletterdays.co.uk
Buy them the Wedgwood Arris Espresso Cup and Saucer Pair Sphere-Crackle
Wedgwood Espresso Set
Buy now wedgwood.co.uk

Don’t see anything here that fits the bill? Check out our other anniversary dates for additional gift suggestions.

Travel & Experience Gifts

  • Location visit (possibly to a cotton mill)
  • Romantic hotel stay (attractive room with hot tub, etc.)
  • Show and meal (candlelit dinner for two)
  • Luxury afternoon tea for two
  • Glamping break for two
  • Pottery classes
  • Spa day for two
  • Hotel stay and art classes
Treat them to and experience day for 2
Treat them to an experience day to remember… we have many to choose from.
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Jewellery

The traditional 2nd anniversary gemstone is garnet.

  • Earrings
  • Pendants
  • Rings
  • Necklace
  • Tie Pin
  • Cufflinks

Something Different & Unique

  • Learn a new craft or take a course together involving a shared interest (pottery, for example).
  • Visit an art gallery.
  • Initiate a traditional annual celebration (theatre, adventure day, etc.).
  • Share thrills with a helicopter ride.

Anniversary gifts reflect the emotional investment the couple have invested in each other. They symbolise the continuous growth of their commitment, and an accumulation of time and love which can never be replaced.

Each wedding anniversary year is marked by its own precious materials and the symbolic values associated with the specific anniversary date. Enjoy and celebrate your second year of marriage in style.

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  1. bhaven mehta says

    10/08/2017 at 6:17 am

    thank you

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