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 39th wedding anniversary in countries around the world…
| Traditional Gift – UK |  | No traditional gift |
| Traditional Gift – US |  | No traditional gift |
| Traditional Gift – Spain |  | Agate |
| Traditional Gift – Germany |  | Sun Theme |
| Traditional Gift – Russia |  | Crêpe |
| Traditional Gift – France |  | Crêpe |
| Traditional Gift – Italy |  | Agate |
| Flower Gift |  | Lace Flower |
| Gemstone Gift |  | Agate |
| Modern Gift |  | Lace |
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About 39th Wedding Anniversaries
How to Celebrate a 39th Wedding Anniversary
Common Questions About the 39th Wedding Anniversary
39th Wedding Anniversary Gifts for Him
39th Wedding Anniversary Gifts for Her
39th Wedding Anniversary Gifts for the Couple & Parents
About 39th Wedding Anniversaries
Just 12 months to another tremendous marriage milestone. In the meantime, however, the countdown continues… on your 39th wedding anniversary you would have been married for 14,235 days or 341,640 hours or 20,498,400 minutes. Really – where did that time go?
Earlier anniversary years would have had certain gemstones and other items connected to them by tradition. The 39th wedding anniversary is different, with no classic symbols – apart from agate in some societies. This means you are free to think of uniquely creative gifts to buy your loved one.
How to Celebrate a 39th Wedding Anniversary
There are so many attractive destination options for a celebratory getaway that many couples tend to become a little overwhelmed when faced with making a decision.
Make things considerably easier for yourself by consulting a professional travel agent to help you. They can provide invaluable specialist insight into the ideal places and best prices. So, based on your budget and preferences, you should have less trouble settling on the most appealing destination.
Of course, you could decide instead to surprise your partner, and not let them in on your travel plans. Obviously, you will need to bear in mind their tastes, especially if they vary from yours.
Alternatively, if you prefer to stay at home this year and spend some more time with your loved ones, you could always organise a casual party at home or in a favourite local restaurant or bistro pub.
I consider lace to be one of the prettiest imitations ever made of the fantasy of nature.” Quoted by: Coco Chanel
39th Wedding Anniversary Gifts for Him, Her… and the Couple
To help give you plenty of inspiration, one modern-day gift is lace. This stunning fabric is usually handmade and, while it reached a pinnacle of its popularity in the 15th and 16th centuries, it has more recently come back into vogue – still offering a regally upmarket look.
If you decide to buck tradition and observe the occasion in your own special way, still make sure you carefully take into account your spouse’s likes and interests when deciding on the perfect gift or activity.
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COMMON QUESTIONS ABOUT THE 39TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
Q: What is the 39th wedding anniversary called?
A: The 39th wedding anniversary does not have a symbolic name associated with this year. As lace is the modern gift, this could be known as the Lace Anniversary, but that is also the name for the 13th wedding anniversary, so be careful not to get them confused.
Q: What is the 39th wedding anniversary gemstone?
A: The 39th wedding anniversary gemstone is agate, which is believed to enhance mental function, and improve concentration, perception and analytical abilities.
Q: What is the 39th wedding anniversary symbol?
A: There is no traditional symbol for a 39th wedding anniversary, but the modern gift of lace can be used as a guide for anniversary gifts.
Q: What is the 39th wedding anniversary colour?
A: The 39th wedding anniversary has no symbolic colour associated with it, so feel free to theme a celebration party with any colour you wish.
Q: What are the traditional and modern gifts for a 39th wedding anniversary?
A: We do not have a traditional gift for a 39th wedding anniversary; however, the modern gift for this year’s celebration is lace.
Q: What is the 39th year anniversary flower?
A: The 39th wedding anniversary flower is the lace flower, better known as gypsophila, which is used in many flower bouquet displays that highlight its small delicate blooms.
39th Wedding Anniversary Gifts for Him
What can I buy my husband for our 39th wedding anniversary?
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Our anniversary gift ideas are specially chosen for the loved one in your life. If you can’t find exactly what you want here, we have many more gift suggestions on our other anniversary pages.
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39th Wedding Anniversary Gifts for Her
What should I buy my wife on our 39th wedding anniversary?
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39th Wedding Anniversary Gifts for Him, Her, Parents… and Other Couples
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Travel & Experience Gifts
- Location visit
- Travel and activity gift vouchers (from Red Letter Days)
- Adventure days
- Food and drink (afternoon tea for two)
- V&A drawing workshop
- Escape to the country (many locations to choose from)
- Luxury spa day for two
- Country pursuits (day at the races, clay pigeon shooting, etc.)
Jewellery
The traditional 39th wedding anniversary gemstone is agate.
- Earrings
- Pendants
- Rings
- Necklace
- Tie Pin
- Cufflinks
Something Different & Unique
- Travel is always a wonderful way to celebrate any anniversary, so why not plan a romantic getaway to one of Europe’s enchanting cities?
- Visit a major lace-making area in the UK – for example, the Lace Guild in Stourbridge.
- Or travel further afield to Flanders and Brussels, where they have a long and venerable history of lace-making.
- One of the tracks on Queen’s album A Night At the Opera is “39”… so how about a night out to take in a music concert or theatre show (doesn’t have to be opera if that genre is not to your taste), followed by a candlelit dinner.
As you are coming up to your 40th wedding anniversary, you might be thinking further ahead and planning something incredible for next year. So for the 39th wedding anniversary gift you could opt to buy a hamper of smaller presents for your spouse.
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Why lace?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!,!?!!,
Why not??????
Happy 39th anniversary to you, couples, husband’s, wives that read this article.
Have fun celebrating and thinking of ideas for your 40th anniversary.
Cheers!
*Husbands
I want to do something for my girlfriend and her husbsnd for their 39th anniversary. It does not have to be a big to do but I do want to acknowkedge their 14,235 days or their 341,540 hours or their 20,495,400 minutes together. This is an accomplishment very few boomers are able to achieve. I dont have a large budget nor much energy can you give me any suggestions I am drawing a blank. Thsnk you
It’s my 39th Anniversary today… and I would love it if my husband surprised me w/ a lace bustier, garters, ‘accessories’, etc. He’s always saying that’s the kind of gift that’s for both of us, the gift that keeps on giving !
So maybe that w/ bottle champagne or else non-alcoholic bubbly and candles w/ lace wrapped around the base. Romantic (translation… dim) lighting always a bonus for us boomers,as getting a wee bit older. Cheers !
Wow, 39! That’s fantastic. Hope you have a lovely day and your husband does a great romantic surprise for you! Have a lovely day.
I just wrote a long txt about WHY I want to make my sister and brother in law 39th Anniversary this September special but just from me. They are the only couple of ALL my siblings to not divorced and sadly after years of trying everything no children. I wont be able to celebrate their 40th next year as i have a terminal illness and bedridden. I’m the youngest and shes the oldest of us children and has many nieces and nephews/great nieces and nephews and God children. The honeymoon was in Jersey..can anyone help me think of something from ME this year please?
Hi Abi sandi! Why not get you sister and brother in law personalised wine glasses with a really special message and the number 39 on them? This way, they will always remember you when they drink out of them! You can find these wine glasses above for only 20 pounds! If not, you could always buy them an experience, such as a luxury spa day for two or an afternoon tea for two! If you need any more suggestions, let me know! I hope this helped!