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3rd Wedding Anniversary

The Leather anniversary or 3rd wedding 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 3rd wedding anniversary in countries around the world…

Traditional Gift – UKUnited KingdomLeather
Traditional Gift – USUnited StatesLeather
Traditional Gift – SpainSpainLeather
Traditional Gift – GermanyGermanyLeather
Traditional Gift – RussiaRussiaLeather
Traditional Gift – FranceFranceWheat
Traditional Gift – ItalyItalyLeather
Flower GiftFlowerFuchsia
Gemstone GiftGemstoneCrystal and Jade
Modern GiftModern giftCrystal Glass

About 3rd Wedding Anniversaries

Also known as the Leather Anniversary, your 3rd wedding anniversary is all about durable, warm, strong and flexible qualities that highlight stability in a relationship. The 3rd wedding anniversary is often when a couple becomes most acutely – and reassuringly – aware of the durability of their relationship.

That is why leather has become the traditional gift for this celebration, and in many ways the most appropriate. For those who consider themselves modernists, the symbol is crystal glass. Crystal represents a delicate reminder of how a couple can touch the lives of others.

How to Celebrate a 3rd Anniversary

The dual 3rd wedding anniversary symbols of leather and crystal lend themselves to some great creative interpretations. Finding the perfect three-year anniversary gift for your partner can be quite a challenge. So, instead of just buying a leather or crystal 3rd wedding anniversary gift, why not arrange a trip to the exotic tanneries of Morocco – or the glass blowers of Waterford in Ireland?

The flowers associated with your 3rd wedding anniversary are fuchsia and the lily of the valley. The fuchsia represents humble love, good taste and confiding love, while the lily of the valley evokes happiness and mental power.

The symbolic colours are white – traditionally meaning innocence, as well as wholeness and completeness – and jade green, which is the colour of growth and balance. Crystal gemstones are linked with the healing and renewing powers of Jade, historically used to attract love.

Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage.” Quoted by: Lao Tzu

3rd Wedding Anniversary Gifts for Him, Her… and the Couple

Buy a beautiful bouquet of flowers for an anniversary gift.
Beautiful bouquet of flowers for any anniversary gift. Buy now flyingflowers.co.uk

A 3rd wedding anniversary gift doesn’t have to cost the earth. It is the sentiment that counts, so a thoughtful alternative would be to plan a movie night and watch your wedding video. Put together a gift basket that has a variety of fuchsia plants, together with a pair of leather garden gloves, and a message on jade green paper stating your willingness (indeed, pleasure) to help your partner plant them in the soil.

3rd Wedding Anniversary Gifts for Him

What can I buy my husband on our 3rd wedding anniversary?

Traditionally the 3rd wedding anniversary gift is leather, although you will also find that – as for other wedding anniversary dates – more modern anniversary gifts will customarily feature crystal glass.

Buy him the Fred Bennett leather bracelet for this wedding anniversary gift
Fred Bennett Leather Bracelet
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Buy him the Military Heritage Leather Wallet - Hurricane.
Military Leather Wallet – Hurricane
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Buy him this Personalised Leather Golf Notes Pad
Personalised Leather Golf Notes Pad
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Buy him the engraved Personalised Classic Star Base Crystal Tankard
Engraved Pint Glass
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Featured here is a selection of both traditional and modern gift ideas for your husband – or you can opt for more fun-filled and quirky gifts. Check out our other wedding anniversary pages for additional ideas.

Buy him the Men's Grooming Collection with Wash Bag Ideal Gift For Any Man
Men’s Grooming Collection
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Buy him a personalised sports gift, mugs, posters and much more.
Men’s Personalised Sports Gifts
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Buy him a Brown Woven Men's Leather Belt
Brown Leather Woven Belt
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Buy him the tasting cheese box from pong cheese for this anniversary gift.
Tasting Cheese Box
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3rd Wedding Anniversary Gifts for Her

What should I buy my wife for our 3rd wedding anniversary?

If you are seeking a traditional gift to celebrate your 3rd wedding anniversary with your wife, look no more. Here are just a few ideas to help you buy the perfect gift. (*Bear in mind you can always use faux leather*)

Buy her Our anniversary journal
Our Anniversary Journal
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Buy her a Guess Front Crystal Gold Guess Bangle
Guess Crystal & Gold Bangle
Buy now acotisdiamonds.co.uk
Buy her this Two Hearts Entwined Vase for this anniversary gift
Two Hearts Entwined Vase
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Buy her Sophia Silverplated Trinket Box - Crystal Heart
Crystal Heart Trinket Box
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Leather and crystal gift suggestions for your wife to make this 3rd wedding anniversary extra-special…

Buy her Moroccan Decorative Babouche Slippers in Terracotta hand made
Moroccan Babouche Slippers
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Buy her the grand truffle collection
The Grand Truffle Collection
Buy now montezumas.co.uk
Buy her Personalised Lead Crystal Perfume Bottle And Stopper
Personalised Crystal Perfume Bottle
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Buy her you´re in my heart candle
In My Heart Candle
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3rd Wedding Anniversary Gifts for Him & Her

Buy them the Orbit Crystal Decanter for this anniversary gift
Orbit Crystal Decanter
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Buy them the Ed Joy Mug Set from Royal Doulton for this anniversary gift
Ed Joy Mug Set
Buy now royaldoulton.com
Buy them a Moroccan Leather pouffe for their new home
Moroccan Leather Pouffe
Buy now bohemiadesign.co.uk
Buy them a Personalised Champagne in Personalised Wooden Gift Box
Personalised Champagne & Wooden Box
Buy now thegiftexperience.co.uk
Treat them to an adventure or spa day, loads to choose from around the UK.
Treat the celebrating couple to an adventure or spa day. We have a great selection around the UK to choose from: Buy now redletterdays.co.uk

Travel & Experience Gifts

  • Location visit (leather goods themed)
  • Romantic boutique hotel stay (attractive room with hot tub, etc.)
  • Three-course dinner (try that restaurant that has great reviews)
  • Luxury afternoon tea for two
  • Adrenaline day for two
  • Luxury Moroccan spa day for two
  • Luxury hotel and wine tasting

Jewellery

The traditional 3rd anniversary gemstones are crystal and jade.

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

Something Different & Unique

  • Learn a new craft or take a course involving a shared interest (leather goods or glass making).
  • Don’t believe you should wear leather? Make a donation to an animal charity or adopt an animal.
  • Enjoy a surprise holiday getaway to the tanneries in Morocco.
  • Initiate a traditional annual celebration (theatre, adventure day, picnic etc.).

Whatever you decide, make sure you celebrate your 3rd wedding anniversary with huge doses of love and affection.

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