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 43rd wedding anniversary in countries around the world…
| Traditional Gift – UK |  | No traditional gift |
| Traditional Gift – US |  | No traditional gift |
| Traditional Gift – Australia |  | No traditional gift |
| Traditional Gift – Canada |  | No traditional gift |
| Traditional Gift – Spain |  | Opal |
| Traditional Gift – Germany |  | Lead |
| Traditional Gift – France |  | Flannel |
| Traditional Gift – Italy |  | Opal |
| Flower Gift |  | Favourite Flowers |
| Gemstone Gift |  | Opal |
| Modern Gift |  | Travel |
Page Index
- About 43rd Wedding Anniversaries
- How to Celebrate a 43rd Wedding Anniversary
- Common Questions About the 43rd Wedding Anniversary
- 43rd Wedding Anniversary Gifts for Him
- 43rd Wedding Anniversary Gifts for Her
- 43rd Wedding Anniversary Gifts for Him, Her… and Parents
About 43rd Wedding Anniversaries
As you celebrate your 43rd wedding anniversary, there is one special modern theme associated with this year: travel. You could revisit your favourite holiday destinations, or perhaps places you might be contemplating retiring to.
To add a little bit of fun to the decision-making, why not plan a trip by writing the names of 43 countries you would like to visit on pieces of paper, place all the names in a hat, draw one – and get your children to pay for the getaway!
Alternatively, book a 43-day luxury cruise or – for something a little more quirky – prepare a packed lunch and hop on a coach for 43 stops or a bus route covering 43 miles (or kilometres to keep it shorter). And, of course, make sure to include a couple of pub pit stops along the way.
How to Celebrate 43rd Wedding Anniversary
If you and your partner don’t fancy travel this year, you can still make future plans as you celebrate in front of a log fire with a bottle of Champagne (at least that provides a French travel link) and an exotic take-away meal (Thai, Japanese, Mexican… more travel connections).
As you reminisce leafing through your wedding album, you can reflect on the impressive fact that you have been married for 15,695 days or 376,680 hours or 22,600,800 minutes, which is over 1,356 million seconds.
Clearly, by now you know pretty much everything there is to know about each other, and have learnt that…
Love has nothing to do with what you are expecting to get, only with what you are expecting to give – which is everything.” Quoted by: Katharine Hepburn
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43rd Wedding Anniversary Gifts for Him, Her… and the Couple
Flowers are popular gifts for speaking the language of love, so let your floral tribute speak for you. It could be made up of one favourite flower or a mixed bunch, and accompanied by a loving message to add romantic sparkle.
COMMON QUESTIONS ABOUT THE 43rd WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
Q: What is the 43rd wedding anniversary called?
A: The 43rd wedding anniversary is does not have a name associated with it.
Q: What is the 43rd wedding anniversary gemstone?
A: The 43rd wedding anniversary gemstone is Opal. It is said the Opal is an emotional stone and reflects the mood of the wearer. It intensifies emotions and releases inhibitions.
Q: What is the 43rd wedding anniversary symbol?
A: The 43rd wedding anniversary is not symbolised traditionally but we can use the Opal gemstone or the modern gift of travel for guidance.
Q: What does the 43rd wedding anniversary mean?
A: The 43rd wedding anniversary does not have a meaning but like any couple who have reached these years together take a special trip to mark this anniversary.
Q: What are the traditional and modern gifts for a 43rd wedding anniversary?
A: There is no traditional gift for the 43rd wedding anniversary, however the modern gift being travel book a special break together or get the family to join you.
Q: What is the 43rd year anniversary flower?
A: The 43rd wedding anniversary flower would be your favourites all together in a beautiful bouquet.
43rd Wedding Anniversary Gifts for Him
What can I buy my husband for our 43rd wedding anniversary?
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As the modern 43rd anniversary gift is travel, we have put together a few suggestions that are located around the UK.
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43rd Wedding Anniversary Gifts for Her
What should I buy my wife on our 43rd wedding anniversary?
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Check out our other anniversary pages for additional gift ideas if you don’t find what you are looking for here.
Other gift ideas for her…
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43rd Wedding Anniversary Gifts for Parents and Friends
Here are some gift options and short travel locations around the UK…
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- Travel and activity gift vouchers
- Adventure days
- Country house stay and dinner for two
- Escape to the country (many locations to choose from)
- Luxury spa day for two
- Sports accessories (golf balls, tennis balls, clothing, etc.)
Jewellery
The traditional 43rd wedding anniversary gemstone is opal.
- Earrings
- Pendants
- Rings
- Necklace
- Tie Pin
- Cufflinks
Something Different & Unique
- Book a classic steam train ride – perhaps in full period costume to add a nostalgic touch to the day.
- Buy a scratch map and mark off the places you have visited over the years.
- Travel to a new pub for lunch.
- Visit a country or city on your bucket list – which could now become an annual tradition.
- Revisit a fondly-remembered place from your early days together.
Enjoy a celebration party at home or in a local restaurant, but make sure you drop serious hints well beforehand that the grandchildren might like to organise everything!
If you want to keep it uncomplicated, your partner will always be happy with thoughtful gift vouchers – ideally this year, travel-related books or gadgets.
Whatever you decide, make sure your 43rd wedding anniversary celebrations showcase your long-standing love and affection.
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About The Author
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.
Excellent ideas 😍🎉Thank you!!!