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45th Wedding Anniversary

Sapphire is the gem associated with the 45th 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 45th wedding anniversary in countries around the world…

Traditional Gift – UKUnited KingdomSapphire
Traditional Gift – USUnited StatesSapphire
Traditional Gift – SpainSpainSapphire
Traditional Gift – GermanyGermanyBrass
Traditional Gift – RussiaRussiaSapphire
Traditional Gift – FranceFranceSilver Gilt
Traditional Gift – ItalyItalySapphire
Flower GiftFlowerBlue Iris
Gemstone GiftGemstoneSapphire
Modern GiftModern giftSapphire

About 45th Wedding Anniversaries

This 45th wedding anniversary is one we are especially delighted to share with celebrating couples. You are now halfway along the journey to all 90 of our wedding anniversary gift showcases.

Depending on your age, it is unlikely you will make it to the final exceptional milestone, but we look forward to continuing on this path with you for many more years to come – and helping (in our own small way) to ensure you celebrate your marriage in style.

So, warm congratulations on your 45th wedding anniversary – just another five years to a half-century of married life together. In the meantime, this occasion is equally as important, as you were obviously made for each other, and your love and devotion deserves a grand celebration every year.

How to Celebrate a 45th Wedding Anniversary

Maybe you just want to celebrate with a night of nostalgia, listening to your favourite music and reliving memories from your 45 years together?

After all, you have been married for 16,425 days or 394,200 hours or 23,652,000 minutes, which is over 1,419 million seconds, so crack open a favoured bottle of wine or Champagne and bask in those incredible numbers.

“Two souls with but a single thought, two hearts that beat as one.”
Quoted by: Friedrich Halm

45th Wedding Anniversary Gifts for Him, Her… and the Couple

Sapphire is the main gemstone associated with 45th wedding anniversary gifts. While everyone will be familiar with the blue sapphire there are, in fact, many colours to choose from.

Traces of other elements can affect the colour and, in addition to blue, sapphires are green, orange, purple, pink and even yellow. So, if you are set on buying a sapphire but your spouse doesn’t like blue, then don’t panic.

Another gemstone sometimes associated with the 45th wedding anniversary is alexandrite, which is just as beautiful as a sapphire and equally as rare. Either jewel would make the perfect gift.

The traditional flower for the 45th anniversary is the blue iris, symbolising faith and hope. A bouquet of these stunningly beautiful flowers will be a perfect expression of your love.

Buy her or your parents the Joyful Breeze Bouquet for the 45th anniversary gift
Buy her or the couple this beautiful bouquet of iris flowers for their anniversary gift

On the other hand, you could break with tradition and create a bouquet of flowers from among your own favourites. Or theme your gift on the colour of blue sapphire – and party with blue and silver balloons decorating the festivities.

Another gift that keeps giving would be to make a donation to a charity that has special significance for you both. As for gift choices, always remember: ideally, you should buy from an ethical company that supports free trade.

45th Wedding Anniversary Gifts for Him

What can I buy my husband for our 45th wedding anniversary?

Buy him this Sapphire couloured faced men´s Guess sports watch for his 45th anniversary gift
Men’s Sport Stainless Steel Blue Watch
Buy now acotisdiamonds.co.uk
Buy him some golf clothing or equipment for this anniversary gift
Men’s Golf Shirts
Buy now golfgeardirect.co.uk
Buy him Jack the Bulldog figure for this 45th anniversary gift
Jack the Bulldog Figure
Buy now royaldoulton.com
Buy him a Personalised Powerbank USB Notepad for his 45th anniversary gift
Personalised Powerbank USB Notepad
Buy now prezzybox.com

Both traditional and modern gifts options are essentially the same for 45th wedding anniversaries. Here we have prepared a selection of suggestions to help you choose the perfect gift. Most of our gift ideas are appropriate for him, her, your parents and other couples.

Buy him or her a special gift from Montblanc for any anniversary gift
Montblanc Gifts
Buy now montblanc.com
Buy him, her or parents a golf break at The Belfry for this anniversary gift
Golf Break for Two at The Belfry
Buy now redletterdays.co.uk
Buy him or her, maybe your parents a 25 Mile Helicopter Tour for Two with Bubbly, you can join him on this great day out.
25 Mile Helicopter Tour For 2
Buy now redletterdays.co.uk
Buy him a vintage red wine for this anniversary gift, we have a great selection from all regions here
Vintage Red Wine Selection Gift
Buy now vintagewineandport.co.uk

45th Wedding Anniversary Gifts for Her

What should I buy my wife on our 45th wedding anniversary?

Buy her this Sapphire & Diamond Cluster Pendant for this anniversary gift
Sapphire & Diamond Cluster Pendant
Buy now goldsmiths.co.uk
Buy her this Swarovski Sapphire Dark Louison Bracelet  for this anniversary gift
Swarovski Sapphire Dark Louison Bracelet
Buy now acotisdiamonds.co.uk
Buy her a Royal Doulton Collectable Figurine for this anniversary gift
Royal Doulton Collectable Figurines
Buy now royaldoulton.com
Buy her this Portable Bluetooth Speaker With Lights for this anniversary gift
Portable Bluetooth Speaker With Lights
Buy now urbangifts.com

We have hundreds of additional gift ideas and suggestions… check out our other anniversary pages for more inspiration.

Buy her the Vera Wang Love Knots Purse Mirror with Pouch for this anniversary gift
Vera Wang Love Knots Purse Mirror
Buy now wedgwood.com
Buy her a book gift card for Waterstones for this anniversary gift
Waterstones Gift Cards
Buy now waterstones.com
Buy her a two night european break for the 45th anniversary gift
Two Nights In Europe Gift Box
Buy now redletterdays.co.uk
Take to the skies with a hot air balloon ride for two, treat her on this anniversary to a gift never to be forgotten.
Take to the skies with a hot air balloon ride for two Buy now redletterdays.co.uk

45th Wedding Anniversary Gifts for Him, Her, Parents… and Other Couples

Buy them this personalised anniversary plate for their 45th anniversary gift
Personalised Anniversary Plate
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Buy them this Champagne Bucket and 4 Champagne Flutes from Royal Doulton for their 45th anniversary gift
Champagne Bucket and 4 Champagne Flutes Buy now royaldoulton.com
Buy them a Moroccan Leather Pouffe for this anniversary gift
Moroccan Leather Pouffes
Buy now bohemiadesign.co.uk
Buy them the Louis Roederer Brut Premier Champagne Gift Set for this anniversary gift
Louis Roederer Brut Premier Champagne Gift Set Buy now vintagewineandport.co.uk
Buy them the wondrous selection hamper for this anniversary gift
The Wondrous Selection Hamper
Buy now funkyhampers.com
Buy them this fleece photo blanket with your own photos for this anniversary gift
Fleece Photo Blanket
Buy now snapfish.co.uk
Treat them to an experience day to remember, it may be fine dining or a luxury weekend away we have many to choose from and a great anniversary gift.
Treat them to a Food & Drink Experience or, if the celebrating couple are more adventurous, check out some great experiences they would cherish and which would help them create lasting memories together.

Travel & Experience Gifts

  • Location visit (short or long-term – you have earned that special break)
  • Travel and activity gift vouchers (from Red Letter Days)
  • Adventure days
  • Food and drink (luxury dining for two)
  • Escape to the country (many locations to choose from)
  • Luxury spa day for two
  • Concert show or the cinema (try 3D, if you haven’t already)
  • Steam train experience with lunch

Jewellery

The traditional 45th anniversary gemstone is sapphire.

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

Something Different & Unique

  • A regal celebration warrants a truly regal gift… book a Buckingham Palace state rooms and champagne afternoon tea for two.
  • This is just the right time to arrange a getaway to one of those magical European cities still on your bucket list.
  • For something more intimate this year, how about signing up for dance or craft lessons together?
  • If you both love music, relive your youthful passions by heading to a nostalgic festival featuring favourite bands of the past.

Hopefully, you won’t have to concern yourselves with organising a celebration party at home for family and friends. Leave that to your children who, we suspect, might be planning this as a wonderful “surprise” for their deeply-loved parents.

Nevertheless, no need for your celebrations to be overly extravagant. After 45 years together, the most important thing is to commemorate another special date in a way you both enjoy – and add today’s cherished 45th anniversary moments to the now-bulging marriage album.

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