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48th Wedding Anniversary

48th 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 48th wedding anniversary in countries around the world…

Traditional Gift – UKUnited KingdomNo traditional gift
Traditional Gift – USUnited StatesNo traditional gift
Traditional Gift – SpainSpainFeldspar
Traditional Gift – GermanyGermanyAmethyst
Traditional Gift – RussiaRussiaAmethyst
Traditional Gift – FranceFranceAmethyst
Traditional Gift – ItalyItalyFeldspar
Flower GiftFlowerAster
Gemstone GiftGemstoneFeldspar
Modern GiftModern giftOptical Goods

About 48th Wedding Anniversaries

You will no doubt want to celebrate your 48th wedding anniversary with a sumptuous dinner and a bottle of fine wine – quite possibly your 35,000th-plus meal together.

Well, at least theoretically if you always lunch and dine together, by now you could have shared that many meals, which equates to approximately four years of contentedly eating and chatting about the highlights and special moments of your day.

And there certainly are many highlights, because you have been married for 17,520 days or 420,480 hours or 25,228,800 minutes – that is, over 1,513 million seconds. During this time you would have spent, on average, 131,400 hours of snuggle time (aka sleeping), and surely by now know everything there is to know about each other.

How to Celebrate a 48th Wedding Anniversary

Many anniversaries have traditional gemstone and flower themes associated with them, but not so much for this 48th celebration – at least not universally around the world.

So that brings us back to eating – and celebrating with an intimate dinner for two at your favourite restaurant. Or simply relaxing at home with a favourite take-away meal and a bottle of chilled Champagne.

Surely the stars are images of love.” Quoted by: Philip James Bailey

Buy her or the celebrating couple the dazzling jewel bouquet of flowers for this anniversary gift
The Dazzling Jewel Bouquet will bring a smile to anyone’s face on this anniversary
Buy now flyingflowers.co.uk

48th Wedding Anniversary Gift Ideas for Him, Her… and the Couple

If you would also like to spend some time away from your usual home base, why not plan a short break based on the modern-day “optical” anniversary theme – to a planetarium, for example.

If you decide on optical goods as a 48th wedding anniversary gift, you could buy your partner some fashionable new prescription glasses, or a chic pair of designer sunglasses.

As there are no specific flowers or gemstones associated with 48 years of marriage, surprise them with their own personal favourite – always a thoughtful gesture.

48th Wedding Anniversary Gifts for Him

What can I buy my husband for our 48th wedding anniversary?

Buy him the Rugby World Cup Newspaper Book for this anniversary gift
Rugby World Cup Newspaper Book
Buy now thepersonalisedgiftshop.co.uk
Buy him this Times Gents Quartz Analog Stainless Steel Watch gift for everyday wear on this anniversary
Gent’s Quartz Analog Stainless Steel Watch
Buy now acotisdiamonds.co.uk
Buy him the Lumen Worklight And Powerbank very handy for his shed for this anniversary gift
Lumen Worklight And Powerbank
Buy now prezzybox.com
Buy him a bottle or two of Spanisg vintage wine for this anniversary gift
Spanish Vintage Wines
Buy now vintagewineandport.co.uk

Use our anniversary gift suggestions here to help guide you when selecting a gift for your partner. We also have many more ideas on our other anniversary pages.

You can never have enough golf balls, buy him a few boxes for this anniversary gift
Golf Balls
Buy now golfgeardirect.co.uk
Buy him a T Shirt with a design to suit his personality or design one yourself for this anniversary gift
Men’s T-Shirts
Buy now zazzle.co.uk
Buy him this G & B´s chocolate lovers hamper for his anniversary gift
G & B Chocolate Lovers Hamper
Buy now greenandblacks.co.uk
Buy him these stylish neptune tumblers for this anniversary gift
Stylish Neptune Tumbler Glasses
Buy now royaldoulton.com

48th Wedding Anniversary Gifts for Her

What should I buy my wife on our 48th wedding anniversary?

Buy her a stylish gift from Montblanc on this anniversary
Montblanc Gifts For Her
Buy now montblanc.com
Buy her the Wonderlust Crimson Jewel Tray for this anniversary gift
Wonderlust Crimson Jewel Tray
Buy now royaldoulton.com
Buy her a silver sea life bangle for this anniversary gift
Sterling Silver Sea Life Bangle
Buy now acotisdiamonds.co.uk
Buy her The White Musk Flora Collection gift for this anniversary
White Musk Flora Collection
Buy now thebodyshop,com

There are no restrictions at all for gift selections this anniversary… here are a few more stylish gift ideas with a hint of indulgence.

Buy her these cosy microwavable boots for this anniversary gift
Cosy Microwavable Boots
Buy now prezzybox.com
Buy her this Frida hanging planter for this anniversary gift
Frida Hanging Planter
Buy now thegiftexperience.co.uk
Buy her Prosecco and Luxury Chocolates gift for this anniversary
Prosecco & Luxury Chocolates Gift
Buy now funkyhamper.co.uk
Buy her a surprise set of family canvas prints for this anniversary gift
Your Own Photo Canvas Prints
Buy now snapfish.co.uk

48th Wedding Anniversary Gifts for the Couple… or Parents and Grandparents

Buy them this Peacock outdoor solar light for their anniversary gift
Peacock Outdoor Solar Light
Buy now selections.com
Buy them this Dorchester crystal vase for this anniversary gift
Dorchester Crystal Vase
Buy now royaldoulton.com
Buy them the natures bounty hamper for this anniversary gift
Nature’s Bounty Hamper
Buy now funkyhampers.com
Buy her or the couple these Ed Love Signature Mug Set from Royal Doulton for this anniversary gift
Ed Love Signature Mug Set
Buy now royaldoulton.com

These gift ideas are ideal for all couples celebrating their 48th wedding anniversary – including parents and grandparents.

Buy them a Luxury Afternoon tea for 2 for this anniversary gift, ove 70 locations around the UK
Luxury Afternoon Tea For 2
Buy now redletterdays.co.uk
Buy them a Glamping Break for this anniversary gift
Glamping Breaks Gift
Buy now redletterdays.co.uk
Buy him, her, or the couple an experience to remember for this anniversary gift
Check out the full list of experience days available, something for everyone and a great day out… maybe a short break or an adrenaline experience.

Travel & Experience Gifts

  • Travel gift vouchers
  • Three-course candelit dinner (try that restaurant that has great reviews)
  • Luxury afternoon tea for two
  • Relaxing spa day for two
  • Boutique hotel and wine tasting

Jewellery

The traditional 48th anniversary gemstone (in some countries) is amethyst.

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

Something Different & Unique

  • On the optical theme… unfortunately, the Hubble Space Telescope is not open to the public, but you could still plan a visit to a planetarium – for example, the largest in the world, at Nagoya City Science Museum (Japan).
  • Visit L’Hemisfèric in Valencia’s City of Arts and Sciences (Spain), to view spectacular digital astronomical projections.
  • If travel is not an option this year, buy a telescope and share many contented hours star-gazing together.

After so many years – and meals – as a married couple, it is not so much what you decide to do to celebrate your 48th wedding anniversary as simply making sure you enjoy it together. And, as always, with plenty of love and a touch of romance.

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Comments

  1. Ronen Ghose says

    01/08/2015 at 8:43 am

    Thank heaven for your compilation. I do not have to waste any money on my wife this August!

    Reply
    • Nicole Jean says

      19/10/2016 at 2:14 am

      Hope you are still together because this is not nice !

      Reply
    • B Haney says

      06/08/2018 at 6:24 am

      Celebrating our 48th in August and a thoughtful gift is a must. It doesn’t have to be expensive but just something to say “I get you and I care”.

      Reply
  2. Paul says

    23/08/2015 at 11:03 pm

    OMG 48 years how the hell did we manage it
    Well plenty of rows and making up after
    Never let a previous row be brought again when it’s over it’s gone.
    If you love you don’t hold spite(until the next time) but then cuddles bring the senses back to tranquility
    Aren’t I a soppy old 80 year old

    Reply
    • Janet Shurety says

      06/02/2017 at 7:07 pm

      What lovely sentiments Paul and you are not a soppy 80yr old but very wise! I am just a foolish 72 yr old and my hubby 74yr old but will remember your words.
      Janet

      Reply
  3. Pam Ludwig says

    03/06/2018 at 12:48 am

    June 1 was our 48. He got me a dozen long stem roses and I got him a new shovel. One of the traditional gifts was Home improvement items and he needed a new one. He loves it. Pam

    Reply
  4. Kathy says

    08/01/2019 at 7:10 am

    Our 48 anniversary is coming up. My husband is 70. I just turned 64. I do not know where the time has gone.

    Reply
    • Jeremy says

      08/01/2019 at 10:32 pm

      That’s wonderful! Hope you have a lovely 48th anniversary 🙂

      Reply
  5. bets says

    01/04/2019 at 6:52 pm

    after 48 years of marriage i would believe the closeniss and love and love -making would just be fantastic !!!!!c no disagreement , no fights , no disagreements !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! sorry , i’m really shocked by what i’ve just read here that fights just continues !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    we only live once !!!!!!!!!!! please stop the fighting !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! AHHHH PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Reply
  6. Lynn says

    16/05/2019 at 3:45 am

    It’s May 15, 2019 and our 48th. We looked at our wedding album and both remembered each moment. Two sons, two granddaughters later and it still feels like yesterday. We spent the day planting our veg garden in the beautiful sunshine and having dinner with son and granddaughter. Perfect.

    Reply
  7. J Keating says

    07/05/2020 at 9:23 pm

    Go figure- 48th anniversary and no special gift for 48th and…. it is covid 19th-we can’t go out. Guess I will need to have a pop up card Oh no!!!! Hallmark is closed for sending and signing cards. This would be amusing IF IT wasn’t so sad. Oh well-here goes a homemade card for 48th and good ol hugs and kisses for 5-13-20

    Reply
  8. John Bonilla says

    23/08/2020 at 9:25 pm

    I was so happy when she said “Yes” over 48 years ago to my proposal. We were just kids (19 yrs old). I was so in Love with her and so young. I knew she was the one. I was just a poor uneducated kid that just wanted someone to love and to love me for me. She is the best thing that ever happened to me in my life. I would not have made it this far if it wasn’t for her. Beautiful, smart, ambitious, and never gives up. Her words to our Children and Grandchildren “never say can’t – find a solution and move forward”. Luckiest man in the world.

    Reply
    • Jeremy says

      23/08/2020 at 11:02 pm

      That’s a lovely comment John! We wish you a very wonderful 48th anniversary 🙂

      Reply

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