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8th Wedding Anniversary Gifts – Bronze Anniversary

8th wedding anniversary gifts also known as the Bronze 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 8th wedding anniversary in countries around the world…

Traditional Gift – UKUKBronze
Traditional Gift – USUSABronze
Traditional Gift – AustraliaAustraliaBronze
Traditional Gift – CanadaCanadaBronze
Traditional Gift – SpainSpainBronze
Traditional Gift – GermanyGermanyTin
Traditional Gift – FranceFrancePoppy
Traditional Gift – ItalyItalyBronze
Flower GiftAnniversary Flower GiftsLilac
Gemstone GiftGemstone anniversary giftsTourmaline
Modern GiftModern Anniversary GiftsLinen and Lace

Page Index

  • About 8th Wedding Anniversaries
  • How to Celebrate Your 8th Wedding Anniversary
  • Common Questions About the 8th Wedding Anniversary
  • 8th Anniversary Gifts for Him
  • 8th Anniversary Gifts for Her

8th Year Wedding Anniversary Meaning

Celebrating an 8th wedding anniversary is another opportunity to commemorate your wedding vows in style. Finding the right gift that shows your partner how much you still love them is just as important now as it was eight years ago.

As always, enjoying the celebration in ways that bring romantic pleasure to you both is paramount.

Gifts for wedding anniversaries tend to increase in substance and value over time – as the marriage itself grows and becomes stronger from one year to the next.

The traditional 8th wedding anniversary symbol is bronze, while the modern equivalent is linen or lace. Bronze is stronger than both iron and copper – two symbols of earlier anniversary years of marriage – as it is a blend of two metals (copper and tin). 

How to Celebrate an 8th Wedding Anniversary

The potent mix of copper and tin, to create bronze, represents the union of two lives and the strength resulting from combining your time together with perseverance.

There is a great choice of distinctive bronze gift options. Perhaps you will be able to find some beautifully crafted jewellery made from recycled bronze – or a hammered bronze drink cooler.

As for the other symbolic gifts, instead of buying a piece of lace or linen, why not arrange a visit to Nottingham or France – both famous over many centuries for their exquisite lace making. Or maybe plan a trip to Egypt or Greece, traditional makers of linen since the first millennium B.C. Now that would be a memorable celebration.

Life without love is like a tree without blossoms or fruit.” Quoted by Kahlil Gibran

8th Wedding Anniversary Gifts for Him, Her… and the Couple

You might not always share the same dreams, ambitions and hopes for the future. However, the beauty of your marriage is that you both live to make each other’s dreams come true.

Lilac is the flower that is especially associated with 8th wedding anniversary celebrations, symbolising the emotions of young love, beauty, pride, humility, confidence and youthfulness. Clematis, which make wonderful companion plants for lilacs, signify mental beauty.

The gemstones associated with your 8th wedding anniversary are tanzanite and multi-coloured tourmaline, both of which have powerful healing and psychic properties.

Lush Lavender Bouquet - From You Flowers
Buy her or them the Lush Lavender Bouquet for this years anniversary gift
This lushful bouquet full of purple florals will delight your loved one for days. Perfect gift to celebrate Mother's Day, a birthday or just because. Hand-delivered by a local florist in a cylinder vase
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Common Questions About the 8th Wedding Anniversary

Q: What is the 8th wedding anniversary called?
A: The 8th wedding anniversary is known as the Bronze Anniversary.

Q: What is the 8th wedding anniversary gemstone?
A: The 8th wedding anniversary gemstone is tourmaline, which comes in a wide variety of exciting colours.

Q: What is the 8th wedding anniversary symbol?
A: The 8th wedding anniversary is symbolised by bronze.

Q: What is the 8th wedding anniversary colour?
A: There is no specific colour synonymous with the 8th wedding anniversary; however, lilac (the flower colour) is typically associated with this anniversary.

Q: What are the traditional and modern gifts for a 8th wedding anniversary?
A: The traditional gift for the 8th wedding anniversary is bronze, and the modern gift is linen and lace.

Q: What is the 8th year anniversary flower?
A: The classic flower for 8th wedding anniversary celebrations is the lilac. Depending on the colour, they represent love and passion, happiness and tranquillity.

8th Wedding Anniversary Gift Ideas for Him

What can I buy my husband for our 8th wedding anniversary?

AVI-8 P-51 Mustang Blakeslee Chrono Silver Black Watch [Amazon]
Buy him the P-51 Mustang Blakeslee Chrono Silver Black Watch for this years anniversary gift
This AVI-8 design is influenced by the P-51 Mustang Blakeslee with it´s historic aviation inspired straps in chrono silver black
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Personalized Extra Wide Men´s Silver Cuff Bracelet [Amazon]
Buy him the Personalized Extra Wide Men´s Silver Cuff Bracelet for this years anniversary gift
The polished shiny finish makes it perfect as it is, but if you'd like to add something to that minimalist style design, you can!
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Personalized Engraved Folding Knife [Amazon]
Buy him the Personalized Engraved Folding Knife in presentation box for this years anniversary gift
This personalized knife and Wood Box Set comes with a gift bag, makes a perfect anniversary gift for husband
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Tourmaline - Tiger Eye - Pyrite Beaded Bracelet [Amazon]
Buy him this triple protection crystal Tourmaline - Tiger Eye - Pyrite Beaded Bracelet for this years anniversary gift
This Combination of Gemstones is extremely powerful. In conjunction with the high powered magnetic clasp it produces an orgone bracelet effect
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More gift suggestions for your 8th wedding anniversary are featured below.

Monthly Craft Beer Club - Great Clubs
Buy him the monthly craft beer club membership for this years anniversary gift
We offer the Best Beer Club of the Month subscription in America to our customers by hand-selecting micro-brewed beer from across the nation
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Robotic Skull Decorative Box Figurine Container [Amazon]
Buy him the Robotic Skull Decorative Box Figurine Container for this years anniversary gift
This steampunk skull mad max series features intricate pipework, gearwork, clockwork ion technology jam packed into the ultra cool sculpture
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Bronze Motorcycle Beer Bottle Opener [Amazon]
Buy him this retro Bronze Motorcycle Beer Bottle Opener for his 8th anniversary gift
The retro old-fashioned designed bottle opener, combined with the motorcycle pattern, is very nostalgic and very suitable for collection
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MAX'IS Creations The Mug With A Hoop [Amazon]
Buy him the MAX'IS Creations The Mug With A Hoop for this anniversary gift
Play with your food with this patented basketball mug with an attached hoop. Perfect for scoring marshmallows into cocoa, crackers into soup, or toppings onto ice cream
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8th Wedding Anniversary Gift Ideas for Her

What should I buy my wife on our 8th wedding anniversary?

Classic gifts for your wife to celebrate your 8th wedding anniversary are bronze and pottery. Or, for a more contemporary touch, you could opt for linen or lace.

Watermelon-Tourmaline Silver Ring [Amazon]
Buy her this Watermelon-Tourmaline Silver Ring for this years anniversary gift
This handmade ring incorporates the elements for the 8th anniversary with the secondary stones being Ruby and the stone holder is Bronze
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Ross-Simons 14kt Yellow Gold Personalized Bar Bracelet [Amazon]
Buy her the Ross-Simons 14kt Yellow Gold Personalized Bar Bracelet for this years anniversary gift
With its essential design, this name ID bracelet wears well whether you’re running errands, real gold and stylish anniversary gift for her
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Hand Forged Bronze Rose [Amazon]
Buy her this handcrafted steel rose for this anniversary gift
Give a handcrafted steel rose covered with bronze patina. This piece of art will never wilt or die, a romantic gift that will last
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Bath Bombs Gift Set [Amazon]
Buy her these 12 bath bomb gift set for this anniversary gift
These 12 Bath Bombs are individually wrapped and make a perfect spa anniversary gift for her
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We hope you find all these gift suggestions to your liking. If you need to look further, we have many more ideas on our other anniversary pages.

I Love You Donut Bouquet - Gift Basket Store
Buy him, her or the celebrating couple these delicious donuts bouquet for this years anniversary gift
The I Love You Donut Bouquet is decorated with pink chocolate and heart-shaped sprinkles. Is there any gift that says I love you more than donuts?
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Couple on a Swing Bronze Sculpture [Amazon]
Buy her this romantic Couple on a Swing Bronze Sculpture for this years anniversary gift
Show your love to her with this beautifully handcrafted cast bronze sculpture of a romantic couple on a swing
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Of Earth and Ocean Handmade Sunrise Pendant Necklace [Amazon]
Buy her the Of Earth and Ocean Handmade Sunrise Pendant Necklace for the 8th anniversary gift
The design is inspired by the spectacular sunrise sky over the ocean and comes to you from the studio of award-winning Cape Cod, Judith Stiles
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Bronze Tree of Life Jewelry Holder [Amazon]
Buy her this jewelry Tree of Life Bronze Bird Nest holder for this anniversary gift
Crafted leaves hold up to 48 pairs earrings while the 16 branches organize your necklace and bracelets
Buy it now

8th Wedding Anniversary Gifts for Him & Her

8th Wedding Anniversary Bronze Print [Amazon]
Buy your friends or each other the 8th Wedding Anniversary Bronze Print
The 8th anniversary bronze personalized premium paper print in a solid wood frame with a crystal clear acrylic front is great for this years gift
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Outdoor Moon Crackle Glass Globe Stake Metal Light [Amazon]
Buy your friends or the celebrating couple the Outdoor Moon Crackle Glass Globe Stake Metal Light for this years anniversary gift
Designed with warm white LED the reflection of the pattern is beautiful enough to create a romantic atmosphere
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Unity Strength Bronze Polyresin Decorative Stepping Stone [Amazon]
Buy your friends or the couple this Unity Strength Bronze Poly-resin Decorative Stepping Stone for this years anniversary gift
Celtic designed garden stone with the sentiment "there is no strength without unity", Perfect for your garden or walkway space
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Bronze Farmhouse Decoration Vase for Dried Flowers [Amazon]
Buy the couple the farmhouse metal vase for displaying dry flowers or just for decoration, great 8th anniversary gift
This small vase is a great gift for you or your friends or a loved one, very decorative with a rustic look for dried flowers
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Experience & Adventure Days For Him, Her & Couples Gifts
Buy the celebrating couple an adventure experience day, maybe a sailing trip with lunch or a hot air balloon ride, we have a great selection for this years anniversary gift
Shop unique gifts for couples to find an incredible experience that they'll remember for years to come. Whether they prefer adventure or relaxation, choose from hundreds of experience gift ideas for couples in cities all across the US!
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Travel & Experience Gifts

  • Location visit
  • Travel gift vouchers
  • Romantic candlelit dinner
  • Luxury afternoon tea for two
  • Track day for two (learn to drive performance cars together)
  • Luxury spa day for two
  • Hot air balloon ride

Jewellery

The traditional 8th wedding anniversary gemstones are tanzanite and tourmaline.

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

Something Different & Unique

  • Buy a striking bronze figure for the garden.
  • Plant clematis among the lilacs in your garden.
  • Enjoy a holiday in the sun while obtaining an enviable bronze tan.
  • Plan a celebration party at home or in a local pub, bar or restaurant.

However you decide to celebrate your 8th wedding anniversary, make sure you set aside some quiet time together to recall the most cherished moments of the last eight years – and to look forward to further consolidating the love and romance in your lives.

Related blog posts

  • Which Flowers for Anniversary Gifts?
  • Celebrating a Stately Wedding Anniversary with Rare Cars, Luxury Picnic Hampers and Champagne

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Justin Aldridge

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.

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