Toast Your Love Story with These 5-Year Anniversary Ideas
You’re coming up to your fifth wedding anniversary, and it’s time to start thinking about how to celebrate the moment. If you’re looking for 5-year anniversary ideas for both gifts and activities, you’re in the right place.
Explore some of our all-time favorite anniversary celebration ideas, including date nights, weekend getaways, traditional anniversary gifts, and more.
20 of the Best 5-Year Anniversary Ideas
Whether you’re looking for wooden gift ideas to match the 5-year wedding anniversary theme, or want a fresh and fun way to celebrate the day together, we have the ideal match. Discover our best gift and activity ideas for your fifth wedding anniversary.
1. Recreate Your First Date
It’s a simple and sweet 5-year anniversary idea, but recreating your first date or the day you first said “I love you” to each other is a touching way to mark the occasion. Head back to the location and retrace your steps, or book dinner at the same restaurant and toast your love story so far.
2. Go for a Romantic Dinner
Upgrade your typical date night and treat yourselves to a sophisticated romantic dinner to celebrate your anniversary. Crack open a bottle of wine, raise a glass, and enjoy a delicious feast that you don’t have to cook or clean up after.
3. Explore an Art Gallery
You’ve been married five years so far, so you know by now that you don’t always have to “go big” for the moment to feel meaningful. Stop by a local art gallery and explore the new exhibit, or make a grand trip to visit a gallery or museum that’s always been on your must-see list.
4. Give a Traditional Anniversary Gift
The traditional gift for five years is wood, and there’s plenty of options when it comes to finding a gift to match. Some of the best traditional 5-year wedding anniversary gift ideas include:
- A handcrafted cutting board
- A hand-carved wooden box
- Coasters
- A beautiful handmade photo frame
The modern gift equivalent is silverware, so upgrading to a new set is also an on-theme option.
5. Plant a Tree or Flowers
If you’re looking for a unique gift along the wood anniversary present theme, why not buy and plant a tree or some new flowers together? Not only is this a great gift for you and your garden, but it’s eco-friendly too.
6. Throw an Anniversary Party
Design: Claudia Owen
Anniversary parties aren’t reserved for people with 25 years of marriage in their history. Your fifth anniversary is the perfect excuse to invite your loved ones over for a night of drinks, dancing, and charcuterie boards. Host a themed party, keep things simple and casual with a game night, or rent a hall and host a big spectacle.
At Greenvelope, we have a huge collection of anniversary party invites for you to choose from — including this modern photo invitation. Find one that matches your event, add your party details, and customize the way the invite looks and feels to make it even more personal.
7. Choose New Jewelry Together
For a great gift idea that’s also an experience, why not go shopping for some new jewelry together? Add a new watch, necklace, pair of earrings, or something else to your collection in a fun new way. Choose a piece with a gemstone that matches your birthday or the month of your wedding for an extra special feel.
8. Go for a Picnic
Keep things casual and romantic by going for a picnic on the beach, by the river, or simply in a beautiful secluded spot for your fifth wedding anniversary. Pack a cooler filled with your go-to favorites, or go all out and have a luxury picnic company cater a special event for you.
9. Make a Scrapbook Together
For a five-year anniversary gift that you can keep forever as a precious memento, sit down together and make your own scrapbook. Piece together memories from your love story in words, photos, ticket stubs, and more.
10. Go Pottery Painting
We love a 5-year anniversary idea that’s also an experience, and with pottery painting you get to enjoy both. Book a table at a local pottery painting place, and work your magic to create something fun, beautiful, and unique. When it’s ready, take it home and display it proudly in your home — or give it to each other as a gift.
11. Visit Somewhere from Your Bucket List
If it’s within your budget or you’ve been saving up, now is an ideal moment to take a trip somewhere special. A must-visit weekend getaway or vacation is the perfect gift if the two of you love to travel, want to see the world, or simply want to check off visiting a specific monument, city, or country.
12. Rent a Cabin in the Woods
Another fun wood gift idea is to treat yourselves to a weekend away at a cabin in the woods. There are so many options here, from budget-friendly to the ultimate in luxury, and you can fill the weekend with activities or reconnect with each other and the nature around you.
13. Go Shopping Together
If the two of you love shopping or you want to redecorate your home, give yourselves the gift of a shopping trip together. Head to a shopping mall or location that has everything you need, give yourselves a budget, and bring home some incredible new wall art, a whole new wardrobe, or some new skincare favorites.
14. Have a Home Movie Night
Keep it simple with a cozy home movie night. This is a 5-year anniversary idea that never gets old, and we love that you can make it feel special to you. Choose a romantic flick or a horror movie, grab some popcorn or order a pizza, and get cozy on the sofa or build a blanket fort to watch the drama unfold.
15. Go for a Weekend Getaway
If a cabin in the woods isn’t your thing, swap it for something else — whether that’s a stay in a luxury hotel, a tent in the wilderness, or an affordable hotel in a city nearby. Find a special place, book a room or suite, and make plans for an anniversary weekend together.
16. Enjoy a Spa Weekend
Turn your special day into a weekend of pampering by spending it at a spa. This is a wonderful wedding anniversary gift that you can enjoy together, and it’s ideal if you’ve been spending time taking care of others or you need to rest and relax.
17. Update Your Photo Album
For a heartwarming 5-year anniversary idea, look over treasured photos and create (or update) your photo album. This special keepsake can be filled with memories from your love story, your wedding day, and heartwarming moments from life so far. Grab a glass of wine or a mug of hot chocolate as you explore photos, recall memories, and put together an album filled with your most favorite moments.
18. Book an Anniversary Photo Shoot
For a sweet fifth wedding anniversary gift to yourselves, arrange a photo shoot in a special location. Get dressed up or keep it casual to match your personal style, vibe, and the chosen destination. Make this special occasion even more memorable by hiring the same photographer that captured the moment you said “I do” to each other.
19. Give a Personalized Gift
Give a fifth anniversary gift with a personal flair. Choose a unique gift that matches your beloved’s passions and interests, and get it custom engraved or have it personalized with their name or a favorite quote. Great examples include a purse, reusable coffee tumbler, watch strap, or tech accessory.
20. Send a Thoughtful Anniversary Card
Design: Signature Greenvelope
You can say “happy anniversary” to each other on the day, but it’s also a lovely idea to send or hand over an anniversary card. Explore our collection of greeting cards, choose one with a design you love, and personalize it with your own heartfelt message. We love this fun octopus-themed card!Â
An anniversary card is a perfect 5-year anniversary idea if you can’t be together on the day or if you want to surprise them with a special message early in the day before you meet up later for dinner.
Make It Special with These 5-Year Anniversary Ideas
You know your partner best, and we know you’ll find the perfect way to celebrate your fifth anniversary together. Use the above 5-year anniversary ideas to find inspiration and help you put together a memorable day.
If you’re throwing a party, don’t forget to check out our collection of anniversary party invitations. There’s something for every type of event, and they’re all completely customizable — so you can bring your own style to the design.
