Toast Your 35th Wedding Anniversary with These Creative Ideas
You’ve been together for more than three decades, and your 35th wedding anniversary is coming up. It’s time to celebrate your everlasting love for each other — whether that’s with a big party, a candlelit dinner at home, or an incredible gift. Find the perfect way to celebrate 35 years of marriage with these romantic date night ideas and gift guide.
6 Ways to Celebrate Your 35th Wedding Anniversary in Style
Every year together is worth celebrating, but you might want to do something extra special to mark 35 years of marriage. To honor the moment, here are some of our go-to celebration ideas for the day — whether your idea of heaven is a cozy date together or a grand party with all your loved ones.
1. Recreate Your First Date
One of the best ways to spend the anniversary of your wedding date is to revisit the moment the two of you met, or the date that made you realize they were the one for you.
If you’re lucky enough, visit the exact same location, restaurant, or venue for this special occasion. If not, recreate a similar atmosphere or experience wherever you are. Regardless of location, it’ll be wonderful to reminisce and talk about the many experiences you’ve shared together since falling in love all those years ago.
2. Renew Your Wedding Vows
After 35 years together, you might be considering saying those “I do’s” again. This is a lovely time to have a vow renewal ceremony and invite all your loved ones for the experience.
Recreate your wedding day as it was, or do something completely different — like having a dreamy elopement ceremony, or exchanging new vows in front of friends in your own backyard. It’s your chance to reflect on your love story so far and get excited about what’s still to come.
3. Throw a Big 35th Wedding Anniversary Party
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It has been 35 years since your wedding day, so why not go big? It’s the perfect time to gather your loved ones and honor your years together. Host a big 35th wedding anniversary party to celebrate love alongside all your favorite people.
Plan a fabulous wedding anniversary party, then use our anniversary party invites to let your loved ones know all the details. Choose from our collection of over 100 digital invitations, then customize the layout, colors, and wording to make it your own.
For instance, this Vintage Branch Arch invite would be perfect for a boho-themed event or an elegant garden party.
4. Go on Vacation
A lot of life happens over 35 years together, and chances are the two of you deserve a vacay. If you can, book a vacation somewhere you’ve both been eager to visit, whether it’s a faraway destination or somewhere close by. It’s a great reminder that no matter how long you’ve been together, there are still plenty of new adventures ahead.
5. Visit Your Favorite City
It’s not always easy to jet off on vacation, but visiting your favorite city is often much easier. Make plans to take the weekend off and book a hotel in the place the two of you love the most.
Use this as an opportunity to visit a city where you fell in love, or where there’s happy memories for you both. Visit your favorite sights and attractions, make a reservation at a top restaurant, and soak up the atmosphere together.
6. Host a Casual Celebration at Home
Maybe you don’t want to throw a big 35th wedding anniversary party, but you still want to honor the moment with your loved ones. If that’s the case, a casual get-together at home or a backyard party is the perfect anniversary idea.
Invite your friends and family members over for a backyard BBQ or even a potluck. Set the mood with your favorite music, serve food buffet-style (easier for everyone to serve themselves!), play party games, and relax in the comfort of familiar surroundings.
35-Year Anniversary Gift Ideas: 9 Ways to Mark the MomentÂ
Whether you go away somewhere exciting or stay home, you can’t go wrong with a thoughtful 35th wedding anniversary gift. If you’re not sure where to start, here are some of our most loved 35th anniversary gift ideas for any interest, style, and budget.
1. Traditional Gemstone Jewelry
One of the best places to start is by considering a traditional 35th anniversary gift — jewelry. Take inspiration from the 35th wedding anniversary symbol of coral, or the 35th wedding anniversary gemstone of emerald green. There’s also the modern symbol of jade green to consider, which is said to offer good fortune.
Look for a gold or sterling silver necklace, cufflinks, bracelet, or ring that features a jade gemstone. Get the jewelry engraved if you can, with your partner’s name, your wedding date, or a special quote that means something to the two of you.
2. Photo Book of Memories
For an affordable and meaningful wedding anniversary gift idea, create a photo book or scrapbook filled with memories.
Include photos from your wedding day, milestone moments, family gatherings, and funny moments from your 35 years together. Put them into a beautiful photo album or scrapbook to enjoy as a keepsake.
3. Fresh Flowers
A bouquet of fresh flowers is always a lovely gift idea, and it’s perfect for an anniversary. Surprise your loved one with fresh flowers in the morning, or visit a florist and pick out a bunch together as part of your date.
While there’s no traditional 35th wedding anniversary flower, you could give a jade plant in honor of your jade anniversary. Another option is to find a bouquet of coral-colored roses or blooms to celebrate your coral anniversary.
4. Wall Art
Does your spouse love art? Or maybe you’ve been thinking about sprucing up your place? Whatever the case, an eye-catching painting in a unique picture frame or a striking canvas print can make a great gift idea.
Look for something that will work as a centerpiece in the room of choice, with colors that complement or stand out from the rest of the space. If the two of you are into home decor, this is a fun way to add a keepsake art piece to your collection.
5. Spa Day Experience
You know your partner deserves a relaxing break, and what better way to make this happen than with a spa day experience? While this would make a fine gift for a solo experience, you could join them and make it a shared experiential gift. This is a perfect gift idea for someone who loves pampering and wants some time to relax and unwind.
6. Dinner Reservation
Making a dinner reservation at your favorite restaurant or a place you’ve always wanted to try is one of our favorite 35 year wedding anniversary gift ideas.
Treat your spouse to a fine dining experience or a fun time at a cool new restaurant you haven’t had the chance to visit yet. You might need to book far in advance for the most exclusive restaurants, so get booking!
7. Anniversary Card
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It may sound like a simple gift idea, but an anniversary card is often one of the most thoughtful and personalized 35th wedding anniversary gifts you can give.
Nobody else can write like you, and an anniversary card gives you the space to write freely about how much your partner means to you — or you could write a funny anniversary card instead. Choose one of our Valentine’s Day cards and customize it to create a sweet, heartfelt card for your spouse. We love this salt and pepper-themed card — and you can even customize the initials to match your own.
8. Coral-Colored Homeware
While homeware might have been on your gift registry all those years back, chances are your tastes have changed by now or you simply want to update your space. Coral-colored homeware is a fun, modern gift idea for this anniversary.
Give a coral anniversary gift that’s not only practical but also beautiful — like new plates, mugs, placemats, or candlestick holders. Choose a new piece to decorate your living space or invest in high-quality bed linens for your bedroom.
9. A Bucket List Experience
Last but not least, one of the most exciting and modern 35th anniversary gift ideas is to give the gift of a bucket list experience. This is one of the best anniversary gifts that you can enjoy as a couple to mark 35 years together.
You’ll have to plan in advance but it’ll be well worth the memories you create. Perhaps you want to go skydiving, visit one of the Wonders of the World, or get up close with your favorite animal. Choose something that’s personal and unique to you and your partner and get ready for an experience of a lifetime.
Celebrate 35 Wonderful Years
You’ve spent the last 35 years with your loved one and there are still many more to come. Honor your journey thus far and celebrate all the love you have for each other with the help of these 35th wedding anniversary ideas.
If you’re throwing a party to mark the occasion, simply customize any of our Greenvelope digital invitations to spread the word. Find your favorite design, personalize it, and let your guests know it’s time to celebrate. After all, it’s a party that has been 35 years in the making!
