45th Wedding Anniversary Gifts Ideas
Author: Carrie O’Donnell
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Looking for 45th wedding anniversary gifts for your partner or loved ones?
Reaching any milestone wedding anniversary is very special, but to achieve 45 years together is exceptional — and deserves celebrating! Because after all those years of love, affection and laughs you’ve shared together, it’s only right that you recognise your partner, or loved one, with a wonderful 45th wedding anniversary gift. But where to start? With so many fabulous gift ideas available online, it can be hard to know what to look for first! And that’s why we thought we’d step in, and share our favourite Sapphire-inspired (mostly) 45th wedding anniversary gifts!
If you weren’t aware before, Sapphire is the gemstone that marks this particular wedding milestone. A deep blue gem that symbolizes wisdom, faithfulness, and sincerity — three characteristics that we’re sure you have both taken on after 45 years of marriage.
So if you are struggling for 45th wedding anniversary gift ideas, and you need a little nudge in the right direction, keep on scrolling!
A Bombay Sapphire Distillery Discovery Tour with Gin Cocktail for Two
What better way to toast your sapphire wedding anniversary, than with a guided tour of the Bombay Sapphire Gin Distillery! A Mecca for gin lovers, and for those with a penchant for the past, as their rural Hampshire site is based on a conservation area with over 1,000 years of history. Together you can explore this fascinating, and unique place, on a tour that culminates in a special gin cocktail for you both.
Blue and White Sapphire Halo Floral Tennis Bracelet in Sterling Silver by Miadora
Give a gift that shines and sparkles almost as much as your partner, with this stunning sapphire blue gemstone and silver tennis bracelet. Featuring 24 glittering round-cut created blue sapphires, this is the perfect present for someone who likes to dress up for an occasion.
Cast Iron Oval Casserole Dish from Le Creuset
If your parents, or partner is never happier than with they’re cooking up a storm in the kitchen, then we have the perfect wedding anniversary gift for them. This deep blue cast iron oval casserole dish from Le Creuset is the finest cooking tool you will see, and large enough to be used to feed the whole family!
Personalised Sapphire Wedding Anniversary Collage
Your 45th wedding year is worth shouting about, and proudly displaying on your wall. And what better way to do that, than with this lovely, personalised photo collage. Fill those numbers with your favourite photos from 45 years together, and you’ll have a sweet keepsake to cherish for the next 45!
Sterling Silver Engraved Enamel Cufflinks
Stylish, sophisticated and timeless. If those words describe your partner, then they’ll love these cufflinks! And if not, they’ll certainly give him or her, a sartorial edge during your 45th anniversary celebrations. These expertly hand-crafted cufflinks are hallmarked sterling silver, and each feature hand-fired vitreous enamel in a stunning sapphire blue shade finished off with an ornate engraved pattern.
Personalized Constellation of Love
For the sentimental couple who often gaze upon the stars, this wedding anniversary gift was made for you. Celebrate that special moment you first kissed, had your first date or tied the knot by plotting the constellations that were in the sky that night. This sweet reminder of an exceptional moment is further enhanced, and personalised by adding your names and that momentous date to the artwork.
Sapphire And Silver Stud Earrings
Modern, yet timeless, these stunning sterling silver earrings will complement almost any outfit, and can be saved for best, or loved every day. A delicate nod to your sapphire anniversary, and a stylish gift idea for a partner that loves jewellery.
Agate Cheese Board in Dyed Blue
If your ideal evening together is best spent sharing some delicious cheese and fine wine, then this luxury Agate cheeseboard will make an extra special gift for you both! A modern, elegant choice for cheese lovers, and a sophisticated way to serve your guests during at-home anniversaries.
Silver & 9ct Gold Sapphire & Cubic Zirconia Cluster Ring
Nothing says 45th wedding anniversary gift quite like a sapphire ring, and this stunning design will certainly not disappoint. With a cluster of sparkling cubic zirconia stones, and a sumptuous deep blue created sapphire — this is a sophisticated piece of jewellery, for a very special someone.
Blueberry Plant
Treat a green fingered loved one to a gift that will keep on giving, year after year, with this sweet blueberry flowering plant. Nothing beats picking your own fruit for cooking, baking and making your own jams — and we’re sure your loved one will love the simple pleasure gained from this 45th wedding anniversary present.
45th (Sapphire) Anniversary — Gift Boxed Original Newspaper
Seeing what the world was like through the lens of the news media exactly 45 years ago is sure to be a treat for many couples celebrating their milestone anniversary. And this presentation box, with an original copy of a newspaper from that date will surely be cherished, and maybe even displayed for the whole family to enjoy!
Wedding Anniversary Gift Box of Liquors, Chocolate & a Bath Bomb
Bring all the best bits of a spa into your home, with this sweet set of delicious treats, boozy sample bottle and relaxing bath ingredients! The perfect wedding anniversary gift for a partner you know deserves to kick back, celebrate, and relax on your shared special day.
Hatbox of Fresh Flowers
Surprise the one you love on your 45th wedding anniversary with a one-of-a-kind, hatbox flower arrangement delivered to your door! An anniversary gift that is not only wonderful to receive on the day, but also makes a gorgeous keepsake to be used forever more.
Set Of Four Tall Elne Champagne Flutes in Sapphire Blue
Upon reaching a landmark like a 45th wedding anniversary, there needs to be some kind of toast to your success! And saying cheers to your anniversary with these striking sapphire champagne glasses will make the moment even more special. They would make the perfect 45th anniversary gift for your partner, or for loved ones.
Expandable Carry-On Suitcase
Around the time you reach your 45th wedding anniversary, traditionally, you have a little more time on your hands. The kids have left home, your working life is coming to an end, and you’re both starting to enjoy the little luxuries you’ve been missing out on. If one of those luxury items is travel, then you should invest in a set of suitcases that can take you around the world! And these dark blue, sophisticated suitcases would certainly do the job!
Ultra-Plush Faux Mink Weighted Blanket
This reversible weighted blanket is the perfect gift for a loved one who struggles to sleep, or needs help to feel relaxed. With this 45th anniversary gift, you are giving your companion a present that will relieve stress, enhance their sleep, and provide comfort & security when they need it the most. It may not be the most exotic sapphire anniversary gift, but it will genuinely help the one you love the most.
Galway Crystal Sapphire Vase
Are you treating your loved one to fresh flowers on your 45th anniversary? Then you’ll need a special place to put them, and what better way to add an extra special touch to those blooms, than with this gorgeous sapphire blue vase. Designed using a modern eye for detail, but with traditional Galway craftsmanship, this vase would make a stylish addition to any home.
Sterling Silver Blue Sapphire and Diamond Heart Necklace by Miadora
A sweet and petite modern necklace that is bursting with colour from that fine sapphire gemstone. This stunning piece of jewellery is the perfect symbol for a 45th wedding anniversary, with its silver and diamond hearts interwoven together, protecting that precious stone.