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They say that a union’s strength grows with every year that passes. Did you know that’s true for the value of gifts given at each anniversary, too? Traditionally, the longer you’ve been together, the bigger the gift. For instance, the anniversary gift for 50 years is diamonds, while the 60-year mark is celebrated with platinum. Each year leading up until then has its own traditional anniversary gift, too, starting with fragile paper for the first anniversary, cotton for the second anniversary and leather for the third anniversary.
But when you reach four years, you've hit the fruit and flower milestone. Paper, cotton and leather are easy themes to work with. So much springs to mind immediately! But fruit? Flowers? How in the world are you supposed to work with that? With a little creativity, the best four-year anniversary gifts can be loads of fun to discover and choose, no matter if you're shopping for anniversary gifts for men or gifts for women. But if you're not a fruit and flower fan, we've also come up with some ideas for the "modern" four-year anniversary gift of appliances (with a little help from the Good Housekeeping Institute Appliance lab, of course). Next, it's on to Year Five (wood).
CLEVERFY
Aromatherapy Shower Steamers
Personalized Paper Orange
Best 4-Year Anniversary Gift for Couples
MadimHomeDecor
Stoneware Fruit Baskets
MEVECCO
Birth Flower Necklace
Brussel's Live
Blooming Bonsai Tree
Best 4-Year Anniversary Gift for him
bubibubities
Floral Tie
Unique Anniversary Gift for Her
LeChicMiami
Banana Earrings
Pressed Flower Stemless Wine Glasses
Modern 4-Year Anniversary Gift
Cuisinart
ICE30BC Ice Cream Maker
GoodsmithShop
Pineapple Air Plant Magnets
Five Seasons TCM
Lullaby Calming Culinary TCM Tonic Bag
Best 4-Year Anniversary Gift for Her
Glow Recipe
Fruit Babies Bestsellers Kit
EmmaMakeStudio
Wildflower Cross Stitch
Unique 4-Year Anniversary Gift for Him
CatelliGoods
Glass Propagation Vases
Taschen
Florilegium: The Book of Plants
Modern 4-Year Anniversary Gift
Honeywell
QuietSet Oscillating Tower Fan
LERACHEL
Herb Garden Starter Kit
Modern 4-Year Anniversary Gift
Presto
Electric Griddle
TheOWLhandMadeDesign
Jute Hanging Fruit Baskets
Hand-Crafted Flower Candle
GroupTherapyWine
Potted Plant Wine Charms
SANPINTECH
Ceramic Watermelon Bowls
Brakula
Sweet Citrus Reed Diffuser
Tenare
Pressed Flower Bookmarks
EmberAndAshCandleCo
Desert Rose Succulent Candle
EmanateEssentials
Floral Lip Scrubs
Christina Montoya Fiedler Christina Montoya Fiedler is a news writer based in Los Angeles, CA; she’s a mom, wife, blogger, former publicist, lima bean hater and coffee drinker extraordinaire — but not necessarily in that order.
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Sure, tradition may dictate the type of gift you're supposed to get your significant other for each wedding anniversary—paper for the first, cotton for the second, leather for the third, and florals or fruit for the fourth—but outdated rules aren't for everyone. In fact, if you're ready to buck tradition rather than lean into it, there's no shortage of unique, romantic gift ideas to explore for your fourth anniversary.
While you can opt for something sensual like a set of silk sheets to accompany a lush bath robe, there's no reason you can't stick to tried-and-true ideas, like jewelry, a new
fragrance, or something for the home if they're an interior design buff. That said, for a more modern, unconventional approach, another newly minted yet customary riff on a fourth-year anniversary gift is an electrical appliance or other tech-centric gift for the person who loves
to be ahead of the game.
From romantic gestures and home decor to kitchen updates and beyond, get inspired with the following chic, smart, and romantic gift ideas. Ahead, the most thoughtful and unique four-year anniversary gifts to shop now.
For the Partner Who Loves to Show Off
Première
Première WANTED de CHANEL Watch
For the Partner Who Loves Santal
Le Labo
Santal 26 Concrete Candle
For the Partner Who Loves to Sunbathe
Bottega Veneta
Cotton Terry Beach Towel
For the Partner Who's Also a Bookworm
Marcela Cure
Il Corpo Bookends
For the Partner with Midcentury-Modern Taste
Gaetano Pesce
Indian Summer Vessel
For the Partner Who Loves a BBQ
RS Barcelona
Mon Oncle Portable Barbeque
For the Partner Who Loves to Cook
Hermès
H Deco Presentation Plate
For the Partner Who Loves Art
Davide Micciulla
Ufo 54
For the Partner Who's on the Go
Away
The Medium: Aluminum Edition
For the Partner Who Works Out
Therabody
Theragun Mini Percussive Therapy Massager
For the Partner Who Loves to Host
Cabana
Flora Hand Embroidered Napkin
For the Partner Who Loves Jewelry
Gucci
Gucci Link to Love 18Kt Gold Necklace with Tourmalines
For the Partner Who Loves to Garden
Dior
Green Lucky Milly Gardening Tool Set
For the Partner Who Loves to Slumber
La Perla
Hydrangea Silk Chemise
For the Partner Who Appreciates a Good Night's Sleep
Parachute Home
Linen Sheet Set
For the Partner Who's Competitive
Edie Parker
Checkers Set
For the Partner Who Never Splurges
Bevel
Trimmer + T-Blade
For the Partner Who's Practical
John-Richard Collection
Faux Quince Florals
For the Partner Who Loves to Caffeinate
Breville
Barista Touch Espresso Machine
Heather Hall Contributing Weddings Writer Heather Hall is a weddings, fashion, and lifestyle writer and editor.