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The best anniversary gifts are the ones that say, "I'd marry you all over again." Early anniversaries—such as the first or the fifth—are sometimes recognized by the couple's parents or very close friends, perhaps those in the wedding party. Special anniversaries—such as the 25th and 50th—are often celebrated with extended family and friends.

See also: anniversary list, romantic presents, valentine's day presents

For a gift with a very sentimental touch, have a baker recreate a scaled-down version of the couple's wedding cake.

Commission a florist to design a special floral arrangement from the same type of flowers used in the bridal bouquet.

Give a painting, photograph, needlework, or model of something with sentimental value to the couple: their first house, their sailboat, a favored vacation spot, or the place where they met or were married.

Make—or commission someone to make—a quilt depicting important events in the couple's life together.

Enlarge and frame a photograph of the couple on their wedding day or have an old wedding photograph restored.

For a fiftieth-plus anniversary greeting from the President of the United States, write to Greetings Office, The White House, Washington, DC 20500. In your request, include the recipients' full names, address, and date of their wedding. Send your request four to six weeks in advance.

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