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Celebrating your anniversary, what to do, and where to go?

Celebrating an anniversary is the perfect opportunity to reflect on the years you and your partner have spent together and honour the relationship you’ve built.  

Whether it’s one-year dating or your 50th wedding anniversary, why not make an occasion of it?  

The best way to celebrate this special day will depend entirely on you and your partner’s preferences, but if you’re looking for some inspiration, look no further! 

Staycation 

If you’d like to get away to celebrate, but don’t have the budget or the time to travel abroad, it is worth considering a trip in the UK.  

London is always a good go-to if you’re looking for somewhere with lots of hustle and bustle. If you’d rather be by the sea, then Brighton could be the perfect spot! With plenty to do, you can easily enjoy a mixture of downtime and activities out and about. Make sure to plan a couple of things in advance but leave some room in your itinerary for being spontaneous too! 

Gifts 

If gifts are more in line with your and your partner’s love languages, there are plenty of routes you could take. 

Jewellery always goes down a treat if you’re wanting to spend a little more money. A luxury pair of men’s diamond earrings or a striking pendant are special gifts that will be cherished for life.  

Another idea that is sure to impress is something personalised, whether that be an embroidered dressing gown or a monogrammed notebook. To make it even more special, you could have your gift of choice personalised with the date of your anniversary. 

There are endless present ideas out there and you know your other half and what they will like the best so trust your instincts when picking something.  

Holiday  

If you’re looking to go all out, then a holiday abroad might be the anniversary celebration for you.  

First, decide what type of trip you’d like, maybe you’re up for a jam-packed city break? Or maybe you just want to lay on a beach without a care in the world? Once you have decided on this, you can begin researching different possible locations.  

When you have booked your travel and accommodation, you can then go about putting together a rough plan for your trip. Having several days or even weeks away to celebrate gives you the ideal chance to spend quality time with your partner.  

Experience 

If you don’t have the time to be going away but still want to commemorate the occasion by spending time together, you should think about gifting your partner an experience.   

Consider booking an afternoon tea or a tasting menu experience if they’re a foodie. If they’re particularly crafty, you could purchase an at-home kit and dedicate an afternoon to trying your hand at a new craft. 

Whatever your partner’s passion, there will be an experience out there for them.  

Andy Macpherson

Andy Macpherson is a Brighton-based blogger, amateur golfer and photographer with a passion for capturing the essence of his surroundings. Born and raised in Hove, he has spent almost his entire life exploring the streets and beaches of Brighton, always with a DLSR in hand. When he's not out taking photos or hacking his way around the golf course, Andy can often be found gorging on Pad Thai. As a self-proclaimed foodie, Andy is always on the lookout for new restaurants and dishes to try, which is the main reason behind why he loves reviewing food places for the site.