THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO YOUR 13TH ANNIVERSARY Gift!

Do you hold that 13 is an unlucky number? Not when it comes to your anniversary. It is truly a very lucky year with your special partner that you have enjoyed and walked through life with!  13 sounds very lucky, filled with appreciation and love. Consider how many days this comes to, 4,745. Have you thought how many hours you’ve been married by now? How about 113,880 hours. How about the minutes?  6,832,800 minutes of marriage! And the seconds, over 409 million seconds. You definitely deserve to celebrate!

The 13th Anniversary Gift will be a significant way of showing your partner how much you care, how lucky you really feel to have found an amazing partner. We offer a wide variety of choices of Traditional vs Modern gifts depending on your own personalities. Choosing flowers or the color which symbolizes the deeper meaning, we have it all for you listed below. The gemstone for the 13th anniversary is absolutely stunning, the Citrine gemstone. You have your work cut out for you.  So many choices, but only one love. Enjoy looking through the options.

In this complete guide to your 13th anniversary, you will discover:

* Traditional vs modern (anniversary symbols)

* Color

* Gemstone

* Flower

* 13th anniversary gift ideas

* Ways to celebrate the 13th year wedding anniversary

Traditional vs Modern

Traditional: Lace! Yes, the beauty and complexity of lace that harkens us all back to yesteryear, perhaps to the Victorian era. Lace was incredibly expensive, only used by the Royals. You may have fond memories from not so many years ago of lace tablecloths and lace doilies which may reflect the generational joining / intertwining of your marriage. Lace items are delicate and crafted with patience. Lace came to symbolize status, wealth and power but also shows romance and femininity. Today lace has changed. Today, lace carries the symbol of a steady marriage. It still is a reminder of the past, but lace has a new face for today. Lace can still carry a hefty price tag, but you can also find lace to be budget friendly. You can find lace that has never touched the inside of a sewing machine and you can find lace that is a little more budget friendly, made with a machine. Lace has been used from Bridal to the Bedroom. From Kate Middleton’s delicate lace gown to the siren-ride lace teddies, lace can provoke so many symbols and has the ability to influence your senses. Most European countries recognize lace as the traditional 13th Anniversary gift also. This 13th Traditional Gift may be just the right choice for you.  

Modern: Textiles and Furs (Real or Faux) are the Modern gifts for this special number 13!  

Just what are textiles? Textiles are flexible materials from interlacing or interlooping fibers. These materials encompass a wide variety of items made from cotton, wool or silk and also from man-made materials such as polyester and nylon. Textiles can range from clothing items to household items from blankets, towels to curtains. Textiles are also used in art expressed through quilting, embroidery and other crafts. The 13th year Anniversary Gift in textile offers such a wide variety of choices. 

The other 13th Anniversary Gift under the Modern tag is Fur. Whether considering real animal fur or faux fur, here is a breakdown to consider. Real fur has been a long sought-after luxury. As we acknowledge the controversy surrounding real vs faux, there are many factors for you to consider. Many believe that hunters and trappers help wildlife management of certain animals.  Fur is known for its exceptional warmth and durability, an insulator against cold, wind and snow. Real fur allows moisture to escape. Real fur lasts many generations. Faux fur is also a great choice for those that are concerned for the environment and impact on the animals. Faux fur is known for its “cruelty-free” stance and is much more affordable. It is made with synthetic fibers but has an amazing look and feel next to the real thing. Faux fur is easier to maintain than real fur, coming in a variety of styles and colors.  

13th Year Anniversary Color: White 

White is the traditional anniversary color for number 13 reflecting the purity and innocence of your relationship. Today you will find that Citrine is also a consideration for the anniversary color because of the brilliant hue of the gemstone symbolizing the radiance of your marriage.  

13th Year Anniversary Gemstone:  Citrine – a vibrant ray of sunshine. represents happiness and the ability to embrace all the joys of life. Citrine is a beautiful stone and comes with memories of the past to the warmth of the future. This stone is beautiful and will last for many generations. The color ranges from an Arizona sunset to the stunning fall colors. While it is earthy and can also be thought of as a sunny color, from lemon yellow to deep reddish browns. Stunning is the correct word when you see it set in gold and surrounded by diamonds. Traditionally the Citrine gemstone has represented 13 years alone, recently other Gemstones have joined in to represent 13 years. Check out Opal, Malachite or Moonstone for more options.

13th Year Anniversary Flower: Chrysanthemum and White Rose 

There are two flowers for this special year. The Chrysanthemum comes in an array of colors and of course, each color has its special meaning. The yellow Chrysanthemum represents fidelity in your marriage. The red color represents passion, white stands for truth and honesty and purple represents good health. A bouquet of each of these colors will say everything that you love about your marriage.

Consider adding the White Rose to your bouquet! This beauty shows the purity, innocence, respect and devotion along with a new chapter. It is often used for the wedding flower, but a new chapter is always happening in your marriage. Especially at 13! 

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13th Year Anniversary Gift Ideas: Lace accessories and house items. Citrine jewelry, fur accessories and clothing (scarf, jacket, fur-adorned gloves). 

HOW TO CELEBRATE YOUR 13TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY

Have you decided against 12th anniversary gifts for him or for her and decided instead to celebrate your 12th anniversary in a big way? What matters most on this anniversary is the love and bond between you and your spouse, so pick out an activity that encourages the two of you to spend time together. At this stage in your marriage, you’re pretty settled in and comfortable, so maybe try to break up the routine a little bit with a wild adventure! Go somewhere you’ve never been before! If that’s too extravagant, consider just spending the entire day in bed with your partner. Relax and enjoy each other. You don’t need much to make your 12th wedding anniversary super spectacular — just each other.

• Plan a movie night & watch your wedding movie

• Recreate your wedding night menu & cook it with your spouse

• Relive your first date

• Look through your wedding photo album

• Do a personal photo shoot 

• Get tickets for a movie, concert, theater, sports event to attend together

• Go on a spur of the moment vacation!

• Plan a day together doing something exciting (e.g. skydiving, doing an Escape Room or maybe just a romantic dinner out) and take pictures of the activities! Later on, make a scrapbook or photo album of your day together, adding to it for years to come. 

• Take a walk and enjoy the sunset at the end of the day

• Go camping together and look at the stars together

• Find an activity you both would enjoy and book a class together, whether it be cooking, dancing or learning a musical instrument!

• Go to a wine tasting

• Help your partner with tasks around the house

• Have a gourmet meal at an exotic restaurant

• Write a romantic love letter and hide it somewhere for your spouse to find

Remember, as you consider 13 years, pride should be the feeling along with warmth. Think back on the many hours spent together, so many shared memories and look forward to many more years of companionship. So much to consider when choosing the right gift for your loved one.  This is the beauty of the 13th year Anniversary Gift. No two marriages are the same, choose that gift that says, “Us”!