When buying a joint gift for your mum and dad, it is usually a gift to express your gratitude for all they have done for you, or an opportunity for you to congratulate them on marking another anniversary together. Whatever your reason for your gift, you want it to be a gift that they will appreciate, that shows your love and respect for them as a couple and is a gift they can treasure as a token of your appreciation.

Personalised gifts

Personalised gifts are a unique and thoughtful way to make your present even more special. This could be as simple as framing a photograph of them both together that was taken in the last year. On the frame, you can add some words of your own that fit the occasion for the gift. This can then be displayed on their walls at home for them to see each day as a reminder of you. If you have a talent, create a gift for your parents. This could be a work of art, a piece of jewellery, a plant you have grown from seed or a hamper of their favourite treats you have baked. The efforts to create a gift just for them will be very much appreciated.

Treasured gifts

Treasured gifts can be unique or be special because of what they symbolise in your relationship with your mum and dad. When looking for anniversary presents for parents, you want to present something special like a rose picked at the peak of perfection and preserved in the colour that symbolises the year of their anniversary. Treasured gifts do not necessarily have to hold a high monetary value but are priceless in the love that they represent.

Experience gifts

Your parents may share a similar hobby or interest. Give them a day off from being mum and dad and gift them an experience day, whether that’s tandem skydiving, a day racing at Brand’s Hatch or taking afternoon tea at The Ritz in London.

Find something that you know they will both enjoy. This could be a tour of a vineyard or brewery or a food tasting tour in the town where they first met or spent their early years. If they are competitive, try target archery and air rifle shooting day out which will be fun and maybe the start of a new hobby.

Write a note of appreciation

Most of the time, most people assume that others know how much we appreciate them, but that is not always the case. Consider writing a letter to your mum and dad to let them know what they mean to you, how grateful you are that they are your parents and what you hope for them in the future. Write from the heart and do not worry about your handwriting, because your scrawl makes the letter all the more special. If you struggle to find the right words, there are some lovely poems that you can send which thanks them for their love and support.

Family Portrait

If you are looking for a unique anniversary gift for your parents, arrange for a custom family portrait that will definitely bring a smile to their faces. With a custom portrait, you can supply an artist with photographs of all family members you want to include in the final frame. This means that you can create a picture with multiple generations, even if some members are no longer with us. This is particularly poignant if your parents are new grandparents or if a parent has passed.