The Perfect Anniversary Gifts from California Brands

Congratulations are in order for the happy couple, you’re celebrating a significant relationship milestone! In addition to being a commemoration of lasting love, anniversaries are a chance to celebrate each other with unique and thoughtful gifts. Sure, you don’t need to wait for the turn of the year to show your partner how much they mean to you, but nevertheless, giving and receiving anniversary gifts is always a welcome and appreciated gesture. After all, who doesn’t like to be coddled?

From special tokens of appreciation your partner can take anywhere to chic home decor pieces that celebrate amour, here’s a roundup of cool anniversary gifts from California brands that your soulmate will appreciate. So, without further ado, Happy Anniversary, lovebirds! 

Great Anniversary Gifts to Get for your Significant Other

Monogrammed Picnic Set

Do you see many picnic dates in your future as a couple? Get the Newbury Picnic Basket from Mark and Graham to accompany you on your upcoming adventures. Handwoven and packed with everything you need for a picnic of four, this beautiful wicker picnic basket is a sweet and thoughtful anniversary gift. 

Want to add a personalized touch to this cute anniversary gift? You can add up to three characters on a tag hanging from the handle. Perhaps this could be the year of the anniversary you’re commemorating?

Personalized Sound Wave Art

Artsy Voiceprint was founded by Taline Levonian in 2013 after a disappointing search for a wedding keepsake left her with no options. With a mission to create something fresh, Levonian started taking custom orders for soundwave art. Wedding vows, favorite songs, heartbeats, and more sound bites can be requested to be turned into custom voiceprint art on the website. Choose whatever’s more meaningful to you as a couple and you have yourself a unique anniversary gift. No matter which anniversary you’re celebrating, this sweet yet simple anniversary gift will definitely have your spouse shedding tears of nostalgia. 

Nice Luggage—Airplane Tickets Optional

Planning your next trip already? Go ahead and grab your spouse one of the ultra-chic Ambeur Luggages from CALPAK. Available in four versatile colorways, this durable yet stylish luggage is a cool anniversary gift that’ll get plenty of usage for years to come. If you’re willing to take this to the next level, get the trip itinerary ready along with the luggage, whether that’s a flight overseas or a close-to-home staycation in California. This won’t be a cheap anniversary gift, but it’ll definitely be a gesture well-received.

Leather Jewelry Storage Collection

Does your partner need something to store all the beautiful jewelry you’ve got them so far? Or perhaps something to make room for more jewelry gifts to come? Get the Quinn Leather Jewelry Storage Collection from Pottery Barn. You can pick and choose which boxes you’d like to give and even make this a custom anniversary gift by monogramming each and every box. Covered in soft leather, this gorgeous anniversary gift makes daily accessorizing feel like a special moment.

Your Vows as Letterpress Art Print

Was the room full of teary eyes after you shared your wedding vows on your special day? Eternalize the moment with S.F.-based Minted by turning the words you uttered into a piece of letterpress art that’s both personal and beautiful. All you have to do is provide the words, choose the color theme, size, and molding, and Minted will deliver you a thoughtful anniversary gift that’ll hit your partner right in the feels.

Fragrance of Her Favorite Flower

Receiving a bouquet of blooms is always nice. But if you want to step out of the mold, trust Eric Buterbaugh to help you get there. While the famous florist from Los Angeles is renowned for his impeccably curated arrangements, his latest endeavor got him switching from sight to scent by creating a gorgeous line of floral and oud fragrances. Whether you get a luscious fragrance on its own or pair it with a beautiful floral arrangement, this could be one of the best anniversary gifts for her you can get.

Handy Massage Gun

Is your spouse the kind of guy that always selflessly provides back rubs? Return the favor and gift him a Theragun from Therabody. Quiet, effective, and truly relaxing, this awesome tool is a good anniversary gift for him and you (wink wink). Plus, the Theragun now comes with a personalized app experience that tailors to your body’s real-time needs. Imagine the elevated spa experience you can have at home! 

We’re Not Really Strangers Card Game

Think you know everything about your partner? Think again! Founded by Koreen, a model and artist based in Los Angeles, We’re Not Really Strangers is a card game that encourages meaningful conversations with others. Get a pack of your choice as an anniversary gift and get ready to explore a deeper connection than you thought possible. This simple anniversary gift could be a great activity to try together after your celebratory dinner. 

Thoughtful Piece of Jewelry

No one’s ever gotten mad about receiving jewelry as an anniversary gift, especially if said jewels have been selected with care and thought. There are many California-based jewelry brands that make beautiful and meaningful pieces accommodating to a variety of budgets. For a sweet and simple anniversary gift, take a look at the rings in Ceremony’s modest collection. For something a bit more bold and extravagant, trust sustainable Los Angeles-based brand Emily P. Wheeler to find a unique anniversary gift.

A Second Honeymoon to Somewhere on your Bucket List

There’s no gift quite like the gift of an experience, especially if you get to share it with someone you love. And hey, if you’re in California, you have more than enough resources to plan a great custom anniversary gift centered around travel. A trip to NorCal’s top ski resorts, a coastal retreat by the sunny SoCal shores, a desert camping experience, a trek into the woods—the opportunities to get creative with this anniversary gift are endless. 

If you’re a busy couple and don’t have enough spare time to plan a multiple-day getaway, trying a new thrilling activity could be another cool anniversary gift you’d enjoy. Hot air ballooning, scuba diving, and seeking a new food experience could all be ways you can share to celebrate your love.