Amazing Wedding Anniversary Gifts by Year in Sydney

Make choosing fun indoor activities to celebrate a special milestone a whole lot easier with these anniversary gifts in Sydney! As a relationship grows and changes, it’s important to keep creating memories together. That’s why more and more couples are turning to experience gifts when it comes to birthday parties, Christmas gifts and wedding anniversaries.

Whether you want to pick up a new hobby and learn how to sew together or indulge in sweet treats at a chocolate-making class, these experience gifts for couples are some of the best ways to flex your creative muscles and connect with your partner.

With so many fun things to do in Sydney (and around Australia) opting for experience gifts to celebrate is a lovely way to keep the fire burning in a relationship, and an easy way to show each other how much they’re valued whilst creating new memories together. So whether it’s your first wedding anniversary gift, or you’re 25 years deep, these Sydney workshops may just be able to help you show your significant other just how significant they are. 

1 year anniversary gift 

The early years of being married can be the most exciting, and with so many Sydney experiences to soak up, we’re sure you’ve certainly covered a few bases. But one of the benefits of living in the harbour city is that there are always more unique indoor activities Sydney tempts you with every day. 

As you may or may not be aware, the traditional go-to for a first anniversary gift is paper, but no one’s going to be swept off their feet if you rock up to your first anniversary, fresh from a trip to Officeworks. However, there are plenty of fun and engaging Sydney workshops for you and your special someone to indulge in the gift of paper, without having to rob the work printer. 

Get creative with beautiful lettering at calligraphy workshops. There are a multitude of calligraphy brush lettering classes for you and your partner to enjoy if you’re chasing a nice, relaxing first wedding anniversary gift idea. 

If you’re looking for something a little more upbeat, our origami workshops are incredibly successful, and one of the most popular things to do in Sydney when it comes to papercraft. 

Origami is the Japanese art of paper folding, but the one thing you won’t be folding on is a good time! Our origami class for anniversaries is the ideal workshop to get imaginative with your partner in a fun, romantic and private class! Taught by Midori Furze - an expert in the field of origami and Japanese craft - this workshop has been tailored specifically for couples celebrating their first wedding anniversary, so you can ensure your first year as a married couple is folded out in style.

2nd wedding anniversary gift

Traditionally speaking, the 2nd anniversary wedding gift is cotton, yet rocking up with a box of cotton balls from the pharmacy is probably not the smoothest move. These experience gifts take the gift of cotton and actually make it good! 

Our sewing and embroidery workshops are a fantastic way to show your significant other you care. Our introduction to dressmaking workshops is one of the best gifts for a partner who's looking to expand their creative horizons. You can also take a punch needle class together, or learn the basics of stitching at an embroidery taster class for beginners! 

3rd wedding anniversary gift ideas in Australia

If you’ve reached your third wedding anniversary, a gift of leather is tradition. But, as with the paper, if you rock up to dinner with raw cowhide you’re going to lose brownie points. Instead of slaying a wild beast, try slaying one of these leatherwork classes.

You and your special someone can enjoy crafting small leather goods in a hands-on workshop as you share in the memory of learning one of the oldest art forms! Purses and handbags have always made a consistent gift idea for her, but take it a step further and make one together. Although it may not immediately register as one of the most romantic things to do in Sydney, re-connecting with your significant other through craft is a wonderful way to cement the bond you have while creating new memories. 

4 year anniversary gift

Following in the tradition of fruit and flowers, your fourth wedding anniversary gift is best spent getting floral. Merchant & Green in Redfern run wonderful floristry courses that are unique gift ideas for the husband or wife, but can also have your green thumbs working just a few minutes from one of the world’s best beaches! Their kokedama workshops not only offer you the chance to give the traditional fourth wedding anniversary gift with a modern twist, but you’ll also be walking away with beautiful home decorations you’ve made yourself.

5th wedding anniversary gift ideas

If you’ve hit the five year wedding anniversary, then prepare to get busy. With the fifth wedding anniversary gift tradition being wood, Sydney has a few woodworking classes  that, although niche, might be perfect for you. 

If you’re chasing gift ideas for him, a spoon carving workshop is a fantastic experience gift idea for the discerning man or woman who wants to learn a new craft as they craft something practical for the kitchen. If you two are regular beach-goers, our handplane shaping for bodysurfing workshop is a great way to add a bit of speed next time you two decide to pop down to the beach for a quick dip! Handplanes work as a mini-surfboard for bodysurfers, increasing speed and stability when riding the waves without a board. If you and your partner spend summer at the beach, then this is the ideal fifth wedding anniversary gift idea.

6 year anniversary gift ideas in Australia

One of the tastiest anniversaries, the traditional gift for year number six is candy! To satisfy your sweet tooth for your sixth wedding anniversary gifts, there’s nothing better than trying out chocolate making classes.Learn how to temper chocolate or make your own truffles with these tasty Sydney activities.

If you are searching for presents for your partner who, somehow, doesn’t like chocolate, MakMak Macarons in Surry Hills can show you how to craft award-winning raspberry macarons for your sixth wedding anniversary gift.

7 year anniversary gift

The traditional seventh wedding anniversary gifts are wool and copper, so check out our sewing and stitching classes to work with wool - in particular our punch needle classes - to keep with the traditional wedding anniversary gifts for your seventh year. 

8th wedding anniversary gift

Looking to offer bronze for your eighth wedding anniversary gift is much easier in theory than practice, but with these welding workshops, you can make sure your gift ideas for him are still in the realms of traditionalism, whilst offering him an exciting experience gift that’s sure to bring out his inner blacksmith!

9th wedding anniversary gift

Pottery is the traditional ninth wedding anniversary gift, so it’s perfect if you’re a year shy of your first decade of marriage! One of the most stereotypically romantic things to do in Sydney, pottery courses are a great way to get messy with your favourite person and add a bit of spice to the special day. If wheel throwing feels a bit too much, our hand building classes are a superb way of getting crafty with ceramics without getting too technical.

10 year anniversary gift

Making it to ten years of marriage is a milestone very much worth celebrating, and with the tenth wedding anniversary gift being something of tin and aluminium, it can be a more difficult gift to organise. Our recommendation? Buying a memory box made out of tin and aluminium is a small and thoughtful gift idea for him and her, and if you were looking to decorate it, our decoupage classes can help you create extra memories decorating it together. 

15 year anniversary gift ideas

Representing resilience and transparency, crystal is the traditional fifteenth wedding anniversary gift. While you’ll be able to enjoy creating with crystals at some of our soy candle making classes and floristry workshops, something that speaks directly to crystal can be hard to come by. That’s why a fantastic way to celebrate the fifteenth year of marriage is by enjoying a wine tasting class! 

A lovely destination experience gift idea for the husband or wife, you’ll indulge in over six different wines over a cheeseboard in the beautiful Hunter Valley! With plenty of accommodation nearby, it’s a wonderful way to enjoy a weekend away to really put the shining touches on your 15th wedding anniversary gift.

20 year wedding anniversary experiences

If you’re looking at getting a little spicy with your wedding anniversary gifts, there are plenty of Sydney activities for you and your partner to indulge each other with. Regardless of what year you and your special someone have made it to, it’s always important to maintain a strong emotional and physical connection and with so many fun things to do in Sydney, you’re not short of options. 

If you’re chasing gift ideas for him or her twenty years into marriage, it’s hard to look past a massage workshop. Based in Burwood, Mandara Massage will teach you and your spouse how to effectively unwind and physically uncoil each other as you’re shown how to work pressure points and joints, as well as utilise massage oils, so you can efficiently relax your partner in a safe, calming and inclusive setting. Mandara Massage runs both public and private workshops so you and your better half can decide just how intimate you want to make your wedding anniversary gift. 

25th wedding anniversary activities

If this is you, congratulations! Still buying wedding anniversary gifts 25 years in is a wonderful feat and you should be very proud of each other. 

If you’re nearing twenty five years together, your 25th wedding anniversary gift ideas should perhaps stand out a little bit more than the years, either side. Twenty five is an incredible marital milestone and one that is traditionally celebrated with silver. Silversmithing is one of the many exciting things to do in Sydney, and not only are these silversmithing workshops a wonderful experience gift, but also a fantastic way to gift your partner jewellery that they’ve made themselves. 

Take a look at these Sydney workshops that can show you and your partner how to craft beautiful, handmade rings, earrings and pendants out of silver. Offering both short day courses and longer, more extensive workshops that run over multiple weeks, these classes are an exceptionally unique experience gift in Sydney that are only increasing in popularity. 

Slightly more labour-intensive than a standard craft workshop, be aware that silversmithing is not necessarily perfect for everyone, due to the increased intensity to the craft, that other art workshops don’t offer. But couples who play together stay together, and for those who love a bit of a challenge, silversmithing may be the perfect 25th wedding anniversary gift idea.

30th wedding anniversary 

Pearl is the 30th wedding anniversary gift as it represents beauty created out of longevity and one of the most popular things to do in Sydney is to learn how to craft jewellery. Whether that’s rings, stone setting or earrings, giving jewellery may be personal, but not as personal as offering your significant other the opportunity to make and design their own. 

40th wedding anniversary gifts

As far as traditional wedding anniversary gifts go, it doesn’t get much more passionate than the ruby for the 40th wedding anniversary. Our paint and sip Sydney activities will have you enjoying a glass of ruby red whilst crafting a masterpiece. Wine and paint classes are a great way to celebrate your love as the class has an emphasis on providing a relaxed and intimate setting while you get creative sipping on your favourite vino. Or you could even DIY your own gift. Find out how here. 

50th wedding anniversary

Of all the best things to do in Sydney, your 50th wedding anniversary gift of gold may be one of the most unique. Kintsugi is a style of Japanese pottery that repairs broken ceramics using gold and resin to give them not just a new life, but a beautiful new aesthetic that’s truly unique. 

This is one of the many incredible experience gifts for her that offers beginners classes, advanced classes and short courses that run over several weeks. Addictive, mindful and relaxing, kintsugi classes are a truly memorable 50th wedding anniversary gift.

60th wedding anniversary

As you get older, certain activities can get a bit more difficult. Something that can keep you sharp in your older years is gardening, and you can’t go wrong with our range of plant-friendly workshops perfect for you and your special someone. Whether it’s enjoying a glass of wine together and picking up some important gardening know-how or you’re both looking to serve the grandchildren garden-fresh vegetables, this range of Sydney workshops will help you and your partner celebrate the love you share by rummaging through the soil and learning how to get the most out of your green space. 

One of the reasons gardening becomes such a popular hobby amongst older couples is due to its health benefits. Learning to garden aids in the production of white matter in the brain, which has been proven to ward off degenerative brain diseases such as Alzheimer’s and dementia.

No matter how you choose to celebrate, we have a huge range of gift ideas for your wedding anniversary in Sydney. Whether it’s a brand new marriage or one that’s been going strong for decades, there’s something to suit every year, tradition, taste and style. 

Always remember that before booking your workshop, many of our class instructors offer tailored packages and additional extras for their private classes, so it’s always worth mentioning if you’re celebrating an anniversary. That way, you can get the most out of your time with us and the instructor can make sure your special day is as special as it can possibly be.