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Congratulations, you’ve reached 20 years of marriage together and such an incredible milestone is worth celebrating with our anniversary gifts! Forget the cliche dinner date, it’s time to pick a gift that sums up two decades of memories, laughter and love together. This is where our experience gifts come in! Imagine gifting an opportunity to learn a new skill or indulge in a creative pursuit together—truly a memorable way to celebrate two decades. Whether your partner is into food, has always wanted to try pottery or loves the idea of a cocktail class, there are plenty of experience gift ideas to help make this occasion extra special.
Keen to learn more? Read on to discover our guide to picking the best 20 year anniversary gift to impress your partner in 2025.
Traditional and modern 20th anniversary gifts
Celebrating 20 years together is an amazing achievement and typically, people are drawn to getting traditional or modern anniversary gifts. The 20th wedding anniversary is traditionally marked with china, symbolising the beautiful and delicate nature of a 20 year relationship. On the other hand, modern gifts for this anniversary include platinum, known for its strength and durability, much like a marriage that has lasted for two decades.
These are timeless traditions but it can be hard to find a gift that your partner will actually enjoy. This is why we offer a variety of creative workshops and experiences perfect for celebrating your special day.
For a traditional gift, we recommend this ceramic decorating class in Melbourne, where you’ll use pre-printed ceramic decals to design your own vintage china pieces. Or head to a pottery class in Sydney, where you’ll learn how to hand build porcelain clay into handmade treasures. By the end of both classes, you can take home your custom pieces to use in your home (and remind you of the special day you’ve both had together!).
If you’re looking for modern 20th wedding anniversary gifts, head to a Kintsugi class together! As a Japanese artform, you’ll learn how to repair broken pottery pieces using lacquer gold, platinum or silver, symbolising the importance of imperfections yet its beauty and durability (much like a 20 year marriage!).
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“I signed up for the Kintsugi class as an anniversary gift for my husband and it proved to be an amazing and memorable experience for both of us! Our teacher Miyoko is very knowledgeable and patient in going through every single step with us. She also gave us practical tips on how we can fix other broken items at home. Loved the thoughtful morning tea Miyoko provided for us. Would definitely recommend this to my friends.” - Amy C.
Unique gifts for your 20th wedding anniversary
Searching for more unique wedding anniversary gifts instead? We’ve got you covered! For couples who enjoy going out, we recommend cocktail making classes. What could be more enjoyable than learning to mix up some new favourite drinks together? It’s a fun way to celebrate your two decades, adding some flair and perhaps discovering a new weekend hobby in the process.
If you're leaning towards gifts that involve more relaxation, consider booking a couple's massage workshop. It's not only soothing but also an intimate way to strengthen your connection as you learn techniques to help each other unwind.
In your words:
“Daniela was so wonderful, friendly, and informative. We had such a lovely time learning from her and getting to know her. It was a great hands-on class and we came out of the experience feeling so relaxed! That was because Daniela provided the perfect environment, and she taught us how we could easiily recreate the same experience at home.
“Since taking the class, we've been implementing massage at home, which is such a great treat after the end of a stressful day. I'm really glad we took this class with Daniela. We highly recommend her class!”
For those who love gardening, why not try out a terrarium making workshop? Guided by an experienced teacher, you’ll learn how to make miniature ecosystems and how to take and care for it at home (like growing your relationship too!). Plus, these terrariums will help bring a touch of green beauty into your home!
In your words:
“My husband and I did the class together and had so much fun. The organiser made sure constantly everyone had enough of everything to work with. She was a great conversationalist as well and the shop that her workshop is held in was so nice (lots of handmade things from different small businesses). Will definitely be attending more here personally in the future.” - Rachelle I.
Celebrating 25 years? See our guide to finding the perfect gift for your 25th wedding anniversary.
Add your own personal touch
No matter if you choose our traditional, modern or unique gift experiences, it’s definitely more personal and thoughtful than a material gift. But to go a step further, plan the anniversary day with intention. Maybe, this means putting in time to make a scrapbook filled with 20 years of memories together, waking up early to surprise them breakfast in bed, writing heartfelt handwritten notes or even organising an intimate dinner at home or at their favourite restaurant followed by one of our activities. There are so many endless possibilities!
At its heart, choosing a 20-year anniversary gift should be less about impressiveness and more about intimacy and quality time with your partner. Remembering little details and preferences of your partner will not only make them feel cherished but also show how attentively you have loved them over two decades. So go ahead, whether you choose a pottery class, cocktail workshop or Kintsugi experience, these anniversary gifts are sure to help make sweet memories with each other that you can look back on for years to come.
