Your ninth wedding anniversary is fast approaching. Nine years ago you said your “Yes, I do” and you walked down the hall together and had a fabulous honeymoon. Do you want to recreate that magical day? Are you having trouble thinking of ideas? Here are some ways to help mark nine years of marriage.
1 Leather clothing is somewhat restrictive, but always welcome and usually a surprise. Without getting into the somewhat risky uses of leather, here are some items a spouse might like to get. Gloves, of course, especially with the arrival of winter. A bag for her, especially if she is one of those who has heard her mentioned, and especially if it has her initials engraved with good taste. The wallets are good, again with initials. A new leather loveseat could become a gathering place for the two of you, with plenty of room. Children, pets, in-laws are not allowed.
2 Craft websites like Etsy will create anything you can imagine in leather or ceramic, customized to your specifications. Imagine your spouse’s surprise and amazement when they open their anniversary gift, and it’s a framed leather map, with an itinerary of their life together for the past nine years. It could include homes, children, career achievements, vacations, friends and family, and even photos of the two of you.
3 What do you think of when you think of leather? Do horses and riding come to mind? Why not take your spouse out to a stable, pack a lunch, and enjoy the day? They may have never ridden a horse or are well versed in the equine arts. In any case, it is a novel way to celebrate nine years.
4 What does the number nine represent? One thing that comes to mind is golf. If you and / or your spouse enjoy golf, why not nine holes on a nearby exclusive course, followed by another nine? Don’t you want them to leave on your anniversary? Go with them, or volunteer as a caddy.
5 Pottery doesn’t sound particularly romantic, but it can easily be the sexiest gift you can arrange for your spouse. How is that? Remember the ceramic wheel scene in Ghost? Remember how Patrick Swayze wrapped his arms around Demi Moore, and the two of them gave a whole new meaning to wet and slippery? Why not find a nearby craft shop, one with a pottery wheel that you can rent by the hour, and go together? Anything you create there will mark your 9th anniversary in style.
6 Now that you have a new pottery made by yourself or whatever you have built, you need to put something in it. Why not make it your Paris (or Florence, Seattle, Madrid, San Diego, Disney World) jar for your 10th anniversary? All your spare change, money found, and a small weekly budget add up quickly. Before you know it, you might have enough for airfare. Or maybe you want to use the money for riding lessons, another session at the pottery workshop, or whatever you want.
7 Did you know that there are leather flowers? It’s true. Some of the various craft websites offer such exotic things as leather goods in any shape you want. Flowers are always welcome on an anniversary. Imagine your surprise when the traditional bouquet appears, in leather! It is a 9th anniversary gift that they will never forget.
Nine years of marital happiness is a big problem. It must be recognized and celebrated accordingly. If this is your ninth year together, make it really memorable. Happy Anniversary!