Confused about what to do for your anniversary?
An anniversary is one of the most important occasions in a couple’s life together. It’s a time when they can appreciate all the magical firsts they’ve experienced together, as well as celebrate another year spent as one another’s life partner.
Finding the perfect gift to express how much you cherish and love your significant other can be tough, especially for those of us who are lost in the gift-giving arena. If you have an anniversary coming up but have no idea where to start when it comes to gifts, have a look at our list of ideas below.
A LIMOUSINE RIDE
Few experiences communicate elegance, luxury and effort like booking a limousine for your special day. Sure, it’s easy to book dinner reservations at a fancy restaurant and then drive yourself but think about the time you could spend indulging your partner with the attention they deserve over a bottle of your favorite bubbly instead.
GO OUT FOR DINNER
Did your first date include dinner? Make a reservation with your restauranteur and get there and back in luxury and style. An after-dinner champagne cruise around town is the perfect ending to a special anniversary.
A PICNIC IN THE PARK
Pack a picnic lunch and head out to one of Nanaimo’s beautiful parks! A beautiful and delicious option is to call ahead to The Noble Grazer and have Autumn put together a stunning picnic presentation with all your favorite foods. Don’t forget the wine!
A CONCERT
f your favorite band or symphony or play is playing at the theatre on your anniversary, there are few experiences quite like a Limousine ride to the venue. Planning in advance for this anniversary gift is a must as your concert venue may be sold out.
Alternately, there are usually musicians playing at Maffeo Sutton Park in the summer, take a stroll through the park and stop to watch the bands.
A COOKING CLASS
A cooking class is another gift that is an experience, rather than a material item; one that conveys how important your partner’s companionship is to you.
Learning how to cook a new dish together will not only provide you with the fun experience of attending the class, but measuring the ingredients, reading recipes, and enjoying the resulting dish together can provide you with lasting knowledge and memories for the future.
A PAINTING CLASS
Get out of your comfort zone and take a painting class together in one of the many painting venues around town. The paintings that result from your painting class together will serve as souvenirs of your anniversary and the shared laughs, insights, and thrills that you experienced together.
TOUR YOUR NOSTALGIC AND ROMANTIC LOCATIONS
If you’ve already booked a limousine for the evening, but you don’t have plans for where to go, a tour of nostalgic locations is one of the most personal and memorable ways to spend your time.
Creating a tour of important locations in the history of your relationship will communicate how deeply you value the journey you and your significant other have taken and will emphasize the importance of your history together on such an important day.
Whether it be a hike up to Mt. Benson, a stroll around Piper’s Lagoon or Neck Point, Cathedral Grove and Goats on the Roof, Butterfly World, or head to Victoria’s Butchart Gardens for a truly memorable and full day of sightseeing!
Making Memories… by the Mile!
