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While your first anniversary together comes with a lot of pressure, it's important not to forget that your second is just as meaningful. Whether you're shopping for him or browsing for her, your second anniversary cements the huge milestone that you've gone through the year before. It also sets the tone for all of your anniversaries to come — from your three-year anniversary to celebrating a decade together. To help you out, we've put together a list of the best two-year anniversary gifts we could find.
Traditionally, anniversary gifts have themes by year, starting with paper at year one and ending with diamonds if you make it to 60 years. The materials are supposed to get stronger as each year passes, with cotton being the next step up from the paper-themed gifts given for one-year anniversaries. You'll find a mix of modern and traditional two-year anniversary gifts in this guide, as well as some really unique items you won't find anywhere else.
2nd Anniversary Symbols
- Traditional: Cotton
- Modern: Bedding, mugs or china
- Gem: Garnet
- Flower: Cosmo
- Color: Red
You can read more about the symbolism behind these gifts at the end of this guide, but first, check out the best two-year anniversary gifts for men and women, whether your tastes run traditional, modern or a mix of the two.
Date night will never feel stale again with this gift. The scratch-off poster has 100 different dates to choose from — much more creative than the old dinner-and-a-movie routine.
Perfectly on theme for your second anniversary, this beautiful print is made of actual cotton. You can have it personalized with the lyrics to your first dance song, too.
Can a lamp be romantic? The answer is yes if you're gifting this one. Depicting a tiny couple snuggling under the glow of a full moon, this touch-sensitive decorative light comes in a few different design options including white, black and wood grain; it also includes a set of decals, so you can opt to add a sweet phrase or your anniversary date.
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Popular Pick
"Can't Help Falling In Love With You" Wood Music Box
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Popular Pick
"Can't Help Falling In Love With You" Wood Music Box
Even if it's not your song, bring tears to her eyes with this adorable wood music box. It'll play "Can't Help Falling in Love With You," every time she cranks the lever.
Earning a spot of our list of the best bathrobes you can buy, we found Parachute's cotton version to be ultra-soft and cozy. The style is unisex and comes in 10 colors (buy one for yourself too, so you can match — aww!).
Relive the honeymoon phase with this unique gift card. It can be loaded with amounts up to $500, so start planning your next vacation together now.
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You use the bed every day, so why not make it as luxurious as possible? If you have a sizable gift budget, consider Brooklinen's Luxe Core Sheet Set. The brand's sheets always get top marks in the Good Housekeeping Institute's evaluations, with testers saying they appreciate the fabric's durability and smooth feel.
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Your Husband Will Love This
Wrangler Men's Flannel Shirt Jacket
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Your Husband Will Love This
Wrangler Men's Flannel Shirt Jacket
We're willing to bet this cozy "shaket" becomes his new favorite flannel. "I am beyond impressed with this product," one Amazon reviewer raved. "The quality and craftsmanship of this shirt jacket is truly exceptional."
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Best 2-Year Anniversary Gift for Him
Sock Fancy Men's Crew Socks Subscription Box
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Best 2-Year Anniversary Gift for Him
Sock Fancy Men's Crew Socks Subscription Box
This gift will offer little moments of delight for an entire year. Sock Fancy will send a new pair of fun, cotton crew socks to your door each month. You can also order subscriptions in women's sizes.
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Unique 2-Year Anniversary Gift
Custom Viewfinder Reel
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Unique 2-Year Anniversary Gift
Custom Viewfinder Reel
Create memories with this custom viewfinder reel, which can be personalized with all of your most treasured photos together. "Bought this for my husband for our anniversary and he loved it!" gushed one Amazon reviewer.
This custom anniversary book is truly one of a kind. Choose your most important dates together as a couple, and the New York Times will put together a collection of its front pages as they appeared on those days.
This cotton twill and polyester apron was made in collaboration with Bravo's Top Chef, and it has plenty of pro-approved features, like pockets big enough for tools and utensils and a lay-flat neck strap. Depending on his interests, Hedley & Bennett has other apron collections, too, including collaborations with the Grateful Dead and Sesame Street.
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Tested by GH
Everplush Diamond Jacquard Quick Dry Bath Towels
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Tested by GH
Everplush Diamond Jacquard Quick Dry Bath Towels
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These quick-dry towels are a GH Institute favorite thanks to their unique construction: Cotton on the outside for softness, microfiber on the inside for enhanced performance. And with 11 colors to choose from, you should be able to find some of these bath towels to match your decor, too.
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Cozy Cotton Gift Idea
Good Man Brand Jetset Jogger Pants
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Cozy Cotton Gift Idea
Good Man Brand Jetset Jogger Pants
By now, you've seen all his "comfy clothes" from his bachelor days. If it's time for an upgrade, opt for these chic joggers, which are made with stretch cotton with a tapered fit and zippered pockets.
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At under $20, these garnet stud earrings are a steal! The best part? The garnets are real and the studs are made with sterling silver.
Mugs are a good modern two-year anniversary gift and nothing is cuter than this ceramic set. "Nice quality, and fun expression of love," one reviewer wrote on Amazon.