The Best 26 Year Wedding Anniversary Gift Ideas


It’s nothing like wedding anniversaries to celebrate two people’s love, joy, and commitment to each other.  While the 26th wedding anniversary is known as the picture anniversary, there are no specific or steadfast rules to follow when choosing that perfect gift. The most important thing is that you choose a gift that fits the partner’s tastes so it is appreciated. Here are the most appreciated 26th wedding anniversary gift ideas of 2022 for couples, her, and him.

The Best 26th Anniversary Gifts for Her

26th Anniversary Heart Necklace

The 26th Anniversary Heart Necklace is designed with a cable chain and a beautiful heart pendant. The necklace comes with a card that you can personalize and include a special message to express the love you feel for your wife. She will appreciate the thoughtfulness of this gift because it will always remind her of how much she is loved.

To My Beautiful Wife Compact Mirror

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Who is the fairest one of all? Your wife, of course! Whenever she looks in this mirror, she will be reminded that she is deeply loved and treasured with the To My Beautiful Wife Compact Mirror. The beautiful compact mirror is rose gold and engraved with the words, ‘To my beautiful wife, never forget that I love you.’ The compact mirror features one regular mirror and one magnifying mirror. The compact size makes it a great mirror for on-the-go. This romantic and sentimental gift comes in a marble gift box and will be all the more special because it will have your love written all over it.

Happy Wife Happy Life Wine Rack

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If the wife isn’t happy, then no one is happy. The Happy Wife Happy Life Wine Rack is a popular and unique wine accessory for women. The wine rack with a beveled edge design is custom made out of pinewood and holds five bottles of wine and four wine glasses. This unique gift is a practical storage option and is a beautiful addition to any home decor. This makes the perfect gift because the wine rack, beautifully packaged, is gift-ready, and will definitely make your wife happy.

Tahitian Cultured Black Pearl Pendant Necklace

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This is for the woman who loves fashion, style and who truly appreciates a beautiful and unique gift. The Tahitian Cultured Black Pearl Pendant Necklace features a pendant designed out of sterling silver and a Tahitian cultured black pearl. The pendant comes with an eighteen-inch cable chain and a Tahitian pearl or black pearl with undertones of green, blue, pink, silver, or yellow. Every pearl is unique and natural. The pearls are hand-picked and the pendant is hand-made. She will love this necklace because it accentuates her uniqueness and represents the love you feel for her.

Sterling Silver Necklace Anniversary Gift Bundle

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This anniversary gift will make her feel oh so special and loved. The Sterling Silver Necklace Anniversary Gift Bundle comes with an elegant sterling silver necklace with a heart pendant that represents the love you both share, a leather journal for those special memories, candles for a romantic evening, and rose petals for a night of romance. This bundle makes the perfect gift because it just about covers it all when it comes to spending a romantic evening together.

Epic Wife Since 1993 Notebook

Words are a powerful gift. With the Epic Wife Since 1993 Notebook, you can either write down all your thoughts, feelings, and memories of your wife or let her creative juices flow and she can use this notebook as a journal for herself. Either way, the gift of words is timeless and sentimental. This journal, filled with college-lined paper, is just waiting to have its pages filled with special thoughts preserved forever.

How My Wife Tells Time Mug and Wine Glass Holder

This is for the coffee and wine lover in your life. The How My Wife Tells Time Mug and Wine Glass Holder is a wooden rack where mugs and wine glasses are put on display. You can’t go wrong with this gift because your wife will start her day off with a cup of coffee and end it with a romantic evening of wine. She will always know what time of day it is with this timeless mug and wine holder.

Love Language Card Game

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Want to deepen your connection with your wife? The Love Language Card Game is a set of 150 conversation starter questions that will explore categories such as intimacy, family, couple, individual, and past & present. Enrich your relationship with powerful and fun conversations. She is sure to appreciate this gift of love because it will help to rediscover each other, keep the love alive, and open up the lines of communication which are key to any long-lasting relationship.

The Best 26th Anniversary Gifts for Him

Engraved Whiskey Set

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Show your husband how much he means to you with the Engraved Whiskey Set. The whiskey set includes hand-blown crystal-cut glasses, heart stainless steel cooling stones that keep his drink cool without diluting it, slate coasters, and tongs all stored in an engraved hand-crafted pine box. He will appreciate this gift for years to come because it came from his Queen of Hearts.

To My Husband Wooden Watch

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He will carry your love for him around every day with the To My Husband Wooden Watch. This custom engraved wooden watch, handcrafted and made of natural wood, has a leather strap and has “To My Husband, Never Forget That I Love You” engraved on the back. This is a gift that he is sure to treasure because it will always remind him of your love.

Emergency Camping Survival Kit

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This gift is perfect for the husband who loves the outdoors. The Survival Kit is 232 pieces that would come in handy for any hiking, camping, or even a travel emergency.  It includes a shovel, compass, fire starter, flashlight, hammer, blanket, whistle, medical supplies and much more. It is all stored within a lightweight bag. This survival kit is a must-buy gift because it will keep your loved one prepared for the unexpected and any emergency that arises with all of its practical features.

Sundial Compass

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This special anniversary gift keeps him right on track. The Sundial Compass is made of brass and comes in a mango wood case with glass top. The sundial compass has a unique antique style and includes an engraved personalized quote. This “I Love You” gift, used for hiking or as a decoration in the home or office, is the perfect gift because it keeps the man in your life grounded and on the right path.

Pocket Knife

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Every man needs a pocket knife. The Pocket Knife features a LED light, bottle opener, fire starter, glass breaker, and seat belt cutter. This gift is great for camping, hunting, and any outdoor emergency because it is so practical with all of its many emergency features. The knife has a clip and attaches to a belt or pocket for easy access. This is above and beyond your ordinary pocket knife.

All In One Tools Mini Hammer

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What man wouldn’t appreciate an all-in-one handy tool gadget? The All In One Tools Mini Hammer features pliers, a wire cutter, nail claw, hammer, screwdriver, nail file, a serrated blade, a bottle can opener, and knife. The all-in-one utility tool is a great anniversary gift because it is compact, versatile, and is a constant reminder of how much his wife loves him.

This Guy Is One Awesome Husband Wine Tumbler

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Show off your husband’s awesomeness with This Guy Is One Awesome Husband Wine Tumbler. This insulated stainless steel travel tumbler, used for hot or cold drinks, is the perfect companion for the on-the-go husband. This is a sentimental gift because it is a constant reminder of how special he is no matter how far he roams. He will always come back to you.

Phone Docking Station And Organizer

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Keep your husband charged and organized with the Phone Docking Station And Organizer. This charging station, made out of solid ash trees, has compartments for documents, glasses, wallets, watches, keys, and change. Your husband will love this gift because all of his prized possessions are in one place and easily accessible so it’s no more searching for those lost items.

Hanging Leather Toiletry Bag

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For the man in your life who likes to travel The Hanging Leather Toiletry Bag for Men is a great anniversary gift option. The stylish leather bag has internal pockets for storing large and small toiletry and grooming travel accessories. This is the perfect anniversary gift for travelers because the bag is very versatile, water-resistant, and a space saver when packing for trips.

The Best 26th Anniversary Gifts for the Couple

Happy Anniversary Double Heart Figurine Ornament

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Nothing symbolizes love more than a heart or two. What about a heart within a heart and/or two overlapping hearts? The Happy Anniversary Double Heart Figurine Ornament is designed with two gold overlapping hearts, each with a clear crystal dangling heart. The hearts rest on top of a gold Happy Anniversary banner. This home decor is a constant reminder of the love shared between the happy couple. The 24K gold heart figurine comes gift-ready, wrapped in a velvet pouch, and includes an attractive gift box.

Mr. & Mrs. Wine Glasses

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Wives will especially appreciate this anniversary gift for two. Whether you are giving this gift to a couple or your significant other, the Mr. & Mrs. Wine Glasses is the perfect gift for couples. These wine glasses are stemless and designed with gold lettering. So, if you know a ‘Mr. Right’ and ‘Mrs. Always Right’, you won’t go wrong with this unique and romantic gift. Couples will celebrate their years together with a glass of wine and a sense of humor.

We survived 26 Years Of Marriage T-Shirt

Celebrate surviving 26 years of marriage by wearing matching shirts on your anniversary. The We Survived 26 Years Of Marriage T-Shirt is a cotton/polyester blend t-shirt that comes in various colors and is made for men or women. This lightweight shirt with a classic fit, bottom hem, and double-needle sleeves is a fun way for those couples married in 1994 to celebrate their wedding anniversary. Matching t-shirts make great gifts because they will make couples feel like they are a team.

26th Wedding Anniversary Christmas Tree Ornament

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Count down the days, hours, minutes, and seconds to that just-over-a-quarter-of-a-century anniversary. The 26th Wedding Anniversary Christmas Tree Ornament is a heart-shaped white ceramic porcelain ornament with a glossy glaze finish and a gold cord ribbon. This ornament that celebrates all those years together comes in a beautiful gift box. This is a wonderful anniversary gift for couples because keepsake Christmas ornaments are a great way for couples to include those special memories from 26 years of marriage on their Christmas tree.

Just Married… 26 Years Ago Mug

Enjoy tea, coffee, soup, or hot chocolate with matching mugs for him and her. The Just Married… 26 Years Ago Mug is a 15 oz ceramic mug with a pretty heart in the center. With every sip, this mug will remind couples of their years together because of all the cups of coffee they have shared throughout their marriage and of all they have yet to share.

Custom Anniversary Fleece Blanket

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Looking for the perfect personalized gift idea? This idea ranks at the top of the list as a 26th wedding anniversary gift. The Custom Anniversary Fleece Blanket is a unique soft thick fleece custom blanket designed with a personalized quote. Couples will wrap themselves up in happy memories and snuggle underneath this warm and comfortable blanket, not only for months, days, hours, and minutes but forever.

All-In-One Cheese Board

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Say cheese! But we’re not talking about pictures here. The All-In-One Cheese Board features slider drawers, markers, a cheese knife set, natural slate labels, a wine opener, magnetic drawers, forks, and ceramic plates & bowls. The happy couple will enjoy celebrating their anniversary with this charcuterie board & cutlery set made out of 100% bamboo.

Love Never Fails Picture Frame

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This is a great gift idea because it falls right in line with the 26th wedding anniversary gift theme of pictures. The Love Never Fails Picture Frame is an engraved leather picture frame that hangs or stands vertically or horizontally. What a perfect anniversary gift with a picture of the happy couple. 

Mr. & Mrs. Aprons for Happy Couple

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For those couples who like to spend time together in the kitchen, the Mr. & Mrs. Aprons for Happy Couple makes a practical and fun anniversary gift. This anniversary set includes matching aprons, Mr. & Mrs. Oven Mitts, Mr. & Mrs. Pott Holder, and a recipe book filled with romantic dinner ideas. You definitely can’t go wrong with this gift because the couples who cook together, stay together!

Willow Tree Anniversary Figurine

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This wedding anniversary gift is the ultimate expression of love and caring. The Willow Tree Anniversary Figurine is a hand-carved and hand-painted sculpture of a couple sitting on a bench holding hands. This figurine is a great reminder of love because sometimes it’s the simple things that mean so much. 

Lover’s Path-Crossing Sign

The Lovers Path-Crossing Sign is a personalized photo that includes the couple’s name and wedding date. This high-quality print comes in three different sizes and has a semi-gloss coating. This is a very unique gift because it serves as sentimental decor in a home you share together and where your paths will always cross.

How We Selected 26th Wedding Anniversary Gifts

We first broke the gifts down into 26th-anniversary gift ideas for him, her, and couples. Then we chose popular modern anniversary gifts by year that were unique and sentimental yet practical.

FAQs – 26th Anniversary Gifts

What is the traditional gift for a 26th wedding anniversary?

There isn’t a traditional gift for the 26th wedding anniversary but the modern anniversary gift is a picture.

What is a gift idea for the 26th wedding anniversary?

It all depends on your partner’s taste, but a framed print of a special memory shared in the marriage and/or a personalized photo gift item makes great gifts for a 26th wedding anniversary.

What are some gift ideas for a wife?

Some gift ideas for wives include jewelry, personalized gifts, spa treatments, and home decor but it depends on what she would appreciate the most.

What are some gift ideas for a husband?

Some great gift ideas for husbands are tools, watches, and outdoor survival kits but again, it depends on what your husband enjoys doing.

Do wives typically buy husbands anniversary gifts?

More men typically buy anniversary gifts for their wives but women usually do buy gifts for their husbands.

How do most couples spend their anniversaries?

In general, couples usually go out for a nice dinner or enjoy a little get-away because it’s something a little different from the everyday grind.

What is the 26th wedding anniversary called?

The 26th wedding anniversary is the Picture Anniversary.


Jason Collins

Born and raised in Los Angeles, Now, living in Las Vegas. Freelance writer and world traveler. My interests include Pink Floyd and Lemony Snicket.