What is the 4th year anniversary gift?

As the 4th wedding anniversary is coming up, you will be looking for gifts to buy your loved one. Of course, you know what they like and prefer but many couples choose an Anniversary present that has been around since ancient times. Perhaps, flowers or gems in honour of their everlasting love!
If you are stuck on what to buy your wife or husband, there are many fantastic 4th Anniversary gift ideas around. Perhaps, if your partner loves spending time in the kitchen, a cookbook will match the traditional theme. If they love getting out and about, perhaps a compact camera would be appropriate to match the modern theme. They could use it to photograph all the flowers they love the most.
What is the 4th Wedding Anniversary traditional gift?

The traditional theme for the 4th wedding anniversary gift is fruit and flowers or books. This shows that there is freshness, roundedness, and solidarity between you. The fruit and flowers show life and fulfilment between you. Flowers and fruit are connected as they both grow over time. This is how your love grows stronger as the years pass. You could buy books, which the author has poured their heart and soul into, just as you do with your marriage. Perhaps, make it one where the words are full of wisdom and honesty. If you prefer to buy traditional themed presents for your 4th anniversary then there is a myriad of choices.
What is the fourth year anniversary modern gift?

The more modern or contemporary take on the 4th wedding anniversary gift is electrical appliances. Obviously, they don’t carry the sentiment of flowers or books, but they are ideal as practical presents. Whether it is something your partner has longed-for for a while or something that you know they’d love, then an electrical appliance is a great gift to give on this special 4th year anniversary. Of course, you could take this time to replace any older appliances that are past their best and look forward to the next four years with new ones.
What is your 4th anniversary in the UK called?
In the United Kingdom, the 4th wedding anniversary is called the ‘Fruit and Flowers’ anniversary. This could be taken as a cue to buy gifts that are flower or fruit-based, such as a bouquet of flowers, a basket of fruit, or a book on gardening. If you are looking for something more specific though, then other traditional gifts can be given for the 4th wedding anniversary.
Whatever you do, don’t forget to have fun with it and make it personal to your relationship. Buying gifts is a joy, but making them yourself can be even more fun and special. Why not try putting together a photo album of your time together as a couple. Or make a scrapbook with all of your favourite memories? If you’re feeling crafty then you could even make a cake in the shape of a heart and put decorations on it. The sky is the limit when it comes to 4th wedding anniversary gifts, so have fun with it!
Fruit and Flowers anniversary gifts
If you’re looking for a traditional gift, then a fruit and flowers anniversary gift might be the perfect choice for you! This type of gift combines something classic, like a bouquet of flowers, with something more contemporary, like a basket of fresh fruit. You can find plenty of ideas for fruit and flowers anniversary gifts online. Below are a few:
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“Bloom” luxury skin care travel set – floral face oil, lip balm & face mist£34.00
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“Bloom” luxury hand cream gift set – floral balm & soap£29.50
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“Bloom” luxury bath gift set – floral bath salts & scented candle£35.00
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Apple aromatherapy necklace, with essential oil£38.00
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Fossil stone tea light holder, with six lavender & petitgrain scented candles to relax£20.00
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Volcanic potpourri – lava rock essential oil diffuser (7 scents)£39.00
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Origami Flowers & Vase Made From Your Favourite Book – You Choose The Paper Flowers£37.00
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Book Art Strawberry – 3D Personalised Handmade From Paper£23.00
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9ct Gold Ruby Flower Earrings£59.99
Books Anniversary Gifts
If you’re looking for a gift that is classic, then a book might be the perfect choice for you! Books can be a great way to show your partner how much you love and appreciate them. They are also a symbol of knowledge and wisdom. This is why they are often given as gifts on occasions like anniversaries.
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Origami Flowers & Vase Made From Your Favourite Book – You Choose The Paper Flowers£37.00
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Book Art Strawberry – 3D Personalised Handmade From Paper£23.00
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Love Stories ~ Anniversary & Relationship Journal£15.99
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Personalised White Leather Photo Album£59.95 – £99.95
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Haynes Explains Marriage Manual£6.99
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Ladybird ‘How it Works’ Style Book – The Wife£6.95
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Ladybird ‘How it Works’ Style Book – The Husband£6.99
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Lovelines: Words of Love£5.95
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Kama Sutra for 21st Century Lovers£8.95
Electrical Appliances Anniversary Gifts
If you’re looking for a modern gift, then an electrical appliance might be the perfect choice for you! Electrical appliances are a great way to show your partner that you care about their safety and wellbeing. They can also be a great way to show your partner that you care about their comfort and convenience.
Amethyst Anniversary Gifts
The gemstone that celebrates your relationship’s 4th anniversary is amethyst. It’s purple and pink and available as a jewel and ornament. It has transparency and yet that purple glow comes through, which is similar to your relationship. After four years your love and knowledge of each other are open and yet there is a glow of mystery still to come. It’s a stunning gemstone and one of the most precious too.
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Purple amethyst & star diffuser bracelet, with essential oil£32.00
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9ct Gold Amethyst And Diamond Ring£199.00
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9ct White Gold Amethyst And Diamond Half Eternity Ring – 6pts£399.00
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9ct Gold Amethyst And Diamond Ring£450.00
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9ct Gold Amethyst And Diamond Stud Earrings£139.00
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9ct Gold Amethyst Teardrop Stud Earrings£99.99
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Amethyst Flower Bouquet£29.99
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Pearl and Amethyst Knitted chip band Bracelet£11.95
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Amethyst Tear Drop Pendant£27.95
The appropriate fourth anniversary flower is the Geranium
The five-petal geranium is appropriate for the 4th wedding anniversary. It is a brightly-coloured, beautiful flower. It’s vibrant and bold, just like your love for one another is. There are many different types of geranium, although most are pink, purple, or blue. As you can see, they are fantastic as a gift for your 4th anniversary and go well in any home or garden.
In Summary
So, whether you’re looking for a traditional, modern, gemstone, or flower-based 4th-anniversary gift there are plenty of fantastic ideas to choose from. Just take your time and think about what your partner would love the most. After all, it is their special day!
As you can see, the 4th wedding anniversary gift needn’t have to be a difficult choice. You can follow tradition and buy fruit and flowers or books. Or, you can splash out on home appliances and replace old ones. You could add a splash of colour to your garden and home with geraniums. Maybe, capture the beauty of amethyst in jewellery. There is no end to how many gifts you can give for this special day. Many of them you can cherish for years to come.
Please see our 4th-anniversary gifts page for our full range of gift ideas. You can discover last year’s anniversary details here: 3rd Anniversary Ideas and next year’s details are here: 5th Anniversary Ideas. Don’t forget to check out our facebook page for our latest blogs. We hope you celebrate your anniversary in style.