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How to Select an Anniversary Frame that Every Couple Will Cherish
Are you looking for an anniversary gift? Something that is unique, says you care and will be enjoyed for years? An anniversary picture frame is the perfect gift. Anniversary frames are a wonderful way to display special photos and give a gift that can become a family heirloom if you select a frame that wil last. Selecting the right anniversary frame can be the tricky part. You want a frame that can be used for any special photo and will have a classic look that will never go out of style. With the following helpful tips, you'll know which frames you should avoid and which frames will make wonderful lasting gifts.
What to Avoid
- Trendy colors or styles will date your anniversary picture frame and are not desirable for a lasting gift.
- Anniversary picture frames made of paper, plastic or fabric wont hold up as well as other types of frame material and should be avoided if you want your gift to be enjoyed for years.
- Use caution when choosing a frame with the word anniversary written on it. Although the purpose of an anniversary frame is to acknowledge an anniversary, the wording on the frame may actually decrease the usefulness and longevity of the frame. If you want a frame that will only be used for a specific anniversary picture then this may be a good choice. But if you want your frame to be enjoyed for years, then you should consider a frame without any writing on it.
- This one shouldnt be necessary to point out, but avoid poor quality anniversary frames. No one wants to receive a poorly made gift that looks cheap or falls apart just from being displayed. These frames are easy to spot as they are generally made out of lightweight metal and should be avoided. But don't always equate poor quality with low cost. Poor quality frames can be found in any price range so be sure you're buying from a quality frame retailer. By doing this you'll ensure that the frame you select will add beauty to any photo it holds.
Selecting an Anniversary Frame that Every Couple Will Cherish
If you want an anniversary frame to last and someday become a family heirloom, choose a high quality anniversary frame. A quality anniversary picture frame that's passed on to other generations will help pass on the family tradition and keep special memories of previous generations alive everytime it's admired.
In order to have the anniversary frame last through the generations, selecting a solid, well-built frame is an essential step. Your best options are either a solid wood picture frame or a metal picture frame like pewter, silver plate or sterling silver. Precious metal anniversary frames are popular for milestones in a couples marriage, especially for a 25th or 50th anniversary, but these anniversary frames are suitable for any anniversary.
There are lots of different types of frames that will make great anniversary gifts especially if you use a little bit of creativity. Why not choose a picture frame that's made out of the traditional material that represents each anniversary year? The list below will head you in the right direction:
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Year |
Material |
Type of Frame |
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1 |
Paper |
Paper or a Wood Frame with Paper Mat |
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2 |
Cotton |
Wood Picture Frame with a Cotton Rag Mat |
|
3 |
Leather |
Leather Picture Frame |
|
4 |
Fruit and Flowers |
Jeweled Flower Frame |
|
5 |
Wood |
Handmade Wood Picture Frame |
|
6 |
Candy or Iron |
Wrought Iron Picture Frame |
|
7 |
Copper or Brass |
Hammered Copper Frame or Solid Brass Frame |
|
8 |
Bronze |
Bronze Picture Frame |
|
9 |
Pottery |
Glazed Ceramic Frame |
|
10 |
Tin |
Tin Picture Frame |
|
11 |
Steel |
Steel Picture Frame |
|
12 |
Silk or Linen |
Wood Picture Frame with a Linen Mat or Liner |
|
13 |
Lace |
Metal Lace Picture Frame |
|
14 |
Ivory |
Ivory Stained Solid Wood Frame |
|
15 |
Crystal or Glass |
Crystal Frame or Glass Picture Frame |
|
20 |
China |
Porcelain Picture Frame |
|
25 |
Silver |
Silver Plated Frame or Sterling Silver Picture Frame |
|
30 |
Pearl |
Pearl Picture Frame |
|
35 |
Coral or Jade |
Jeweled Picture Frame |
|
40 |
Ruby |
Stained Wood Red Frame or Red Jeweled Frame |
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45 |
Sapphire |
Blue Jeweled Frame or Stained Blue Veneer Frame |
|
50 |
Gold |
Gold Leaf Picture Frame |
|
55 |
Emerald |
Green Jeweled Frame or Stained Wood Green Frame |
|
60 |
Diamond or Gold |
Jeweled Frame or Gold Picture Frame |
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65 |
Diamond or Gold |
Jeweled Frame or Gold Picture Frame |
|
70 |
Diamond or Gold |
Jeweled Frame or Gold Picture Frame |
|
75 |
Diamond or Gold |
Jeweled Frame or Gold Picture Frame |
Given the selection of materials, you can choose any type of anniversary picture frame from whimsical to formal. Giving an anniversary gift that pairs the year with the material of the frame is a special way to recognize a couple and give them a lasting reminder of each anniversary.
What would you rather have from your husband?
A one carat diamond anniversary ring or a two week vacation at some wildly romantic place?
If you say the ring, why?
If you say the experience, where would you want to go?
Neither.
A ring is a material object.
Romance is overrated and a two week vacation...can you and/or he afford the time off of work? Do you have children? Do you have a maid?
I would rather just a have a nice evening out. Or family time watching a movie or sitting around playing a board game. In the end, it's quality that counts, not quantity or carats.
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