The modern 2nd anniversary gift is China. China is many things. Beautiful, intricate, strong, sophisticated, enduring, delicate, fragile to name a few. A new relationship can often be described using many of these same words and synonyms. Just like China, newlyweds’ bonds are strong and beautiful, but drop China on the floor and cracks may emerge exposing the fragility and any weakness behind the love that it took to mold the piece. So too can these cracks emerge in our relationships, all the more reason to treat both our China and marriage with care, responsibility, and love. Have fun picking out a special 2nd anniversary gift to symbolize your blossoming bond!
Gifts We Love!
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China Dinnerware Set
Fine China doesn’t have to be decades old or only used on special occasions like major holidays. Take home a chic and elegant set that would look incredible on any kitchen or dining room table throughout the year. Complement this set with some new silverware if you can’t wait until your 5th anniversary to complete your table!
If an entire set is not currently in the budget, you could also build your dream dining room one place setting at a time. Bone China place settings are subtly classic and will turn heads at your next dinner party. Take your hosting ability to the next level with a range of flatware or glasses.
If tea is more your vibe than coffee, than Art of Tea is where you need to shop. Start with a Tea for Two gift set for your 2nd anniversary and then add on a subscription to make sure you’re always stocked with your favorite blends.
The iconic English brand since 1759, Wedgwood is the leader in beautifully crafted bone China dinnerware and home decor. Upgrade your morning espresso with a modern yet classic set of 4 espresso cups and saucers. Even better – they’re dishwasher-safe! We call that a jackpot for this 2nd anniversary gift.
Fully customize this beautiful bone China plate with your names and wedding date for the perfect 2nd anniversary gift. This Etsy store offers a variety of designs and layouts so your plate is one of a kind when you proudly display it throughout your home.
This handmade piece is crafted from broken China and features an image of two doves, representing a couple that were immortalized as these birds so they could be together forever. Sounds like an excellent 2nd anniversary gift as you both start on your lifetime journey together!
Ok, this one might take some cooperation and planning rather than a big surprise gift for 2nd anniversary. But the category is China, so why not go big? Search a variety of vacation packages and flights on Expedia to get started, then head over to Viator to book all of your tours and activities while exploring the country.
As newlyweds we didn’t have a full dining room yet and I knew very little about fine China in general. I wasn’t sure what to get, but when we’d host friends and family we always lacked a nice serving tray. I’ve bought Annie several gifts related to her Irish heritage over the years, and this one was no different! I found a beautiful porcelain dish with Shamrocks painted around the edges. It’s been perfect for serving charcuterie or soda bread during our many St. Patrick’s Day celebrations over the years!
Annie to Jay
I knew China would be a challenging anniversary gift for me to find for Jay. Thankfully after a lot of research, I found this cute porcelain dish with “I Still Do” written on the bottom. It made for the perfect place for Jay to leave his wedding band when he took it off to play golf. Years later he finally stopped taking it off to play, with no noticeable difference in his scores so I’m not sure the ring was the problem!! But it still looks great on our bedroom dresser and is a great daily reminder of our vow to each other.
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