| Anniversaries can be a time of stress for couples. | | | | home. Demonstrate to your spouse that you'd |
| Women worry that their husbands will forget all | | | | marry them all over again. These can be as |
| about them on that special day. Men worry that | | | | elaborate or as simple as you want. Some couples |
| they'll forget and have to throw a gift together at | | | | plan vow-renewal ceremonies as complex as the |
| the last minute. But it doesn't have to be this | | | | weddings themselves, while others make them |
| way. Whether you've just remembered your | | | | very informal and inexpensive. Either way you do |
| anniversary is tomorrow, or whether you've been | | | | it, it's sure to make for a wedding anniversary |
| thinking about it for weeks, here are seven | | | | you'll have trouble topping next year. |
| never-fail ways to give your spouse an | | | | Write a love letter - Nothing says "I love you" like, |
| anniversary they'll never forget. | | | | well...a letter that says "I love you." Of course, it's |
| A romantic getaway - From a week long sailing | | | | got to say a few other things, as well. But don't |
| vacation on the Greek Islands to a weekend trip | | | | give up on this idea just because you aren't a |
| to a local bed-and-breakfast, nothing beats a | | | | prize-winning writer. You don't have to write |
| spontaneous romantic getaway on your | | | | something brilliant, as long as it's heartfelt. And |
| anniversary. Don't be discouraged from this idea if | | | | believe me, your spouse will never notice any |
| you don't have a big budget. It doesn't matter | | | | spelling mistakes if the words you use are sincere. |
| how much the vacation costs--what's important is | | | | Tell your spouse how attractive, sweet, or funny |
| that the two of you set aside time to be alone | | | | you thought they were when you met. Tell them |
| together and lose yourselves in that romantic | | | | how nervous you were on your first date. Tell |
| mood, even if it's just for a few days. A new | | | | them the moment you knew you wanted to |
| place also helps rev up the romance by adding | | | | marry them. Details are important--show your |
| novelty and a touch of luxury. | | | | spouse how clearly you remember those special |
| A gift to remember - Forget the flowers, | | | | times. |
| chocolates, and jewelry. Give your spouse a gift | | | | Watch your wedding video - If you're not up for |
| they're not expecting this year. For him, it's often | | | | a big night out or vacation this year, spend a night |
| best to give something special that corresponds | | | | inside. Get some popcorn, put on slippers and |
| to his interests. Has he always wanted to learn to | | | | sweatpants, and spend an evening watching your |
| fly planes or play guitar? Buy him some lessons. | | | | wedding video and leafing through your wedding |
| Does he have a favorite band? Get him concert | | | | album. Make sure the kids are at a sleepover or |
| tickets. Does he love sports? Get him great seats | | | | over at Grandma's--this night should be all about |
| for the big match. For her, it's all about | | | | the two of you. If you prefer, cook a simple meal |
| demonstrating that you've put thought and time | | | | for dinner--or order Chinese food. Above all, |
| into the gift. Go through your photo albums. Make | | | | concentrate on each other and on your wedding |
| a collage of your marriage--from your wedding | | | | day. It might be low-key, but it will set the stage |
| day through important events like buying your | | | | for a perfectly romantic anniversary. |
| house and the birth of your kids. Make the photos | | | | Pamper each other - An at-home spa day is a |
| into a DVD movie or into a hardbound | | | | great way to have a wonderful anniversary. |
| coffee-table book. | | | | Spend an afternoon giving each other deep tissue |
| A surprise party - Planning a party is a great way | | | | massages and foot rubs. Don't forget to bring |
| to bring friends and family together to celebrate | | | | some adult toys to make your at-home spa |
| your love. It doesn't have to be an expensive | | | | treatments much more fun and memorable than |
| party--but it does have to correspond to the | | | | an ordinary trip to the day spa! |
| interests of both. A dinner party, | | | | The most important piece of advice I can give |
| picnic-and-barbecue, pool party, or restaurant | | | | you about your anniversary is not to forget it! |
| gathering are all great ideas. Unless you've got a | | | | Mark your diary, calendar our whatever software |
| big budget, keep it simple--paper plates and | | | | you use to remember appointments and keep it |
| potluck are all fine. | | | | in mind as the time draws nearer. However, even |
| Renew your vows - This is an extremely | | | | if you leave it until the last minute, you can still |
| romantic idea, and one that doesn't have to break | | | | have a memorable anniversary. These creative |
| the bank. Gather your friends and family, a | | | | anniversary ideas are sure to give you wonderful |
| suitable vicar and renew your vows in a romantic | | | | anniversaries--at least for the next seven years. |
| place like a park, on the beach, or even in your | | | | |