9 Anniversary Ideas to Bring You Closer Together

Does it seem like every year your anniversary gets more and more boring? Every anniversary looks the same to a point where you can’t remember what you did last time.

And do you know that boredom can negatively impact almost any relationship? So, what should you do to make this next anniversary so great that it’ll bring you and your partner closer together? How do you make your special date more exciting and adventurous?

Here are 9 date ideas that will transform anniversaries forever.

Anniversary ideas for couples who prefer to stay in

1. Spend the day in bed

Simple is often the best way to go. If both you and your partner don’t feel like going out for this anniversary – you don’t have to. All you need is each other and a lazy day in bed to celebrate yet another year of your relationship.

In a busy life, most of us lead, taking a day off and away from the world is a luxury. So, let your anniversary day be full of simple luxury. Start the day with a breakfast in bed and then continue doing lazy things like watching your favourite movies from the comfort of your bed.

1. Make a spa day at home

You can invite your partner to a spa day at home by sending them a pamper gift box. A gift box full of spa-related items such as soaps, bath bombs, essential oils, champagne, and chocolate is a perfect gift that both of you can enjoy.

Fill the bath, turn on some candles, put romantic, relaxing music on, and spend the day together indulging in massages, back rubs, and relaxation in general. Is there any better way to spend your anniversary?

1. Take a walk down the memory lane

Another idea for a quiet and relaxing anniversary includes taking a walk down memory lane together. You can play all your best memories on the big screen or you can have them printed out.

Then spend the day organizing and putting together a photo album and remembering all the beautiful details from all the memories you have together. All this while drinking a bottle of wine and listening to quiet music in the background.

Anniversary ideas for couples who want to getaway

1. Go camping or glamping

Regardless of whether you prefer camping or glamping

• your anniversary is a perfect excuse to spend some quality time together surrounded by nature.

Pick a nice, cozy spot and set up a tent or an RV, light up a bonfire and bake some s’mores, enjoy the air, and gaze at the stars.

If, on the other hand, you prefer glamping, book a room in a luxury cabin and spend time drinking wine and enjoying quality time together.

1. Make a picnic

If camping or glamping is a nice idea but currently impossible to fit into your crazy schedule, you and your partner can organize the next best thing – a picnic.

You can find a spot in your nearby park or you don’t have to go further than your garden – it’s more about the time spent together than where you’ll be having a picnic. Prepare the food, drink, and don’t forget a cozy blanket.

1. Arrange a road trip

If open roads are calling to you, then arrange a road trip and spend your anniversary driving, enjoying the music and long conversations.

In the end, it’s not the destination but the journey that matters. It’s not about where you’ll end up, but about the time you’ll spend together and the memories you’ll create along the way.

New and exciting anniversary ideas

1. Get matching tats

Not to sound cheesy but getting matching tats is still a tribute to your love – so why not do it, especially if it’s out of your comfort zone. If you’re looking for new and exciting ways to spend your anniversary, this would be a perfect one – a tattoo date.

The idea may be cheesy, but your tattoos don’t have to be. You can opt to get matching tattoos or you can do something different – the point is the day spent together getting a tattoo. So, whenever you see the tat, you’ll remember that day.

1. Go hot air balloon riding

Is there anything more romantic than watching a sunset with your significant other? What about watching a sunset from a hot air balloon? Now, doesn’t that sound like something out of the fairytale, a once-in-a-lifetime experience?

It certainly counts as something new and adventurous. So, why not take your date to the skies?

1. Go to a couple’s craft class

When’s the last time you did something interesting and new together? So, how about going to a couple’s craft class? Not only will you have fun but you’ll also improve your craft skills or learn something new.

Hopefully, some of these ideas work for you. Surprise your partner by making an anniversary a completely different experience, unlike anything they’ve witnessed so far.

Jasmine Anderson is a Sydney-based lifestyle blogger and a toddler mom. She loves to spend quality time with her family, go thrifting, and spend just a little bit too much time on the internet.