A marriage is measured in time: the years, the seasons, and all the ordinary days in between. That is why I love a clock as an anniversary gift. Every time the couple glances at it, they are reminded of how long they have been building a life together.
Vintage Style Anniversary Clocks
The clocks in this collection have a warm, antique feel, with Roman numerals and weathered finishes in brown, copper, tan, gray and charcoal. Some have a distressed wood look, and others have an aged metal look with compass style details in the center. They feel at home in a farmhouse kitchen, a cozy den or a classic living room, and they look like something that has been in the family for years.
Personalizing an Anniversary Clock
A custom anniversary clock becomes truly theirs with the couple’s names, their last name, and the date they said “I do.” A simple “Est. 1989” line is a lovely touch. Before you order, confirm the wedding date with a family member if you are not completely sure. It is the one detail on this gift that has to be exactly right.
Which Anniversary Is It For?
- The first anniversary: some modern anniversary gift lists suggest a clock for year one, a sweet way to mark their first year of time together.
- Milestone anniversaries: a 25th, 40th or 50th anniversary gift from the children and grandchildren.
- Wedding gifts: a clock with the wedding date is a keepsake they will hang in every home they share.
- Vow renewals: a beautiful way to celebrate choosing each other all over again.
If you are shopping for parents or grandparents, consider asking siblings and cousins to go in on the gift together. Signing everyone’s name on the card makes it a family present, and that often means the most.
Browse custom anniversary clocks on Zazzle, see my tree of life wall clock, or look at personalized watches for anniversaries.