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The Best 3-Year Wedding Anniversary Gifts to Celebrate Your Love
Show them how much they mean to you with one of these symbolic presents.
Did you know that every wedding anniversary has its own traditional gift theme by year? It's true — and with every year that passes, the value of the gift increases (all the way up to gold for your 50th and diamonds for your 60th!). While three years may not be considered the biggest anniversary milestone, there is still plenty to celebrate. That's why we scoured the internet to find the best three-year anniversary gifts to help your third year together be the best one yet.
3rd Anniversary Symbols
Traditional: Leather
Modern: Crystal or glass
Gem: Pearl
Flower: Sunflower
Color: White
The traditional gift theme for three-year anniversaries is leather: It's stronger and tougher than the first anniversary gift (paper) and the second anniversary gift (cotton), but it's still flexible. “Well-loved leather will age beautifully and take on patina, scratches and scars — like the best relationships do," says fashion designer Clare Vivier, founder of Clare V. "A leather item that's monogrammed or hand-painted is a thoughtful gift."
In addition to a variety of traditional leather gift ideas, we've also included more modern options on this list, like affordable pearl jewelry and thoughtful crystal keepsakes. We've even thrown in a few unique options, like a hand-casting kit that you can make together to symbolize cementing your union. But in the end, whether you're shopping for your husband or wife, think about what would mean the most to them and let that guide you to the perfect gift.
After three years together, date nights can start to feel, well, stale. This scratch-off poster delivers tons of creative new ideas to try out together.
Perfect for the person who loves to journal, this engraved leather notebook nods to the three-year anniversary tradition while also being a practical gift they can use.
Sunflowers are the traditional bloom associated with three-year anniversaries. She can place this tiny crystal sunflower figurine on her desk or dresser and think of you whenever she glances at it. Plus, it's highly rated on Amazon. "This is well designed and made," one Amazon reviewer wrote. "I got it for my wife to keep on her desk at work. It’s very beautiful piece."
A catchall leather tray will keep their wedding band, keys and other everyday essentials safe and sound. This one even comes etched with a sweet message.
A custom viewfinder reel is a great way to relive all of your greatest memories. You'll receive the viewfinder plus a gift card so you can make your own custom reel.
Help them stay organized with this roll-up charger case made from luxe leather — they'll never misplace their tech doo-dads again! It's available in seven neutral colors, with the option to have their initials stamped on for a personalized touch.
If you’re planning an anniversary weekend getaway together, they're going to need a toiletry bag. This pebbled leather one from Pottery Barn is sleek and stylish, plus it includes tons of room for all the essentials. Add a monogram for a personalized touch.
Raise a glass to your relationship! The personalized leather grips on this set of four classic whiskey glasses are sure to turn heads at your next soirée.
This beautiful full moon lamp will brighten up any room, just like your love. Touch the tiny cuddling figurines to turn it on and off, or to adjust the brightness. It comes in a several design options and includes a set of decals, so you can opt to add a sweet phrase or your anniversary date.
Give them a pen they'll actually want to hold on to. This leather-wrapped ballpoint features a cute message for your anniversary — plus it can be refilled over and over.
Every wardrobe needs a simple crossbody bag that is both functional and stylish. This leather satchel from Madewell checks both boxes and comes in two vegetable-tanned leather colors: English saddle and true black.
Keep date nights fresh with this fun scratch-off game. It includes 35 creative ideas that you must complete, ensuring you'll be able to spend some quality time together.
Especially if they're a big fan of whipping up homemade cocktails, this set of Italian leather coasters will add something special to their home bar setup.
You can't go wrong with a classic leather belt and this one from L.L. Bean is no exception. Made in England, it goes well with a favorite pair of chinos, jeans or casual pants.
Sure, they may have already read every book in George R.R. Martin's wildly popular series, but do they have a leather-bound set? Any true GoT fan will appreciate these five leather-wrapped volumes filled with all of their favorite tales.
Hello, instant keepsake! With almost 30K five-star reviews on Amazon, this set includes everything you need to make a display-worthy mold of your intertwined hands. "I’m so happy with the end result, it’s easy to see the details and I will always have this to cherish," one Amazon reviewer wrote.
Christina Montoya Fiedler is a Los Angeles-based freelancer with over 15 years of experience writing for online publications. Her work can be seen in Good Housekeeping and Woman's Day, where she covers everything from gift guides to personal essays. She holds a B.A. in English from Chapman University and is working toward her Early Childhood Education teaching credentials.
Cailey Lindberg (she/her) is a writer and editor with over a decade of experience covering products, lifestyle, entertainment and food. Before joining Good Housekeeping in 2022, she was a staff writer at USA Today's shopping network, Reviewed.com.