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  • Here are the best anniversary gifts for parents in 2021
  • A sweet piece of wall art
  • A mini framed photo ornament
  • A blanket that represents their family
  • A watercolor sketch of their favorite place
  • A three-month wine subscription
  • A throw pillow cover with family names
  • A weekend getaway
  • A luxurious bathrobe for at-home spa days
  • A set of sauces for the family that likes to cook
  • A set of two smooching mugs
  • A wooden sign of your family tree
  • A personalized puzzle
  • A custom poster of a place they love
  • A box of gourmet eats
  • A beautiful floral bouquet
  • A nice plant
  • A set of four mugs for coffee or tea lovers
  • A set of candles
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    There are a lot of great gifts that can help your parents celebrate their anniversary, including presents that are sentimental or personalized

    Whether it's a milestone anniversary or just another year in the books, it is a nice way to show your parents you're thinking of them on their special day. We've rounded up 18 thoughtful ideas that your parents will appreciate.

    For more anniversary inspiration, be sure to check out our guides to the best anniversary gifts in general, gifts for her, and gifts for him.  

    Here are the best anniversary gifts for parents in 2021

    A sweet piece of wall art

    Minted

    Heart Snapshot Mix Photo Art, available at Minted, from $29

    Who doesn't love looking back on family memories? This collage lets you choose 30 of your favorite photos and puts them all together inside a little heart. You can pick a frame and size that matches their space, too.

    A mini framed photo ornament

    Framebridge

    The Ornament, available at Framebridge, $25

    A custom ornament with a photo of your choice is a sentimental gift that's ideal for the holidays.

    A blanket that represents their family

    Uncommon Goods

    Fabric of Our Family Blanket, available at Uncommon Goods, $145

    For parents celebrating a big anniversary milestone, this family blanket is a beautiful way to commemorate what they have built together. You can pick dates, names, and meaningful icons to be printed on the blanket.

    A watercolor sketch of their favorite place

    Letterfest

    Personalized building art, available at Etsy, $111.61 (framed)

    Gift them a custom watercolor print of their first home, where they got married, or a special spot for them. The prints can be framed or unframed. 

    A three-month wine subscription

    Winc

    Three-month Wine Subscription, available at Winc, $150

    Bring a wine date night to the comfort of their home with a three-month subscription to Winc. Three bottles of wine will be delivered to their front door each month, or you can choose a one-month or two-month subscription. 

    Read our full review of Winc here and check out our guide to the best wine subscriptions

    A throw pillow cover with family names

    Mafeeyi Giftland

    Personalized Family Name Throw Pillow Case, available at Etsy, $15.95

    For the parents that are also grandparents, a custom throw pillow cover adorned with their grandchildren's names is a sweet anniversary gift. 

    A weekend getaway

    Airbnb

    Airbnb gift card, available at Airbnb, from $25

    An Airbnb gift card gives the gift of peaceful alone time — something that may be hard to come across for busy parents. For destination inspiration, take a look at our guide to the most romantic vacation rentals in the US.

    A luxurious bathrobe for at-home spa days

    Parachute

    Classic Turkish Cotton Robe, available at Parachute, $99

    Give your parents the luxury and comfort of the Classic Turkish Cotton bathrobes for at-home relaxation. They're our top picks for the best men's and women's bathrobes.

    A set of sauces for the family that likes to cook

    EssieSpice

    Signature Sauce Collection, available at EssieSpice, $40

    Perfect for families that love to cook together, the Signature Sauce collection from EssieSpice includes spice rubs and sauces that can be used for all your family meals. 

    A set of two smooching mugs

    Uncommon Goods

    Kissing Mugs, available at Uncommon Goods, $65

    This set of two mugs kissing is probably the cutest duo of mugs you'll ever see. These are the perfect gift for a lovely morning brew for two.

    A wooden sign of your family tree

    Personalized Family Tree, available on Etsy, from $92

    Commemorate the beautiful family they created with a wooden family tree. You can customize it with your family members' names as a keepsake for their home. 

    A personalized puzzle

    Uncommon Goods

    New York Times Custom Front Page Puzzle, available at Uncommon Goods, $49.95

    Help them celebrate their anniversary with a little challenge. This personalized puzzle can be made with the exact New York Times cover from the day they got married or any other special date you want to memorialize. 

    A custom poster of a place they love

    Grafomap

    A custom location poster, available at Grafomap, from $49

    Grafomap is a fun way to capture a place your parents love. Pick the place they met, a favorite city, or anywhere that holds a special meaning to them. You can choose a location down to the exact address or coordinates, then customize it even further by choosing how you'd like the map to be oriented and adding a color scheme. It's a thoughtful gift they'll enjoy looking at for years to come. 

    A box of gourmet eats

    Goldbelly

    A Goldbelly Box, available at Goldbelly, from $30

    My parents have a dream of taking a BBQ tour around the United States. Since I couldn't plan an entire trip for them, Goldbelly was the next best thing. For their anniversary, I sent them a box of BBQ goodies, including meats and sauces, from a BBQ joint in Memphis. They loved digging in and getting to try something that felt new and special. Goldbelly delivers iconic eats from all around the country, so there's sure to be something that'll fit your parents' taste buds. 

    A beautiful floral bouquet

    Urban Stems

    The Unicorn bouquet, available at Urban Stems, $55

    Flowers are a perfect gift for virtually every occasion. Urban Stems is our top pick for the best online flower delivery service because of its huge selection of bouquets in a variety of price ranges. 

    A nice plant

    Bloomscape

    A Money Tree, available at Bloomscape, $169

    If flowers aren't really their thing or you want to give something that'll last a little longer, go for a plant. The braided trunk and large leaves are beautiful to look at, but the Money Tree is surprisingly fuss-free and easy to care for. There are plenty of great places to buy plants online if you're looking for more options. 

    A set of four mugs for coffee or tea lovers

    Anthropologie

    Old Havana Mug Set, available at Anthropologie, $56

    You can never really have enough mugs. These are big and have a unique, colorful stoneware design. To round out the gift, throw in a bag of coffee beans or some of their favorite teas. 

    A set of candles

    Otherland

    Candle Threesome, available at Otherland, $89

    Otherland makes some of our favorite candles because they're beautifully packaged and smell amazing. For this gift set, you'll get to choose three candles and a matchbox and add a personal message to go with it if you'd like. Otherland has a core collection of five mainstay scents, as well as rotating seasonal collections.

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