For Better or Best

The fun has only just begun after your vows are exchanged . . . there are years of anniversaries to come, and lots of goodie exchanges to plan.

In preparation, we have a few ideas to throw your way!

1st: Paper

You can certainly take this one to the max by taking paper ever-so-literally to mean: tickets to somewhere fab. Or, keep it simple and give each other social stationery from Mr. Boddington. There is nothing more sophisticated than couture paper, especially tiny European-style calling cards and bespoke letterpress notecards. We love their punchy off-kilter colors.

2nd: Cotton

Two years into marriage, you definitely need a bath refresh. Frette sheets, Yves Delorme robes, and Uggs slippers could all make a statement, as could these little beauties from Neiman Marcus:

3rd: Leather

We love the nearly-lost art of hand-written correspondence, and this cements your intent : a handmade travel writing desk from Pianki . . .

4th: Linen/Silk

Ask for: an Hermes scarf, of course . . .

Give: a Southern proper tie, natch . . .

5th: Wood

Stay local and find a gorgeous woodworker to patronize. Go as simple as a salad bowl or as complex as a console! Charleston boasts many an artisan, including Michael Moran, whom we adore.

10th: Tin/Aluminum

Don’t despair: Pewter is an alloy that is 85 to 99% tin. Italian pewter is to die for lovely, and makes for heirlooms for your children’s children.

15th: Crystal

Duh- you know we’re going to fall back on our favorite, Mr. Yeoward. Pair a gift like this with his fabulous book on entertaining for her or an aged single malt for him and you’re done.

20th: China

Forget the Herend cachepot. Here’s where I say, get literal. Plan that transcontinental trip you’ve always imagined and hit up China.

25th: Silver

If you’re staying around town, perhaps ask the hubby for a sterling serving tray like this:

If the travel bug has bitten, consider Silver Strand, Ireland:

50th: Gold

Not that you can’t find something delicious made of the precious metal we all adore, buuut . . . you could plan a little weekend getaway to NYC and hit up Serendipity for their Golden Sundae?

75th: Diamonds/Gold

Sheesh- a girl has to wait till her 75th for more diamonds? I think not! But either way, I say ponder a diamond watch for you and a fabulous non-diamondy watch for him.