Would you give something to a couple for their 5th wedding anniversary?

Question

We recently had our 5th wedding anniversary. Our parents called to wish us happy anniversary.

No other relatives/friends called/emailed/gave gifts. Is this normal?

Answer 1

The only people whose anniversary I've ever acknowledged are my parents' and my inlaws'. I could make a pretty good guess as to the date of my sister's who got married in 2004 but I didn't think of it at the time.

But if someone told me it was their anniversary I'd say "Happy Anniversary" so belated Happy Anniversary to you!

Answer 2

what do you expect? a parade?

yea the divorce rate is high, but not that high!

Answer 3

acknowledgement is plenty, 5 years is a milestone, but it's sort of like a high school reunion, it isn't until you get up there....20, 30, 40 years that it starts to count  &then you have too much stuff anyways.

Q what did you send these silent relatives for their anniversaries and birthdays?

Answer 4

I think so.  Your wedding anniversary is just that - an anniversary you and your spouse are celebrating, not the rest of us.  I'm surprised anyone acknowledged it.

If you were having a big party as people do on their 25th or 50th, that would be different.  Most anniversary parties I've been to specify "no gifts".  You got wedding gifts for your wedding.  That's it, unless you have an anniversary party.  I don't know of anyone having a party, especially expecting gifts, for a 5th anniversary.

You and your spouse can exchange gifts, just leave the rest of us out of it.  Few could afford to send gifts on couple's wedding anniversaries.

Frankly, I'm kind of shocked you expected a gift from anyone.  IMHO, it's perfectly normal that others aren't acknowledging your wedding anniversaries.  It doesn't occur in my family or with my friends, unless it's a biggie like the 25th or 50th.

Answer 5

Just like all the kids nowadays. Everybody wants to be rewarded for doing what they are supposed to be doing in the first place. How about just sending out cads to everyone and announce that you have made it at least 5 years now?

oh yea---CONGRADULATIONS

Answer 6

I would :).

Maybe they sent you something and it's still shipping in the mail.

Answer 7

well i mean dont except a gift. But a nice e-mail or a call or something might have been expected?!

Answer 8

Yes. It's your anniversary, it's your business. Unless you invited them to a dinner, they need not mention it unless they want to.  

Answer 9

I'd send something, yeah! 5 years is a good accomplishment, especially nowadays! It's weird no one else said anything or acknowledged it!

Answer 10

Did you have a party?  Why would you expect a gift?  The only time you usually get gifts is on your 10th 20th 50th wedding anniversary.

Answer 11

Yes it is absolubtely normal other than your parents no one else will remember or in some cases care, your anniversary is for you to spend with your partner. no one else is needed.

Answer 12

Yes, it's normal. Anniversaries are set and it's not like a b-day that you can't control. No one ever wishes my hubby and I a happy anniversary because honestly, they don't know when it is, and they don't really care.

Be delighted your parents called and be thankful you have family and friends. My family and friends are non-existant or really really disgusting.

Answer 13

Even though this is great - I don't think it's considered a major event people would remember / celebrate other than you and your partner?

Answer 14

Traditional Gifts: Wood

Modern Gifts: Silverware

Celebrating: Ideas and Symbols

Answer 15

A medal.

Answer 16

No one sends gifts for minor anniversaries. Your parents calling is more than most couples get. Your anniversary is something for you and your spouse to celebrate.