Finally, after 14 anniversaries, you can legimately give her those dozen red roses. That’s right. Red roses don’t make it on to the traditional anniversary flowers list until the 15th anniversary. But, don’t worry if you’ve been giving her roses every year since your very first anniversary. You are almost certainly not alone! Besides, if you have achieved an unbroken record of giving flowers (whatever they are), she probably appreciates that fact in itself. After all, not many men can make that claim!

If the roses thing came as a surprise, it might be worth your while checking out our 15th anniversary gifts page. It’s been written to help chaps who need a little inspiration. It offers facts and practical ideas for making their 15th anniversary the best yet — as far as the wife’s concerned!

Of course, anniversaries aren’t made by flowers alone. What we are really trying to help you with most is the anniversary gift year 15. To this end, you need to know the traditional anniversary gift (crystal) and the modern alternative custom is to give a watch.

Jewellery is always popular on anniversaries, but this might prove expensive on the 15th; the customary gemstone is ruby. Ouch!

Facts aside, what you really need is anniversary gift ideas and one’s just right for the big number 15. We’ve packed all we can into the page and soon we’ll have lots of real gifts that you can buy today. Gifts plucked from the thousands on offer at best online retailers, chosen just because they make perfect 15th wedding anniversary gifts.

Your 15th year wedding anniversary. What an achievement! Sounds corny, but when the average marriage crumbled nearly 5 years ago, the 15th is definitely a cause for celebration.

How to celebrate / commerate — we’re guessing is the biggest question on your lips. For a marriage to last this long, you’re probably more than aware of the need to keep things fresh. Not to be complacent. But, are you (finally) all out of fresh ideas?!

Fret not, we’ve got ideas. First, the basics. In case you weren’t aware, there is a tradition of giving certain types of gift on certain anniversaries and on the 15th anniversary it’s crystal’s turn. Crystal? That could mean crystal glass, semi-precious crystals and Swarovski crystal. So, lots of choice!

If that’s not enough to go at, how about the modern alternative: a watch? Every woman needs a watch. And, even if she has an every day one already, what girl wouldn’t appreciate a splurge on something designer for evening wear?!

The 15th wedding anniversary flower is the rose — couldn’t be easier.

Thinking of treating her to some special anniversary jewellery? Make it extra special and appropriate for the 15 year anniversary by choosing jewellery with rubies in it. The ruby is the ‘official’/ traditional gemstone for this year.

Now, if you want some great ideas, read our big 15 year wedding anniversary page!