8th Anniversary Gifts for Him

• A wedding anniversary celebrates your special relationship with your spouse. Monkey Business Images Ltd/Valueline/Getty Images

  The gifts for an eighth anniversary are traditionally pottery or bronze. When you are searching for the perfect gift to give to him on your eighth anniversary, consider these materials for the item you buy. There is no hard and fast rule about using these traditional materials for your anniversary gift, which means that you should feel free to buy or make something you know he will enjoy.

For the Office

• Men who work in an office, whether it is at home or outside the home, appreciate a gift that makes his life easier. Consider a desk set that can help to keep his desk organized and neat. You can even incorporate the pottery or bronze materials in the desk set items you choose. You are not limited to the prepackaged desk sets that are available for sale. Search for unusual cups, which he can use as pencil holders or holders for the small items on the desk such as staples and paperclips. Put together your own collection that suits his taste and style in his office decor.

Adventure

• Give your spouse the gift of adventure on your eighth anniversary. For sports fans, tickets to a sporting event are a way to give him a day of enjoyment he can share with you or a friend. You can also plan a romantic hot air balloon ride for your anniversary gift, which may be one adventure on a day of celebration. Short mini vacations are also a gift you can both enjoy. A weekend at a bed and breakfast is a romantic way to celebrate an eighth anniversary.

Bronze

• Choose a gift made of bronze for your anniversary gift, which is appropriate for an eighth wedding anniversary. A bronze pocket watch or sculpture makes a suitable gift, which he will enjoy every day. Sculptures and artwork are a great way to remind him of your anniversary celebrations. Bronze picture frames filled with a wedding photo remind him of that special day when you married.

Make a Basket

• Gift baskets allow you to include a number of gifts in one package that you present in a decorative basket you create and decorate yourself. For men who enjoy barbecuing, for example, a basket filled with barbecue sauces and tools will be a gift he will appreciate and enjoy throughout the year. Design a basket full of pampering gifts such as massage oils, romantic music, wine and gourmet treats for a gift you can indulge in together.