Wedding Anniversary Ideas: the Complete Guide

Your anniversary is the occasion of the year to show how much you care. Make it count.

On a budget (€150–400)

• Private terrace dinner: book a restaurant with a view and request a secluded table. Many Italian Michelin-starred restaurants offer tasting menus with wine pairings for €120–180 per couple.
• Spa day: a wellness centre with a couple's circuit, four-hands massage and use of thermal pools. Budget: €150–250 for two.
• Gourmet picnic: a luxury hamper in a magical spot — the Val d'Orcia, the Chianti hills, the shores of Lake Garda. Cost: €50–80 plus travel.

For a weekend away (€500–1,500)

• Charming agriturismo in Tuscany: two nights in a farmhouse with spa, breakfast using local produce and a gourmet dinner. Budget: €600–900 all inclusive.
• Terme di Saturnia: hotel at the foot of the thermal springs with access to natural cascades, private spa and local Maremma cuisine. Budget: €400–700 for the weekend.
• Lake Garda: lake-view hotel, private sunset cruise on the lake, Michelin-starred restaurant. Budget: €800–1,200.

For the milestone anniversary (€2,000+)

For your 10th, 20th, 25th or 50th anniversary, nothing less than the best will do:

The detail that makes all the difference

Whatever your budget, contact the hotel in advance and let them know it's your anniversary. Most quality hotels will add something — rose petals, champagne, a handwritten note — at no extra cost. It takes just 30 seconds on the phone.