“To be fully seen by somebody, then, and be loved anyhow - this is a human offering that can border on miraculous.”

— Elizabeth Gilbert, Committed: A Skeptic Makes Peace with Marriage

See also

• How to congratulate someone

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• A good place to start for inspiration is the tradition of different wedding anniversary gifts by year —>
• If giving a toast, use personal examples or anecdotes. Storytelling is the best way to celebrate them in a personal way.
• For the love of everything good and holy, keep your sentiments short and sweet.
• If you’re not giving a toast, a simple card (handwritten is ideal), email or text message will do.
• Acknowledgement is what this is all about. It’s lovely to show them you remembered.

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Talking Points

• Congratulations, <name and name>! I’m wishing you another year/decade of happiness.
• You guys are the best and I’m so happy for both of you.
• I hope you get some time to celebrate your milestone.
• Wishing you all the happiness in the world and congratulations on your anniversary!
• Love makes a house a home.
• Congratulations! You've tangoed for years and you're still both in step!
• You both share a very special love.
• Wishing you every happiness as you celebrate the love you share.
• Wishing you a beautiful day and many more happy years.
• Youth may fade, but a lasting love grows more radiantly beautiful with each day.
• May love always live in the home you share.
• We wish you all the happiness the coming years can hold.
• We're wishing everything wonderful to a wonderful couple.
• Hope your special day is made up of sharing warm and happy memories.