Alternative Anniversaries

At Coach House Forge, being part of life’s most meaningful milestones is a true privilege. Whether celebrating a wedding, an anniversary, or another special occasion, each handcrafted piece becomes a lasting memento of a cherished moment.

Every day brings a front-row seat to the love, thoughtfulness, care, and kindness filling the world. Witnessing these connections continually restores faith in humanity.

Crafting the gift tags and reading the amazing messages that accompany each product remains an absolute honour. While some bring a smile or a laugh, others evoke deep emotion. It is a constant reminder that every single order tells a beautiful story.

Recently, we received an order celebrating the anniversary of a decade-long friendship, and we thought it was absolutely wonderful. If you have been lucky enough to have all of that time and shenanigans with your bestie then that is absolutely worth celebrating. We wholeheartedly approve! 

It got us thinking about all the anniversaries we celebrate beyond wedding anniversaries.

Friendships, businesses, sobriety, retirements, and so many other milestones deserve to be recognised too. Every anniversary marks a journey worth celebrating, and we’re honoured whenever one of our pieces becomes part of that story.

Here are some alternative anniversaries and a gift that we think will suit the occasion perfectly!

Friendship

Bless Your Bestie – the family you get to choose. They’ve been by your side through life’s ups and downs, celebrating your wins like their own and picking you up after the tougher days. They always know exactly what to say, and, quite frankly, they know far too much about you now… so it’s definitely worth keeping them sweet! 

Gift Idea – Meditation Set with Calming Room Spray.

Pebble Meditation Gift Set with Relaxing Room Spray

Businesses.

Are you self employed, celebrate your milestones.

Have you built up a business from scratch, the late nights, the worries, the sacrifices, the challenges. One obstacle after another and yet somehow, just somehow you made it. You followed your dream and achieved it. We see you. 

Gift Idea – Personalised Iron Dish 

Long Service Awards. 

This special person knows the company inside out and back to front. They are the oracle, always happy to help. Confidence and experience built up over many years of showing up and giving their best. Long service is not as common as it once was so if you have someone on your team who has been making a difference for decades, it’s gifting time. A gift that says thanks we know how much you do for us and it wouldn’t be the same without you.

Gift Idea –  Large Copper Bowl with personalisation.

Sobriety

If it’s a battle, every day and you are full of doubt and a million emotions and feeling the pressure of the whole world not to fail. That day counts, that week counts, that month counts. Each notch is yours. Every one a battle that you fought and won. Honour your journey with a keepsake that you can hold in your hand and feel in your pocket a tangible reminder of how far you’ve come, especially on the days when you need it most.

Gift Idea – Tally Mark Bar Keyring

Career Goals/Graduations. 

You studied. You learned. You put in the hours, so many hours, and every one of them was worth it.

Whether you’re celebrating a career promotion, graduating, or qualifying in a new profession, this is a milestone to be proud of.

Celebrate yourself. Honour your hard work, dedication, and perseverance. Let’s recognise this amazing  achievement with a memento that can stand pride of place as a constant reminder of your success.

Gift Idea – Personalised Copper Bookmark

New Homes and ‘Key Day’s’

Let’s celebrate the time you’ve spent in your home, your haven, your sanctuary, your safe space.

Whether you’re marking your first year or your twentieth, every moment has helped make it uniquely yours. Every wall you’ve painted, every door you’ve sanded, every room you’ve transformed, and every memory you’ve created has shaped this house into a home.

Gift Idea – Moonstone Candle Holder.

So here are just a few of life’s anniversaries that deserve a mention and we are sure you can think of so many more. 

If you have a celebration or gift in mind that you would like to chat about please don’t hesitate to Get in touch, we would be delighted to help.