If you are caught by an invitation for 25th Silver Anniversary Celebration with an RSVP printed at the card, it is the start of panic. What could be the best silver anniversary gift you can endow a beloved friend or family? What if you are broke at the moment? That is a big problem but not a big deal. Some supermarkets already sell these pre-packed. The person can easily get one of these from the rack and give it to the couple. But if the individual wants it to be meaningful, it will be a good idea to get all of these items one by one to add that personal touch. The first thing to purchase is the basket. Put a personal reminder Even the simplest gift item can be a reminder of the relationship and of good times if you know how to create that atmosphere of romanticism. For instance, if you have bought a mug, why not put your names inside a heart using craft paint? Or maybe buy a t-shirt and then design them with the lyrics of your theme songs? This is the reason why most think of a really special celebration as this marks a special period and a milestone in their relationship. Giving a first anniversary gift is also very crucial as the gift will probably be remembered for all the time that you will spend together. So what do you give? Unless you have a million dollar stashed away in the bank and you can afford to give a diamond ring, the only alternatives are gifts that may be cheap but very sweet. This is why most people would give books on marriage, photo albums made of handmade paper and others like that as gifts to couples celebrating that year. Generic gifts like this is actually perfect for men because not only will you have to think of something that he only can use, you will also be giving something that both partners will appreciate. Some are gold-plated that may last for decades while other are just cheaper versions that will probably wear off after some time. Any of these two kinds are already good buy depending on the budget that you have. 7. Gold home furnishings are all the rage this year. Of course, the gift need not be a golden metal.