5th Anniversary Gift Ideas: Personalized Wood Keepsake Boxes

5th Anniversary Gift Ideas: Personalized Wood Keepsake Boxes

Wedding anniversary gifts have a theme for each year, each one symbolizing the strengthening of a relationship. For the 5th wedding anniversary, the traditional gift is wood — representing strong roots and an enduring bond. That’s why a personalized wood keepsake box makes such a meaningful 5th anniversary gift.

A fun fact about our business: about one quarter of our keepsake memory boxes are ordered for a 5th anniversary gift! It’s such an honor for us to be part of a couple’s milestone celebration.

Whether you’re purchasing for your spouse or for a couple dear to you, a handcrafted wooden keepsake box is a timeless and heartfelt way to mark five years of marriage.

Why a Wood Keepsake Box Is the Perfect 5th Anniversary Gift

Wood represents growth, strength, and lasting love — the perfect symbol for five years together. A handcrafted keepsake box combines tradition with personalization, making it an heirloom-quality anniversary gift that couples can cherish for decades.

Personalized 5th Anniversary Keepsake Box Ideas

We offer free laser engraving so you can add a unique touch. Some of our favorite personalization ideas include:

  • A favorite wedding photo
  • Wedding vows or meaningful quotes
  • “5 years, 60 Months, 260 Weeks, 1,825 Days, 43,800 Hours, 2,628,000 Minutes and still counting…”
  • “Cheers to 5 Years”
  • Children’s or pet names in a word collage
  • Coordinates of meaningful locations (wedding, honeymoon, home)

Engravings can be placed on the top, inside the lid, or even inside the box.

Choose the Right Size Keepsake Box for Your 5th Anniversary Gift

Our handcrafted keepsake boxes come in multiple sizes, so you can choose the perfect fit:

  • Medium Keepsake Box (10.25” x 6.25” x 6”) – Displays beautifully on a bookshelf or side table.
  • Large Keepsake Box (13” x 8” x 7.75”) – A stunning addition to a dresser, buffet, or coffee table.
  • Extra Large Keepsake Box (16” x 12” x 10”) – Perfect for larger mementos, scrapbooks, or photo albums.

XL Wood Keepsake Box

Heirloom-Quality Craftsmanship

Each of our keepsake boxes is built from solid walnut, cherry, or oak hardwood. We finish every box with three coats of premium, durable top coat to protect against yellowing and sunlight damage, ensuring your anniversary gift will last for generations.

Shop all of our personalized keepsake boxes today.

We can’t wait to help you design a one-of-a-kind 5th anniversary gift. Contact Christy to start your custom design today!

~ Christy and Tyler