The 5th anniversary: wood
Five years is the wood anniversary, named for roots and strength. A word portrait printed and set in a wooden frame is a natural way to honour it: the frame is the tradition, and the words inside are entirely yours.
Half a decade gives you plenty to write. One approach: five short paragraphs, one per year, each naming a moment you'd keep if you could only keep one. It reads like a quiet history of the marriage.
How it works
- Choose a photograph. The two of you, at the wedding or any time since.
- Add the words. Vows, a letter for the 5th year, or a list of things worth remembering.
- See it first. It composes in seconds, privately on your device.
- Choose an edition. The Digital Edition ($24) or the Master Edition ($39, recommended), both delivered the moment you purchase. A framed edition is coming soon.
Questions
What kind of frame suits a wood anniversary?
A simple oak, walnut or ash frame with a wide white mat lets the fine lettering breathe. Any local framer can fit a Master Edition print.
Is five years worth marking specially?
It's the first of the round-number anniversaries, so many couples do. Re-reading your original vows into the portrait is a meaningful touch.
Is my photograph uploaded?
No. The portrait is composed on your own device; the photograph is never uploaded.
Free preview. Composed privately on your device. 14-day promise.
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