Forty-five years of marriage is called the sapphire anniversary. Sapphire is one of the hardest stones on Earth, second only to diamond. Its deep blue colour symbolises the loyalty, wisdom and calm a couple gains over many years together. Below are short sapphire anniversary wishes, words for a wife and a husband, messages from children, grandchildren and friends, poems and gift ideas for forty-five years of marriage.

Other anniversaries: ruby (40 years), coral (35), golden (50); plus wedding anniversary wishes.

What the sapphire anniversary stands for

Short sapphire anniversary wishes

Happy sapphire anniversary! Forty-five years of loyalty is a true gemstone.
Congratulations on forty-five years of marriage! May your union stay as strong as sapphire.
Forty-five years together: an example of wisdom and love for the whole family.
Happy sapphire anniversary! Health, peace and warmth among your loved ones.

For a wife from her husband

My love, you have been by my side for forty-five years, and I thank fate for every one of them. Your eyes are still the most beautiful in the world to me.
Thank you for our big family, your wisdom and patience. Happy sapphire anniversary!

For a husband from his wife

My love, for forty-five years you have been my rock, my friend and my love. Thank you for facing everything together.
May our union stay as hard as sapphire and as tender as our first day. I love you!

From children and grandchildren

Mum and Dad, forty-five years of your love are the foundation of our family. Thank you for everything; we wish you good health!
Grandma and Grandpa, you are our most precious treasure. We love you and look forward to your golden anniversary!

From friends

Dear friends, forty-five years is a whole lifetime lived together. Congratulations; we are proud of you!
May we gather again in five years, at your golden anniversary.

Sapphire anniversary poems

Forty-five, a sapphire blue,
As deep as skies on summer days;
May love stay strong and ever true
And light your home in countless ways!

As hard as sapphire, firm and bright,
Your loyalty has stood the test;
May every day be warm and light
And every year be truly blessed!

Gift ideas for a sapphire anniversary

The traditional gift for forty-five years of marriage is sapphire jewellery or something blue: blue glassware, a blanket, a photo album. Blue and violet flowers suit the occasion, such as hydrangeas and delicate spray roses. Children and grandchildren can organise a family party and take a photo of several generations together.

Tender Sapphire, 11 spray roses — A delicate spray rose bouquet for a sapphire anniversary

See hydrangea bouquets and spray roses.

Purple hydrangea bouquet — Purple hydrangeas in sapphire shades

FAQ

Which anniversary is celebrated after 45 years?

The sapphire anniversary.

Why sapphire?

Sapphire is one of the hardest stones, and its blue colour symbolises loyalty and wisdom.

What flowers should I give?

Flowers in blue and violet shades, such as hydrangeas and spray roses.

And fifteen years later comes the summit: the diamond anniversary (60 years).

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Author: Maria Svitlovir

Graduated from Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Institute of Biology and Medicine (2001). BSc in Biology, MSc in Horticulture. Writes about plants, works at a garden centre selecting and repotting plants, and contributes to plant reference guides.

Sapphire Anniversary Wishes