Anniversary Gifts That Mean Something

Finding the perfect anniversary gift for him can feel like chasing a feeling—one that takes you back to the beginning. You want a gift that’s meaningful, personal, and lasts longer than dinner reservations or novelty gadgets. Whether you’re celebrating your 20th anniversary or planning something unforgettable for a 50th anniversary, there’s one thing that never gets old: your memories together.

Many couples overlook a simple but powerful idea—preserving your wedding video. And if your ceremony was filmed on a VHS tape or another outdated format, this is the moment to bring it back to life.

VHS Tape? You’re Not Alone

If you got married in the 1980s, 90s, or early 2000s, chances are your wedding video lives on a VHS tape, 8mm tape, or MiniDV cassette tucked away in a closet. These formats weren’t made to last forever. In fact, magnetic tape can degrade in just a couple of decades, making the footage hard—or impossible—to watch.

Rather than let those memories fade, surprise him with a thoughtful gift: Convert VHS to digital and safeguard your most important day.

 

Wedding VHS tape showing signs of age

 

VHS to Digital: A Gift That Keeps Giving

Instead of guessing his shirt size or buying another tool for the garage, give a gift that plays on your shared history. When you digitize your wedding video, it’s easy to rewatch, share with kids or grandkids, and save in the cloud without worrying about physical storage.

Use America’s best photo and video digitizing service to convert that old tape into a digital file you can enjoy together on your anniversary—and for years to come. Bonus idea: add an Heirloom gift card so he can preserve even more memories from his past.

Other Outdated Formats You Might Have

Still searching the attic for that tape? It might not be a VHS at all. Wedding footage was also recorded on:

If you’re unsure, learn more about each format in our blog: read our guide on enjoying old camcorder tapes. You don’t need the original device—we can help with all of it.

Plan a Surprise Viewing He’ll Never Forget

Once you’ve digitized your wedding video, plan a quiet evening or invite a few close family members for a surprise showing. Light a candle, cue the video, and let the memories roll. Whether it’s year 20 or year 50, few gifts bring tears of joy like hearing your vows again.

 

Romantic home setup to watch a digitized wedding video

 

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Sherri, a former TikTok executive, joined Heirloom’s board after experiencing its exceptional digitizing service, ensuring her family’s legacy was safe and shareable.

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