When parents celebrate an anniversary, it’s not just a celebration for the parents but for the entire family. There are many types of wedding anniversary gifts. These gifts reflect a lot of thought and effort. Choosing a gift for parents that involves the whole family makes the event more special for them.
Budget
 Parents usually know the financial conditions of their children. Overspending can make parents uncomfortable and worried.
Considerations
An anniversary gift for parents should have two characteristics: customized (订制的), and something they can use together.  The gift is celebrating their time spent together, so it has to be something they both will enjoy.
Family celebration
One of the biggest achievements of parents is raising children. So some children decide to buy an anniversary gift that involves the entire family such as a special family vacation.  
A party as a gift
If it is a milestone anniversary such as a 25^th or 50^th wedding anniversary, some children choose to hold a party. The guest list includes all family members who have been close to them over the years.
Family-themed gifts
One choice is a family photo taken by a professional or even a painting created by a professional artist using a family photo as the image to be painted.   If the parents don’t have a DVD player, the player can be included as part of the gift.

A．Sometimes gifts don’t have to be objects bought with money.

B．Brothers and sisters can share the cost of the party.

C．It is not a good idea to choose a gift that only looks good.

D．So the gift should be one selected specially for parents.

E. Children shouldn’t spend too much money on the gift.
F. This way, the family can be together to celebrate the anniversary.
G. Another nice gift is making a DVD with old videotapes of family events.