Anniversary Gifts

  1. Contributing to a Honeymoon Fund?

    Contributing to a Honeymoon Fund?

    Is it ok to ask people to contribute to a Honeymoon? Years ago, asking guests for cold hard cash for a honeymoon seemed a little bit against traditional wedding etiquette. And some of the older generations do still feel a little bit uncomfortable being asked to stump up money for what was always seen as the 'grooms' responsibility. Ideal Honeymoon...
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  2. Twenty Years of An Iconic Design: The Bombus Map Heart

    Twenty Years of An Iconic Design: The Bombus Map Heart

    Twenty years ago our Director Amelia made her first Bombus Map Heart Card. And the rest, as they repeatedly say, is history. We designed our Bombus Heart to make the most out of the materials we use in our gifts. And we specially considered the shape to highlight the details of all the maps we use. A line that gives...
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  3. Twenty Years of Bombus

    Twenty Years of Bombus

    It all started with a card In 2002 our Director, Amelia, designed our very first Bombus gift at her kitchen table here in Kent. Twenty years later and it is still our best selling product. And we can see why. It’s an iconic, timeless, and emotive gift that we love just as much as you. The essence of Bombus As...
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  4. September Birth Flower: The Aster

    September Birth Flower: The Aster

    Every month we are asking if you know about your birth flower, and this month we're talking about the Aster! The idea that birth flowers, such as the aster, have meanings was introduced in the early 18th century by members of the literary community. So each month was assigned a flower. And it was thought that the characteristics of those...
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  5. Paper: 1st Wedding Anniversary Gifts

    Paper: 1st Wedding Anniversary Gifts

    When it comes to gifts for those important occasions such as weddings, engagements, and milestone anniversaries, we have helped many of you choose the perfect map artwork over the years. We love helping to commemorate those BIG moments. Capturing memories is, after all, what we do. But there is one event that a Bombus gift is more perfect for than...
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  6. What is your Birth Flower?

    What is your Birth Flower?

    You've heard of birthstones, but did you know about your birth flower? The idea that flowers have meanings was introduced in the early 18th century by members of the literary community. Each month was assigned a flower, and it was thought that the characteristics of those would be inherited by those born in that month. And the birth flower for...
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  7. Message in a Bottle

    Message in a Bottle

    When it comes to popular culture and sentiment, we love a message in a bottle story. Whether it’s a tale of Greek philosophers sending bottles out to sea to test ocean currents, or stranded sailors calling out for rescue after being marooned. The idea of a long-lost scroll washing up on a sandy shore at sunset, is rather romantic. In...
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  8. The Weddings are Coming!

    The Weddings are Coming!

    Last year was a difficult year for couples looking to tie the knot. With weddings cancelled, or scaled back, many planned celebrations were put on hold. But not any longer! Couples are already re-booking their weddings with a frenzy. And it is going to be one major Wedding BOOM. The Wedding advice website confetti.co.uk has predicted that over 200k extra...
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  9. Milestone Anniversary Gifts

    Milestone Anniversary Gifts

    Whether you’re choosing anniversary gifts for your spouse, or for someone close to you, finding the perfect and appropriate present can sometime feel a little daunting. Especially for couples who have reached those BIG milestones. Do they need anything? What do you buy for the people who seem to have everything? The best anniversary gifts are those that are both...
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