3rd Year Traditional Wedding Anniversary Gift Ideas: Leather

The third year of marriage is unique from any other, mainly because of all the change that typically occurs around this time.  The couples that have decided to wait to have children usually start to seriously consider expanding upon their family of two during the 3^rd year of marriage.  Other couples that started having children early are now seeing their kids become more independent, some may even start thinking of enrolling their children in daycare and pre-school.  The 3^rd year is a year of change, but it's also a year of enduring strength.  Some people may believe that the 7^th year is the most trying of all married years, but in reality many couples (and their counselors) say that the third year is the most difficult.  These reasons may be why leather was chosen to be the traditional third year anniversary gift.  Leather is a tough material, it's hardy, it's strong, and you know leather goods will last for a long time.  After you've reached the 3^rd year milestone, you know you've successfully passed the first big hurdle of marriage.