Celebrate A 40 Year Anniversary With A Personalised Gift

Forty years of marriage is a rare and remarkable thing, traditionally honoured as the ruby anniversary. At Barrel & Bar Gift Factory, our range of 40th anniversary gifts lets you mark the occasion with a personalised keepsake that the happy couple will treasure. Choose from engraved champagne flutes, decanter sets, spirit glasses, or an oak barrel, each personalised with names, a wedding date, and the number 40.

Original price was: $189.00.Current price is: $169.00.

Personalised 40th anniversary gifts for the ruby wedding milestone

Our Anniversary Design champagne flutes are a great choice for the toast itself. Two matching crystal flutes arrive in a personalised wooden gift box, engraved with the couple’s names, wedding date and anniversary year, ready to raise a glass to forty years of marriage.

For whiskey or spirit lovers, our decanter sets pair a crystal decanter with two matching spirit glasses in a display box, while our spirit glass gift set presents two personalised glasses inside a stylish wooden case. Both can be engraved with the couple’s names, wedding date and the milestone number, making either a genuine gift for 40th anniversary celebrations.

An engraved oak barrel is our most enduring 40th anniversary gift idea. Personalised with the couple’s names, wedding date or a short message, it works as a striking home bar feature as much as a sentimental keepsake, and suits couples who enjoy ageing their own spirits at home.

 

A popular choice and the perfect gift that honours 40 years of marriage

Ruby is the traditional and modern symbol for a 40th wedding anniversary, a deep red beauty of a gemstone said to represent the passion and strength of a long marriage. You don’t need actual ruby jewellery to capture that meaning, though; a beautifully crafted, personalised piece with real sentiment behind it says just as much.

Whether you’re searching for anniversary gifts for parents, a spouse, or your own husband or wife, adding a personal touch turns a lovely object into a valuable memory. Include the wedding date, a shared nickname or a line about your life together, and the gift becomes a true reflection of the couple’s togetherness.

 

How to personalise your 40th anniversary gift

Choose your product, whether that is champagne flutes, a decanter set, spirit glasses or an oak barrel, then submit the couple’s names, wedding date and the number 40. We’ll send a digital proof for your approval before any engraving begins, so you can check the wording and layout first.

Once approved, our team engraves every piece in-house. Processing takes around two business days from your approved design, plus one to 14 business days for delivery, depending on where in Australia you are.

 

Why choose Barrel & Bar Gift Factory? 

Every glass and decanter in our range is genuine crystal, and every oak barrel is crafted from real American White Oak, not an imported imitation. 

As a family-owned, Australian business, we engrave every design in-house and ship every order free across the country. It’s a considered way to celebrate a milestone as significant as 40 years of marriage.

Deb Davies
Just wanted to say a huge thanks for the Barrel! It looks amazing and I’m sure my husband will love it!! It is Perfect!!
C Rankin
Fantastic service and quality product that arrived within a few days or placing the order. Would definitely recommend to family and friends.
Shiva Sathyadev
Arrived at my house within a week, quality of the barrel was fantastic. 10/10 service with quick responses through email communication.
Maree Maizey
I ordered a Barrel for my Husbands birthday last Tuesday. The finished item arrived last Friday. Fantastic service. My Husband is thrilled.
Annette Moy
The barrel I ordered arrived and I am extremely happy with the job you did on it. It is a Christmas present for my husband and I know he will be absolutely thrilled with it.
Natalie from SA
I loved the design and quality of the work, and the customer service was also fantastic. Would definitely recommend to family & friends.
Sam
The oak barrel I received was absolutely incredible! So patient and helpful with the custom design I asked for, and replied very quickly to help get it all sorted.
Chris Watson
Such a fantastic product and it arrived only a few days after we placed the order. We are absolutely thrilled with the barrel, I’d happily recommend this to anyone looking for something unique.

FAQs about our anniversary gifts for couples

Absolutely. We have anniversary gift ideas for everyone, whether it’s your first anniversary or celebrating 50 years of marriage.

The perfect anniversary gift depends on the year you’re celebrating. For example, if you’re celebrating your fifth anniversary, you might opt for a personalised oak barrel because the material for five years is wood!

For your 15th anniversary, you might opt for a decanter or wine glass set, as the material for 15 years is crystal.

Yes! All glassware is securely packaged to prevent damage during transit. We use cushioned materials and strong shipping boxes to ensure your order arrives in excellent condition.

At the moment, we’re focusing on domestic shipping only.

You can personalise your anniversary present by selecting one of our engraving templates and submitting:

– The anniversary you’re celebrating
– Your names
– The date of your wedding day.

Alternatively, contact us for more information about customising your gift.

All products are made to order. Processing times are approximately 2 business days from the order date and design approval, plus 1-14 business days for shipping, depending on your location.

Absolutely. Whether it’s wine glasses for the bridesmaids, spirit glasses for the groomsmen, or glassware for the reception, we have options to celebrate the big day.

It depends on the design and the number of products you buy. However, we require two business days on average for engraving and dispatch. We’ll keep you updated throughout the engraving and shipping process.

Of course! Whether it’s your first anniversary or your 60th, we have something for you. Simply add your details to your order, and we’ll engrave a personalised message into your oak barrel or glassware.