- Steel power tools will serve as a useful modern adaption of the traditional wedding gift. While the gift seems geared towards the husband, who may be the only one to use it, the gift can involve the wife as well. Wrap the power tools gift with a note that says, "Use this to help your lovely wife on her most urgent household project." While the husband may truly enjoy the tools, the wife can enjoy the results from use of the power tools.
- Choose a sleek and modern steel vase for an eye-catching addition to the anniversary couple's home decor. Present the gift to the wife with 11 roses filling the vase, to add to the significance of the wedding anniversary year. Give the couple a modern steel sculpture or statuette that has romantic or love undertones. Frame a photo from the couple's wedding in a stainless steel frame.
- Give the couple a pair of stainless steel golf putters or drivers for their wedding anniversary. Engrave the golf clubs with their wedding date, "Happy Anniversary," or simply the number 11. Choose stainless steel workout equipment as a modern and useful adaption of the traditional steel. Add an engraving to the side of the exercise equipment for a nostalgic touch.
- Play off the word "steel" and plan a trip to Pittsburgh to watch the Pittsburgh Steelers football team play. Turn the trip into a romantic second honeymoon by planning romantic activities around the game. Go to dinner or visit some of the sites apart from the Steelers' stadium. Wrap a Steelers jersey for the husband and wife along with the tickets. Have jerseys custom-made with the number 11 on the back.