Traditional wedding anniversary gifts can provide inspiration for couples.
It's long been a tradition that people celebrate wedding anniversaries with a specific type of gift. From the first to the 75th anniversary, there are gifts that are traditional for couples to give to each other to mark their time together, and for people to give to them as gifts. The interpretations sometimes vary, but the material of the gift stays the same. Below are the traditional designated gifts.
First to Fifth Anniversary
For the first anniversary, couples give each other paper. Examples of this can include a book, a recipe written down, or tickets to a concert or holiday destination.
Cotton is the traditional gift for the second anniversary. Cotton clothing, cushions and monogrammed bathrobes are all appropriate.
The third wedding anniversary is traditionally celebrated with leather. For a woman, this could include a handbag, purse, luggage or leather picture frame. A man could receive a wallet, briefcase or leather desk chair.
For the fourth anniversary, fruit and flowers are traditionally exchanged. This could be baked fruit goods, fresh bouquet of flowers, flower-shaped jewelry or floral perfume.
The fifth anniversary gift should be something made of wood. Wooden furniture, artwork, and hand carved mirrors are suitable gifts.
Sixth to 10th Anniversary
The sixth year is traditionally celebrated with candy. Chocolates, sweet gift baskets and candied fruit can be exchanged.
Copper and wool are traditional gifts given on the seventh wedding anniversary. Copper cookware, wool clothing and copper jewelry are good examples.
For the eighth anniversary, bronze gifts are traditional. These can include plant pots or kitchen d cor.
Pottery marks the ninth anniversary. It can be given as a decorative vase, a sculpture, dinnerware and international pottery.
To mark a decade of marriage, tin is the traditional gift. This can be cuff links, jewelry and personalized keepsakes.
Eleventh to 15th Anniversary
Traditionally, steel is given for the 11th anniversary. These gifts could be stainless steel kitchen appliances, a clock or watch.
The 12th anniversary is traditionally marked with silk. Silk cushions, a tie and scarf are good examples.
The 13th anniversary is celebrated with lace. Lace lingerie, handkerchiefs and curtains are all appropriate.
Ivory is given on the 14th anniversary. Imitation ivory is also appropriate, as are ivory-colored items, such as sheets.
The 15th year is celebrated with crystal. Crystal figurines, vases and a chandelier are good choices.
Twentieth to 40th Anniversary
After the 15th year, the designated gifts come every five years. The 20th wedding anniversary is celebrated with china. This is usually expensive fine china and artisan vases. You could also try a trip to China.
The 25th wedding anniversary is the silver anniversary. Silver cufflinks, jewelry, belt buckles and home accessories can be given.
The 30th anniversary is celebrated with pearls. Genuine pearl jewelry and cloisonn home d cor are suitable for this year.
The 35th year of marriage is traditionally celebrated with coral. A trip to the Coral Reef in Australia is appropriate, and coral sculptures can be exchanged.
The 40th anniversary is the ruby anniversary. This is ideal in jewelry pieces, brooches and ruby-colored clothing.
Forty-Fifth to 75th Anniversary
Sapphire is the traditional gift for the 45th anniversary. Sapphire-colored clothing and genuine sapphire jewelry should be given this year.
The 50th wedding anniversary is the golden anniversary. Gold jewelry, a collector's coin collection and 50th keepsake gifts can be treasured on this special day.
The 55th anniversary is celebrated with emeralds. Express this with genuine emerald jewelry, colored clothing and home d cor.
Diamond is traditionally used to mark the 60th, 65th, 70th and 75th anniversaries. This is ideal for jewelry based gifts, including watches, solitaire rings and cuff links.
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