Anniversary Gifts
Tradition has it that wedding anniversary gifts should follow a certain
format according to the number of years of marriage. There are also modern
equivalents. List of wedding anniversaries and associated gift ideas.
For a magazine cover to celebrate any anniversary: Anniversary Gift Magazine Cover
For other excellent ideas for anniversary gifts take a look at the excellent Pirate Nation site.
| Years |
Traditional |
Modern |
| 1 |
Paper |
clocks |
| 2 |
Cotton |
china |
| 3 |
Leather |
crystal/glass |
| 4 |
Fruit/flowers |
appliances |
| 5 |
Wood |
silverware |
| 6 |
Sugar/iron |
wood |
| 7 |
Wool/copper |
desk set |
| 8 |
Bronze/pottery |
linen/lace |
| 9 |
Willow |
leather |
| 10 |
Tin/auminium |
diamond jewellery |
| 11 |
Steel |
fashion jewellery |
| 12 |
Silk/linen |
pearls |
| 13 |
Lace |
textiles |
| 14 |
Ivory |
gold jewellery |
| 15 |
Crystal |
watches |
| 16 |
- |
silverware |
| 17 |
- |
furniture |
| 18 |
- |
porcelain |
| 19 |
- |
bronze |
| 20 |
China |
platinum |
| 21 |
- |
brass |
| 22 |
- |
copper |
| 23 |
- |
silverplate |
| 24 |
- |
musical instruments |
| 25 |
Silver |
silver |
| 26 |
- |
original art |
| 27 |
- |
sculpture |
| 28 |
- |
orchids |
| 29 |
- |
furniture |
| 30 |
Pearl |
diamond |
| 31 |
- |
timepieces |
| 32 |
- |
conveyances |
| 33 |
- |
amethyst |
| 34 |
- |
opal |
| 35 |
Coral |
jade |
| 36 |
- |
bone china |
| 37 |
- |
alabaster |
| 38 |
- |
tourmaline |
| 39 |
- |
lace |
| 40 |
Ruby |
ruby |
| 41 |
- |
land |
| 42 |
- |
improved real estate |
| 43 |
- |
travel |
| 44 |
- |
groceries |
| 45 |
Sapphire |
sapphire |
| 50 |
Gold |
gold |
| 55 |
Emerald |
emerald |
| 60 |
Diamond |
diamond |
| 65 |
Blue sapphire |
star sapphire, grey |
| 70 |
Platinum |
|
| 80 |
|
diamond, pearl |
| 85 |
|
diamond, sapphire |
| 90 |
|
diamond, emerald |
| 95 |
|
diamond, ruby |
| 100 |
|
diamond |
|
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