Wedding Anniversary suggestions
The lists below are only suggestive as there are several variations on the type of gifts applicable for each anniversary. I have tried to take the majority opinion when there was a discrepancy.
For the first few years of your marriage this list may help you decide the style of gift you present to your partner. A good rule of thumb is to err on the side of caution when making your selection in the early years.
Nowhere in the lists does it suggest that you purchase a new iron or a lawn mower to mark your anniversary. Try and think of something personal that the individual may not buy for themselves.
Try and mark the important anniversaries with gifts that mirror your life together.
Renewing your vows on your 5th and 15th anniversaries is one way to renew the memories of your Wedding Day.
Rebook the honeymoon destination on the 10th and 20th Anniversary.
Book an extended overseas or domestic Holiday to celebrate the your Child / Children leaving home. This will help overcome the feeling of loneliness and open new travel experiences.
Anniversaries that coincide with the birth of your child / children can be marked in a way that reignites the importance that your child / children play in your life.
1st WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
Traditional Anniversary Gift: Paper
Modern Anniversary Gift: Plastic/Clock
2nd WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
Traditional Anniversary Gift: Cotton
Modern Anniversary Gift: Cotton/China
3rd WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
Traditional Anniversary Gift: Leather
Modern Anniversary Gift: Crystal/Glass
4th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
Traditional Anniversary Gift: Flowers
Modern Anniversary Gift: Linen/Silk
5th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
Traditional Anniversary Gift: Wood
Modern Anniversary Gift: Silverware
6th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
Traditional Anniversary Gift: Candy
Modern Anniversary Gift: Iron
7th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
Traditional Anniversary Gift: Copper
Modern Anniversary Gift: Wool/Brass
8th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
Traditional Anniversary Gift: Bronze
Modern Anniversary Gift: Appliance
9th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
Traditional Anniversary Gift: Pottery
Modern Anniversary Gift: Leather
10th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
Traditional Anniversary Gift: Tin
Modern Anniversary Gift: Aluminium
11th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
Traditional Anniversary Gift: Steel
Modern Anniversary Gift: Jewellery
12th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
Traditional Anniversary Gift: Silk
Modern Anniversary Gift: Linen/Pearl
13th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
Traditional Anniversary Gift: Lace
Modern Anniversary Gift: Textiles
14th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
Traditional Anniversary Gift: Ivory
Modern Anniversary Gift: Gold
15th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
Traditional Anniversary Gift: Crystal
Modern Anniversary Gift: Glass/Watches
16th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
Modern Anniversary Gift: Silver
17th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
Modern Anniversary Gift: Furniture
18th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
Modern Anniversary Gift: Porcelain
19th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
Modern Anniversary Gift: Bronze
20th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
Traditional Anniversary Gift: China
Modern Anniversary Gift: Platinum
25th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
Traditional Anniversary Gift: Silver
Modern Anniversary Gift: Silver
30th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
Traditional Anniversary Gift: Pearl
Modern Anniversary Gift: Diamond
35th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
Traditional Anniversary Gift: Coral
Modern Anniversary Gift: Jade
40th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
Traditional Anniversary Gift: Ruby
Modern Anniversary Gift: Garnet
45th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
Traditional Anniversary Gift: Sapphire
Modern Anniversary Gift: Sapphire
50th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
Traditional Anniversary Gift: Gold
Modern Anniversary Gift: Gold
55th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
Traditional Anniversary Gift: Emerald
Modern Anniversary Gift: Turquoise
60th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
Traditional Anniversary Gift: Diamond
Modern Anniversary Gift: Gold
75th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
Traditional Anniversary Gift: Diamond
Modern Anniversary Gift: Gold