A wedding anniversary is a wonderful reason to hold a celebration. Whether it is your first anniversary or your 60th, each year that passes is note-worthy and deserving of being commemerated.
For each anniversary, there are associated 'gifts' to mark each celebration. There is a list of traditional gifts, which dates back to the middle-ages, but in recent times a modern list has surfaced, giving a wide range of inspiration when looking for themes or gift ideas.
| Anniversary | Traditional | Modern | Gem | Flower |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st |
Paper | Clocks | Gold | Carnation |
| 2nd | Cotton | China | Garnet | Cosmos |
| 3rd | Leather | Crystal/Glass | Pearl | Fuschia |
| 4th | Fruit/Flowers | Linen/Appliances | Blue Topaz | Geranium |
| 5th | Wood | Silverware | Sapphire | Daisy |
| 6th | Candy/Iron | Iron | Amethyst | Calla Lily |
| 7th | Copper/Wool | Desk Set | Onyx | Jack in the Pulpit |
| 8th | Bronze | Linen/Lace | Tourmaline | Clematis |
| 9th | Pottery | Leather | Lapis Lazuli | Poppy |
| 10th | Tin/Aluminium | Diamond | Diamond | Daffodil |
| 11th | Steel | Jewellery | Turquoise | Morning Glory |
| 12th | Silk | Pearls | Jade | Peony |
| 13th | Lace | Textiles/Fur | Citrine | Hollyhock |
| 14th | Ivory | Gold Jewellery | Opal | Dahlia |
| 15th | Crystal | Watches | Ruby | Rose |
| 20th | China | Platinum | Emerald | Day Lily |
| 25th | Silver | Silver | Silver | Iris |
| 30th | Pearl | Diamond | Pearl | Lily |
| 35th | Coral | Jade | Emerald | |
| 40th | Ruby | Ruby | Ruby | Gladioli |
| 45th | Sapphire | Sapphire | Sapphire | |
| 50th | Gold | Gold | Gold | Yellow Rose & Violets |
| 55th | Emerald | Emerald | Alexandrite | |
| 60th | Diamond | Diamond | Diamond | |
| 65th | Blue Sapphire | Blue Sapphire | Blue Spinel | |
| 70th | Platinum | Platinum | Sapphire | |
| 75th | Diamond | Diamond | Diamond | |
| 80th | Oak | Oak | Ruby | |
| 85th | Wine | Wine | ||
| 90th | Stone | Stone |