Most people know that the 50th wedding anniversary is the "golden" anniversary, and that the 25th is silver. But beyond that? Here are some traditional and modern conventions to follow when selecting anniversary gifts.
But don't limit your gift giving to the gifts listed below for each anniversary year. Chances are if you didn't know what the gift for that year was, then the recipients won't know either! Use your imagination, but most importantly, use your heart.
Year: 1st
Traditional Gift(s): Paper
Modern Gift(s): Clocks
Year: 2nd
Traditional Gift(s): Cotton
Modern Gift(s): China
Year: 3rd
Traditional Gift(s): Leather
Modern Gift(s): Crystal, Glass
Year: 4th
Traditional Gift(s): Fruit, Flowers
Modern Gift(s): Appliances
Year: 5th
Traditional Gift(s): Wood
Modern Gift(s): Silverware
Year: 6th
Traditional Gift(s): Candy, Iron
Modern Gift(s): Candy, Iron
Year: 7th
Traditional Gift(s): Wool, Copper
Modern Gift(s): Desk Sets
Year: 8th
Traditional Gift(s): Bronze, Pottery
Modern Gift(s): Bronze, Pottery
Year: 9th
Traditional Gift(s): Pottery, Willow
Modern Gift(s): Linen, Lace
Year: 10th
Traditional Gift(s): Tin, Aluminum
Modern Gift(s): Leather
Year: 11th
Traditional Gift(s): Steel
Modern Gift(s): Jewelry
Year: 12th
Traditional Gift(s): Silk, Linen
Modern Gift(s): Pearls
Year: 13th
Traditional Gift(s): Lace
Modern Gift(s): Textiles, Furs
Year: 14th
Traditional Gift(s): Ivory
Modern Gift(s): Gold Jewelry
Year: 15th
Traditional Gift(s): Crystal
Modern Gift(s): Watches
Year: 20th
Traditional Gift(s): China
Modern Gift(s): Platinum
Year: 25th
Traditional Gift(s): Silver
Modern Gift(s): Silver
Year: 30th
Traditional Gift(s): Pearl
Modern Gift(s): Diamond
Year: 35th
Traditional Gift(s): Coral
Modern Gift(s): Jade
Year: 40th
Traditional Gift(s): Ruby
Modern Gift(s): Ruby
Year: 45th
Traditional Gift(s): Sapphire
Modern Gift(s): Sapphire
Year: 50th
Traditional Gift(s): Gold
Modern Gift(s): Gold
Year: 55th
Traditional Gift(s): Emerald
Modern Gift(s): Emerald
Year: 60th
Traditional Gift(s): Diamond
Modern Gift(s): Diamond
Hope you found this helpful!
A Heath is a gift researcher for http://www.the-gift-wizard.com
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