Wedding Anniversary Gifts by Year

Wedding Anniversary Gifts by Year

Traditionally, when you have been married for a certain amount of years, there is a particular gift or type of present you are supposed to get your significant other. If you’re not sure which gift you should get your spouse for your wedding anniversary this year, we’ve listed it for you along with some ideas.

First Anniversary
This is called the “paper anniversary” since the traditional gift on your first anniversary is made of paper. This is probably because of the idea that newlyweds most likely don’t have a lot of money. Gifts can be extravagant or simple. A framed photo, sweet letter or tickets to a show are all great gifts made of paper.

Second Anniversary
In the U.S., the second anniversary is celebrated with gifts made of cotton. This can be some nice new clothes, a blanket, or some kind of linens such as sheets or towels. In recent years, some have come up with more modern gifts. You can also ring in two years together with gifts of china.

Third Anniversary
Leather goods are the traditional gift for the third anniversary. A watch with a leather band is a great gift for both men and women.

Eleventh Anniversary
After eleven years, you and your spouse will be celebrating you anniversary with steel. You’ve made it more than a decade, so you know your relationship is strong. A stainless steel watch is a thoughtful and elegant gift.

Fifteenth Anniversary
Celebrate fifteen years together with gifts made of crystal. New wine glasses, a cake platter, a ring holder, a statue or an ornament made of crystal are all wonderful gifts if you don’t want to give jewelry. There is also some beautiful crystal jewelry on the market.

Twenty-Fifth Anniversary
After a quarter of a century, you two will be celebrating your silver anniversary. Some sterling silver earrings or a silver watch will make your sweetheart feel loved on this special day.

Thirtieth Anniversary
To celebrate thirty years of matrimony, give your loved one something made of pearl. Pearl earrings or a strand of pearls are great choices for women, while a watch with a mother of pearl face is a good option for men.

Fortieth Anniversary
Four decades is a long time to spend with another person. The traditional gift after forty years is rubies. A bracelet or a pair of earrings inlaid with rubies will make your wife smile.

Fiftieth Anniversary
Staying married for half a century is no small feat, which is why this anniversary is called the golden anniversary. Celebrate with a gold necklace or ring your sweetheart will love.

Fifty-Fifth Anniversary
The traditional gift after fifty-five years is emeralds. Earrings, bracelets or a pendant are all beautiful gifts. If your loved one doesn’t care for new jewelry, a stature or ornament inlaid with emeralds is an alternative option.

Sixtieth Anniversary
If you make it all the way to sixty years of marriage, you should commemorate it with something truly special. This is the diamond anniversary, since your marriage is as strong (and probably as beautiful) as diamonds. Get your sweetheart a diamond pendant to celebrate your love.

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