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Anniversary gifts by year: ideas for your loved ones
What are the gifts by year?
Wedding anniversary gift ideas
1st Anniversary: paper
Paper anniversary gifts are traditionally given to represent the blank pages of a couple’s marriage. In the modern list, clocks are given for a similar reason - to symbolise all the time together couples have to look forward to. For a playful spin on the paper theme, treat your loved one to a notepad, book, or wall art.
2nd Anniversary: cotton
The way cotton is intertwined represents the way the couple’s lives have become woven together by the time of their second wedding anniversary. For a special second wedding anniversary gift, ideas made from cotton include soft blankets or bedding, or a piece of cotton clothing.
3rd Anniversary: leather
For the third wedding anniversary, leather gifts typically represent the strength of the marriage. A faux leather bag or pair of leather shoes make a fashion-focused anniversary gift for her. If you’re choosing from the modern list, gifts made from glass or crystal could include gin, champagne or whisky glasses for the couple to enjoy together.
5th Anniversary: wood
The fifth year of marriage is traditionally represented by wood. Trees are seen as a symbol of strength and wisdom, reflecting the couple’s deep-rooted union. You could mark this milestone with a statement piece of wood furniture or, if you go by the modern list, choose silver gifts such as silver jewellery or silver accessories.
10th Anniversary: tin
10 years of marriage is traditionally celebrated with gifts made from aluminium. Items stored inside tin are prolonged, a symbol to recognise a decade of love. Going by the modern anniversary gift, diamonds can also be gifted to celebrate the milestone. Cubic zirconia jewellery makes a sparkling and affordable alternative.
15th Anniversary: crystal
Crystal mimics the clear and sparkling love between a couple on their 15th wedding anniversary. Glass gift ideas include sets of drinks glasses, a jewellery box or statement vase. Or, for the modern alternative, a watch represents the time you’ve spent together and have ahead of you.
20th Anniversary: china
China is a fragile material, but when it’s cared for properly it will stand the test of time. Ceramic gifts such as handmade serveware and small trinkets make a pretty and practical 20th anniversary gift for couples as a reminder of their two decades together.
25th Anniversary: silver
Silver represents 25 years of marriage in both the traditional anniversary gifts list and the modern version. If you’re searching for a wedding anniversary gift for your wife, a piece of sterling silver jewellery will be a sparkling addition to her jewellery box, or go for metallic silver accessories.
30th Anniversary: pearl
Pearl is valued for its beauty and rarity, making it a fitting gift for 30 years of marriage. A special piece of pearl jewellery is a memorable gift idea that will remind them of three decades of marriage. Or, if you’re shopping for anniversary gifts for couples, homeware accessories such as a lamp with pearlescent tiles make an eye-catching present they can enjoy together.
40th Anniversary: ruby
Ruby red is the colour of passion and romance, so look for gifts that have a distinctly rosy glow for your 40th wedding anniversary. Present ideas include rich red jewellery, whether it be coral, claret or standout scarlet. Love and heart-themed presents also work, from home accessories to hair clips and gems.
50th Anniversary: gold
50 years marks the golden wedding anniversary, and a gift in glittering gold is said to represent the wealth of spending a lifetime together. So, for the couple who have spent five decades together, a gold mirror or gold-plated jewellery make an anniversary gift they’ll cherish.
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