While choosing an anniversary gift is a personal decision, let the brainstorming begin by viewing several traditional and modern ideas available for wedding anniversary gifts by year. Any gift is special just as long as you put time and thought into your choice!
Wedding Anniversary Gifts By Year:
Year 1
Traditional: Paper
Modern: Plastic
Year 2
Traditional: Cotton
Modern: Cotton and Calico
Year 3
Traditional: Leather
Modern: Leather
Year 4
Traditional: Fruit and Flowers
Modern: Linen, Silk, Nylon
Year 5
Traditional: Wood
Modern: Wood
Year 6
Traditional: Candy
Modern: Iron
Year 7
Traditional: Copper and Wool
Modern: Brass
Year 8
Traditional: Bronze
Modern: Pottery
Year 9
Traditional: Pottery
Modern: Willow
Year 10
Traditional: Tin
Modern: Aluminum
Year 11
Traditional: Steel
Modern: Steel
Year 12
Traditional: Silk
Modern: Linen
Year 13
Traditional: Lace
Modern: Lace
Year 14
Traditional: Ivory
Modern: Ivory
Year 15
Traditional: Crystal
Modern: Glass
Year 16* (* Indicates there are no traditional suggestions for this year)
Modern: Silver Holloware
Year 17*
Modern: Furniture
Year 18*
Modern: Porcelain
Year 19*
Modern: Bronze
Year 20
Traditional: China
Modern: China
Year 25
Traditional: Silver
Modern: Silver
Year 30
Traditional: Pearl
Modern: Pearl
Year 35
Traditional: Coral
Modern: Coral and Jade
Year 40
Traditional: Ruby
Modern: Garnet
Year 45
Traditional: Sapphire
Modern: Sapphire
Year 50
Traditional: Gold
Modern: Gold
Year 55
Traditional: Emerald
Modern: Turquoise
Year 60 and Beyond
Traditional: Gold or Diamonds
Modern: Gold or Diamonds
