A List of Wedding Anniversary Gifts
A List of Wedding Anniversary Gifts
February 24, 2006Posted By marriage
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The perfect wedding anniversary gift is based on the length of time a couple has been married for. You may well have heard of the more popular and celebrated anniversaries, such as the golden anniversary celebrating fifty years of marriage. What is less known is that each year of marriage has a traditional gift associated with it. To help you make the perfect wedding anniversary gift choice, we have provided you with the breakdown.
1st Anniversary - Paper is the traditional gift. In modern times people tend to opt for gold jewelry
2nd Anniversary - Cotton is the traditional gift. In modern times people tend to opt for a garnet (gemstone)
3rd Anniversary - Leather is the traditional gift. In modern times people tend to opt for pearls
4th Anniversary - Flowers are the traditional gift. In modern times people tend to opt for blue topaz (gemstone)
5th Anniversary - Wood is the traditional gift. In modern times people tend to opt for a sapphire
6th Anniversary - Paper is the traditional gift. In modern times people tend to opt for amethyst
7th Anniversary - Copper is the traditional gift. In modern times people tend to opt for onyx
8th Anniversary - Bronze is the traditional gift. In modern times people tend to opt for tourmaline
9th Anniversary - Pottery is the traditional gift. In modern times people tend to opt for lapis
10th Anniversary - Tin is the traditional gift. In modern times people tend to opt for diamond jewelry
11th Anniversary - Steel is the traditional gift. In modern times people tend to opt for turquoise
12th Anniversary - Silk or linen is the traditional gift. In modern times people tend to opt for jade
13th Anniversary - Lace is the traditional gift. In modern times people tend to opt for citrine
14th Anniversary - Ivory is the traditional gift. In modern times people tend to opt for an opal
15th Anniversary - Crystal is the traditional gift. In modern times people tend to opt for a ruby
20th Anniversary - China is the traditional gift. In modern times people tend to opt for a peridot
25th Anniversary - Silver is the traditional gift. In modern times people tend to opt for a watch
30th Anniversary - Pearl is the traditional gift. In modern times people tend to opt for cat's eye
35th Anniversary - Coral is the traditional gift. In modern times people tend to opt for aquamarine
40th Anniversary - Ruby is the traditional gift. In modern times people tend to opt for an emerald
45th Anniversary - Sapphire is the traditional gift. In modern times people tend to opt for a ruby
50th Anniversary - Gold is the traditional gift. In modern times people tend to opt for a sapphire
55th Anniversary - Emerald is the traditional gift. In modern times people tend to opt for a golden jubilee
60th Anniversary - Diamond is the traditional gift. In modern times people tend to opt for a diamond jubilee
Looking at some of the more traditional wedding anniversary gifts, it is not surprising that people have updated them with more modern gifts.
