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Anniversaries
Your wedding anniversary is the perfect time to celebrate your commitment to one another every year. People celebrate in different ways – perhaps a night out, a few days away or a special gift.
Special gifts were traditionally given for every five years of marriage
Each wedding anniversary year is associated with a different material. Traditionally, special gifts were given for every five years of marriage (the ‘Special’ Wedding Anniversaries). In more recent years, various companies and associations have helped add to the list, associating modern materials, flowers and gemstones to other anniversary years.
Choosing a special gift is often a daunting task, especially when you’re looking for ‘something different’. To help you find that perfect wedding anniversary gift, we’ve put together a list of all the traditional and modern materials associated with each wedding anniversary year. Some of the materials may appear boring at first glance – apply a little imagination though and you can come up with a well meaning and creative gift!
| Anniversary |
Traditional |
Modern |
Flowers |
| 1st |
Paper |
Clocks |
Pansy |
| 2nd |
Cotton |
China,porcelain |
Cosmos |
| 3rd |
Leather |
Crystal, Glass |
Fuschia |
| 4th |
Books |
Electrical Appliances |
Geranium |
| 5th |
Wood |
Silverware |
Daisy |
| 6th |
Iron |
Wood |
Calla |
| 7th |
Wool |
Desk Sets, Brass |
Freesia |
| 8th |
Bronze |
Lace, Linens |
Clematis |
| 9th |
Copper |
Leather, Pottery |
Poppy |
| 10th |
Tin |
Alumnium |
Daffodil |
| 11th |
Steel |
Fashion Jewelry |
Tulip |
| 12th |
Silk |
Pearls, Colored Gems |
Peony |
| 13th |
Lace |
Textiles, Furs |
Chrysanthemum |
| 14th |
Ivory |
Gold Jewellry |
Dahlia |
| 15th |
Crystal |
Watches |
Rose |
| 16th |
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Silverware |
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| 17th |
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Furniture |
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| 18th |
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Porcelain |
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| 19th |
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Bronze |
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| 20th |
China |
Platinum |
Lily |
| 21st |
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Brass, Nickel |
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Copper |
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| 23rd |
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Silver Plate |
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| 24th |
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Musical Instrument |
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| 25th |
Silver |
Sterling Silver |
Iris |
| 26th |
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Original Art |
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| 27th |
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Sculpture |
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| 28th |
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Orchids |
Orchid |
| 29th |
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New furniture |
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| 30th |
Pearl |
Diamond, Pearls |
Lily |
| 31st |
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Timepiece |
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| 32nd |
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Conveyance (eg, car) |
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Amethyst |
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Opal |
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Coral |
Jade |
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Bone China |
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Alabaster |
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Beryl, Tourmaline |
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lace |
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| 40th |
Ruby |
Ruby |
Gladioli |
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Land |
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| 42nd |
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Improved real estate |
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Travel |
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Groceries |
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| 45th |
Sapphire |
Sapphire |
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Original poetry tribute |
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Books |
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| 48th |
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Optical goods (e.g., telescope, microscope) |
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Luxuries, any kind |
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Gold |
Gold |
Violet |
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Emerald |
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Diamond |
Diamond |
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Blue Sapphire |
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Platinum |
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| 75th |
Diamond and Gold |
Diamond |
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| 79th |
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| 80th |
Oak |
Diamond, Pearls |
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| 85th |
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Diamond, Sapphire |
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| 90th |
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Diamond, Emerald |
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| 95th |
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Diamond, Ruby |
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| 100th |
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10 Carat Diamond |
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