Weddings are one of the most important moments in your life, so it stands that you’ll want to celebrate that every year! Trying to figure out what to get your spouse every year can be challenging though, but luckily there is a handy guide to anniversary gifts by year. It was started in 1922 by Emily Post and was later expanded to include flowers, gems, colors, and modern gift ideas. This guide is by no means a hard and fast rule, but it can be a helpful tool in helping you find the perfect anniversary gift.
1st Anniversary Gift
Traditional Gift Theme: Paper
Modern Gift Theme: Clocks
Flower: Carnation, Pansy, Orange Blossom
Gemstone/Jewelry: Gold Jewelry
Color Theme: Yellow, Gold
2nd Anniversary Gift
Traditional Gift Theme: Cotton
Modern Gift Theme: China
Flower: Cosmos, Lily of the Valley
Gemstone/Jewelry: Garnet
Color Theme: Red
3rd Anniversary Gift
Traditional Gift Theme: Leather
Modern Gift Theme: Crystal/Glass
Flower: Fuchsia, Sunflower, Lily of the Valley
Gemstone/Jewelry: Pearl
Color Theme: White, Jade
4th Anniversary Gift
Traditional Gift Theme: Fruits/Flowers or Linen/Silk
Modern Gift Theme: Appliances
Flower: Geranium, Hydrangea
Gemstone/Jewelry: Blue Topaz
Color Theme: Green, Blue
5th Anniversary Gift
Traditional Gift Theme: Wood
Modern Gift Theme: Silverware
Flower: Daisy
Gemstone/Jewelry: Sapphire
Color Theme: Turquoise, Pink, Blue
6th Anniversary Gift
Traditional Gift Theme: Iron or Candy
Modern Gift Theme: Wood
Flower: Calla Lilly
Gemstone/Jewelry: Amethyst
Color Theme: White, Purple, Turquoise
7th Anniversary Gift
Traditional Gift Theme: Copper or Wool
Modern Gift Theme: Brass
Flower: Jack-in-the-Pulpit, Freesia
Gemstone/Jewelry: Onyx
Color Theme: Off-White, Yellow
8th Anniversary Gift
Traditional Gift Theme: Bronze, Pottery
Modern Gift Theme: Linen, Lace
Flower: Lilac, Clematis
Gemstone/Jewelry: Tourmaline
Color Theme: Bronze
9th Anniversary Gift
Traditional Gift Theme: Pottery, Copper
Modern Gift Theme: Leather
Flower: Poppy, Birds of Paradise
Gemstone/Jewelry: Lapis Lazuli
Color Theme: Terracotta
10th Anniversary Gift
Traditional Gift Theme: Aluminum, Tin
Modern Gift Theme: Diamond Jewelry
Flower: Daffodil
Gemstone/Jewelry: Diamond
Color Theme: Blue, Silver
11th Anniversary Gift
Traditional Gift Theme: Steel
Modern Gift Theme: Accessories
Flower: Tulip, Morning Glory
Gemstone/Jewelry: Turquoise
Color Theme: Turquoise
12th Anniversary Gift
Traditional Gift Theme: Home Décor, Linen, Silk
Modern Gift Theme: Pearls
Flower: Peony
Gemstone/Jewelry: Jade
Color Theme: Oyster-White
13th Anniversary Gift
Traditional Gift Theme: Lace
Modern Gift Theme: Textiles, Furs
Flower: Chrysanthemum
Gemstone/Jewelry: Citrine
Color Theme: White
14th Anniversary Gift
Traditional Gift Theme: Ivory (faux ivory)
Modern Gift Theme: Gold Jewelry
Flower: Dahlia
Gemstone/Jewelry: Opal
Color Theme: Ivory
15th Anniversary Gift
Traditional Gift Theme: Crystal
Modern Gift Theme: Watches
Flower: Rose
Gemstone/Jewelry: Ruby
Color Theme: Red
20th Anniversary Gift
Traditional Gift Theme: China
Modern Gift Theme: Platinum
Flower: Day Lily, Aster
Gemstone/Jewelry: Emerald
Color Theme: White, Emerald Green
25th Anniversary Gift
Traditional Gift Theme: Silver
Modern Gift Theme: Silver
Flower: Iris
Gemstone/Jewelry: Silver Jewelry
Color Theme: Silver
30th Anniversary Gift
Traditional Gift Theme: Pearl
Modern Gift Theme: Diamond
Flower: Lily, Sweet Pea
Gemstone/Jewelry: Pearl
Color Theme: Green
35th Anniversary Gift
Traditional Gift Theme: Coral, Jade
Modern Gift Theme: Jade
Flower: None
Gemstone/Jewelry: Emerald
Color Theme: Coral
40th Anniversary Gift
Traditional Gift Theme: Ruby
Modern Gift Theme: Ruby
Flower: Nasturtium, Gladiola
Gemstone/Jewelry: Ruby
Color Theme: Red
45th Anniversary Gift
Traditional Gift Theme: Sapphire
Modern Gift Theme: Sapphire
Flower: Blue Iris
Gemstone/Jewelry: Sapphire
Color Theme: Blue,
50th Anniversary Gift
Traditional Gift Theme: Gold
Modern Gift Theme: Gold
Flower: Yellow Rose, Violet
Gemstone/Jewelry: Gold
Color Theme: Gold
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