
Traditional and Modern Wedding Anniversary Gifts by Year
1. Wedding Anniversary Gifts
- Traditional – Paper
- Modern – Clocks
, Plastic, Gold
, Jewelry
- Flowers – Carnation
- Gemstone – Mother of Pearl
Write a love letter to pair with your gift for a sweet and special touch.
- Useful – Cookbook for Two
- Romantic – Photo Collage
- Fun – Event Tickets
2. Wedding Anniversary Gifts
- Traditional – Cotton
- Modern – China, cotton, calico, garnet
- Flowers – Lily of the Valley
- Gemstone – Garnet
Add an extra surprise to gift of clothing by putting a gift certificate or other small treat in the pockets.
- Useful – Shirt or Dress
- Romantic – Couple’s Pillows
- Fun – Bathrobes
3. Wedding Anniversary Gifts
- Traditional – Leather
- Modern – Crystal, Glass, Pearls
- Flowers – Sunflower
- Gemstone – Moonstore
Write your love story in leather journal, or keep it classic with pearl jewelry.
- Useful – Leather Wallet
or Leather Bag
- Romantic – Leather Flowers
- Fun – Leather Jacket
4. Wedding Anniversary Gifts
- Traditional – Fruit or Flowers
- Modern – Appliances, Linen, Silk, Nylon, Blue Topaz
- Flowers – Hydrangea
- Gemstone – Blue Topaz
Let flowers symbolize your growing love.
- Useful – Fruit Shaped Soap
- Romantic – Bouquet of Flowers
and Wine
- Fun – Wineyard Tour
5. Wedding Anniversary Gifts
- Traditional – Wood
- Modern – Silverware, Sapphire
- Flowers – Daisy
- Gemstone – Rose Quartz
Planting a tree together is a fun bonding activity.
- Useful – Wooden Chair
- Romantic – Wooden Lovers Sculpture
- Fun – Picnic at a Tree Park
6. Wedding Anniversary Gifts
- Traditional – Candy, Iron
- Modern – Wood, Candy, Amethyst
- Flowers – Calla Lilies
- Gemstone – Amethyst
A box of your favorite chocolate creations will keep things sweet.
- Useful – Barbecue Set
- Romantic – Iron Necklace
- Fun – Kart Racing
7. Wedding Anniversary Gifts
- Traditional – Wool & Copper
- Modern – Desk Sets, Brass, Onyx
- Flowers – Freesia
- Gemstone – Onyx
Wool blankets and clothing are cozy gift ideas – especially for cooler weather anniversaries.
- Useful – Scarf
- Romantic – Couple’s Sweatshirt
- Fun – Sheepdog Exprerience
8. Wedding Anniversary Gifts
- Traditional – Pottery & Bronze
- Modern – Linens, Lace, Appliances, Tourmaline, Jewelry
- Flowers – Lilac
- Gemstone – Tourmaline
Take a pottery class together and display your favorite flowers in a vase you created.
- Useful – Bronze Lamp
- Romantic – Bronze Locket
- Fun – Steampunk Pocket-watch
9. Wedding Anniversary Gifts
- Traditional – Willow & Pottery
- Modern – Leather, Lapis, Jewelry
- Flowers – Birds of Paradise
- Gemstone – Lapis Lazuli
A hand-woven willow picnic basket filled with a surprise picnic is a memorable and romantic gift.
- Useful – Tea Set
- Romantic – Earthen Vase
- Fun – Pottery Making Set
10. Wedding Anniversary Gifts
- Traditional – Tin & Aluminum
- Modern – Diamond Jewelry
- Flowers – Daffodil
- Gemstone – Diamond
Diamonds make for an extra special gift to commemorate ten amazing years!
- Useful – USB Fridge
- Romantic – Aluminum Wall Sign
- Fun – Tin Coctail Shakers
11. Wedding Anniversary Gifts
- Traditional – Steel
- Modern – Fashion Jewelry
- Flowers – Tulip
- Gemstone – Turquoise
12. Wedding Anniversary Gifts
- Traditional – Silk/Linen
- Modern – Pearls
- Flowers – Peony
- Gemstone – Jade
13. Wedding Anniversary Gifts
- Traditional – Lace
- Modern – Textile Furs
- Flowers – Chrysanthemum
- Gemstone – Citrine
14. Wedding Anniversary Gifts
- Traditional – Animals
- Modern – Gold Jewelry
- Flowers – Orchid
- Gemstone – Opal
15. Wedding Anniversary Gifts
- Traditional – Crystal
- Modern – Watches
- Flowers – Rose
- Gemstone – Rhodolite Garnet
Crystal earrings are a lovely easy choice.
20. Wedding Anniversary Gifts
- Traditional – China
- Modern – Platinum
- Flowers – Aster
- Gemstone – Emerald
China nesting bowls are simple and special… and can hold a special piece of jewelry.
25. Wedding Anniversary Gifts
- Traditional – Silver
- Modern – Silver
- Flowers – Iris
- Gemstone – Silver or Green Garnet
Silver necklace with her birth-stone
or other gemstone
.
30. Wedding Anniversary Gifts
- Traditional – Pearl
- Modern – Diamond
- Flowers – Lily
- Gemstone – Pearl
Pearl stud earrings are always a classic.
35. Wedding Anniversary Gifts
- Traditional – Coral
- Modern – Jade
- Flowers – Poppy
- Gemstone – Coral
40. Wedding Anniversary Gifts
- Traditional – Ruby
- Modern – Ruby
- Flowers – Gladiolus
- Gemstone – Ruby
45. Wedding Anniversary Gifts
- Traditional – Sapphire
- Modern – Sapphire
- Flowers – Mum
- Gemstone – Sapphire
50. Wedding Anniversary Gifts
- Traditional – Gold
- Modern – Gold
- Flowers – Yellow Roses
- Gemstone – Gold
A gold ring with gemstone solitaire setting is a beautiful choice.
60. Wedding Anniversary Gifts
- Traditional – Diamond
- Modern – Diamond
- Flowers – White Rose
- Gemstone – Diamond