Wedding Anniversary Gift Ideas

Every year of marriage has a symbol or material associated with it. No matter how long you have been married, your wedding anniversary is always an important day. Using the traditional anniversary guidelines – as well as gifts that will not empty your bank account – here are some suggestions:

1st – Paper

The traditional 1st year anniversary gifts are made of paper. Tickets to an event, a book by his/her favorite author, a scrapbook made of pictures of your first year together. If your spouse has a sense of humor you might be interested in this Toilet Paper. ()

2nd – Cotton

Gift ideas for your 2nd anniversary could include a personalized cotton towel set, a cotton shirt, cotton sheets, cotton roses, or a cotton jacket. This 100% cotton Memories Photo Accent Pillow () would be perfect to sit shelf next to your wedding photos.

3rd – Leather

Gift ideas for your third anniversary may include a leather belt, leather purse or briefcase. You may consider this leather cushion (.99) with built-in lumbar support for his/her auto for someone who needs some back support.

4th – Linen/Silk

The fourth year of marriage is easy to find gifts. Silk flowers, Slik Boxers or a Silk tablecloth However, for something different, try butter and chocolate strawberries (.99)

5th – Wood

Wood is the symbol for your fifth anniversary, making it a little harder to find a anniversary gift for a woman. You can find some unique wood gifts online such as a wooden sculpture, wooden picture frame or wood furniture. If you are having a problem finding what you want, perhaps a gift basket is something you can might want to buy and enjoy together. (.95)

6th – Candy or Iron

A cast iron skillet might be the perfect gift for the spouse that enjoys cooking. Other ideas include enameled pot or a wrought iron bench, or maybe this Iron Birdbath for the bird lover. (.18)

7th – Wool or Copper

Copper cookware for the “chef”, a wool blanket, sweater, wool rug or for the spouse who always has cold feet – a pair of wool slipper socks, (.95)

8th – Bronze or Pottery

Pottery dinnerware for casual dining, hand cast custom bronze bells, a pottery vase or a set of matching pottery mugs.

9th – Pottery or Willow

Pottery is the symbol for the 9th anniversary and pottery is an elegant and easy to find item. Take a pottery making class together, a bouquet of pottery roses, a personalized pottery (.95) or this Chair for 9.

10th – Tin or Aluminum

Gift ideas for the tenth anniversary are gifts that contain tin or aluminum. Gift ideas could include a jewelry box, wine box or tableware. A tin gift container filled with goodies or this “Connection” Necklace might be just what you are looking for. ()

15th – Crystal

For your 15th year of marriage, the traditional gift is crystal. Crystal makes it extremely easy – yet sometimes expensive – to buy gifts. You will find endless ideas for crystal figurines, glasses and vases widely available in high street shops. You may want to renew your wedding vows or consider this Crystal Butterfly Vase (0)

20th – China

China is the symbol for your 20th anniversary. Gift ideas include china plates, vases or cups. Anything china; plan a picnic using china cups and plates.

25th – Silver

Silver is the theme for this year making jewelry the most popular choice however, you could also look for silver photo frames, silver cutlery or a maybe this Key Ring. ()

30th – Pearl

The thirtieth anniversary is quite an achievement and has the theme of pearls. Pearl cuff links or a pearl necklace would be a nice gift for celebrating the 30 years together.

35th – Coral

Coral is said to bring couples a long marriage full of happiness and prosperity. Some ideas include an aquarium filled with exotic fish and coral pieces, coral stone bookends, sculptures, or maybe this Coral Stone Chess Set. (9.99)

40th – Ruby

You have managed to hang on through the thick and thin for 40 years. Not many people make it to their 20th anniversary nowadays. Anything red works for this anniversary, jewelry, a dinner with red wine and candles.

45th – Sapphire

Sapphires are available in various colors, but the most common is blue. Generally, any sapphire jewelry is perfect as well as crystal and glassware in deep blues. You may want to look for vases, cocktail sets, and decorative bowls.

50th – Gold

The 50th anniversary also referred to as “the golden year” and the symbol for this anniversary is gold. Gift ideas include gold roses, money clip, jewelry, photo frames, candlesticks or simply using a gold wrapping paper for the gift you select.

No matter what material gifts you have given or received over the years, your life together is the most important and no amount of money can replace that. It is not always easy to know what to get someone. In addition, not everyone can afford diamonds or other expensive gifts. Don’t go over your budget by trying to follow the traditional anniversary gifts. Your local mall or department store is sure to help you find that special gift.

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