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 Anniversary Public Service Announcement

  • September 29th, 2008
  • 5:35 pm

My husband forgot the flowers (again!), so I thought I would do a public service. And, no, he is not in a whole lot of trouble — because of other redeeming qualities!

Here are the suggested gifts for anniversary years. 

1st Wedding Anniversary

Traditional Gifts: Paper
Modern Gifts: Clocks

2nd Wedding Anniversary

Traditional Gifts: Cotton
Modern Gifts: China

3rd Wedding Anniversary

Traditional Gifts: Leather
Modern Gifts: Crystal

4th Wedding Anniversary

Traditional Gifts: Fruit or Flowers
Modern Gifts: Appliances

5th Wedding Anniversary

Traditional Gifts: Wood
Modern Gifts: Silverware

6th Wedding Anniversary

Traditional Gifts: Candy or Iron
Modern Gifts: Wood

7th Wedding Anniversary

Traditional Gifts: Wool or Copper
Modern Gifts: Desk Sets

8th Wedding Anniversary

Traditional Gifts: Bronze or Pottery
Modern Gifts: Linens or Lace

9th Wedding Anniversary

Traditional Gifts: Pottery and Willow
Modern Gifts: Leather

10th Wedding Anniversary

Traditional Gifts: Tin or Aluminum
Modern Gifts: Diamond Jewelry

11th Wedding Anniversary

Traditional Gifts: Steel
Modern Gifts: Fashion Jewelry

12th Wedding Anniversary

Traditional Gifts: Silk or Linen
Modern Gifts: Pearls

13th Wedding Anniversary

Traditional Gifts: Lace
Modern Gifts: Textiles or Furs

14th Wedding Anniversary

Traditional Gifts: Ivory
Modern Gifts: Gold Jewelry

15th Wedding Anniversary

Traditional Gifts: Crystal
Modern Gifts: Watches

16th Wedding Anniversary

Traditional Gifts:
Modern Gifts: Silver Holloware

17th Wedding Anniversary

Traditional Gifts:
Modern Gifts: Furniture

18th Wedding Anniversary

Traditional Gifts:
Modern Gifts: Porcelain

19th Wedding Anniversary

Traditional Gifts:
Modern Gifts: Bronze

20th Wedding Anniversary

Traditional Gifts: China
Modern Gifts: Platinum

21st Wedding Anniversary

Traditional Gifts:
Modern Gifts: Brass or Nickel

22nd Wedding Anniversary

Traditional Gifts:
Modern Gifts: Copper

23rd Wedding Anniversary

Traditional Gifts:
Modern Gifts: Silver Plate

24th Wedding Anniversary

Traditional Gifts:
Modern Gifts: Musical Instruments

25th Wedding Anniversary

Traditional Gifts: Silver
Modern Gifts: Silver

26th Wedding Anniversary

Traditional Gifts:
Modern Gifts: Original Pictures

27th Wedding Anniversary

Traditional Gifts:
Modern Gifts: Sculpture

28th Wedding Anniversary

Traditional Gifts:
Modern Gifts: Orchids

29th Wedding Anniversary

Traditional Gifts:
Modern Gifts: Furniture

30th Wedding Anniversary

Traditional Gifts: Pearl
Modern Gifts: Diamond

31st Wedding Anniversary

Traditional Gifts:
Modern Gifts: Time Pieces

32nd Wedding Anniversary

Traditional Gifts:
Modern Gifts: Conveyances

33rd Wedding Anniversary

Traditional Gifts:
Modern Gifts: Amethyst

34th Wedding Anniversary

Traditional Gifts:
Modern Gifts: Opal

35th Wedding Anniversary

Traditional Gifts: Coral
Modern Gifts: Jade

36th Wedding Anniversary

Traditional Gifts:
Modern Gifts: Bone China

37th Wedding Anniversary

Traditional Gifts:
Modern Gifts: Alabaster

38th Wedding Anniversary

Traditional Gifts:
Modern Gifts: Beryl or Tourmaline

39th Wedding Anniversary

Traditional Gifts:
Modern Gifts: Lace

40th Wedding Anniversary

Traditional Gifts: Ruby

41st Wedding Anniversary

Traditional Gifts:
Modern Gifts: Land

42nd Wedding Anniversary

Traditional Gifts:
Modern Gifts: Improved Real Estate

43rd Wedding Anniversary

Traditional Gifts:
Modern Gifts: Travel

44th Wedding Anniversary

Traditional Gifts:
Modern Gifts: Jewelry

45th Wedding Anniversary

Traditional Gifts: Sapphire
Modern Gifts: Sapphire

46th Wedding Anniversary

Traditional Gifts:
Modern Gifts: Original Poetry

47th Wedding Anniversary

Traditional Gifts:
Modern Gifts: Books

48th Wedding Anniversary

Traditional Gifts:
Modern Gifts: Optical Goods

49th Wedding Anniversary

Traditional Gifts:
Modern Gifts: Luxuries

50th Wedding Anniversary

Traditional Gifts: Gold
Modern Gifts: Gold

51st Wedding Anniversary

Traditional Gifts:
Modern Gifts: Ruby

52nd Wedding Anniversary

Traditional Gifts:
Modern Gifts: Ruby

55th Wedding Anniversary

Traditional Gifts: Emerald
Modern Gifts: Emerald

60th Wedding Anniversary

Traditional Gifts: Yellow Diamond
Modern Gifts: Diamond

65th Wedding Anniversary

Traditional Gifts:
Modern Gifts: Star Sapphire, Gray

67th Wedding Anniversary

Traditional Gifts:
Modern Gifts: Star Sapphire, Purple

75th Wedding Anniversary

Traditional Gifts: Diamonds, Diamond Like Stones, Gold
Modern Gifts: Diamond, Gold

80th Wedding Anniversary

Traditional Gifts:
Modern Gifts: Diamond, Pearl

90th Wedding Anniversary

Traditional Gifts:
Modern Gifts: Diamond, Emerald

95th Wedding Anniversary

Traditional Gifts:
Modern Gifts: Diamond, Ruby

100th Wedding Anniversary

Traditional Gifts:
Modern Gifts: 10K Diamond
 
Source: About.com marriage
 

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