Anniversay Gift Ideas by Years of Marriage
Here is a list of traditional and modern gift ideas for wedding anniversaries compiled by librarians at the Chicago Public Library's Information Center.
| Traditional Anniversary Gift | Modern Anniversary Gift | |
| 1st year anniversary gift |
Paper Suggestions: Books, Magazines, Calendars, Stationary, Paintings, Posters, Gift certificates, a Love Letter |
Clocks |
| 2nd year anniversary gift |
Cotton Suggestions: Clothing, A creative T-shirt, Tablecloths, Sexy Underware |
China |
| 3rd |
Leather Suggestions: Shoes, Leather-bound notebook , Leather briefcase , Leather wallet, Leather belt , Mobile phone in a leather case , Leather gloves , Leather desk set, Leather luggage, Leather watch |
Crystal, Glass |
| 4th |
Fruit or Flowers Suggestions: Flowers or a fruit gift basket, Floral-scented candles, or Flower decorated bath sets, Garden gift, Flower jewelry |
Appliances |
| 5 year anniversary gift |
Wood Suggestions: Plants, Woden photo Frame, Woden desk accessories, Weekend away in a log cabin, Wood sculpture or carvings |
Silverware |
| 6th |
Iron Suggestions: Golf gift, Iron sculpture , Wrought iron Outdoor furniture, Iron skillet, Barbecue accessories, Tools and hardware, Gym items for "iron" muscles |
Wood objects |
| 7th |
Wool (Copper) Suggestions: Cashmere or good wool scarf, socks or jumper, Blanket to snuggle under together , New suit , Outing to a sheep farm , Woolly hat , New coat to keep him warm, Copper kettle or cookware, Copper fireside accessories, Copper sculpture |
Desk sets |
| 8th |
Bronze Suggestions: Hand-held bronze bell, Bronze sculpture or figurine, Day trip to the beach to catch some sun , Sun tan lotion for a tropical dream holiday |
Linens, Lace |
| 9th |
Pottery (China) Suggestions: Join a pottery class together , Coffee or bier mug , Plant pot, vase or bowl , Figurines for the lawn |
Leather goods |
| 10 year anniversary gift |
Tin, Aluminum Suggestions: Personalised number plate , Digital camera, Tin of caviar or foie gras, Tin toy airplane or car, Tin sign for his office or study, Aluminium watch |
Diamond |
| 11th |
Steel Suggestions: Engraved key chain , CD by Steel Pulse , Stainless steel watchband , Ice skates , Stainless steel cookware, Stainless steel cocktail shaker or ice bucket |
Fashion jewelry |
| 12th |
Silk |
Pearls, Colored gems |
| 13th |
Lace |
Textiles, Furs |
| 14th |
Ivory |
Gold jewelry |
| 15 year anniversary gift |
Crystal Suggestions: Flower vase, murano Jewelry, crystal jewelry, glasses, wine decantor, watches |
Watches |
| 16th |
Silver holloware |
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| 17th |
Furniture |
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| 18th |
Porcelain |
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| 19th |
Bronze |
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| 20 year anniversary gift |
China |
Platinum |
| 21st |
Brass, Nickel |
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| 22nd |
Copper |
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| 23rd |
Silver plate |
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| 24th |
Musical instruments |
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| 25 year anniversary gift |
Silver Suggestions: Silver photo frame, silver card holder, silver jewelry, silver desk items |
Sterling silver |
| 26th |
Original pictures |
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| 27th |
Sculpture |
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| 28th |
Orchids |
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| 29th |
New furniture |
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| 30 year anniversary gift |
Pearl |
Diamond |
| 31st |
Timepieces |
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| 32nd |
Conveyances (e.g., automobiles) |
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| 33rd |
Amethyst |
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| 34th |
Opal |
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| 35th |
Coral (Jade) |
Jade |
| 36th |
Bone china |
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| 37th |
Alabaster |
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| 38th |
Beryl, Tourmaline |
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| 39th |
Lace |
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| 40th |
Ruby |
Ruby |
| 41st |
Land |
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| 42nd |
Improved real estate |
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| 43rd |
Travel |
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| 44th |
Groceries |
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| 45th |
Sapphire |
Sapphire |
| 46th |
Original poetry tribute |
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| 47th |
Books |
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| 48th |
Optical goods (e.g., telescope, microscope) |
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| 49th |
Luxuries, any kind |
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| 50th anniversary gift |
Gold |
Gold |
| 55th |
Emerald |
Emerald
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| 60th |
Diamond |
Diamond |
| 75th |
Diamonds, diamondlike stones, gold |
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| 80th |
Diamond, Pearl |
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| 85th |
Diamond, Sapphire |
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| 90th |
Diamond, Emerald |
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| 95th |
Diamond, Ruby |
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| 100th |
10-carat Diamond |
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| We hope this helps you with the best Anniversary Gift Idea | ||
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