Summer is an incredibly popular time to get married, so whether you’re shopping for your bride-to-be, your bridesmaids, or for the perfect anniversary gift for your lovely wife, it’s always wise to shop with a plan.
Did you know that each year in a marriage is typically represented by a type of anniversary gift? Check out the list below for the modern and traditional anniversary gifts by year.
| Year | Traditional | Modern |
| 1st | Paper | Clocks |
| 2nd | Cotton | China |
| 3rd | Leather | Crystal/Glass |
| 4th | Fruit/Flowers | Appliances |
| 5th | Wood | Silverware |
| 6th | Candy/Iron | Wood |
| 7th | Wool/Copper | Desk Sets |
| 8th | Pottery/Bronze | Linens/Lace |
| 9th | Willow/Pottery | Leather |
| 10th | Tin/Aluminum | Diamond Jewelry |
| 11th | Steel | Fashion Jewelry |
| 12th | Silk/Linen | Pearls |
| 13th | Lace | Textile Furs |
| 14th | Animals* | Gold Jewelry |
| 15th | Crystal | Watches |
| 20th | China | Platinum |
| 25th | Silver | Silver |
| 30th | Pearl | Diamond |
| 35th | Coral | Jade |
| 40th | Ruby | Ruby |
| 45th | Sapphire | Sapphire |
| 50th | Gold | Gold |
| 60th | Diamond | Diamond |
* Historically, the traditional 14th anniversary gift was ivory, but endangered elephant populations make this an unethical choice.
Now that you know the traditional and modern anniversary gift theme for each year, check out this list from Hallmark on creative anniversary gift ideas that are sure to make your loved one feel wonderful!
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