For some, when it comes to buying presents for your first anniversary or 60 anniversaries beyond that, finding the perfect gift can be daunting. Luckily, traditions have been upheld, lists have been made and all one has to do is keep within the parameters of the traditional or modern gift set to each anniversary year. Some traditional gifts you may have heard of, some you may be surprised by and others you can take a fresh spin on to give an unforgettable, timeless gift.
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TRADITIONAL GIFT |
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1st Anniversary |
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Paper |
Clock |
2nd Anniversary |
Cotton |
China |
3rd Anniversary |
Leather |
Crystal/Glass
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4th Anniversary |
Fruit/Flowers |
Appliances |
5th Anniversary |
Wood |
Silverware |
6th Anniversary |
Candy/Iron |
Wood |
7th Anniversary |
Wool/Copper |
Desk Sets |
8th Anniversary |
Pottery/Bronze |
Linens/Lace |
9th Anniversary |
Willow/Pottery |
Leather |
10th Anniversary |
Tin/Aluminum |
Diamond Jewelry
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11th Anniversary |
Steel |
Fashion Jewelry |
12th Anniversary |
Silk/Linen |
Pearls |
13th Anniversary |
Lace |
Textile Furs
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14th Anniversary |
Animals |
Gold Jewelry |
15th Anniversary |
Crystal |
Watches |
20th Anniversary |
China |
Platinum |
25th Anniversary |
Silver |
Silver |
30th Anniversary |
Pearl |
Diamond |
35th Anniversary |
Coral |
Jade |
40th Anniversary |
Ruby |
Ruby |
45th Anniversary |
Sapphire |
Sapphire |
50th Anniversary |
Gold |
Gold |
55th Anniversary |
Emerald |
Emerald |
60th Anniversary |
Diamond |
Diamond |
75th Anniversary |
Diamond |
Diamond |
You can see that some traditional and modern gifts overlap and others are more broad ranged options, which can definitely make gifting easier and allow the one giving the gift more creative opportunities.
For example, the 12th anniversary gift of silk or linen we would add a local New Orleans touch to the present. Nola Couture is a local company that arose from the need to lift spirits in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. It offers individual designs created in New Orleans specifically for New Orleanians. The designs are based off of classic New Orleans staples such as streetcars and snowballs. The perfect gift for your groom on your silk anniversary would be one of Nola Couture’s silk bow ties. With a variety of design options, we love the streetcar design and the “po boy” bow tie.
See more designs at NolaCouture.com.
For the ladies, the 25th anniversary is dedicated to silver. The Elsa Peretti line at Tiffany & Co. offers a mesh tie necklace in sterling silver. This piece is not only beautiful, but it is completely different than most designs you see in recent jewelry lines. The wear options are endless and it is guaranteed to give your bride the fashionable confidence she deserves.