Wedding Anniversary Guide
What does each wedding anniversary represent?
Wedding anniversaries have been celebrated with traditional gifts for generations, with each year representing another chapter of married life — from paper for the first anniversary through to silver, ruby, gold and diamond.
Use this guide to discover the traditional wedding anniversary gifts by year, then explore ideas for turning the tradition into something personal.
Anniversary Gifts By Year
The complete wedding anniversary list
From the traditional first anniversary paper gift to diamond and platinum milestones, here's your guide to traditional anniversary symbols and gift ideas.
| Year | Traditional Gift | Gift Inspiration |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Anniversary | Paper | Personalised anniversary print → |
| 2nd Anniversary | Cotton | Clothing or home textiles |
| 3rd Anniversary | Leather | Wallet or purse |
| 4th Anniversary | Fruit or Flowers | Flowers or a vase |
| 5th Anniversary | Wood | Wooden keepsake |
| 6th Anniversary | Sugar or Candy | Sweet treats |
| 7th Anniversary | Copper | Copper keepsake |
| 8th Anniversary | Bronze or Pottery | Personalised pottery |
| 9th Anniversary | Willow or Pottery | Ceramic keepsake |
| 10th Anniversary | Tin | Personalised keepsake |
| 11th Anniversary | Steel | Homeware |
| 12th Anniversary | Silk & Fine Linen | Linen gift |
| 13th Anniversary | Lace | Lace keepsake |
| 14th Anniversary | Ivory | Ivory-coloured keepsake |
| 15th Anniversary | Crystal | Crystal keepsake |
| 20th Anniversary | China | China keepsake |
| 25th Anniversary | Silver | 25th anniversary print → |
| 30th Anniversary | Pearl | Pearl-inspired gift |
| 35th Anniversary | Coral & Jade | Coral or jade-inspired gift |
| 40th Anniversary | Ruby | 40th ruby anniversary print → |
| 45th Anniversary | Sapphire | Sapphire-inspired gift |
| 50th Anniversary | Gold | 50th golden anniversary print → |
| 55th Anniversary | Emerald | Emerald-inspired gift |
| 60th Anniversary | Diamond | 60th diamond anniversary print → |
| 65th Anniversary | Blue Sapphire | Sapphire-inspired keepsake |
| 70th Anniversary | Platinum | Platinum-inspired gift |
| 75th Anniversary | Diamond | Diamond-inspired keepsake |
| 80th Anniversary | Oak | Oak keepsake |
Tradition Made Personal
The best anniversary gift doesn't have to be literal
Traditional anniversary symbols are a lovely source of inspiration, but you don't have to buy silver jewellery for a 25th anniversary or a ruby for a 40th.
Often the most meaningful gift is something connected to the couple themselves — their wedding venue, a favourite photograph, their names and wedding date, or a memory from the years they've spent together.
That's why a personalised print can work beautifully for almost any anniversary milestone.
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Shop anniversary prints 1st AnniversaryPaper Anniversary Gift
Mark the first year of marriage with a personalised paper keepsake.
Explore 1st anniversary 25th AnniversarySilver Anniversary Gift
Celebrate twenty-five years of marriage with something personal to their story.
Explore silver anniversary 40th AnniversaryRuby Anniversary Gift
Celebrate forty years together with a personalised anniversary keepsake.
Explore ruby anniversary 50th AnniversaryGolden Anniversary Gift
Mark an incredible fifty years of marriage with something made especially for them.
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Popular anniversary questions
What is the 1st wedding anniversary gift?
Paper is the traditional first wedding anniversary gift, symbolising the beginning of a couple's story and the chapters still to come.
What is the 5th wedding anniversary gift?
Wood is traditionally associated with the fifth wedding anniversary and represents strength and growth.
What is the 10th wedding anniversary gift?
Tin is traditionally associated with the tenth wedding anniversary.
What is the 15th wedding anniversary gift?
Crystal is traditionally associated with the fifteenth wedding anniversary.
What is the 20th wedding anniversary gift?
China is the traditional gift associated with the twentieth wedding anniversary.
What anniversary is silver?
The 25th wedding anniversary is traditionally known as the silver anniversary.
What anniversary is ruby?
The 40th wedding anniversary is traditionally known as the ruby anniversary.
How many years is a golden anniversary?
A golden wedding anniversary celebrates 50 years of marriage.
What anniversary is diamond?
The 60th wedding anniversary is traditionally known as the diamond anniversary.
