Celebrating each year of marriage is a unique milestone, and the tradition of associated gifting themes has been a charming part of this ritual. The concept revolves around the idea that as each year passes, a couple's relationship strengthens, paralleling the growth of traditional materials used for gifts. From simple beginnings like paper for the first year and flowers for the fourth, these gifts evolve in substance and significance, eventually leading to precious stones and metals for the 40th anniversary and beyond.
The practice of assigning special gifts based on the number of years married dates back to the Victorian era, possibly even as early as ancient Rome. Today, most years have both traditional and modern gifting materials, reflecting contemporary lifestyles. Additionally, gemstones, colors, and flowers are chosen to complement each anniversary's overall theme, providing an array of choices for the perfect present to convey heartfelt anniversary wishes. Below are suggested gifts for each year of your strengthening marriage (if you are married):
Year | Traditional | Modern | Gemstone |
1st | Paper | Clocks | Gold |
2nd | Cotton | China | Garnet |
3rd | Leather | Crystal/Glass | Pearl |
4th | Fruits/Flowers | Appliances | Blue Topaz |
5th | Wood | Silverware | Sapphire |
6th | Iron | Wood Objects | Amethyst |
7th | Copper/Wool | Desk Sets | Onyx |
8th | Bronze/Pottery | Linen/Lace | Tourmaline |
9th | Willow/Pottery | Leather | Lapis Lazuli |
10th | Aluminium/Tin | Diamond Jewelry | Diamond |
15th | Crystal | Watches | Ruby |
20th | China | Platinum | Emerald |
25th | Sterling Silver | Sterling Silver | Silver |
30th | Pearl | Diamond | Pearl |
35th | Coral | Emerald | |
40th | Ruby | Ruby | Ruby |
45th | Sapphire | Sapphire | Sapphire |
50th | Gold | Gold | Gold |
55th | Emerald | Emerald | Alexandrite |
60th | Diamond | Diamond | Diamond |
Extracted from The Knot: Milestone Anniversary Gift Ideas
Understanding milestone years is crucial in this tradition. Milestone anniversaries initially occur every five years, starting from the fifth year and subsequently at the 10th, 15th, 20th, 25th, and 30th anniversaries. After three decades, it typically transitions to every 10 years, such as the 40th, 50th, 60th anniversaries, and so forth. Nevertheless, many couples also choose to commemorate their first anniversary as a special milestone. Ultimately, the decision on how much to celebrate each year lies with the couple, emphasizing that every year of marriage is worthy of commemoration with a special date and a thoughtful present.
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