Have you ever noticed that history repeats itself? Giving traditional wedding anniversary gifts is making a comeback. Each year is a milestone in the marriage that is celebrated with different types of gifts. These gifts represent the investment and strengthening of the marriage.
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Traditionally gifts are given for the first 15 years and then it skips to 5 year increments. Whether you are looking for a gift for your significant other or to celebrate another couple’s anniversary, below is a list of the most common years that are celebrated along with the type of traditional gift to give.
Years 1 -15:
- 1st year – Paper
- 2nd year – Cotton
- 3rd year – Leather
- 4th year – Fruit/Flowers
- 5th year – Wood
- 6th year – Iron
- 7th year – Cooper
- 8th year – Bronze
- 9th year – Pottery
- 10th year – Aluminum/Tin
- 11th year – Steel
- 12th year – Silk
- 13th year – Lace
- 14th year – Ivory
- 15th year – Crystal
Years 20 – 60 in 5 year increments:
- 20th year – China
- 25th year – Silver
- 30th year – Pearl
- 35th year – Coral
- 40th year – Ruby
- 45th year – Sapphire
- 50th year – Gold
- 55th year – Emerald
- 60th year – Diamond
Leave a comment below letting me know what type of traditional gifts that you have received or given to celebrate a milestone of marriage. Sign up on the home page to receive a weekly email from Ssouthernlifestyle and as always have a blessed day!
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