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By Louise Baltruschat Hollis
Been married for years? Are you in your first year of being married? Or are you looking to buy a wedding gift for a loved one? You are in the right place, listed below are every UK wedding anniversary by year.
In this wedding anniversary guide, find the modern and traditional gifts given by year. In addition, the guide also includes gemstones and colours to really help you to narrow down your gift choice.
After the handy chart, you will find real-life anniversary gift ideas to spark your imagination.
Photo: With Love Rose Photography via Boho Fairytale Wedding
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When looking at the below wedding anniversary by year guide, do keep in mind that there are no hard and fast rules in gift choices.
Alternatively, take these anniversary traditions as inspiration to give a gift your recipient will love. It’s lovely to follow along with these traditional milestone ideas, as it can keep a sense of fun. Not to mention they can really cement the milestone of the occasion.
Think of this gift ideas list as the ultimate symbol of your relationship. Whether you go all-out on your present choice or give a subtle hint to the symbol of the year.
Also, don’t be afraid to think outside of the box. Gift giving to make your partner smile, well up with emotion or show just how much you love them are all worth so much more than breaking your budget.
| Anniversary Year | Traditional | Modern | Colour | Gemstone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Anniversary | Paper | Clocks | Gold or Yellow | Gold Jewellery |
| 2nd Anniversary | Cotton | China | Red | Garnet |
| 3rd Anniversary | Leather | Crystal or Glass | Jade or Pearl | Pearl |
| 4th Anniversary | Flowers or Fruit | Electrical Appliances | Blue or Green | Blue Topaz |
| 5th Anniversary | Wood | Silverware | Turquoise Pink or Blue | Sapphire |
| 6th Anniversary | Sugar | Wood | Purple Turquoise or White | Amethyst |
| 7th Anniversary | Wool | Brass Desk Sets | Yellow or Off-White | Onyx |
| 8th Anniversary | Salt | Linen or Lace | Bronze | Tourmaline |
| 9th Anniversary | Copper | Leather | Terracotta | Lapis Lazuli |
| 10th Anniversary | Tin | Diamonds | Silver or Blue | Diamond |
| 11th Anniversary | Steel | Jewellery or Accessories | Turquoise | Turquoise |
| 12th Anniversary | Linen or Silk | Pearls | Opal or Oyster-White | Jade |
| 13th Anniversary | Lace | Textiles or Faux Fur | White | Citrine |
| 14th Anniversary | Elephant | Gold Jewellery | Ivory | Opal |
| 15th Anniversary | Crystal | Watches | Red | Ruby |
| 16th Anniversary | Wax | Silverware | Silver | Peridot |
| 17th Anniversary | - | Furniture | Yellow | Carnelian |
| 18th Anniversary | - | Porcelain | Blue | Cat's Eye |
| 19th Anniversary | - | Bronze | Bronze | Aquamarine |
| 20th Anniversary | China | Platinum | Emerald Green or White | Emerald |
| 21st Anniversary | - | Nickel or Brass | Orange | Lolite |
| 22nd Anniversary | - | Copper | Green | Spinel |
| 23rd Anniversary | - | Silver Plated | Silver | Imperial Topaz |
| 24th Anniversary | - | Musical Instrument | Lavender | Tanzanite |
| 25th Anniversary | Silver | Silver | Silver | Silver Jewellery |
| 26th Anniversary | - | Pictures | - | - |
| 27th Anniversary | - | Sculptures | - | - |
| 28th Anniversary | - | Orchids | - | - |
| 29th Anniversary | - | Furniture | - | - |
| 30th Anniversary | Pearl | Diamond | Green | Pearl |
| 35th Anniversary | Coral (Colour or Photo) | Jade | Coral | Emerald |
| 40th Anniversary | Ruby | Ruby | Ruby | Ruby |
| 45th Anniversary | Sapphire | Sapphire | Blue | Sapphire |
| 50th Anniversary | Gold | Gold | Gold | Gold |
| 55th Anniversary | Emerald | Emerald | Emerald Green | Emerald |
| 60th Anniversary | Diamond | Diamond | White | Diamond |
| 65th Anniversary | Sapphire | Sapphire | - | Sapphire |
| 70th Anniversary | Platinum | Platinum | - | Platinum |
| 80th Anniversary | Oak | Oak | - | - |
| 85th Anniversary | Wine | Wine | - | - |
| 90th Anniversary | Stone | Stone | - | - |
Undoubtedly you have your gift idea now, but how do you celebrate your anniversary? There are so many lovely ways you can celebrate your wedding anniversary. Of course, most proposal ideas or date ideas are a great option for wedding anniversaries too! It’s all about the romance after all.
Nevertheless, here is a list of some lovely, meaningful and memorable ways to celebrate this exciting milestone of your relationship:
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Now you’ve got your anniversary gift year and have an idea of the theme for your pressie, let’s get some concrete shopping ideas! I’ve put together an easy-breezy shopping list for unique gift options which click through to places to shop.
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If you are vegan, go for faux leather or leather alternatives.
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If you are vegan, go for faux leather or leather alternatives.
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And there you have it, all the wedding anniversaries by year, and lots of gorgeous gift ideas. Finally don't forget to bookmark this page so you can revisit each year. Yay!
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