Wedding Anniversary Gifts By Year

Basic Guide To Wedding Anniversary Gifts By Year

The giving of wedding anniversary gifts has been popularly accepted worldwide since the early nineties after Ms. Emily Post, renowned as the Queen of Modern Etiquette recommended and approved a gift list.  Every anniversary year has a traditional and modern gift version. Jewelry and flowers are two traditional items usually given as anniversary gifts. 

As a gift idea, there is a modern chart to gemstone which has been endorsed by several gem associations of America such as the American Gem Trade Association and the Jewelry Industry Council.  

GEMSTONE ANNIVERSARY GUIDE

1st anniversary is  gold, 2nd  is garnet, 3rd is pearl,4th anniversary is topaz, 5th is sapphire, 6th is amethyst,7th is onyx,8th is tourmaline, 9th is lapuz lazuli, 10th is diamond, 11th is turquoise, 12th is jade, 13th is citrine, 14th is opal, 15th is ruby, 16th is peridot,17th is watch, 18th is cat’s eye chrysoberyl,19th is aquamarine, 20th is emerald, 21st is tolite, 22nd is spinel, 23rd is imperial topaz, 24th is tanzanite, 25th is silver jubilee, 30th is pearl jubilee, 35th is emerald, 40th is ruby, 45th is sapphire, 50th is golden jubilee, 55th is alexandrite, 60th is diamond jubilee and 70th is sapphire jubilee.

FLOWER ANNIVERSARY GUIDE 

1st anniversary is pansy, 2nd is cosmos, 3rd is fuchsia, 4th is geranium, 5th is daisy, 6th is calla lily, 7th is jack in the pulpit, 8th is clematis, 9th is poppies, 10th is daffodils, 11th is morning glory, 12th is peonies, 13th is holly hock, 14th is dahlia, 15th is roses, 20th is day lily, 25th is iris, 30th is sweet pea, 40th is nasturtium, and for the 50th anniversary is violet.

IDEAL ATTITUDE IN ANNIVERSARY GIFT GIVING  

So as you approach the first milestone in your wedding life or your 25th or 50th milestone, you can make your wedding anniversary something special to celebrate, be it a modern or traditional anniversary.  Whatever you choose, do not forget to personalize your unique gift as it gives an added feature that will definitely not go unnoticed.

With lots of available information around, spending time in getting ideas will definitely excite you as you decide on what anniversary gift to give your beloved! If you are a first year anniversary celebrant, the enthusiastic attitude you show in celebrating this memorable day will create a dramatic impact on your spouse. Your heartfelt feelings will go a long way in building a solid foundation to your relationship and making your wedding anniversary gifts by year giving a tradition.