|
Traditional
List |
Modern
List
|
Traditional and modern gifts for wedding anniversaries
.
The guide list of traditional gifts
includes alternatives in parentheses.
|
| 1st |
Paper |
Clocks |
| 2nd |
Cotton |
China
|
| 3rd |
Leather |
Crystal,
Glass |
| 4th |
Linen
(Silk) |
Appliances |
| 5th |
Wood |
Silverware |
| 6th |
Iron |
Wood
objects |
| 7th |
Wool
(Copper) |
Desk
sets |
|
| 8th |
Bronze |
Linens,
Lace |
| 9th |
Pottery
(
China
) |
Leather
goods |
| 10th |
Tin,
Aluminum |
Diamond |
| 11th |
Steel |
Fashion
jewelry |
| 12th |
Silk |
Pearls,
Colored gems |
| 13th |
Lace |
Textiles,
Furs |
| 14th |
Ivory |
Gold
jewelry |
| 15th |
Crystal
|
Watches |
| 16th |
|
Silver
hollowware |
| 17th |
Furniture |
| 18th |
Porcelain |
| 19th |
Bronze |
| 20th |
China
|
Platinum |
| 21st |
|
Brass,
Nickel |
| 22nd |
Copper |
Compiled by librarians at the Chicago Public Library's Information Center.
Sources: Anderson, Charles. "The Exchange," RQ 25 (1985): 175.
The World Almanac and Books of Facts.
Mahwah, New Jersey: World Almanac Books, 1997.
World Book Encyclopedia, 1997 ed., s.v. "wedding anniversary."
|
| 23rd |
Silver
plate |
| 24th |
Musical
instruments |
| 25th |
Silver |
Sterling
silver |
| 26th |
|
Original
pictures |
| 27th |
Sculpture |
| 28th |
Orchids |
| 29th |
New
furniture |
| 30th |
Pearl
|
Diamond |
| 31st |
|
Timepieces |
| 32nd |
Conveyances
(automobiles) |
|
| 33rd |
Amethyst |
| 34th |
Opal |
| 35th |
Coral
(Jade) |
Jade |
| 36th |
|
Bone
china |
| 37th |
Alabaster |
| 38th |
Beryl,
Tourmaline |
| 39th |
Lace |
| 40th |
Ruby |
Ruby |
| 41st |
|
Land |
| 42nd |
Improved
real estate |
| 43rd |
Travel |
| 44th |
Groceries |
| 45th |
Sapphire |
Sapphire |
| 46th |
|
Original
poetry tribute |
Wedding
Planner & Free Checklist
|
| 47th |
Books |
Invitations-Photo
Cards
|
| 48th |
Optical
goods |
Scenic
Maine Destinations
|
| 49th |
Luxuries,
any kind |
Banquet/Reception
|
| 50th |
Gold |
Gold |
Everything
Wedding |
| 55th |
Emerald |
Emerald |
Digital Camera Reviews & Comparisons
|
| 60th |
Diamond |
Diamond |
Diamond
Buying Guide |
| 75th |
diamonds,
gold |
Diamond |
Anniversary
Yearly
Gift List |
| 80th |
|
Diamond,
Pearl
|
|
| 85th |
Diamond,
Sapphire |
| 90th |
Diamond,
Emerald |
| 95th |
Diamond,
Ruby |
| 100th |
10-carat
Diamond |