| A reference to traditional gifts given on | | | | element is more for the ladies. Lace table |
| wedding anniversaries. Read the traditional | | | | linens, hankies and nightgowns are wonderful |
| gifts and suggestions to make shopping a | | | | gifts of lace. |
| little easier. | | | | |
| | | | 14th Anniversary- Ivory is the gift fourteen |
| Is your anniversary here again? Don't know | | | | years of marriage. Imagination is important |
| what to buy your better half? Maybe the | | | | for this gift giving year. An ivory broche is |
| anniversary gift guide can help. The guide | | | | a worldly gift for your wife and if your |
| has been updated with a few gift ideas to | | | | husband is open to anything, try an ivory |
| make your shopping a little easier. | | | | elephant tusk. Not likely huh? How about |
| | | | Ivory soap? At least I tried. |
| 1st Anniversary- The first anniversary is the | | | | |
| year of paper. Paper gifts are not as boring | | | | 15th Anniversary - Fifteen years of wedded |
| as one may think. It can be as simple as a | | | | bliss earn you Crystal. Swarovski Crystals |
| handwritten poem or as lavish as an airline | | | | set in a pendant, watch or other piece of |
| ticket. | | | | jewelry is a nice idea. For the simple folk, |
| | | | a crystal vase or personalized champagne |
| 2nd Anniversary - The second anniversary is | | | | flutes add that touch of romance. |
| cotton. A good cotton gift is clothing. | | | | |
| Personalizing it makes it even more special. | | | | 20th Anniversary- Twentieth Anniversary is |
| Nowadays you can personalize just about | | | | the gift of China. That is pretty self |
| anything. | | | | explanatory. |
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| 3rd Anniversary- The third anniversary gift | | | | 25th Anniversary- Twenty five years of |
| is leather. Wallets and purses are nice | | | | marriage is also known as The Silver |
| leather gifts. There are also tins of leather | | | | Anniversary. Silver jewelry or nice jewelry |
| items that can be personalized as well. (Ex. | | | | boxes are always safe bets. |
| Personalized leather bracelets or briefcases) | | | | |
| | | | 30th Anniversary- Pearl is the gift of a |
| 4th Anniversary- Linen is the fourth | | | | thirty year anniversary. Pearls can be given |
| anniversary gift. Linen gifts include table | | | | as a necklace or placed in a ring. |
| linens and vacation linen shirts also known | | | | |
| as Guayaberas. | | | | 35th Anniversary- Coral or Jade is the gifts |
| | | | for this anniversary. You can find coral |
| 5th Anniversary- Wood is fifth anniversary | | | | gifts such as vases, sculptures, trays or |
| gift. Gift ideas range from gift baskets to | | | | games made or coral. Jade gifts are usually |
| furniture. | | | | jewelry like bracelets and earrings. |
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| 6th Anniversary- The sixth anniversary is | | | | 40th Anniversary- The fortieth year |
| iron. Iron gifts include candleholders and | | | | anniversary gift is Ruby. Like many of the |
| picture frames. | | | | gifts, jewelry is a good gift. |
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| 7th Anniversary- Depending on who you ask, | | | | 45th Anniversary- Sapphires represent forty |
| the seven year anniversary is either copper | | | | years of marriage. Jewelry |
| or wool. Cooper gifts include vases and | | | | |
| bowls. Wool gifts include sweaters and | | | | 50th Anniversary- The Golden Anniversary is |
| scarves. | | | | among one of the well known. Gold gifts can |
| | | | be anything from jewelry to golden vases, |
| 8th Anniversary- Bronze is the eighth | | | | cups, frames, figurines and other trinkets. |
| anniversary gift. Bronze gifts can be | | | | |
| anything from a candleholder or vase to a | | | | 55th Anniversary- Emeralds are the gifts of |
| trinket or memorable keepsake being bronzed. | | | | this year. Jewelry is a common gift. |
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| 9th Anniversary- Pottery is the ninth | | | | 60th Anniversary- Sixty years of being |
| anniversary. Sculptures, vases and bowls are | | | | married most certainly deserves Diamonds. |
| the most common of these gifts. A great gift | | | | What could be better than diamond jewelry? |
| idea would be to enjoy a pottery class | | | | |
| together. | | | | 65th Anniversary- Blue Sapphires are the |
| | | | gifts of this year. Once again jewelry is |
| 10th Anniversary- Tin or Aluminum is the | | | | appropriate...it's deserved! |
| gifts for 10 years of bliss. Jewelry boxes or | | | | |
| tin gift containers filled with goodies make | | | | 70th Anniversary- Platinum gifts are |
| great tin/aluminum gifts. Gift basket | | | | representative of seventy platinum years of |
| containers would be a great to incorporate | | | | marriage. Platinum gifts include jewelry, |
| tin or aluminum. | | | | music boxes, figurines and gift boxes. |
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| 11th Anniversary- Eleven years of marriage | | | | 75th Anniversary- Once again Diamond is the |
| equal a gift of Steel. Gifts can be anything | | | | gift of choice. After seventy five years of |
| from a stainless steel watch or pendant to | | | | marriage, it is most certainly deserving. |
| stainless kitchen appliances. | | | | Best gift...Jewelry! |
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| 12th Anniversary- Silk is the twelfth | | | | 80th Anniversary- Oak represents eighty years |
| anniversary gift. Silk pajamas and sheets are | | | | of marriage. If you have been married eighty |
| a wonderful gift. Robes and clothing are also | | | | years than you marriage is stronger than oak. |
| great. | | | | Nevertheless a fantastic oak gift is Oak |
| | | | Home! If you can't afford it, there are tons |
| 13th Anniversary- The thirteenth anniversary | | | | of handmade oak gifts such as furniture, wall |
| is that of Lace. This anniversary gift's | | | | shelves and many more. |