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Posted by on Feb. 6, 2012 at 1:02 PM
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1st Wedding Anniversary Gifts

Traditional gift symbol for first wedding anniversary is PaperClocks and plastic gifts are associated with the modern gift theme for this anniversary year.

Gemstone: Pearl/Gold

Flower: Carnation

Color: Gold/Yellow

2nd Wedding Anniversary Gifts

Second wedding anniversary is traditionally associated with Cotton. Modern gift symbol for this anniversary is China.

Gemstone: Garnet/Rose Quartz

Flower: Cosmos

Color: Red

3rd Wedding Anniversary Gifts

Traditional gift theme for third wedding anniversary is LeatherCrystal/Glass is the contemporary gift symbol for this anniversary.

Gemstone: Jade/Pearls

Flower: Fuchsia Blossom

Color: Light Brown

4th Wedding Anniversary Gifts

Traditional fourth wedding anniversary gifts are Books/Fruits/Flowers. Modern gifts for this anniversary year include Linen/Silk or a variety of home appliances.

Gemstone: Blue Topaz/Amethyst

Flower: -

Color: Green

5th Wedding Anniversary Gifts

Fifth wedding anniversary gifts usually consist of items prepared from Wood. However, modern gift theme for this anniversary is Silverware.

Gemstone: Turquoise/Sapphire

Flower: Daisy

Color: Turquoise

6th Wedding Anniversary Gifts

Traditional gift symbol for sixth wedding anniversary is Sugar/Iron. Contemporary gifts for this anniversary focus on Wood theme.

Gemstone: Amethyst/Garnet

Flower: Calla Lily

Color: White

7th Wedding Anniversary Gifts

Traditional seventh wedding anniversary gift symbol focuses on Wool/Copper. Wool, in particular, symbolizes warmth and comfort. Modern gift for this anniversary year is Desk Set.

Gemstone: Onyx/Lapis lazuli

Flower: Jack-in-the-Pulpit

Color: Off White

8th Wedding Anniversary Gifts

Traditionally, gifts based on Bronze/Pottery theme are best matched with the eighth wedding anniversary. Modern 8th wedding anniversary gifts, on the other hand, focus on Lace/Linen. Linen denotes purity and righteousness.

Gemstone: Tourmaline

Flower: Clematis

Color: Bronze

9th Wedding Anniversary Gifts

Traditional gift theme for ninth wedding anniversary is Pottery/Willow. Contemporary gifts for this anniversary year incorporate Leather.

Gemstone: Lapis Lazuli/Green Spinel/Jasper

Flower: Poppy

Color: Terracotta

10th Wedding Anniversary Gifts

Tenth wedding anniversary gifts are traditionally associated with Tin/Aluminum. Modern gifts for this anniversary focus on Diamond Jewelry.

Gemstone: Diamond/Black Onyx/Blue Sapphire

Flower: Daffodil

Color: Silver/Blue

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Godspitgrl
by Nychole on Feb. 6, 2012 at 1:03 PM

11th Wedding Anniversary Gifts

Traditional eleventh wedding anniversary gift theme involves Steel. Modern gift symbol for this anniversary year is Fashion Jewelry.

Gemstone: Turquoise/Hematite

Flower: Morning Glory

Color: Turquoise

12th Wedding Anniversary Gifts

Twelfth wedding anniversary gifts are traditionally associated with Silk/Linen. Modern gift symbol for this anniversary is Pearls.

Gemstone: Jade/Pearl

Flower: Peony

Color: Oyster White

13th Wedding Anniversary Gifts

Traditional gift symbol for thirteenth wedding anniversary is Lace. Besides, modern 13th wedding anniversary gifts include Textiles/Fur.

Gemstone: Citrine/Moonstone/Malachite

Flower: Hollyhock

Color: White

14th Wedding Anniversary Gifts

Traditional fourteenth wedding anniversary gifts usually involve Ivory based gifts. Modern gift for this anniversary is Gold Jewelry.

Gemstone: Opal/Moss Agate

Flower: Dahlia

Color: Ivory

15th Wedding Anniversary Gifts

Traditional gift symbol for fifteenth wedding anniversary is Crystal. Contemporary gift for this anniversary year is Watch.

Gemstone: Ruby/Rhodolite Garnet/Alexandrite

Flower: Rose

Color: Ruby Red

16th Wedding Anniversary Gifts

Modern gift theme for sixteenth wedding anniversary is Silver Holloware. There is no specific traditional symbol for this anniversary.

Gemstone: Peridot

Flower: -

Color: Silver

17th Wedding Anniversary Gifts

Seventeenth wedding anniversary is usually associated with Furniture as the modern gift theme.

Traditional Theme: -

Gemstone: Citrine/Amethyst

Flower: -

Color: Yellow

18th Wedding Anniversary Gifts

Contemporary gift symbol for eighteenth wedding anniversary is Porcelain. This translucent material has a subtle, aesthetic appeal that represents beauty and strength.

Traditional Theme: -

Gemstone: Cat’s Eye

Flower: -

Color: Blue

19th Wedding Anniversary Gifts

Modern gift theme associated with the nineteenth wedding anniversary is Bronze.

Traditional Theme: -

Gemstone: Aquamarine/Topaz

Flower: -

Color: Bronze

20th Wedding Anniversary Gifts

China is the traditional gift symbol for twentieth wedding anniversary. On the other hand, modern gifts for this anniversary incorporate Platinum.

Gemstone: Emerald/Yellow or Golden Diamond

Flower: Day Lily

Color: Emerald Green/White

Godspitgrl
by Nychole on Feb. 6, 2012 at 1:03 PM

21st Wedding Anniversary Gifts

Modern theme for twenty first wedding anniversary gifts is Brass/Nickel. There is no particular traditional gift symbol for this anniversary year.

Gemstone: Lolite/Amber

Flower: -

Color: Orange

22nd Wedding Anniversary Gifts

Modern twenty second wedding anniversary gifts focus on Copper as the theme.

Traditional Theme: -

Gemstone: Spinel

Flower: -

Color: Green

23rd Wedding Anniversary Gifts

Modern gift theme associated with twenty third wedding anniversary is Silver Plate.

Traditional Theme: -

Gemstone: Imperial Topaz

Flower: -

Color: Silver

24th Wedding Anniversary Gifts

Contemporary gift ideas for twenty fourth wedding anniversary involve Musical Instruments.

Traditional Theme: -

Gemstone: Tanzanite

Flower: -

Color: Lavender

25th Wedding Anniversary Gifts

Both traditional as well as modern gift symbols for twenty fifth wedding anniversary are represented by Silver.

Gemstone: Sterling Silver

Flower: Iris

Color: Silver

26th Wedding Anniversary Gifts

Traditional Theme: -

Modern Gift Idea: Original Pictures

Color: Jade

27th Wedding Anniversary Gifts

Traditional Theme: -

Modern Gift Idea: Sculpture – symbolizes the experience of touch.

28th Wedding Anniversary Gifts

Traditional Theme: -

Modern Gift Idea: Orchids – symbolize nobility, understanding, elegance and perfection

Flower: Orchid

Color: Orchid/Lavender

29th Wedding Anniversary Gifts

Traditional Theme: -

Modern Gift Idea: Furniture

30th Wedding Anniversary Gifts

Thirtieth wedding anniversary gifts are traditionally associated with Pearls. Contemporary gifts for this anniversary involve Diamonds.

Gemstone: Pearl

Flower: Sweet Pea/Lily

Color: Green

31st Wedding Anniversary Gifts

Traditional Theme: -

Modern Gift Idea: Timepieces

32nd Wedding Anniversary Gifts

Traditional Theme: -

Modern Gift Idea: Conveyances or Vehicles

33rd Wedding Anniversary Gifts

Traditional Theme: -

Modern Gift Idea: Amethyst – symbolizes humility, spirituality and contentment.

34th Wedding Anniversary Gifts

Traditional Theme: -

Modern Gift Idea: Opal – symbolizes foresight, hope, purity and serenity.

35th Wedding Anniversary Gifts

Traditional gift for thirty fifth wedding anniversary is Coral. Modern 35th anniversary gift, on the other hand, is Jade.

Gemstone: Emerald

Flower: -

Color: Coral

36th Wedding Anniversary Gifts

Traditional Theme: -

Modern Gift Idea: Bone China

37th Wedding Anniversary Gifts

Traditional Theme: -

Modern Gift Idea: Alabaster

38th Wedding Anniversary Gifts

Traditional Theme: -

Modern Gift Idea: Beryl

39th Wedding Anniversary Gifts

Traditional Theme: -

Modern Gift Idea: Lace

40th Wedding Anniversary Gifts

Traditional and modern wedding anniversary gift symbol for fortieth wedding anniversary isRuby.

Gemstone: Ruby

Flower: Nasturtium

Color: Ruby

yourpassion
by Kristen on Feb. 6, 2012 at 1:04 PM
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Godspitgrl
by Nychole on Feb. 6, 2012 at 1:04 PM


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41st Wedding Anniversary Gifts

Traditional Theme: -

Modern Gift Idea: Land

42nd Wedding Anniversary Gifts

Traditional Theme: -

Modern Gift Idea: Improved Real Estate

43rd Wedding Anniversary Gifts

Traditional Theme: -

Modern Gift Idea: Travel

44th Wedding Anniversary Gifts

Traditional Theme: -

Modern Gift Idea: Groceries

45th Wedding Anniversary Gifts

Traditional Theme: Sapphire

Modern Gift Idea: Sapphire

Gemstone: Sapphire – symbolizes sincerity, faithfulness, clear thinking and prophetic wisdom

Color: Sapphire Red

50th Wedding Anniversary Gifts

Fiftieth wedding anniversary is symbolized by Gold according to both traditional as well as modern themes.

Gemstones: Gold/Golden Topaz/Golden Beryl/Amethyst

Flower: Violet

Color: Gold/Yellow

55th Wedding Anniversary Gifts

Emerald is the modern as well as traditional gift symbol for fifty fifth wedding anniversary. This stone symbolizes love, wisdom, faith, hope and rebirth.

Gemstone: Emerald/Alexandrite

Flower: Calla

Color: Emerald Green

60th Wedding Anniversary Gifts

Traditional and modern gift symbol for sixtieth wedding anniversary is Diamond.

Gemstone: Diamond/Star Ruby

Flower: -

Color: White

65th Wedding Anniversary Gifts

Modern Gift Ideas: Diamond/Gold/Star Sapphire

Gemstone: Blue Spinel

Color: Sky Blue/Grey

70th Wedding Anniversary Gifts

Traditional Theme: Platinum

Modern Gift Idea: Platinum

Gemstone: Sapphire/Smoky Quartz

Color: Platinum

75th Wedding Anniversary Gifts

Traditional as well contemporary gift theme for seventy fifth wedding anniversary is againDiamond.

Gemstone: Diamond/Gold

Flower: -

Color: Diamond White

80th Wedding Anniversary Gifts

Modern Gift Idea: Pearl/Diamond

Gemstone: Diamond

85th Wedding Anniversary Gifts

Traditional Theme: -

Modern Gift Idea: Diamond/Sapphire

90th Wedding Anniversary Gifts

Traditional Theme: -

Modern Gift Idea: Diamond/Emerald

95th Wedding Anniversary Gifts

Traditional Theme: -

Modern Gift Idea: Diamond/Ruby

100th Wedding Anniversary Gifts

Traditional Theme: -

Modern Gift Idea: 10K Diamond


OliviaW.
by Bronze Member on Feb. 6, 2012 at 1:05 PM

I didn't even know what they were.

goddess99
by Michelle on Feb. 6, 2012 at 1:19 PM

No not really. We usually just try to go away for the weekend.

tayanddyl
by Toni on Feb. 6, 2012 at 1:32 PM

 I don't follow the tradition, but it's a nice guide when you are stumped on what to get

styler7
by Stacey on Feb. 6, 2012 at 2:01 PM
Funny..ours is nxt week and my husband asked about what he's suppose to buy this year :)
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mamivon2
by Sandra on Feb. 6, 2012 at 2:03 PM

Like we can afford it..

We will be married 10years  march 14

RADmomma
by Member on Feb. 6, 2012 at 2:04 PM

We have never given gifts.

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