Ever wanted to know the wedding anniversary names and gifts by year? Here's a list of the appropriate present to give for each of the anniversaries.We've includeda complete list of all the traditional names and equivalent gift suggestions for each of the anniversary years from a first anniversary through to an eightieth. We also have some fun and interesting facts about anniversaries and their history.
The name of a first anniversary in year one is Paper. Gifts can include stationery and a modern alternative is a clock.
For year 2 it's cotton, but giving china is also acceptable.
Year 3 is called leather and a present can include crystal or glass gifts.
Year 4 is Linen, the traditional gift, but modern equivalents include fruit and flowers.
For year 5 the name is wood but a gift of silver may be more welcome.
Year 6 is called iron but sugar or confectionery make a tastier gift - a perfect opportunity tocelebrate with cake or cupcakes!
Year 7 is Copper and a woollen or knitted garment is also appropriate.
The name for year 8 is Bronze with gifts including pottery.
Year 9 is Willow, but unless you plan on giving a present for the garden then linen or lace are good ideas.
Year 10 is called Tin so something like a set of designer storage containers might work.The modern version is diamond.
Year 11 is Steel and you could find steel jewellery or an ornament.
For year 12 you shouldn't have too much trouble finding a gift of Silk.
The name of year 13 is Lace but gifts can include other textiles such as table linen.
On to year 14 and this one is called Ivory. Obviously one would not be expected to give a gift of real ivory these days, so the answer is to choose something that's either ivory in colour or pick out some gold jewellery instead.
Year 15 is quite a landmark and the name is Crystal with an alternative gift of a pair of watches.
There are no official names for the years 16, 17, 18 and 19 so the next milestone is 20 years. The name is china so crockery or an ornament are obvious choices with platinum for those with a bigger budget.
The anniversaries are now only named for each 5 years and the next one is 25. This is probably the most well known as a silver anniversary.
This is followed by Pearl for year 30, Coral for year 35, Ruby for year 40, Sapphire for year 45, Gold for year 50, Diamond for year 60, Blue Sapphire for year 65, Platinum for year 70 and finally Oak for year 80.
There is currently no name for a 90th anniversary, but maybe one day there will be!
History of Anniversary Celebrations
Thecelebration of wedding anniversariesdates back to Roman times when husbands gave their wives a silver wreath for25years of marriage, and a gold wreath for50 years. Twentieth century commercialism then led to the addition ofmore gifts to represent colour and names for other years.Bythe 1930's there wasa material or symbolrepresenting the year asa gift suggestionfor the first year and milestone years such as 10th, 20th, 25th and50th.Over the years more were added and the giftlist updated and modernised by various American and British greeting cardcompanies.
British couples can receive a message from the Queen for a 60th, 65th and 70th anniversary, and everyyear after that. The end of World War Two is reflected in the number of messages sent - in 2005 thousands more diamond wedding messages were sent due tothe large number of marriages as soldiers returned home from the war.
Long Marriage Records
Some British couples have held Guinness World Records for marriage. In 2006 the world's longest living married couple were Mr and Mrs Jones from South Wales whose weddingin 1923 was83 years ago. In 2015 the record for the longest every marriage was held by a British couple - Mr and Mrs Chand from Bradford who were married for almost 91 years.
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Many couples treat the first anniversary as a special milestone as well as every five years spent together (aka the 5th, 10th, 15th, 20th, 25th and 30th anniversaries). Three decades marks a small change in what's considered a milestone year. From here, it's every 10 years (40th, 50th, 60th anniversary and so on).
Many couples treat the first anniversary as a special milestone as well as every five years spent together (aka the 5th, 10th, 15th, 20th, 25th and 30th anniversaries). Three decades marks a small change in what's considered a milestone year. From here, it's every 10 years (40th, 50th, 60th anniversary and so on).
Traditional and modern gifts for this wedding anniversary are ruby, a guideline that makes picking out something special a little bit easier. Opt for a gorgeous piece of ruby jewelry, cufflinks, or even something with a "ruby" hue like a cozy blanket or pajama set.
The main difference between the two anniversaries is that marriage anniversaries happen on the same day each year, while weddings usually take place after the first few years of marriage. On your wedding anniversary, most couples usually go out for a nice dinner and enjoy a day on the town.
Many couples now choose to break away from traditional roles and have both partners participate in the gift-giving process. Ultimately, the decision of whether a wife should buy her husband an anniversary gift should be based on the couple's individual preferences and dynamics.
The first year of marriage can feel like the hardest because it is full of changes and adjustments as you and your partner adapt to your new roles. Yet how you handle this period of adjustment is crucial to the longevity of your marriage, say researchers.
The most common symbols for marriage are: Doves: The release of doves as a symbol for weddings stems from the classic meaning behind doves - peace. This is meant to symbolize the peace that the married couple will feel in matrimony. Veils: Meant to represent modesty.
The anniversary where the traditional gift starts becoming more precious is your 25th, when silver is the traditional material. Any anniversary from 30 years upwards is incredibly special. Ruby marks your 40th anniversary, gold for your 50th, diamond for your 60th and platinum for your 70th.
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