My husband and I have a tradition of getting each other traditional wedding gifts for our anniversary each year. Some years are harder than others to come up with related ideas. So I thought I would share with you some ideas for traditional wedding anniversary gifts for years 1-10.
Year 1: Paper
- Romantic card
- A homemade card or papercraft
- A scrapbook of memories from your first year
- Photobook
- Book
- Bouquet of Carnation flowers (the year 1 flower)
Year 2: Cotton
- Make a cotton fabric craft (pillow, etc.)
- New bedding
- Clothing
- Bouquet of Lily of the Valley flowers (the year 2 flower)
Year 3: Leather
- Bracelet
- Belt
- Watchband
- Jacket
- Wallet
- Bouquet of Sunflowers (the year 3 flower)
Year 4: Fruits/Flowers
- Chocolate-covered strawberries
- Favorite flowers
- Fruit salad
- Rose petals
- Editable arrangements
- Fruit tree/plant
- Bouquet of Hydrangea flowers (the year 4 flower)
Year 5: Wood
- Jenga blocks (personalized)
- Coasters
- Hammer/tools
- Cutting board
- Carpenter projects
- Simple painting project from the craft store
- Box for memories
- Picture frame
- Bouquet of Daisy flowers (the year 5 flower)
Year 6: Candy/Iron
- Favorite candy
- Iron skillet
- Iron man memorabilia/items
- Make candy together
- Iron ring dish
- Iron art/decor
- Iron bottle opener/corkscrew
- Lucky horseshoe
- Belt buckle
- Bouquet of Calla Lily flowers (the year 6 flower)
Year 7: Wool/Copper
- Cufflinks
- Keychain
- Potted plant
- Framed pennies for all special years (dating, engaged, married, etc.)
- Personalized bracelet
- Wool sweater
- Wool socks
- Wool blanket
- Wool scarf
- Wool hat
- Bouquet of Freesia flowers (the year 7 flower)
Year 8: Bronze
- Bracelet
- Figurine
- Plaque
- Keychain
- Bouquet of Lilac flowers (the year 8 flower)
Year 9: Pottery
- Make pottery together
- Ring dish
- Eating dishes
- Plant pot
- Mugs
- Vases
- Clay figurine
- Bouquet of Birds of Paradise flowers (the year 9 flower)
Year 10: Tin/Aluminum
- Personalized license plate
- Candleholder
- Pots and pans
- Earrings
- Tin bucket for drinks
- Tinman heart
- Bouquet of Daffodil flowers (the year 10 flower)
For me, when choosing a gift, the most important part is the meaning behind it. If it is something special and meaningful to you and your partner, that is all that matters. Happy gift hunting!
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