Getting married is one of the most joyful, memorable, and important turning points in anyone's life. Maybe that's why it has become traditional to meet this occasion with a huge amount of symbolism (something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue, remember?) - and not just the wedding itself, but each anniversary that comes after it.
Please note that in different regions (US, UK, Eastern Europe, etc.) the wedding anniversaries are often symbolized differently - cotton wedding instead of paper, for example. We used the traditional US anniversaries list to build this article, but we didn't forget about the other places around the world!
If you're NOT from the US, here's how we recommend navigating this article: use the menu above to jump to the YEAR you're celebrating, and you'll find a list of alternative symbols for each specific anniversary in other regions. After that, you can use our menu again and jump to the respective symbolic section to find the gift ideas that will be appropriate in your region!
Paper
1st wedding anniversary gifts
In the US, the first wedding anniversary is traditionally celebrated with paper gifts, as the tiny threads that make the paper are supposed to symbolize the intimate connection between the married. Paper also serves to illustrate the ambiguity of one's marriage at this point: on the one hand, paper is delicate and easily torn apart but it can also preserve the beautiful things written on it for decades to come if you take good care of it.
In some other countries, the traditional symbol for the first wedding anniversary is linen, the classic gift being linen bedding. Supposedly, the young couple would have been likely to wear out their first bedding set during the first year of marriage due to, erhm, passionate activities over and over again. Time for a new set!
1st wedding anniversary paper gift ideas:
- All kinds of tickets imaginable (plane tickets, tickets to museums, concerts, festivals, and sports events, etc.). Bonus points if you give them in a fancy box of future memories, like on the last picture in the gallery above.
- Paintings, posters, and portraits: for example, a personalized map (or a scratch map), a custom house portrait (home sweer home, innit?), a custom family portrait.
- A photobook with your pictures (Mixbook, Shutterfly are the most often used services for this matter).
- A tabletop games to play together, since most of them are largely made of paper or cardboard. Bonus points if you pick a romantic board game.
- A bouquet of paper flowers (by the way, you can make some seriously cool paper flower bouquets yourself, even if you don't have a lot of experience in crafting things)
- A bunch of hand-written love letters. To make them extra-pretty, you can purchase pre-made romantic envelopes like these ones.
- An activity book for couples is also a great idea since it will keep on giving the couple an almost endless influx of memories for months (or even years) to come.
- For couples with a good (and somewhat crappy) sense of humor, let's finalize this list of ideas with a "romantic" roll of toilet paper. Like, technically it fits the profile, and some people may get a good laugh out of such a gift. :)
Other symbols (if different from the traditional US):
- Modern American: clock
- United Kingdom (Traditional): cotton
- Netherlands: linen
- France: cotton
- Eastern Europe: linen
Cotton
2nd wedding anniversary gifts
If the couple has made it to their 2nd wedding anniversary, they surely deserve a symbol that's more durable that just paper! In the US, the traditional gifts for a couple's second wedding anniversary are made of cotton, symbolizing versatility, practicality, and adaptability. All of these traits and features are extremely important for a long-lasting and happy marriage, so it's customary for the gifts to reflect this idea. Additionally, cotton is a fuzzy & cozy material, and that's a great wish for the years to come!
2nd wedding anniversary cotton gift ideas:
- A picnic backpack for those romantic retreats every once in a while.
- A cotton robe or cotton pajamas to cozy up the nights
- What could be more suitable for celebrating a couple's cotton wedding than a bouquet of dried cotton branches? Pair it up with any non-cotton gift you can think of, and you'll be both honoring the tradition AND giving what you want, even if it's made from another material.
- For the classy one, you can go with a cotton tie (some sellers can even add a cool monogram to the tie to make the gift extra personal)
- Have you ever noticed that, as we grow older, getting a pair of good socks actually becomes quite pleasant? Well, there are special anniversary cotton socks for this occasion!
- A thougtful and sentimental gift would be a cotton throw blanket in your SO's favorite color
- A cotton bedding set is also a great gift idea. If that's over your budget, you can go for just a cotton sheet and turn it into the "Game of Love'' (easy DIY)
- For those who live in a house (or have A LOT of space in their apartment) a cotton hammock for two will make a fabulous gift
- Personalized cotton pillowcases
- A personalized cotton tray for her
- Finally, you can go for a gag gift, like this "Caution! Extremely HOT" cotton apron. Nothing fancy, but still cotton!
Other symbols (if different from the traditional US):
- Modern American: china
- United Kingdom (Traditional): paper
- Netherlands: cardboard
- France: leather
- Eastern Europe: paper
Leather
3rd wedding anniversary gifts
In most countries around the world, the traditional symbol for the couple's third wedding anniversary is leather. This material is a reflection of the durability of their union, the stability of their commitment to each other. During the first three years of marriage, the couple's habits and traditions are formed and solidified, creating the unique vibe of their family: this is a wonderful and bumpy road. To celebrate it, the 3rd wedding anniversary gifts are usually practical and durable items that will be used and enjoyed for years to come.
3rd wedding anniversary leather gift ideas:
- Let's start with a few failproof options: leather bags, jackets, wallets, belts, gloves, and shoes - all of these are perfect items to celebrate a couple's third wedding anniversary. The only potential problem with these ideas is to pick the wrong design, so you'd better do some research in terms of what your recipient prefers.
- For couples who have exchanged wedding vows, a personalized leather tray would be a fabulous gift.
- For the adventurous couple of travelers, a pair of matching personalized passport covers
- For the writer, the artist, the journalist, a leather journal would be much appreciated (or a leather cover for their usual journal, for that matter)
- It's not everyone's cup of tea, but some people really enjoy leather jewelry (here are some options for him and her)
Other symbols (if different from the traditional US):
- Modern American: crystal or glass
- France: wheat
Linen
4th wedding anniversary gifts
The 4-year wedding anniversary is among the most controversial ones as its symbol varies greatly from one country to the other. Traditionally, this anniversary is celebrated with linen (or silken) gifts in the US and Eastern Europe, while couples in the UK and France exchange flowers and fruit. We'll give you a few ideas for both of these approaches. :)
4th wedding anniversary linen gift ideas:
- A personalised linen jewelry roll like this or this one. Bonus points if you put a beautiful piece of jewelry inside. :)
- A personalised linen floral initials print. This idea also works for those countries where the traditional gifts for this anniversary are flowers
- Custom cufflinks with his or her favorite song printed on linen or silk would make an exceptional gift for a musician
- A linen love letter. This idea is so simple that you can even do it yourself if you have just a little bit of experience in crafting things
- If you're looking for something super sentimental, a cross-stitch family portrait on linen is a great idea that you can either do yourself or order online
- Sometimes people go with silken gifts instead of linen. If that's something your recipient would enjoy, the most popular options are silken scarves, pajamas, robes, eye masks, and dresses.
Other symbols (if different from the traditional US):
- Modern American: electrical appliances
- United Kingdom (Traditional): fruit and flowers
- Germany: amber
- France: flowers
- Nordic countries: wax
- Eastern Europe: linen or wax
Flowers & Fruit
4th wedding anniversary gifts
In those countries where the traditional gifts for the 4th wedding anniversary are flowers and fruit, things are a bit trickier but it's still possible to come up with something fabulous. Here are some of our favorite ideas!
4th wedding anniversary flowers & fruit gift ideas:
- The anniversary gift that will keep on giving month after month would be a bouquet delivery subscription. A fabulous option that would make almost any woman happy. An alternative (but still fabulous) option would be a monthly fruit delivery subscription.
- For the lucky couples who's anniversary is in spring or summer (or who live in a perpetually warm and sunny area) a great idea would be to organize a picnic outdoors, somewhere full of flowers. Alternatively, you could go for a trip to the local vineyard (if there are an).
- You could give a fruit & chocolate bouquet. You can either order one or DIY for an extra impression!
- Basically, any dress or scarf with a floral print would also do the trick.
- If you have the skills (or the courage), you could bake a fruit cake or pie!
Wood
5th wedding anniversary gifts
Well, well, well, now we're getting serious: five years of marriage! Half a decade, wow! To celebrate this fantastic milestone, the traditional gift is something wooden or containing at least a bit of solid wood. This material symbolizes strength, wisdom, and continuous growth throughout the years.
As a rule, five-year wedding anniversary gifts are incredibly easy to pick, and they come in hundreds of options for any budget: from small wooden souvenirs, cooking utensils, furniture, and instruments to (let's fantasize a bit) mountain cabins and sailboats. In case you need some extra inspiration, here are some cool ideas we've gathered all around!
5th wedding anniversary wooden gift ideas:
- A wooden photo frame set for all the fabulous pictures made throughout the years. There are some neat customizable options like this one, for example.
- Wooden wine glasses would make a classy gift for the couple who loves to occasionally treat themselves to a glass of good wine before bed.
- For the lady, a wooden jewelry box is a fabulous idea. Even if she already has something similar, there's no such thing as too much jewelry, and you gotta store it in style!
- If you're looking for something creative and unusual, a custom wooden sound wave art would be a great shot. Record your sweetest wishes and print them out!
- A simple but VERY heartwarming idea is this date night bucket list for couples (and hey, it's simple enough to do it yourself!)
- For the meat lover in your life, a wood chip smoking grill gift set is arguably the best thing you could ever give for a "wooden" occasion. Really.
- A personalized wooden ring with the couple's initials on the inside.
- A wooden vase to style up the home! Like this rustic birch one, for example.
Other symbols (if different from the traditional US):
- Modern American: silverware
From this point onward, we'll be covering the wedding anniversaries in 5-year intervals (10th, 15th, etc.) since these ones are the most universal worldwide. Some countries don't even have a symbol for the anniversaries between these milestones!
Tin
10th wedding anniversary gifts
Ten years = tin gifts. Ten, tin, is that a coincidence? Who knows, but the tradition is a worldwide one. Supposedly, tin symbolizes the couple's ability to bend without breaking and find an appropriate way out of any fight or disagreement. Some people go for aluminum instead, since these two metals are quite similar if you're not an expert.
Although tin doesn't sound romantic or glamorous, there's actually a whole bunch of fabulous gifts crafted from this metal. And yes, let's not forget that the modern symbol for 10 years of marriage is diamond jewelry - so that's your legal way to level up your gift. We'll focus on the traditional symbol for now, and come back to discuss the diamonds 50 years later. :)
10th wedding anniversary tin gift ideas:
- For men, a personalized aluminum tie clip is something almost guaranteed to be delightful.
- A more or less similar item for a woman would be an aluminum necklace.
- Row, row, row that marriage boat with a silver-coated aluminum boat bowl!
- Tin isn't a romantic material, but a tin everlasting rose is an insanely romantic gift.
- This one isn't for everyone, but the idea is still cool: meet the tin personalized family tree!
- Tin rings can be quite stylish too. Here's a good anniversary version
- A very sentimental gift would be a wallet insert tin card to remember all the wonderful time spent together so far
- For the artist, a tin pencil box would make a stylish and oldschool anniversary gift
- In case you didn't know, Ray-Ban Clubmaster sunglasses are made of aluminum
- For the traveler(s), what could be a better 10 anniversary gift than a set of aluminum hard shell luggage?
- A tin can of candy for those with a sweet tooth!
- 10 years of marriage is an exciting ride, so a creative idea would be to commemorate it with a personalized license plate sign!
Other symbols (if different from the traditional US):
- Modern American: diamond jewelry
- Germany: rose (flower)
Crystal
15th wedding anniversary gifts
The traditional gift for a 15th wedding anniversary is something made of crystal. This material is thought to symbolize the pure, sparkling, and sturdy love that the couple has managed to preserve and grow throughout the years.
Most of the gifts for this occasion are classy as can be, but hey - those fifteen years surely deserve something top-level!
15th wedding anniversary crystal gift ideas:
- A crystal vase to decorate the family home.
- A crystal keepsake and paperweight for the workaholic or entrepreneur. (Buy it)
- A crystal table lamp to make the evenings extra cozy.
- Basically, anything with Swarovski crystals would be a fabulous option. Who doesn't love Swarovski jewelry, after all?
- For the recipient who values a top-quality drink every once in a while, a crystal bar set would make an amazing gift
- Of course, this gift wouldn't be complete without a crystal ball, right? :)
- A crystal lotus. Maybe the recipient is into yoga, or buddhism, or hinduism, or flowers in general. Maybe not. Still, this thing is just breathtakingly beautiful, so we couldn't NOT put it here.
Other symbols (if different from the traditional US):
- Modern American: watches (wristwatches)
- Germany: violet (flower)
China
20th wedding anniversary gifts
The traditional material that symbolizes the 20th wedding anniversary is china (porcelain). Elegant, precious and gentle, it's also incredibly delicate and should be handled with utter care - just like the marriage to be celebrated.
Oh, and in case you didn't know, the gifts options for this anniversary aren't limited to just fancy dinner plates that will be used once a year (at most). Here goes a list of china things that caught our attention!
20th wedding anniversary china gift ideas:
- Did you know that china necklaces can be really beautiful?
- If you're into dishware and drinkware, this is a set of Van Gogh china mugs that's as creative as it's pretty.
- Of course, a porcelain teaset. It's chine we're talking about, after all.
- This one is more of a "grandma" kind of thing, but some people really like them so - china salt and pepper shakers.
- Bone china flowers and brooches. Mmm, that distinguishable vintage vibe...
- A ceramic vase to fill with flowers every few days. Or a planter for something long-lasting!
Other symbols (if different from the traditional US):
- Modern American: platinum. For those who cannot wait for the 70th anniversary, huh...
Silver
25th wedding anniversary gifts
In a certain sense, this milestone is a historic one. In the times of the Roman Empire, husbands used to give their wives a silver wreath on their 25th wedding anniversary (and a golden one on the 50th), and this where all the symbolic anniversary gifts stem from. No wonder the symbol is the same all around the world!
You can go for a silver wreath as well, and that would be a beautiful gesture but also a bit outdated one. If you want a few modern ideas, here's a list of our favorite options!
P.S. - Keep in mind that silver-colored gifts count as well, not just the metal!
25th wedding anniversary silver gift ideas:
- A beautiful silver anniversary frame to hang on the wall. Keeping the marriage alive after all these years is surely a win to be shown off proudly!
- For the recipient with a sweet tooth, a sweet gift could be a box of hershey kisses with personalized stickers.
- To put a good smile on their face, a funny gift would be this silver spoon.
- Classy, stylish, somewhat posh, a silver-plated jewellery box is a great gift idea for women who wear jewelry. Some options can even be personalized by engraving a romantic message onto the lid!
- Remember that tin everlasting rose as a gift idea for a couple's tenth wedding anniversary? Well, it's time to bring things to the next level with a silver version of this beauty!
- For coffee lovers, a silver coffee set could make a super fancy gift.
- A clever approach would be to combine the wedding anniversary gift with a romantic experience to celebrate the special day. For example, you could bring your significant other a delicious breakfast in bed - on a silver tray!
- Keep the most precious memories always close to your heart with this four-picture silver heart locket.
- Any kind of silver jewelry for him (cufflinks are a great idea) and her (did you know that the vast majority of Pandora jewelry is made of sterling silver?)
- When all other ideas fail, consider looking for a romantic or sentimental art piece like this Bond of Marriage silver sculpture.
Pearl
30th wedding anniversary gifts
In Christian tradition, sometimes the gates to Heaven are informally called the Pearly Gates. Now, after 30 years of happy marriage, it seems the couple has reached some sort of personal heaven too!
According to Indian mythology, pearls also originate in the skies: they are thought to be dewdrops that fell from heaven into the sea, and symbolize purity, nobility, beauty, and peace. To summarize, a couple's 30th anniversary is one of the most beautiful milestones of all, so make sure to celebrate it properly.
And just to be totally blunt here: you don't have to purchase actual pearls if you can't afford them. That's alright, nothing to be ashamed of; in fact, there are less expensive options that would still make a fabulous impression. For example, there's a material known as mother of pearl - both beautiful AND related to pearls. Or you could just decorate everything in a pearly-white color. Or buy a bunch of white balloons that resemble pearls a bit. Or you could just go out and eat some oysters!
Anyway, here's a list of additional ideas to get you inspired.
30th wedding anniversary pearl gift ideas:
- A family pearl pendant necklace with one pearl for each member of the family. A one-pearled version is also an incredibly classy option.
- A really sweet idea is to give your SO a romantic message in a bottle. What's great about this gift is that you don't really have to buy it: just make one yourself, and don't forget to throw a few pearls (faux are alright too) inside.
- You could go for a photo frame decorated with pearls. For starters, you could put a romantic message inside, and later change it to a family photo if you want!
- If you're looking for something made of mother of pearl, a good option would be a stylish bowl, for example. Due to the material's nature, such an item would fit seamlessly into almost any home design.
- For the gentleman, a pait of mother of pearl cufflinks would be a classy addition to their cufflink collection!
- For a pretty option that would be even MORE affordable, check out this oyster shell trinket dish. The idea is simple enough to make it yourself, even! Go out, eat some oysters, then take home one of the shells and turn it into a long-lasting memento of your beautiful anniversary night.
- A set of ceramic bowls with pearl glaze.
- Anniversary engravings aren't everyone's thing, but here's a stylish idea for the classy man: a mother of pearl pocket watch.
Other symbols (if different from the traditional US):
- Modern American: diamond
Coral
35th wedding anniversary gifts
The symbolic gift for the 35th wedding anniversary is coral. This material takes years (even decades) to form at the bottom of the sea, growing into beautiful miracles - just a marriage after 35 years together. The most valuable kind of coral is the red one, but you don't have to go exclusively for it: anything coral-shaped, coral-colored, or coral-inspired will also be a great choice.
By the way, centuries ago coral was believed to fend off evil spirits and gently heal it's owner, thus being a neat symbol of protection and inner strength. The more you know!
35th wedding anniversary coral gift ideas:
- Obviously, the first gift that comes to mind would be to organize a good session of scuba diving along a real coral reef. Just make sure to get some guidance from a professional since this isn't something you can safely do without previous experience and proper training.
- A coral stone & red onyx chess set would not only be a beautiful addition to any stylish home, but also make those chess battles so much more intense.
- A coral candle. Smells fabulous, looks nice, feels cozy.
- For the stylish recipient, a pair of coral suspenders or a coral tie would be much appreciated!
- There's even a few perfumes with "coral" in their names! For example, check out this Omnia Coral Eau de Toilette by Bulgari.
- For an all-natural feel, you could get some real coral fossils but that's somewhat risky. You don't want to imply the marriage itself is a fossil by now, right?
Other symbols (if different from the traditional US):
- Modern American: jade
- Germany: canvas
- France: ruby
Ruby
40th wedding anniversary gifts
Some say life just begins at 40, so maybe that's true about a marriage as well? The symbol for a couple's 40th wedding anniversary is ruby, one of the most valuable gemstones in existence - some experts say they are even rarer than diamonds.
In terms of symbolic meaning, ruby is widely associated with passion, wisdom, health, and prosperity - all of which are essential components of a good and happy marriage. Let's celebrate!
40th wedding anniversary ruby gift ideas:
- Let's start this anniversary with a trip! There's a whole lot of "ruby" places in the US, so visiting one of them for this special day could be a very creative and memorable idea. For example: the Ruby Valley in Nevada,Ruby in Arizona or South Carolina, the Ruby River in Utah or in Washington State, the Ruby Falls in Tennessee, the Ruby Mine in Cherokee... Not all of these places exactly stunning, but they all have "ruby" in their name. Now it's your turn to get creative. :)
- Ruby jewelry, obviously. Keep in mind that it's quite expensive in most cases.
- An enameled cast-iron dutch oven in ruby color. Seriously, that's a fabulous thing.
- A ruby stainless steel water bottle to keep your love hydrated at all times.
- For the couple with a flowery backyard of their own, a ruby vintage glass hummingbird feeder.
- A wedding anniversary ruby sundial. Yes, these things work.
- To decorate the home a bit, a 40th Anniversary Personalised Print could be quite the sentimental option.
- Personalised Chocolate Ruby Wedding Gift Box
- A silver-plated wedding anniversary photo frame with two slots: one for a picture of the original wedding and one to fill with a photo of their 40th anniversary!
- A wine bottle with a personalized commemorative label.
Other symbols (if different from the traditional US):
- France: emerald
Sapphire / Blue Sapphire
45th & 65th wedding anniversary gifts
In the US, both the classic AND the modern symbol for a couple's 45th wedding anniversary is sapphire, a precious gemstone that comes in a great variety of beautiful colors. In many countries around the world, the traditional symbol for the 65th wedding anniversary is Blue Sapphire, so we decided to join these two symbols into one set of ideas.
Truth be told, there isn't much space to get creative for this anniversary: the gift should be either something with a real or faux sapphire, or an item colored like this gemstone (especially for the 65th anniversary). If going for the latter, you can pick pretty much anything as long as it has an intense blue color.
45th & 65th wedding anniversary sapphire gift ideas:
- Let's kick the list with a Swarovski crystal sapphire ring. It's classy, pretty, and much more affordable than a ring with an actual sapphire of the same size.
- Blue sapphire earrings are also a neat option of sapphire jewelry!
- If you or the recipient aren't really into gemstones, you could celebrate the occasion with a special 45th Wedding Anniversary Greeting Card - and add something non-sapphire as the main gift.
- Did you know that there are tinted crystal vases that look pretty much like real sapphire?
- One of the most well-known brands of gin in the world is called Bombay Sapphire, famous for its blue bottle. If you're not to excited about the idea of giving alcohol, this creative serving board is made from a melted Bombay Sapphire bottle - and no alcohol whatsoever!
- Help your recipient get extra comfy with a fabulous sapphire bean bag chair.
- If you plan to celebrate the occasion with a romantic dinner, you could purchase a pair of sapphire flutes to serve the champagne in style.
- A great gift for a man for his 45th or 65th wedding anniversary could be a deeb blue wristwatch.
Other symbols (if different from the traditional US):
- Germany: edelweiss (flower) for 45th anniversary, no symbol for the 65th
- Netherlands: sapphire for the 45th anniversary, no symbol for the 65th
- France: gold-coated silver for the 45th anniversary, rosewood for the 65th
- Nordic countries: sapphire for the 45th anniversary, no symbol for the 65th
- Eastern Europe: sapphire for the 45th anniversary, iron for the 65th
Gold
50th wedding anniversary gifts
Oh, how time flies! To celebrate the 50th anniversary of a couple's wedding, gold is the traditional gift. It symbolizes wealth, love, courage, compassion, and everything eternally valuable that there's in life. Since this occasion is truly HUGE, it's highly recommended to present only the best gifts you could possibly put your hands on - golden or not.
But, of course, at least some of your presents should be either golden by nature or color, just to honor the beautiful tradition of this anniversary. For example, you could give your spouse a laptop (again, this is just an example) - and a greeting card with your wishes written in golden ink. Well, you get the idea, so let's jump to some options for inspiration! :)
50th wedding anniversary golden gift ideas:
- One of the most beautiful champagne bottles we've EVER come across is the Armand de Brignac Ace of Spades Gold Brut. A perfect drink for the most special of nights.
- Some people love collecting spoons (don't ask why). For these creative folks, a golden spoon "Life is Golden" could make a great gift to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary.
- If you want your main gift to be focused on something non-golden, a good idea would be to accompany it with a minor golden one. Like, for example, these cushions with golden prints or a 50th anniversary set of 2 matching tees.
- Another sweet idea is this personalized ornament that your recipient will later be able to hang on the Christmas tree.
- A neat perfume recommendation would be the Bond No. 9 Dubai Gold New York (for the color of the bottle, of course)
- To decorate the happy home, consider the idea of a personalised family tree print or a 50th Wedding Anniversary Photo Collage.
Emerald
55th wedding anniversary gifts
Emerald is sometimes called "the stone of successful love". This gem symbolizes freshness, vitality, healing, and strong feelings preserved throughout the years - the perfect symbol for a couple's 55th wedding anniversary!
Traditional gifts for this magnificent occasion either contain emerald stones or are just green in color. For example, one fabulous idea would be to decorate everything in green, put on some Celtic tunes to play on the background, and exchange plants as gifts. How does that sound? :)
For more inspirational ideas, let's jump straight to our list of favorites!
55th wedding anniversary emerald gift ideas:
- First of all, how about traveling to the Emerald Isle? In case you didn't know, that's the poetic name of Ireland! For US residents, a few more accessible options include the Emerald Queen Casino in Tacoma (Washington) and the Emerald Lake in Canada.
- If you're looking for a cozy gift to keep your SO warm, a set of emerald green pajamas looks like the perfect option.
- For the stylish couple, a pair of emerald rings are a good idea to think through. And they don't really have to feature actual emeralds!
- Some recipients may be delighted to receive an emerald green leather wallet as a gift. Unusual, classy, stylish.
- For the refined home and the avid reader, a set of agate emerald bookends could be a great idea.
- As always, be extremely careful with gift furniture, but if you're 100% sure that's something your recipient would love, there are hundreds of amazing emerald green pieces to think through. Like this cabinet, for example.
- For a simple and cozy gift an emerald sweater could be just perfect.
- Last but not least, always remember that there are plenty of cool personalised emerald anniversary prints out there to choose from.
Other symbols (if different from the traditional US):
- Germany: venus
- Netherlands: orchids
- France: orchids
- Nordic countries: amethyst
Diamond
60th & 75th wedding anniversary gifts
Originally, only the 75th wedding anniversary was known as the diamond wedding. Eventually though, when Queen Victoria celebrated her 60th year (known as the Diamond Jubilee) on the British throne in 1897, the 60th milestone has also become symbolized by diamonds. And that's not a bad thing, right? After all, there's no such thing as too many of these beauties. :)
Anyway, a couple's 60th (let alone 75th) wedding anniversary is one of the biggest events of their lives, and diamonds are the perfect symbol for it. After all, the very word "diamond" stems from the Greek word adamas, which means "unbeatable, unbreakable": that's exactly what a diamond marriage is about. Decades of precious memories, love, laughter, and growth by each other's side, through good and bad, come what may. Time to celebrate!
Now here's the thing. It's a diamond wedding, so obviously the only gift that's 100% on point is, well, diamonds. Diamond jewelry, in most cases. Diamond earrings, or maybe a peral ring surrounded by tiny diamond stones, or a wristwatch with diamonds on the face... Everything diamond, in other worlds.
But let's be honest for a second here: what if you can't afford something like that? Is there some kind of gift that could come close to the brilliance and purity of a diamond? Answer: sure thing, and that's the couple's emotions and memories, so focus on them!
Below you'll find a little list of truly emotional, sweet, and sentimental ideas that are NOT diamonds but will surely be a huge success on any couple's diamond marriage.
60th & 75th wedding anniversary diamond gift ideas:
- The first idea that comes to mind is to gather 60 small gifts symbolizing the 60 years of happy marriage. Ideally, each gift would reflect a personal story, achievement, or funny episode from the couple's life - you can even attach a pretty label describing what each gift symbolizes!
- Next idea: recreate the original wedding or first date. The tidal wave of nostalgic emotions will be unbelievable. :)
- Organize a romantic photoshoot for the couple, then put the beautiful pictures you'll get on a beautiful personalized frame.
- A bouquet of 60 roses is also a simple yet extremely romantic thing to give.
- And, just like with any other wedding anniversary, there are a lot of pleasant mementos to give - like this 60th wedding anniversary sofa throw, for example.
Other symbols (if different from the traditional US):
- Germany: diamond for the 60th anniversary, no symbol for the 75th
- Netherlands: diamond for the 60th anniversary, no symbol for the 75th
- France: diamond for the 60th anniversary, alabaster for the 75th
- Nordic countries: diamond for the 60th anniversary, alabaster for the 75th
- Eastern Europe: crown
Platinum
70th wedding anniversary gifts
The wordlwide symbol for the 70th wedding anniversary is platinum, one of the most rare and precious metals in existence. This material is often valued even higher than gold, the go-to symbol of wealth! And, well, just like platinum, a couple's 70-year marriage is incredibly strong, beautiful, and valuable. Make sure the gifts reflect that!
70th wedding anniversary platinum gift ideas:
There are a lot of beautiful designer pieces of home decor and serveware made in platinum, like this Julia Knight Lily Bowl, for example.
- A simple platinum vase would most likely fit the design of any home.
- If the recipient is into music, you could go for a platinum album collection of their favorite band.
- Obviously, a failproof (but often extremely expensive) gift is platinum jewelry.
For a romantic gift, consider giving a platinum dipped rose.
- For the classy man, a double edge platinum shaving kit is one of the best options ever. Alternatively, you could go for a platinum label 4-piece cologne gift set.
- Another universal option is a set of platinum-coated designer dinnerware.
The Bottom Line
We hope that this collection of ideas will help you to find the best wedding anniversary gift ever, year after year! In any case, remember that the present is always secondary, even when it's absolutely stunning: what truly matters are the emotions that come along! :)