Gift Ideas For the Significant Wedding Anniversaries
While all wedding anniversaries are significant, there is something special about getting to one of the big 'milestones'. I have compiled a list of some popular gift ideas for each of these anniversaries.
Wedding anniversary gift giving was an old tradition which the Victorians first started. Each year a couple celebrates their wedding anniversary it has become customary to give a gift made from a certain type of material.
Here is a list of the big six wedding anniversaries.
One Year Anniversary Gift - Paper
A paper gift is given for the one year anniversary to symbolise the fragility of the blossoming relationship.
Gift ideas include:
- A special book or poem
- A photo in a lovely frame
- A romantic card with love messages written inside
- Opera, concert, movie or any event tickets
Ten Year Anniversary Gift - Tin
The tin gift represents your long lasting and shining relationship.
Gift ideas include:
- Collectible toys
- A tin bucket filled with flowers
- Pewter centrepieces
Twentieth Anniversaries - China
The china or porcelain gift is a symbol of your fine and durable marriage.
Gift ideas include:
- A bone china tea set
- Porcelain crockery
- China vase
- A visit to the tea gardens to drink tea from their fine porcelain sets
Twenty Fifth Anniversaries - Silver
Silver symbolizes something precious but which is not unattainable. The 25th wedding anniversary is a triumph of romantic passion!
Gift ideas include:
- Sterling Silver ornaments
- Sterling Silver jewellery
Fortieth Anniversary - Ruby
Rubies are red which is the color of love and valour. The ruby is also said to be the ancient philosopher's stone or the elixir of life.
Gift ideas include:
- Jewellery with a ruby setting
- Top quality red wine
Seventieth Anniversary - Platinum
To enjoy 70 years of marriage is no small feat. Platinum is the greatest unit in which to measure this success. Platinum represents a love which will never fade.
Gift ideas include:
- Platinum jewellery - rings, necklaces, watches. Or even your original engagement ring, reset in a new platinum band.
