History of Wedding Anniversary Gift Lists
Here are some ideas to help you celebrate your wedding anniversaries. Both the traditional and modern gift suggestions for 1st through 100th anniversaries are listed.
Both the traditional and modern anniversary gift lists are based on the anniversary lists provided by the Chicago Public Library.
Anniversary symbols and ideas for celebrating your anniversary are included.
1st Wedding Anniversary
- Traditional Gifts:
Paper
Modern Gifts: Clocks
Celebrating: Ideas and Symbols
Related: 1st Anniversary Resources & Suggestions
2nd Wedding Anniversary
- Traditional Gifts: Cotton
Modern Gifts: China
Celebrating: Ideas and Symbols
Related: 2nd Anniversary Resources
3rd Wedding Anniversary
- Traditional Gifts: Leather
Modern Gifts: Crystal
Celebrating: Ideas and Symbols
Related: 3rd Anniversary Resources
4th Wedding Anniversary
- Traditional Gifts: Fruit or Flowers
Modern Gifts: Appliances
Celebrating: Ideas and Symbols
Related: 4th Anniversary Resources
5th Wedding Anniversary
- Traditional Gifts: Wood
Modern Gifts: Silverware
Celebrating: Ideas and Symbols
Related: 5th Anniversary Resources
6th Wedding Anniversary
- Traditional Gifts: Candy or Iron
Modern Gifts: Wood
Related: 6th Anniversary Resources
7th Wedding Anniversary
- Traditional Gifts: Wool or Copper
Modern Gifts: Desk Sets
Celebrating: Ideas and Symbols
Related: 7th Anniversary Resources
8th Wedding Anniversary
- Traditional Gifts: Bronze or Pottery
Modern Gifts: Linens or Lace
9th Wedding Anniversary
- Traditional Gifts: Pottery and Willow
Modern Gifts: Leather
Related: 9th Anniversary Resources
10th Wedding Anniversary
- Traditional Gifts: Tin or Aluminum
Modern Gifts:Diamond Jewelry
Celebrating: Ideas and Symbols
Related: 10th Anniversary Resources


