What are traditional anniversary gifts?

Find out what gifts are traditionally given to spouses to celebrate their various wedding anniversaries.

First Anniversary: Paper

Gift Ideas: Artwork, a journal, framed wedding invitations, stationary

Second Anniversary: Cotton

Gift Ideas: Bedding, bath robes, clothing

Third Anniversary: Leather

Gift Ideas: Wallet, purse, leather jacket

Fourth Anniversary: Linen

Gift Ideas: New bedding, tie, scarf

Fifth Anniversary: Wood

Gift Ideas: hand-crafted wooden item, chest, furniture

Sixth Anniversary: Iron

Gift Ideas: Statue, yard fixtures

Seventh Anniversary: Wool

Gift Ideas: Jacket, coat, suit

Eighth Anniversary: Pottery

Gift Ideas: dishes, statue, bowl, vase

Ninth Anniversary: Willow

Gift Ideas: Furniture, tree

10^th Anniversary: Aluminum

Gift Ideas: Artwork, kitchen gadgets, jewelry

11^th Anniversary: Steel

Gift Ideas: Sculpture, cooking gadgets, cufflinks, jewelry

12^th Anniversary: Silk

Gift Ideas: Tie, shoes, robe, dress, scarf

13^th Anniversary: Lace

Gift Ideas: Tablecloth, bedding, drapery, dress

14^th Anniversary: Ivory

Gift Ideas: Cufflinks, jewelry, artwork

15^th Anniversary: Crystal

Gift Ideas: Vase, frame, jewelry, sculpture, lamp

16^th Anniversary: Holloware

Gift Ideas: Creamer, pitcher, gravy boat

17^th Anniversary: Furniture

Gift Ideas: Dining room table, chest, sofa, desk

18^th Anniversary: Porcelain

Gift Ideas: Frame, lamp, artwork, dishes

19^th Anniversary: Bronze

Gift Ideas: Cufflinks, bracelet, jewelry, artwork, serving tray

20^th Anniversary: Platinum

Gift Ideas: Ring, watch, bracelet, necklace, frame