Although no one is certain how the
actual traditional list of anniversary gifts originated,
most agree that the tradition of celebrating this event
goes back to the Victorian era when Victorians were known
for adhering to the strictest of etiquette, the art of
conversation and the love of bestowing the "perfect" gift
to an anniversary couple.
Anniversary
First
Second
Third
Fourth
Fifth
Sixth
Seventh
Eighth
Nineth
Tenth
Eleventh
Twelfth
Thirteenth
Fourteenth
Fifteenth
Twentieth
Twenty-fifth
Thirtieth
Thirty-fifth
Fourtieth
Fourty-fifth
Fiftieth
Fifty-fifth
Seventy-fifth
Traditional
Paper
Cotton
Leather
Fruit and Flowers
Wood
Candy and Iron
Wool and Copper
Bronze
Pottery and Willow
Tin
Steel
Silk
Lace
Ivory
Crystal
China
Silver
Pearl
Coral
Ruby
Sapphire
Gold
Emerald
Diamond
Modern
Clocks
China
Crystal or Glass
Appliances
Silverware
Wood
Desk Sets
Linen or Lace
Leather
Diamond Jewelry
Fashion Jewelry
Pearls
Textiles
Gold Jewelry
Watches
Platinum
Silver
Diamond
Jade
Ruby
Sapphire
Gold
Emerald
Diamond
As you can see, there are several anniversaries with no
traditions mentioned. In these cases, get creative and
make tradition. Celebrate the imagination of romance by
developing your own theme for a party. For example, one
party planner did a "Sweet Sixteen" party for a couple's
sixteenth wedding anniversary. He included everything
from "sweetheart"-related invitations on the back of a
love-letter inscribed envelope tied with a ribbon and
continued the theme throughout the party with sweetheart
balloons, decorations, music, etc. All it takes is a little
imagination.
