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Find Your Perfect Anniversary Gift by Year

Topic: Relationship AdvicePublished December 30, 2009

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Over the years several traditions have developed for anniversary gifts by the year. There are lists for every year, with the most well-known remaining the silver 25th Anniversary and the golden 50th Anniversary. Husbands can find wonderful gift ideas by using both the time honored lists as well as some modern additions. These suggestions are basic and can give couples plenty of room to personalize and add a touch of creativity.

Whether you are looking for romantic, practical, or fun, there are ways to make your choices even more thoughtful by using the traditional or modern lists of anniversary gifts by year. For example, the idea of wood for the 5th year may not initially appear sentimental, but by filling a wooden frame with a meaningful collage of family pictures, you have created a gift of immeasurable quality. In year 13, lace might mean beautiful lingerie for igniting the first passions once again. You can take these resources almost any direction.

Beyond the 15th year, only the 5 year markers are mapped out with gems and jewelry filling the remaining special occasions. Any husband can see that all the years between give them reason to celebrate, but perhaps the milestone years can be made extra special with the finest in gifts. Find your upcoming year and begin to brainstorm the perfect gift.

1st Wedding Anniversaryr
Traditional: Paperr
Modern: Plastic

2nd Wedding Anniversaryr
Traditional: Cottonr
Modern: Cotton or China

3rd Wedding Anniversaryr
Traditional: Leatherr
Modern: Crystal or Glass

4th Wedding Anniversaryr
Traditional: Flowersr
Modern: Linen or Silk

5th Wedding Anniversaryr
Traditional: Woodr
Modern: Silverware

6th Wedding Anniversaryr
Traditional: Candyr
Modern: Iron

7th Wedding Anniversaryr
Traditional: Copperr
Modern: Wool or Brass

8th Wedding Anniversaryr
Traditional: Bronzer
Modern: Appliance

9th Wedding Anniversaryr
Traditional: Potteryr
Modern: Leather

10th Wedding Anniversaryr
Traditional: Tinr
Modern: Aluminum

11th Wedding Anniversaryr
Traditional: Steelr
Modern: Jewelry

12th Wedding Anniversaryr
Traditional: Silkr
Modern: Linens

13th Wedding Anniversaryr
Traditional: Lacer
Modern: Lace

14th Wedding Anniversaryr
Traditional: Ivoryr
Modern: Gold

15th Wedding Anniversaryr
Traditional: Crystalr
Modern: Watches

20th Wedding Anniversaryr
Traditional: Chinar
Modern: China

25th Wedding Anniversaryr
Traditional: Silverr
Modern: Silver

30th Wedding Anniversaryr
Traditional: Pearlr
Modern: Pearl

35th Wedding Anniversaryr
Traditional: Coralr
Modern: Coral or Jade

40th Wedding Anniversaryr
Traditional: Rubyr
Modern: Ruby

45th Wedding Anniversaryr
Traditional: Sapphirer
Modern: Sapphire

50th Wedding Anniversaryr
Traditional: Goldr
Modern: Gold

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About the Author

Jimmy Wagner is the owner of Cupid in Your Corner, a website offering romantic anniversary gifts. His unique anniversary reminder service alerts you when your big date is approaching and offers ideas for unique anniversary gifts.

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