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Anniversary
Gifts by Year |
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The first,
tenth,
twenty-fifth and fiftieth anniversary
are those most celebrated. The chart lists traditional gifts,
modern gifts and the flowers for each year. Use this chart as a
starting point for your gift selection. Be creative and give gifts
that reflect the life of the couple.
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Year |
Traditional
Gifts |
Modern
Gifts |
Flowers |
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1 |
Paper, Plastic
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Clock |
Carnation |
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2 |
Cotton
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China |
Lily |
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3 |
Leather
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Crystal, Glass |
Sunflower |
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4 |
Linen, Silk, Flowers, Fruit
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Appliances |
Hydrangea |
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5 |
Wood
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Silverware |
Daisy |
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6 |
Candy, Iron
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Wood |
Calla |
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7 |
Copper, Wool
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Desk sets |
Freesia |
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8 |
Bronze, Pottery
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Linens, Lace |
Lilacs |
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9 |
Pottery, Willow
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Leather, China, Glass |
Birds of Paradise |
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10 |
Tin, Aluminum
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Diamond jewelry |
Daffodil |
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11 |
Steel |
Fashion jewelry |
Tulip, Morning Glory |
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12 |
Linen, Silk
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Pearls, Nylon
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Peony |
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13 |
Lace
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Furs, Textiles
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Chrysanthemum |
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14 |
Ivory
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Gold jewelry
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Orchid |
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15 |
Crystal, Glass |
Watch |
Roses |
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20 |
China
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Platinum
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Aster, Day Lily |
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25 |
Silver |
Silver |
Iris |
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30 |
Pearl
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Diamond jewelry |
Lily, Sweet Pea |
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35 |
Jade, Coral
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Jade |
Chartreuse
or Orange Roses |
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40 |
Ruby, Garnet
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Ruby |
Gladiolus |
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45 |
Sapphire |
Sapphire |
Roses |
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50 |
Gold |
Gold |
Yellow Roses, Violets |
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55 |
Emerald, Turquoise |
Emerald |
Chartreuse
Roses |
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60 |
Diamond |
Diamond or Gold |
The couples favorite
flowers |
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70-75 |
Diamond |
Diamond |
Anything they want |
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