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Every wedding anniversary has a traditional theme and a modern one: paper and clocks for the first, china and platinum for the twentieth. Here are both for years one to fifteen and every milestone up to the sixtieth, with simple gift ideas for each.
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Traditional and modern gifts by year, from the first anniversary to the sixtieth.
| Year | Traditional | Modern | Gift ideas |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Paper | Clocks | Framed vows, love letters, a journal |
| 2nd | Cotton | China | Cotton robes, quilt, handmade mugs |
| 3rd | Leather | Crystal or glass | Leather wallet or bag, crystal glasses |
| 4th | Fruit and flowers | Appliances | A fruit tree, flowers, a kitchen gadget |
| 5th | Wood | Silverware | Wooden keepsake box, a tree, cutlery |
| 6th | Sugar or iron | Wood | Sweets, cast-iron pan, wooden art |
| 7th | Wool or copper | Desk sets | Wool blanket, copper mugs, fine pen |
| 8th | Bronze | Linens or lace | Bronze sculpture, linen bedding |
| 9th | Pottery or willow | Leather | Handmade pottery, willow basket |
| 10th | Tin or aluminum | Diamond jewelry | Tin keepsake, diamond earrings |
| 11th | Steel | Fashion jewelry | Steel watch, jewelry |
| 12th | Silk or linen | Pearls | Silk scarf, pearl necklace |
| 13th | Lace | Textiles or furs | Lace keepsake, cozy throw |
| 14th | Ivory | Gold jewelry | Ivory-colored decor, gold jewelry |
| 15th | Crystal | Watches | Crystal vase, matching watches |
| Year | Traditional | Modern | Gift ideas |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20th | China | Platinum | Fine china, platinum ring |
| 25th | Silver | Sterling silver | Silver frame, sterling jewelry |
| 30th | Pearl | Diamond | Pearl jewelry, diamond keepsake |
| 35th | Coral | Jade | Coral-toned gift, jade jewelry |
| 40th | Ruby | Ruby | Ruby jewelry, red wine |
| 45th | Sapphire | Sapphire | Sapphire jewelry, blue glassware |
| 50th | Gold | Gold | Gold jewelry, golden photo album |
| 55th | Emerald | Emerald | Emerald jewelry, a garden |
| 60th | Diamond | Diamond | Diamond jewelry, a family portrait |
Many couples choose the traditional theme, the modern one, or simply the spirit of the year.
Traditional and modern themes follow the lists most widely used in the United States; other countries' lists differ.
For the 14th, choose ivory-colored or elephant-themed gifts rather than real ivory.