Classic Impressions

Traditional gift giving guide for wedding anniversaries,



1st anniversary – paper

2nd anniversary – cotton

3rd anniversary – leather

4th anniversary – fruit /flowers

5th anniversary – wood

6th anniversary – candy/iron

7th anniversary – wool /copper

8th anniversary – bronze /pottery

9th anniversary – pottery /willow

10th anniversary – tin aluminum

11th anniversary – steel

12th anniversary – silk/linen

13th anniversary – lace

14th anniversary – ivory

15th anniversary – crystal

20th anniversary – china

25th anniversary – silver

30th anniversary – pearl

35th anniversary – coral

40th anniversary – ruby

45th anniversary – sapphire

50th anniversary – gold

55th anniversary – emerald

60th anniversary – diamond

gift giving offers opportunities for creativity and originality. The first year anniversary is often difficult for those who prefer to give traditional gifts. But with a little creativity, paper can be a lovely and memorable gift for a couple celebrating the first year of marriage. Token gifts can include anniversary cards, designer decorated paper plates and napkins, books and elegant writing paper.