The Complete Anniversary Gift Guide Newlyweds Should Know!
With my paper anniversary right around the corner I got to thinking, when does the good stuff kick in?! I mean, don't get me wrong - I loooove a good stationery or handwritten love letter, but I'm already counting down until our diamond anniversary and honestly, who wouldn't?! Until then, we've rounded up a list of what we can look forward to. Scroll for a full list of traditional wedding anniversary gifts below!
1st Anniversary: Paper
Think love letters, framed pictures, or why not even a try your hand at calligraphy and do up a pretty version of your vows?
2nd Anniversary: Cotton
Clothing is an option for sure, but why not invest is some luxe Egyptian cotton sheets for your marital bed?
3rd Anniversary: Leather
From luxe weekender bags to new wallets, the options are limitless!
4th Anniversary: Fruit, flowers
It's pretty self explanatory here, I mean who wouldn't love a handful of lush blooms on their anniversary?!
5th Anniversary: Wood
While a picture frame or furniture is without a doubt great, we think we'll opt to hike into the forest (Redwoods, anyone?) and pick out a favorite tree together.
6th Anniversary: Sugar
Time to bake up something sweet, how about a mini version of your wedding cake?
7th Anniversary: Copper, wool
We love the idea of galvanized mugs, or even a new throw blanket!
8th Anniversary: Bronze, pottery
Our favorite idea? Find your favorite bronze sculpture and take a picture of the two of you in front of it!
9th Anniversary: Pottery, willow
Channel your inner Ghost scene and take a pottery class together!
10th Anniversary: Tin
Whether you opt for a personalized tea tin or an engraved compact mirror, tin shows that you're marriage is flexible and durable.
11th Anniversary: Steel
We think it's time to take your love to new heights and forgo the gift idea and take in the sights on-top of a steel skyscraper!
12th Anniversary: Silk, linen
Linen cocktail napkins are always a hit, or why not up the ante and give your girl/groom a silk pillowcase for sweet slumbers!
13th Anniversary: Lace
Tablecloth runners are our favorite pick here, but really the options are endless.
14th Anniversary: Ivory
Baby grand piano? I think so!
15th Anniversary: Crystal
From Waterford to Baccarat, you won't have any trouble finding something that'll suit your sweetheart.
20th Anniversary: China
Our favorite route is scoring a sweet vintage piece, whether it be a teacup of salad plate - source something that's one-of-a-kind like your love.
25th Anniversary: Silver
Platters and engraved chargers are always a hit!
30th Anniversary: Pearl
You can go the traditional route and buy pearls from your jeweler OR you could shack up at your favorite oyster bar during $1 oyster hour and see if you get lucky!
35th Anniversary: Coral
Here's an idea, why don't you tap into your inner adventurer, get scuba certified, and then scoop up some beached coral to take home!
40th Anniversary: Ruby
Diamonds may be her best friend, but we'd had to say Ruby is a close second.
45th Anniversary: Sapphire
In a million different colors, sapphires are sure to surprise. Bonus tip: take a trip to Montana (Gem Mountain Sapphire Mine) and you can mine for them together!
50th Anniversary: Gold
Whether it be jewelry or gold plated glassware, you can't go wrong with the midas touch!
55th Anniversary: Emerald
The epitome of luxury, this golden green gem is sure to set your love on fire.
60th Anniversary: Diamond
They are, after all, A Girl's Best Friend!
