Wedding Anniversary Gifts - Easy And Affordable

Some good suggestions for wedding anniversary gifts.

Weddings are joyful occasions. It is a time when two people bond together in marriage to form a lasting relationship. Wedding anniversaries are yearly celebrations in remembrance of that special occasion.

We celebrate wedding anniversaries in various ways. Renewal of wedding vows, candle light dinners and gift giving are just some of the ways we celebrate wedding anniversaries.

But what is an appropriate gift to give for an anniversary? In 1922, Emily Post suggested traditional gifts for the first 15 yearly wedding anniversaries and gifts for every 5 years thereafter. Gifts for the early anniversaries tend to be inexpensive and rather practical while gifts for the later tend to be more elaborate and expensive.

Below is a list of the traditional yearly wedding anniversaries with gift ideas and suggestions for each.

First: Paper
Stationary in a favorite color, a personal journal, first edition of a favorite book, a framed invitation

Second: Cotton
High thread count sheet set, personalized quilt or throw blanket, tapestry wall hanging, towels

Third: Leather
Watches, jackets, luggage, wallets, belts

Fourth: Fruit or Flowers
Fruit basket, floral arrangement, flowering plant or shrub

Fifth: Wood
Furniture, jewelry boxes, a framed photograph

Sixth: Candy or Iron
Cookie bouquet, box of chocolates, wrought iron picture frame or wall hanging, home décor items

Seventh: Wool or Copper
Warm coat, scarf and gloves, yard décor such as wind chimes, copper birdbaths, pottery or fire pit

Eighth: Bronze or Pottery
Bronze sculptures, yard items such as a bird bath or sundial

Ninth: Pottery
Ceramic pots, wall hangings, sculptures, tableware

Tenth Anniversary: Tin or Aluminum
Tea and coffee tins, decorative boxes, aluminum watches, tableware, home décor items

Eleventh: Steel
Jewelry, kitchenware, sculpture, home décor items

Twelfth: Silk or Linen
Tablecloth, handkerchief, robe, silk blouse or shirt, silk sheets

Thirteenth: Lace
Sleepwear, handkerchiefs, table runners or place mats, a framed invitation

Fourteenth: Ivory
Jewelry, figurines, roses

Fifteenth: Crystal
Glassware, jewelry, wind chimes, lamps, candlesticks

Twentieth: China
Dishware, dinner at a Chinese restaurant

Twenty-fifth: Silver
Jewelry, kitchenware, tea or coffee service, watch

Thirtieth: Pearl
Jewelry, game boards, rosary beads

Thirty-fifth: Coral (Jade)
Figurines, jewelry, vases, candle holders, chess set

Fortieth: Ruby
Suggested gifts: gemstone jewelry, ruby heart photo frame

Forty-fifth: Sapphire
Suggested gifts: gemstone jewelry

Fiftieth: Gold
Suggested gifts: jewelry, watches, collectible coins, picture frames

Wedding anniversaries can be celebrated in many different ways. Giving a traditional wedding gift is just one way to celebrate. The most important thing is to remember to celebrate in a way that is special to you.