Anniversary Milestones & Gifts

We love the age-old traditional gift guide for each anniversary, but it can be hard to know how to tailor

this to your partner. Don’t fear though, as we’ve compiled our gift idea suggestions for your first anniversary right up until you’re old and grey.

1st Year: Paper

Simple A handwritten letter recalling your highlights of your first year together as husband and wife is always a special sentiment.

A little bit extra You could create a scrapbook of all your memories and special times together over the last year, with blank pages left at the end to continue adding to as you share more memorable moments together.

2nd Year: Cotton

3rd Year: Leather

4th Year: Flowers and Fruit

5th Year: Wood

6th Year: Candy or Iron

7th Year: Wool / Copper

9th Year: Pottery

10th Year: Tin / Aluminium

Simple A plaque dedicated to your anniversary that can be hung in your home is a fabulous reminder of all your happy years together as husband and wife.

A little bit extra A high-end coffee maker is the ideal gift for the couple who enjoy their rich caffeinated cuppa in the mornings.

11th Year: Steel

12th Year: Silk

13th Year: Lace

14th Year: Ivory

15th Year: Crystal

20th Year: China

Simple An anniversary China commemorative plate ornament to display proudly in your home.

A little bit extra An entire new china set, with engravings if you wish, to use for special occasions such as future anniversaries.

25th Year: Silver

Simple Authentic silver cufflinks, tie pins, earrings or jewelry are always a safe and popular choice for this significant anniversary.

A little bit extra Silver coins engraved with your wedding and anniversary details are a traditional choice and can be carried on your person to remind you of your ever-growing love story. They also can make for an amazing family heirloom in years to come.

Simple Pearled jewelry or pearl studded accessories are always a safe bet.

A little bit extra Pearls are one of Australia’s most famous exports, so why not mark this massive occasion with a trip to down-under! This long-haul adventure is sure to be the ideal way of celebrating the half way mark towards your diamond anniversary.

35th Year: Coral

40th Year: Ruby

Simple A ruby incrusted set of champagne glasses to toast to your happily ever after.

A little bit extra Have a ruby added to your engagement rings or weddings bands to celebrate 40 years of love.

45th Year: Sapphire

50th Year: Gold

Simple Matching gold bands engraved with your 50th anniversary’s details are a subtle but special

commemoration.

A little bit extra Opt for some antique or vintage golden homeware or décor to represent your age-old love story around your marital home.

55th Year: Emerald

60th Year: Diamond

Simple A diamond frame containing one of your wedding pictures is the ultimate sentimental present which can also be displayed for all to admire.

A little bit extra Have new diamond rings made to accompany your original rings and pay tribute to this extraordinary occasion.

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