Check out our comprehensive list of wedding anniversaries and anniversary names from the 1st to the 90th. Select the one that’s next for you, your parents, grandparents of friends, and get some inspiration as to how best to celebrate it and what traditional, modern and quirky gifts to buy.
Our helpful guides are designed to give you plenty of anniversary gift ideas and unique and novel ways to celebrate the day. We cater for all tastes and budgets covering traditional and modern interpretation of each annviersary.
Select your wedding anniversary below to get started:
| Anniversary Dates | Traditional Gift UK  | Traditional Gift US  | Flower Gift  | Gemstone Gift  | Modern Gift  | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Wedding Anniversary | Paper | Paper | Pansy | Pearl | Clock | |||||||||
| 2nd Wedding Anniversary | Cotton | Cotton | Lily of the Valley | Garnet | China | |||||||||
| 3rd wedding anniversary | Leather | Leather | Fuchsia | Crystal and Jade | Crystal and Glass | |||||||||
| 4th Wedding Anniversary | Linen and Silk | Fruit and Flowers | Hydrangea | Blue Topaz | Electrical Appliances | |||||||||
| 5th Wedding Anniversary | Wood | Wood | Daisy | Rose Quartz | Silverware | |||||||||
1st Wedding Anniversary
Congratulations on your 1st wedding anniversary and you think to yourself where did that time go? It only seemed like yesterday you were making a commitment to spend the rest of your life together… read more
2nd Wedding Anniversary
Congratulations on your 2nd wedding anniversary or known as the Cotton anniversary. Like the interwoven fibres of cotton, the second year of marriage brings a couple closer together as their lives… read more
3rd Wedding Anniversary
This being your 3rd wedding anniversary also known as the Leather anniversary which is durable, warm, strong and flexible and shows stability in the relationship. The 3rd wedding anniversary is … read more
4th Wedding Anniversary
The 4th Wedding Anniversary is known as the Fruit or Flowers anniversary, representing the blossoming partnership of a couple in their fourth year of marriage, flowers are an appropriate… read more
5th Wedding Anniversary
Can you believe that the two of you are celebrating your 5th wedding anniversary and have been married for half a decade? Many couples simply can’t believe how quickly the time goes by. So a 5th or Wood… read more
6th Wedding Anniversary
Your 6th wedding anniversary is a special one as all of them are. You’re now passed that newlywed stage and are well and truly settled into married life. This is also symbolized with candy, as candy is to the taste, so romance is to marriage… read more
7th Wedding Anniversary
Congratulations on your 7th wedding anniversary this is symbolized with copper or wool, both copper and wool are known for producing heat. Therefore both elements represent warmth, comfort, safety and security… read more
8th Wedding Anniversary
Celebrating your 8th wedding anniversary is an important commemoration of your wedding vows. Finding the right gift that shows your partner you love them is just as important too! As always enjoy the celebration. The traditional… read more
9th Wedding Anniversary
Can you believe that the two of you have shared almost a decade of marriage together, reason enough to find a lovely and personal anniversary gift for your loved one? The traditional gifts for a 9th wedding anniversary… read more
10th Wedding Anniversary
The 10th year wedding anniversary is a huge milestone and known as the Tin anniversary and congratulations. The tenth year of marriage is the first decade of your marriage and shows the strength and… read more
11th Wedding Anniversary
Congratulations on your 11th wedding anniversary the steel anniversary. Time to celebrate your second decade of happy marriage. Steel is the traditional gift because of it being one of the strongest, most … read more
12th Wedding Anniversary
Well done on reaching the 12th wedding anniversary or silk anniversary. Hopefully you have sailed smooth waters, but some may have experienced rough waters and have had to overcome many… read more
13th Wedding Anniversary
Congratulations on your 13th wedding anniversary, also known as the lace anniversary. Lace signifies refined beauty and elegance, just as a marriage of thirteen years signifies … read more
14th Wedding Anniversary
It is your 14th wedding anniversary also known as the ivory anniversary. Ivory, rare and beautiful is a precious commodity and signifies the integrity and fidelity of the… read more
15th Wedding Anniversary
Firstly, congratulations on reaching another milestone, you’re 15th wedding anniversary. The Traditional Wedding Anniversary list shows that the 15 year anniversary has a theme of… read more
16th Wedding Anniversary
Sweet 16 all over again! Yes, what a fantastic wedding anniversary to get to and be able to enjoy with your loved one. This year you need to pull out all the stops and feel like you really are 16 again; young… read more
17th Wedding Anniversary
Seventeen years…are you feeling like a teenager again? Looking back at what it means to be 17 the main event, especially in the UK, is getting your driving licence! Just like that most exciting of moments when you… read more
18th Wedding Anniversary
18…the age at which kids usually go off to study and the parents are back together on their own again. This could tally with your 18th wedding anniversary. Maybe your kids are about to leave home… read more
19th Wedding Anniversary
You’ve reached your 19th wedding anniversary, the “bronze” year, symbolising a tougher, resilient and more durable relationship.
After your 18th anniversary… read more
20th Wedding Anniversary
Congratulations on reaching your 20th wedding anniversary or china anniversary and is most likely the first anniversary that will be celebrated with family and friends as the true accomplishment that it is. China… read more
21st Wedding Anniversary
After reaching the milestone of being married for 20 years and celebrating your China wedding anniversary, the 21st anniversary may seem like a bit of an anticlimax, but it needn’t be… read more
22nd Wedding Anniversary
Your 22nd wedding anniversary year of marriage may not seem particularly special, but every year of a successful marriage deserves to be recognized. Celebrate your 22nd anniversary with the beauty… read more
23rd Wedding Anniversary
Congratulations on reaching the 23rd wedding anniversary there are few symbols that represent this anniversary. For the traditional theme of silver plate and the colour silver symbolizing beauty, this is the perfect… read more
24th Wedding Anniversary
The 24th wedding anniversary is traditionally called the musical instrument anniversary. This makes the modern and traditional theme of music a perfect theme for the 24th wedding anniversary… read more
25th Wedding Anniversary
Congratulations! The 25th wedding anniversary or Silver anniversary is a memorable year and a joyous celebration. After a quarter century together your relationship is a shining example of love and… read more
26th Wedding Anniversary
The 26th Wedding Anniversary is frequently a year of adjustment, being the picture wedding anniversary. This is an easier anniversary to choose gifts for, perfect gift would be to select an artwork to hang in your… read more
27th Wedding Anniversary
Hurray it’s the 27th wedding anniversary and there is absolutely nothing that symbolises this special occasion but let’s not be deterred by that after all 27 years is a long time and worth a celebration… read more
28th Wedding Anniversary
The 28th Wedding Anniversary is frequently a year of adjustment. As you celebrate your twenty eight wedding anniversary, reflect on how far the two of you have journeyed together. Just as an orchid plant… read more
29th Wedding Anniversary
Celebrating the 29th wedding anniversary is as important as all the others. Soul-mates are people who bring out the best in you. They are not perfect but are always perfect for you. The only item that… read more
30th Wedding Anniversary
The 30th wedding anniversary is also referred to as the pearl anniversary or as a trigentennial anniversary and as you may have guessed, pearls are the official traditional gift of this anniversary. Lying hidden… read more
31st Wedding Anniversary
Celebrate your milestone 31st wedding anniversary with the timeless gift of a time piece. Although the 31st wedding anniversary might not be the biggest of milestones, especially after last year’s anniversary… read more
32nd Wedding Anniversary
The 32nd wedding anniversary deserves congratulations. Although there are no traditional symbols or items associated with the 32nd year wedding anniversary, there is a modern equivalent of transport. To… read more
33rd Wedding Anniversary
It’s quite a milestone to reach your 33 year wedding anniversary. This is the year of wisdom, philosophy and reflection. It’s a great year to look back and reflect on 33 amazing… read more
34th Wedding Anniversary
The 34th wedding anniversary gift is almost left up to you as there are no symbols or flowers associated with it, unlike other wedding anniversary years. There is one item that is associated with the 34th wedding… read more
35th Wedding Anniversary
Many congratulations on reaching your 35th Wedding Anniversary or your Coral Anniversary. A time to celebrate a shared life and all it can present. Celebrating your 35th wedding anniversary is a real… read more
36th Wedding Anniversary
As you celebrate a 36th wedding anniversary there is not any traditional items to symbolise thirty six years together, you could opt for the modern-day equivalent that is associated with the 36th wedding… read more
37th Wedding Anniversary
When you got married 37 years ago did you think you’d now be celebrating another wedding anniversary together? 37 is quite a milestone and one to be immensely proud… read more
38th Wedding Anniversary
Celebrating the 38th anniversary of your wedding is just as special today as it was all of those years ago and that’s why after 38 years of being married you should really push the boat out and buy something… read more
39th Wedding Anniversary
On the 39th wedding anniversary of your marriage you would have been married for 14,235 days or 341,640 hours or 20,498,400 minutes, really, where did that time go? The earlier years of your marriage have… read more
40th Wedding Anniversary
Many congratulations on your 40th wedding anniversary, known as the ruby anniversary. The ruby symbolizes love and passion, much needed qualities for a couple who have spent 40 years together. It is… read more
41st Wedding Anniversary
Forty-one years together is something really special and you should congratulate yourselves for reaching this incredible milestone together.As you will already know… read more
42nd Wedding Anniversary
Congratulations on your 42nd wedding anniversary, usually there are symbols, gemstones and flowers connected to the wedding anniversary date, but with the 42nd Anniversary there is only gift that is more… read more
43rd Wedding Anniversary
Many congratulations on your 43rd wedding anniversary. There is one theme associated with this anniversary and that is travel.You can revisit your favourite holiday… read more
44th Wedding Anniversary
Congratulations on your 44th wedding anniversary, you have been together for so many years and the anniversary of your wedding brings back floods of memories of your special day. This calls for a celebration… read more
45th Wedding Anniversary
Congratulations on your 45th wedding anniversary. This is one of the biggest milestones you can achieve and you’re only another five years from your half century together, but this occasion is equally as important. You… read more
46th Wedding Anniversary
Many congratulations on celebrating your 46th anniversary, many anniversaries have traditional gemstones or precious metals associated with them, the 46th does not. It does have a modern day alternative… read more
47th Wedding Anniversary
Congratulations on your 47th wedding anniversary, this incredible achievement is definitely worthy of celebration. Some people believe that numbers have a language of their own and 47 translates to… read more
48th Wedding Anniversary
Many congratulations on your 48th wedding anniversary, this makes you and your loved one quite unique. By now you have been married for 17,520 days or 420,480 hours or 25,228,800 minutes which is over… read more
49th Wedding Anniversary
Congratulations on your 49th wedding anniversary. With the passing of the years, your relationship has grown stronger and this milestone anniversary is worthy of celebration… read more
50th Wedding Anniversary
The 50th golden wedding anniversary is one of the most celebrated wedding anniversaries. And rightly so! The golden anniversary symbol is the metal gold beautiful, strong, and resistant to corrosion… read more
51st Wedding Anniversary
After the celebrations of being married for over 50 years, it may be difficult to come up with that special gift for your 51st wedding anniversary and loved one. Traditional anniversary gift lists aren’t… read more
52nd Wedding Anniversary
The 52nd wedding anniversary of a not-so-newlywed couple is definitely an event worth celebrating, with the traditional modern gemstone of the star ruby. The star ruby is referred to as the eternal gemstone… read more
53rd Wedding Anniversary
Congratulations on 53 years of commitment and building a beautiful life together. There are lots of wonderful places which are perfect for a 53rd wedding anniversary celebration. Check out some hotels… read more
54th Wedding Anniversary
The 54th wedding anniversary can be symbolised with glass. While you can certainly gift the usual items, such as figurines or wine glasses, why not opt for something different, after all when… read more
55th Wedding Anniversary
There is no known name for a 55th wedding anniversary, though modern and traditional 55th wedding anniversary gifts have a theme of emerald. Some may call it the… read more
56th Wedding Anniversary
It needs to be said, congratulations on your 56th wedding anniversary. Although there are no traditional wedding gifts for this anniversary or flowers and gems to mark it there are… read more
57th Wedding Anniversary
The 57th wedding anniversary has no traditional symbolic gifts but a modern alternative is glass or a mirror. After being married for this period of time the anniversary… read more
58th Wedding Anniversary
Many congratulations on celebrating your 58th wedding anniversary. An anniversary gift for parents should fit into two categories: customized… read more
59th Wedding Anniversary
We’ve been married for 59 years and that’s all you need to know! Has been an answer when asked what is your secret and said with a twinkle in the eye. Whether you’re… read more
60th Wedding Anniversary
Many congratulations on your 60th wedding anniversary otherwise known as the diamond anniversary. Diamond means unconquerable and enduring, symbolic of a couple… read more
61st Wedding Anniversary
Many congratulations on your 61st wedding anniversary, the years have flown by since you exchanged your vows, 61 years of memories shared by you two aside from the… read more
62nd Wedding Anniversary
Many congratulations, it is your 62nd wedding anniversary, your children have grown and you are probably proud loving grandparents. Couples that married 62… read more
63rd Wedding Anniversary
Many congratulations on your 63rd wedding anniversary, whether your love was inspired by the likes of Romeo and Juliet and you fell in love at first sight, or your love grew… read more
64th Wedding Anniversary
The years have flown and you’re celebrating your 64th wedding anniversary, many congratulations on this milestone in your married life. By celebrating this anniversary you are a very unique… read more
65th Wedding Anniversary
The 65th wedding anniversary deserves recognition, and the gemstone associated with this milestone is the blue sapphire, symbolic of loyalty and some say can bring… read more
66th Wedding Anniversary
Congratulations on your 66th wedding anniversary, by this time you know all there is to know about each other and are so in tune with each other you could be… read more
67th Wedding Anniversary
Many congratulations, the years have flown by and you are celebrating your 67th wedding anniversary. Your bond is both strong and deep, similar to the roots… read more
68th Wedding Anniversary
Many congratulations on reaching your 68th wedding anniversary, when you got married you both affirmed the optimism, durability, passion and love of the human… read more
69th Wedding Anniversary
A 69th wedding anniversary is surely an anniversary to be treasured with the 7th decade of marriage looming. Whether you’re thinking of a massive celebration involving the… read more
70th Wedding Anniversary
Congratulations on a 70th wedding anniversary, traditionally the Platinum anniversary. This anniversary is truly a milestone occasion and should be celebrated with… read more
71st Wedding Anniversary
Celebrating a 71st wedding anniversary is a rare event indeed. It’s a remarkable event involving great genetics and not a little bit of luck to have both husband and wife surviving… read more
72nd Wedding Anniversary
Celebrating a 72nd wedding anniversary is a real achievement, many would think the couple have a special secret, but those that have marked this occasion have often… read more
73rd Wedding Anniversary
If you know of a couple who are celebrating their 73rd wedding anniversary, then you are privileged to know a pair of very special people. They will have witnessed a… read more
74th Wedding Anniversary
Couples celebrating their 74th wedding anniversary have undoubtedly shared everything together, including one couple who each had successful heart surgery… read more
75th Wedding Anniversary
75th wedding anniversary can be another diamond anniversary. Why diamonds? Like the song says they are “Forever” this does not mean you have to buy diamond jewellery for… read more
76th Wedding Anniversary
Whilst the 76th wedding anniversary is a fantastic achievement, there are no special symbols or meanings associated with this event. Halley’s Comet returns approximately… read more
77th Wedding Anniversary
All anniversaries are important and when it comes to celebrating a 77th wedding anniversary be sure to mark the occasion and celebrate with your happy couple. When a… read more
78th Wedding Anniversary
Couples celebrating their 78th wedding anniversary, began their married life when home comforts meant warmth, security and togetherness. Life was simpler and… read more
79th Wedding Anniversary
How incredible that a couple should celebrate their 79th wedding anniversary, and they certainly have a love that has withstood the test of time. It was the time of… read more
80th Wedding Anniversary
Celebrating an 80th wedding anniversary has got to be the pinnacle of any marriage. Symbolised by oak this anniversary has the same strength and longevity, but… read more
81st Wedding Anniversary
81st wedding anniversary, many congratulations to the happy couple, this should be national news for all to hear and share. As the couple celebrate eighty one years together… read more
82nd Wedding Anniversary
Been married for 82 years! Wow and congratulations. Celebrating a couple’s 82nd wedding anniversary with family, friends and neighbours is probably best during the day time… read more
83rd Wedding Anniversary
How fantastic to be celebrating an 83rd wedding anniversary, congratulations on becoming a member of a very elite club. People married for this amount of time have been… read more
84th Wedding Anniversary
It is a very rare occasion to celebrate an 84th wedding anniversary and this significant event deserves celebration by family and friends. Be sure to let your local… read more
85th Wedding Anniversary
If you are about to celebrate an 85th wedding anniversary with family there are some traditional symbols, Wine and the gemstone Moon Stone. For some reason, wine… read more
86th Wedding Anniversary
If you know of someone celebrating their 86th wedding anniversary, you are no doubt aware of how special they truly are and what an extraordinary event it is. A couple… read more
87th Wedding Anniversary
How incredible that a couple should celebrate their 87th wedding anniversary, and they certainly have a love that has withstood the test of time. Musically it was the… read more
88th Wedding Anniversary
How fantastic and many congratulations on knowing a couple about to celebrate their 88th wedding anniversary. You already know how truly special they are. When… read more
89th Wedding Anniversary
Can you believe that this 89th wedding anniversary has been celebrated? It has and with people living longer the chances are there will be more couples joining… read more
90th Wedding Anniversary
Celebrating a 90th wedding anniversary has got to be one of the rarest celebratory events in mans history. For a couple enjoying such an event, they would both be around… read more
