Wedding Anniversary Gifts Easy and Affordable
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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 our 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 year anniversaries thereafter. Gifts for the early wedding anniversaries tend to be inexpensive and rather practical while gifts for the later wedding anniversaries 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 Wedding Anniversary: Paper Suggested gifts: stationary in a favorite color a personal journal first edition of a favorite book a framed invitation

Second Wedding Anniversary: Cotton Suggested gifts: high thread count sheet set personalized quilt or throw blanket tapestry wall hanging towels

Third Wedding Anniversary: Leather Suggested gifts: watches jackets luggage wallets belts

Fourth Wedding Anniversary: Fruit or Flowers Suggested gifts: fruit basket floral arrangement flowering plant or shrub

Fifth Wedding Anniversary: Wood Suggested gifts: furniture jewelry boxes a framed photograph

Sixth Wedding Anniversary: Candy or Iron Suggested gifts: cookie bouquet box of chocolates wrought iron picture frame or wall hanging home dcor items

Seventh Wedding Anniversary: Wool or Copper Suggested gifts: warm coat scarf and gloves yard dcor such as wind chimes copper birdbaths pottery or fire pit

Eighth Wedding Anniversary: Bronze or Pottery Suggested gifts: bronze sculptures yard items such as a bird bath or sundial

Ninth Wedding Anniversary: Pottery Suggested gifts: ceramic pots wall hangings sculptures tableware Tenth Wedding Anniversary: Tin or Aluminum Suggested gifts: tea and coffee tins decorative boxes aluminum watches tableware home dcor items

Eleventh Wedding Anniversary: Steel Suggested gifts: jewelry kitchenware sculpture home dcor items

Twelfth Wedding Anniversary: Silk or Linen Suggested gifts: tablecloth handkerchief robe silk blouse or shirt silk sheets

Thirteenth Wedding Anniversary: Lace Suggested gifts: sleepwear handkerchiefs table runners or placemats a framed invitation

Fourteenth Wedding Anniversary: Ivory Suggested gifts: jewelry figurines roses

Fifteenth Wedding Anniversary: Crystal Suggested gifts: glassware jewelry wind chimes lamps candlesticks

Twentieth Wedding Anniversary: China Suggested gifts: dishware dinner at a Chinese restaurant

Twentyfifth Wedding Anniversary: Silver Suggested gifts: jewelry kitchenware tea or coffee service watch

Thirtieth Wedding Anniversary: Pearl Suggested gifts: jewelry game boards rosary beads

Thirtyfifth Wedding Anniversary: Coral (Jade) Suggested gifts: figurines jewelry vases candle holders chess set

Fortieth Wedding Anniversary: Ruby Suggested gifts: gemstone jewelry ruby heart photo frame

Fortyfifth Wedding Anniversary: Sapphire Suggested gifts: gemstone jewelry

Fiftieth Wedding Anniversary: 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.

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