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The tradition of giving a specific gift on a specific anniversary dates back to the Middle Ages.
History of Wedding Anniversary Gift Lists

Here are some ideas to help you celebrate your wedding anniversaries. Both the traditional and modern gift suggestions for 1st through 100th anniversaries are listed.

Both the traditional and modern anniversary gift lists are based on the anniversary lists provided by the Chicago Public Library.

Anniversary symbols and ideas for celebrating your anniversary are included.

1st Wedding Anniversary

Traditional Gifts: Paper
Modern Gifts: Clocks
Celebrating: Ideas and Symbols
Related: 1st Anniversary Resources & Suggestions

2nd Wedding Anniversary

Traditional Gifts: Cotton
Modern Gifts: China
Celebrating: Ideas and Symbols
Related: 2nd Anniversary Resources

3rd Wedding Anniversary

Traditional Gifts: Leather
Modern Gifts: Crystal
Celebrating: Ideas and Symbols
Related: 3rd Anniversary Resources

4th Wedding Anniversary

Traditional Gifts: Fruit or Flowers
Modern Gifts: Appliances
Celebrating: Ideas and Symbols
Related: 4th Anniversary Resources

5th Wedding Anniversary

Traditional Gifts: Wood
Modern Gifts: Silverware
Celebrating: Ideas and Symbols
Related: 5th Anniversary Resources

6th Wedding Anniversary

Traditional Gifts: Candy or Iron
Modern Gifts: Wood
Related: 6th Anniversary Resources

7th Wedding Anniversary

Traditional Gifts: Wool or Copper
Modern Gifts: Desk Sets
Celebrating: Ideas and Symbols
Related: 7th Anniversary Resources

8th Wedding Anniversary

Traditional Gifts: Bronze or Pottery
Modern Gifts: Linens or Lace

9th Wedding Anniversary

Traditional Gifts: Pottery and Willow
Modern Gifts: Leather
Related: 9th Anniversary Resources

10th Wedding Anniversary

Traditional Gifts: Tin or Aluminum
Modern Gifts:Diamond Jewelry
Celebrating: Ideas and Symbols
Related: 10th Anniversary Resources

More Anniversaries:

1st - 10th
11th - 20th
21st - 30th
31st - 40th
41st - 50th
52nd - 100th