Stephanie here! #TBT to my wedding day 8 years ago! How did that happen so fast?
When coming up with anniversary gifts, we love going traditional by picking a gift that coincides with our anniversary year! Did you know that 8 years of marriage is represented by pottery or bronze?
Check out the various anniversary gifts by year below!
1st Anniversary: Paper
A collection of notes listing out all the little things you love about each other
Tickets to a show
A journal to write in each year on your anniversary recapping the previous year
2nd Anniversary: Cotton
Cotton wreath
Personalized cotton pillow
Cotton hammock
3rd Anniversary: Leather
Leather journal
Leatherman work tool for him (play on words)
4th Anniversary: Fruit or Flowers
Flower necklace representing the month you were married
Macrame plant hanger
Hanging fruit basket
5th Anniversary: Wood
Rocking chairs (you can grow old in)
Personalized wood cutting board
Personalized whiskey barrel
6th Anniversary: Candy or Iron
7th Anniversary: Wool or Copper
Pennant of your favorite sports team
Copper pot
8th Anniversary: Pottery or Bronze
Personalized coffee mug with photos of the two of you
9th Anniversary: Willow or Pottery
10th Anniversary: Tin or Aluminum
11th Anniversary: Steel
12th Anniversary: Silk or Linen
Silk tie for him
Silk robe or lingerie for her
13th Anniversary: Lace
14th Anniversary: Gold Jewelry
Engraved necklace
15th Anniversary: Crystal
16th Anniversary: Coffee or Tea
17th Anniversary: Wine or Spirits
Bottle of wine that was served at your wedding
18th Anniversary: Appliances
Replace an appliance that you have been meaning to for years
19th Anniversary: Jade
20th Anniversary: China
21st Anniversary: Fire (theme)
Nice fire pit for the backyard
Make a bonfire together at the beach or on a camping trip
22nd Anniversary: Water (theme)
Trip to the beach or lake
23rd Anniversary: Air (theme)
24th Anniversary: Stone (theme)
25th Anniversary: Silver
26th Anniversary: Art
27th Anniversary: Music
Concert tickets
Personalized playlist
28th Anniversary: Linens
29th Anniversary: Tools
Engraved hammer
30th Anniversary: Pearls
31st Anniversary: Travel
Vacation somewhere special to you
32nd Anniversary: Bronze
33rd Anniversary: Iron
34th Anniversary: Food
35th Anniversary: Coral
Coral tie
36th Anniversary: Antiques
37th Anniversary: Books
Signed copy of a favorite book
38th Anniversary: Luck (theme)
39th Anniversary: Laughter (theme)
Comedy club date night
40th Anniversary: Ruby
41st Anniversary: Office or Desk Decor
Customized wall clock
Framed photo
Desk plant
42nd Anniversary: Clocks or Watches
43rd Anniversary: Entertainment (theme)
Enjoy an adventure together: hiking, bowling, concert, etc.
44rd Anniversary: Electronics (theme)
45th Anniversary: Sapphire
Necklace or ring
46th Anniversary: Games
47th Anniversary: Garden or Plants
48th Anniversary: Home Improvement (theme)
49th Anniversary: Copper
Jewelry
Pots & pans
Copper mugs
50th Anniversary: Gold
51st Anniversary: Photos or Cameras
Photo album
52nd Anniversary: Bath or Spa (theme)
Spa day
Gift card to favorite spa
53rd Anniversary: Plastic
54th Anniversary: Glass
Engraved champagne or wine glasses
Message in a bottle
55th Anniversary: Emerald
56th Anniversary: Day (theme)
57th Anniversary: Night (theme)
Get a star named after your significant other
58th Anniversary: Faith and Hope (theme)
59th Anniversary: Charity (theme)
Volunteer at a local charity
Spend your anniversary budget on a donation to a local charity