The Complete Anniversary Gift Guide Newlyweds Should Know!

With my paper anniversary right around the corner I got to thinking, when does the good stuff kick in?! I mean, don’t get me wrong – I loooove a good stationery or handwritten love letter, but I’m already counting down until our diamond anniversary and honestly, who wouldn’t?! Until then, we’ve rounded up a list of what we can look forward to. Scroll for a full list of traditional wedding anniversary gifts below!

1st Anniversary: Paper

Think love letters, framed pictures, or why not even a try your hand at calligraphy and do up a pretty version of your vows?

2nd Anniversary: Cotton

Clothing is an option for sure, but why not invest is some luxe Egyptian cotton sheets for your marital bed?

3rd Anniversary: Leather

From luxe weekender bags to new wallets, the options are limitless!

4th Anniversary: Fruit, flowers

It’s pretty self explanatory here, I mean who wouldn’t love a handful of lush blooms on their anniversary?!

5th Anniversary: Wood

While a picture frame or furniture is without a doubt great, we think we’ll opt to hike into the forest (Redwoods, anyone?) and pick out a favorite tree together.

6th Anniversary: Sugar

Time to bake up something sweet, how about a mini version of your wedding cake?

7th  Anniversary: Copper, wool

We love the idea of galvanized mugs, or even a new throw blanket!

8th Anniversary: Bronze, pottery

Our favorite idea? Find your favorite bronze sculpture and take a picture of the two of you in front of it!

9th Anniversary: Pottery, willow

Channel your inner Ghost scene and take a pottery class together!

10th Anniversary: Tin

Whether you opt for a personalized tea tin or an engraved compact mirror, tin shows that you’re marriage is flexible and durable.

11th Anniversary: Steel

We think it’s time to take your love to new heights and forgo the gift idea and take in the sights on-top of a steel skyscraper!

12th Anniversary: Silk, linen

Linen cocktail napkins are always a hit, or why not up the ante and give your girl/groom a silk pillowcase for sweet slumbers!

13th Anniversary: Lace

Tablecloth runners are our favorite pick here, but really the options are endless.

14th Anniversary: Ivory

Baby grand piano? I think so!

15th Anniversary: Crystal

From Waterford to Baccarat, you won’t have any trouble finding something that’ll suit your sweetheart.

20th Anniversary: China

Our favorite route is scoring a sweet vintage piece, whether it be a teacup of salad plate – source something that’s one-of-a-kind like your love.

25th Anniversary: Silver

Platters and engraved chargers are always a hit!

30th Anniversary: Pearl

You can go the traditional route and buy pearls from your jeweler OR you could shack up at your favorite oyster bar during $1 oyster hour and see if you get lucky!

35th Anniversary: Coral

Here’s an idea, why don’t you tap into your inner adventurer, get scuba certified, and then scoop up some beached coral to take home!

40th Anniversary: Ruby

Diamonds may be her best friend, but we’d had to say Ruby is a close second.

45th Anniversary: Sapphire

In a million different colors, sapphires are sure to surprise. Bonus tip: take a trip to Montana (Gem Mountain Sapphire Mine) and you can mine for them together!

50th Anniversary: Gold

Whether it be jewelry or gold plated glassware, you can’t go wrong with the midas touch!

55th Anniversary: Emerald

The epitome of luxury, this  golden green gem is sure to set your love on fire.

60th Anniversary: Diamond

They are, after all, A Girl’s Best Friend!

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The First Year Anniversary is Paper, See our Gift Ideas below!