Traditional Wedding Anniversary Gifts

Wedding anniversaries are the one day of the year that you get to share a special memory with your spouse. Well, you can stroll down memory lane any day, but your anniversary is special. From your first anniversary to your sixtieth, there’s something unique for your husband or wife.

We’re going to be honest, once you hit year fifteen, you skip by five years. We like to think you’ll be able to handle the gift ideas on your own for those years.

AnniversaryGift                  
1stPaper
2nd
Cotton
3rdLeather
4thFruit or Flowers
5thWood
6thCandy
7thWool
8thPottery
9thWillow
10thTin or Aluminum
11thSteel
12thSilk or Linen
13thLace
14thAnimals*
15thCrystal
20thChina
25thSilver
30thPearl
35thCoral
40thRuby
45thSapphire
50thGold
60thDiamond

*Animals replaced ivory due to the excessive hunting of elephants. 

No matter if this is your first anniversary or sixtieth, we're sure you will find something that will keep your memory of your wedding alive. If you can't think of anything within these traditional categories, you can check out our St. Jude Shop for religious items in addition to your traditional gift.