Wedding Anniversary Names
Traditional and modern gifts for each anniversary year.
Diamond jewelry
Traditional
Tin, aluminum
Modern
Diamond jewelry
Color
Silver, blue
Flower
Daffodil
Traditional themes come from older British and US lists. Modern themes follow the 1937 Chicago Public Library list.
About
First is paper. Fifth is wood. 25th is silver. 50th is gold. The complete list of traditional and modern anniversary themes through 75 years, plus gift ideas for each.
How to use
- Enter the anniversary year (or your wedding date).
- See the traditional and modern themes plus gift ideas.
FAQ
Traditional or modern, which to follow?+
Modern (American National Retail Jeweler Association) replaced harder-to-find items with more practical ones. Some couples follow the older list because the items have more meaning. Both work.
Why does the modern list have appliances?+
It was written in 1937 and has been updated periodically. Mid-century saw home appliances added because that's what newlyweds wanted. Bit dated now.