Here’s a chart of the standard traditional gifts for each anniversary. I for one don’t want to wait until my 60th wedding anniversary to get more diamonds but it’s good to know all the same! Also it gives you some good suggestions for gifts along the way. That way you could have a little fun with this chart, and get creative.
1st Anniversary – Paper
2nd Anniversary – Cotton
3rd Anniversary – Leather
4th Anniversary – Linen
5th Anniversary – Wood
6th Anniversary – Iron
7th Anniversary – Copper or Brass
8th Anniversary – Bronze or Electrical Appliance
9th Anniversary – Pottery
10th Anniversary – Tin or Aluminum
11th Anniversary – Steel
12th Anniversary – Silk
13th Anniversary – Lace
14th Anniversary – Ivory
15th Anniversary – Crystal
20th Anniversary – China
25th Anniversary – Silver
30th Anniversary – Pearls
35th Anniversary – Coral or Jade
40th Anniversary – Rubies or Garnets
45th Anniversary – Sapphires
50th Anniversary – Gold
55th Anniversary – Emeralds
60th Anniversary – Diamonds