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Anniversary Gift Guide 
FIRST WEDDING ANNIVERSARY~
Traditional: Paper. It symbolizes the strength in paper that comes from the interlaced connection of the paper's individual threads.
Modern: Clocks. Henry Van Dyke wrote, "For those who love, time is eternity."
Gemstone: Gold Jewelry, Pearl or Peridot
Color: Gold or Yellow
Flower: Orange Blossom or Pansy. The meaning of a pansy is that the recipient is being thought about. The pansy's name comes from the French word pensée which means thought or remembrance. The meaning of an orange blossom is purity, innocence, eternal love, marriage and fruitfulness, and fertility.
Way to celebrate: Eat the top of the wedding cake.
Gift Suggestions:
- Purchase a framed share of stock in a major company that has
meaning to the both of you. - Paperweight
SECOND WEDDING ANNIVERSARY~
Traditional: Cotton. As a material, cotton is both durable and versatile. These are both important qualities in a successful marriage. Cotton has also been known as a symbol of great prosperity.
Modern: China. Many people describe love as being elegant and beautiful. In the same way many people view love, china is seen as elegant and beautiful, too.
Gemstone: Garnet
Color: Red
Flower: Cosmos. The meaning of the cosmos flower is modesty.
THIRD WEDDING ANNIVERSARY~
Traditional: Leather. As a material, leather is durable, warm, strong, flexible, and has a sense of resiliency to it. These are qualities that help marriages continue to thrive.
Modern: Crystal. Crystal can dazzle with its beauty and the way light dances off the multifaceted surface. It is a gentle reminder of how a couple in a meaningful marriage can touch the lives of others.
Gemstone: Pearl or Jade
Color: White or Jade Green
Flower: Fuchsia
Gift Suggestions:
FOURTH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY~
Traditional: Flowers
Modern: Appliances
Gemstone: Blue topaz or blue zircon.
Color: Blue or green.
Flower: Geranium. Although the meanings associated with this flower include stupidity and folly, other meanings are comfort and gentility. Focus on the comfort and gentility aspects!
Gift Suggestions:
FIFTH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY~
Traditional: Wood. The strength of your marriage bond is represented by the traditional gift of wood for your 5th anniversary. Wood is strong and long-lasting.
Modern: Silverware. The modern gift of silverware is a reminder of the connection the two of you formed as you shared meals with each other and your children.
Gemstone: Sapphire, or pink tourmaline.
Color: blue, pink, or tourquoise
Flower: Daisy. In the language of flowers, daisies represent innocence, loyal
love, I'll never tell, and purity.
Gift Suggestions:
- Stuff a wooden keepsake box with a love note, book on romance, love
coupons, picture of the two of you, etc. - Purchase a framed share of stock in a major company that has
meaning to the both of you.
SIXTH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY~
Traditional: Candy or Iron
Modern: Wood
Gift Suggestions:
coupons, picture of the two of you, etc.
meaning to the both of you.
SEVENTH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY~
Traditional: Copper or Wool
Modern: Desk Sets
Gemstone: Onyx or Yellow Sapphire
Color: yellow or off-white
Flower: Jack-in-the-pulpit
EIGHTH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY~
Traditional: Bronze or Pottery
Modern: Linens or Lace
NINETH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY~
Traditional: Pottery & Willow
Modern: Leather
Gift Suggestions:
TENTH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY~
Traditional: Tin or Aluminum
Modern: Diamond Jewelry or blue Sapphire
Gemstone: Sapphire, or pink tourmaline.
Color: Silver or Blue
Flower: Daffodil. Trumpet-shaped daffodils represent joy, cheerfulness, and
happiness.
FIFTEENTH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY~
Traditional: Crystal
Modern: Watches
TWENTIETH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY~
Traditional: China
Modern: Platinum. Platinum is strong and enduring, just like your 20-year
old marriage.
Gemstone: Emerald or a yellow or golden diamond.
Color: Emerald green or white.
Flower: Day Lily. The meaning of a day lily is that of coquetry such as
flirting, playful behavior towards one another.
FIFTIETH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY~
Traditional: Gold
Modern: Gold
Gemstone: Gold or Imperial or Golden Topaz. Optimism and wealth are often associated with gold. Not only is the metal gold beautiful, it is strong, and resistant to corrosion.
Color: Gold
Flower: Violet
next time you are invited to a dinner, party or open house. You have plenty of
choices, and whimsical and creative gifts are welcome.
Making The Unimaginative Creative
Many times, guests bring a bottle of wine or a box of chocolates. These are
unimaginative in themselves, but you can make them more special with a little
creativity. Bring the bottle of wine in a special sleeve made to keep wine chilled, or
attach a fancy bottle opener with a ribbon. Instead of chocolates, bring an
assortment of gourmet cookies in a fancy bowl or tray. Then, the hostess can keep
something to enjoy after the food or drink is consumed.
Homey Gifts
Gifts for hostesses are similar to housewarming gifts. Think about gadgets for the
kitchen. These could include cooking ingredients or handy utensils. For instance, a
big bottle of flavored oil or vinegar from a gourmet cooking store, or a selection of
unusual spices in a little basket would be appreciated by a good cook. Fancy
serving utensils are also great hostess gifts. For example, a beautiful trivet or salad
tongs are always useful.
Anything that makes a dinner party more special is also a great hostess gift. How
about a set of fancy coasters, cute wineglass rings, napkin holders or a mixed drink
recipe book? Scented, shaped or fancy candles or candlesticks are also lovely gifts
for a hostess.
If you are bringing flowers, bring them in a vase. Then, the hostess won’t be distracted by looking for a vase, and she can use the vase later.
Tips To Remember
Hostess thank you gifts don’t have to be expensive or big. You are just making a token thank you gesture for the time and effort made by the hostess to
include you. The most important part is to be gracious and make sure the hostess feels appreciated.