Wedding Anniversaries

Wedding Anniversary Guide

Each wedding anniversary has its unique name and symbol, reflecting the depth and strength of your marital bond. From the delicate Paper Wedding of the first year to the majestic Diamond Crown Wedding at 75 years — each milestone is an opportunity to celebrate your love and strengthen your relationship.

Popular Milestones

• 1 Year — Paper Wedding: Symbolizes the delicacy and freshness of the first year together
• 5 Years — Wood Wedding: Your relationship has taken root like a young tree
• 10 Years — Tin Wedding: The first major milestone, symbol of flexibility and resilience
• 25 Years — Silver Wedding: A quarter century together, representing precious and enduring love
• 50 Years — Golden Wedding: Half a century of love, the most honored milestone

Celebration Traditions

Each anniversary has its own traditions and symbols. Gifts are typically chosen according to the anniversary's traditional material — this adds special meaning to the celebration. For the first anniversary, cotton or paper gifts are given; for the fifth, wooden items; for the twenty-fifth, silver.

How to Use Our Guide

On each anniversary page you'll find:

• History and meaning of the anniversary name
• Celebration traditions and customs
• Gift ideas for husband and wife
• Congratulations and toasts
• Interesting facts

Calculate Your Anniversary

Use our anniversary calculator to find the date of your next milestone and get personalized gift and celebration recommendations.