Wedding anniversary gifts come from a very established tradition, but it’s one that has evolved over time. Below is a guide that shows the “Traditional” but also the now updated “Modern” version. And for anyone looking to send flowers, there are some helpful hints by year for that too…or just get your lover their favorite bouquet and ensure smiles (and a romantic night).
| Year | Traditional Gift | Modern Gift | Flower |
| 1st | Paper | Clock | Carnation / Pansy / Orange Blossom |
| 2nd | Cotton | China | Lily of the Valley / Cosmos |
| 3rd | Leather | Crystal | Sunflower / Fuchsia |
| 4th | Linen / Silk | Appliances | Hydrangea / Geranium |
| 5th | Wood | Silverware | Daisy |
| 6th | Iron | Wood | Calla Lily |
| 7th | Wool / Copper | Desk Sets | Freesia, Jack-in-the-Pulpit |
| 8th | Bronze | Linens / Lace | Lilac / Clematis |
| 9th | Pottery | Leather | Bird of Paradise / Poppy |
| 10th | Tin / Aluminum | Diamond Jewelry | Daffodil |
| 11th | Steel | Fashion Jewelry | Tulip / Morning Glory |
| 12th | Silk | Pearls | Peony |
| 13th | Lace | Textiles (or Fur, if desirable) | Chrysanthemum / Hollyhock |
| 14th | Ivory | Gold Jewelry | Dahlia / Orchid |
| 15th | Crystal | Watches | Rose |
| 20th | China | Platinum | Aster / Day Lily |
| 25th | Silver | Silver | Iris |
| 30th | Pearl | Diamond | Lily / Sweet Pea |
| 35th | Coral / Jade | Jade | African Violet |
| 40th | Ruby | Ruby | Gladiolus / Nasturtium |
| 45th | Sapphire | Sapphire | Blue Iris |
| 50th | Gold | Gold | Yellow Roses / Violets |
| 55th | Emerald | Emerald | Calla Lily |
| 60th | Diamond | Diamond | Orchids |
| 65th | Blue Sapphire | Blue Sapphire | Flower of your choice |
| 70th | Platinum | Platinum | Flower of your choice |
| 75th | Diamond | Diamond | Flower of your choice |
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