Your wedding is a monumental occasion that deserves to be remembered and celebrated each year. Although there are landmark anniversaries, like 25 years and 50 years, each year is memorable and important. If you are looking for a special gift to commemorate the occasion, consider the traditional with the classic anniversary symbols. These symbols will give you shopping guidelines, while also allowing you to be creative and thoughtful. For those who believe the traditional symbols are outdated, there are also modern symbols associated with each anniversary year. Gifts are symbolic of personal feelings, so choose a gift that sends just the right message.

Below is a table of yearly anniversary symbols and gift ideas:

Anniversary	Traditional Symbol	Modern Symbol	Gift Ideas
1 year	Paper	Clock	Anniversary Greeting Card, Photo Album, Scrapbook, Theater/Sports/Plane Tickets, Gift Certificate, Romantic Coupons, Stationery, Magazine Subscription, Anniversary Clock, Grandfather Clock, Digital Clock
2 years	Cotton	China	Photo Throw/Tote/Pillow, Personalized Towels, Bath Robe, Afghan, Cotton Sheets, Pajamas, Engraved Bud Vase, Fine Bone China Tea Set, Personalized Anniversary Plate, Serving Platter
3 years	Leather	Crystal/Glass	Briefcase, Personalized Travel Bag, Purse, Leather Jacket, Wallet, Gloves, Leather Pillar Candles, Crystal Vase, Candle Holders, Serving Bowl, Swarvovski Crystal Jewelry, Personalized Toasting Glasses/Sports Mugs/Shot Glasses, Anniversary Poem/Photo Frame
4 years	Linen/Silk	Appliances	Silk Flowers, Lingerie, Silk Pajamas, Silk Sheets, Silk Boxers, Linen Tablecloth, Napkins, Electric Tea Kettle, Espresso Machine, French Press
5 years	Wood	Silverware	Personalized Keepsake Box, Tea Chest, Cherrywood Pillar Candles, Custom Photo Frame, Wooden Furniture, Bonsai Tree/Money Tree, Picnic Gift Basket (with silverware), BBQ Tools Set, Silver Tea Spoons, Tongs & Spoons
6 years	Iron	Wood	Cast Iron Teapot, Cast Iron Skillet, Golf Clubs, Golf Set, Exercise Equipment, Gym Membership (To Pump Iron), Wrought Iron Bed, Iron Sculpture, An Actual Iron, Tools & Hardware, Personalized Keepsake Box, Cherrywood Pillar Candles, Tea Chest, Custom Photo Frame, Wooden Furniture, Bonsai Tree/Money Tree
7 years	Wool/Copper	Desk Sets	Wool Scarf/Sweater/Jacket, Copper Gift Chest, Copper Kettle, Copper Cookware, Gourmet Desk Caddy, Desk Organizer, Computer Accessories, Paper Weight, Photo Frame Set, Pencil Sharpener
8 years	Bronze	Linens	Bronze Bookends, Fountain, Sculpture, Bell, Wind Chimes, Money Clip, Clock, Anniversary Ornament, Candlesticks, Linen Jacket/Suit, Bedding, Towels
9 years	Pottery	Leather	Personalized Anniversary Plate, Porcelain Tea Sets, Brown Betty Teapots, Dishware, Cookie Jar, Flower Pot (with flowers), Leather Briefcase, Personalized Travel Bag, Purse, Leather Jacket, Wallet, Gloves, Leather Pillar Candle Holders
10 years	Tin/Aluminum	Diamond	Digital Camera, Grill, Patio Furniture, Aluminum Case Poker Set, Brownies Tin, Baking Pans, Tennis Raquet, Fishing Rod, Diamond Ring/Earrings/Necklace, Diamond Tie Clip, Diamond Marble Pillar Candles
15 years	Crystal	Watches	Crystal Candy Dish, Candle Holders, Crystal Vase, Serving Bowl, Engraved Pocket Watch, Clip-on Sports Watch, Stop Watch, Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) Watch
20 years	China/Porcelain	Platinum	Engraved Bud Vase, Porcelain or Fine Bone China Tea Set, Personalized Anniversary Plate, Serving Platter, Platinum Earrings/Ring/Necklace, Platinum Jewelry
25 years	Silver	Silver	Silver Anniversary Frame, Silver Bracelet/Necklace, Silver Cufflinks, Silverware, Silver Goblets, Candle Holders, Serving Tray, Personalized Money Bank, Silver Teapot
30 years	Pearl	Diamonds	Pearl Earrings, Pearl Pendant,Diamond Ring, Diamond Bracelet/Earrings/Necklace, Diamond Tie Clip, Diamond Marble Pillar Candles
35 years	Coral	Jade	Coral Tea Canister, Coral Beaded Necklace/Bracelet, Coral Stone Bowl, Tray, Candle Holders, Chess Set, Jade Pendant, Jade Bracelet/Necklace/Earrings, Jade Cuff Links, Jade Ornament
40 years	Ruby	Ruby	Ruby Earrings/Necklace/Ring, Ruby Heart Frame, Ruby Red Glassware, Red Roses/Rose Bush, Red Wine, Red Lingerie, Love Lights Red Gift Basket
45 years	Sapphire	Sapphire	Sapphire Earrings/Necklace/Ring, Sapphire Cufflinks, Blue Jewel Picture Frame, Sapphire Birthstone Tree, Personalized Sapphire Candle, Blue Pajamas, Blue Bath Robe, Blue Silk Scarf, Blue Tie, Royal Blue Glassware
50 years	Gold	Gold	Gold Ring/Earrings/Bracelet, Gold Watch, Golden Rose Sugar Tongs, 22kt Gold Embellished Tea Set, Gold Anniversary Frame, Gold Hit Record, Gold Tie Clip/Cuff Links, Gold Pin/Brooch
55 years	Emerald	Emerald	Emerald Ring, Emerald Necklace/Bracelet/Earrings, Emerald Cufflinks/Tie Clip, Trip to the Emerald Isle (Ireland), Dark Green Lingerie, Dark Green Art/Glassware
60 years	Diamond	Diamond	Diamond Ring, Diamond Bracelet/Earrings/Necklace, Diamond Tie Clip/Cufflinks, Black Diamonds, White Diamonds Perfume, Diamond Marble Pillar Candles, Diamond Clock, White Roses with Glitter