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Created on: January 29, 2009
Appropriate Modern Anniversary Gift Guide and List by Anniversary Year
Want to know what to get a loved one for their Anniversary this year? The following is a list of the Modern gifts associated with each anniversary by year (there is also a more Traditional list available on Associated Content) and some unique gift ideas that will fit in with the anniversary theme.
1st Anniversary - Clock
- Crystal clocks, wall clocks, wood clocks, desk clocks, anything along these lines will do. There are even personalized wedding clocks you can get that are engraved.
2nd Anniversary - China
- Dishes, mugs, statues, vase, personalized anniversary platter or plates, Lenox collectibles, etc.
3rd Anniversary - Glass or Crystal
- Crystal figurines, glasses, goblets, vase, necklace, charms,
4th Anniversary - Electrical Appliances
- Coffee machine, toaster oven, microwave, blender, Margarita machine, donut maker, beer chiller, Espresso maker, etc.
5th Anniversary - Silverware
- Silverware sets, serving utensils, tea infuser, cake servers, knife sets,
6th Anniversary - Wood
- Wooden massager, wine box, cigar box, Welsh Love Spoon, wooden desk set, wooden bedside table box, furniture, plant a tree in celebration
7th Anniversary - Desk Set
- Wood desk sets, leather desk sets, silver desk sets, theme oriented desk sets with their favorite characters, match the color of their office or home office.
8th Anniversary - Lace or Linen
- Lace tablecloths, lace curtains, lace gloves, lace blouses, lace dress, nightgowns, lingerie, handmade handkerchiefs, sheet sets, personalized linen napkins
9th Anniversary - Leather
- Leather purse, wallet, coat or jacket, belt, desk pad, briefcase, watch bands,
10th Anniversary - Diamond
- Diamond cuff links, diamond tie pin, diamond ring, diamond bracelet, diamond necklace, diamond pennant,
11th Anniversary - Fashion Jewelry
- Rings, bracelets, necklaces, pennants, watches, earrings
12th Anniversary - Pearls
- Pearl bracelet, pearl ring, pearl necklace, pendants, earrings, objects covered in mother of pearl such as bowls, flatware,
13th Anniversary - Furs or Textiles
- For furs you can purchase a fur coat, fur hat, fur lined gloves, clothes with fur enhancements, fur blankets, or if you chose textiles; a personalized anniversary throw blanket with names and wedding date, anniversary photo on canvas, tapestries, heirloom quilt
14th Anniversary Gold Jewelry
- Gold earrings, gold ring, gold bracelet, gold necklace, gold pennant,
15th Anniversary Watches
- For him or her, leather watch,
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