Traditional Anniversary Gift Ideas Guaranteed To Delight

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1ST YEAR: Paper 2ND YEAR: Cotton 3RD YEAR: Leather 4TH YEAR: Fruit & Flowers, or Linen & Silk 5TH YEAR: Wood 6TH YEAR: Iron / Candy 7TH YEAR: Wool/ Copper 8TH YEAR: Bronze 9TH YEAR: Pottery 10TH YEAR: Tin/ Aluminum 11TH YEAR: Steel 12TH YEAR: Silk 13TH YEAR: Lace 14TH YEAR: Ivory

ANNIVERSARY GIFTS BY YEAR:

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15TH YEAR: Crystal 20TH YEAR: China 25TH YEAR: Silver 30TH YEAR: Pearl 35TH YEAR: Coral 40TH YEAR: Ruby 45TH YEAR: Sapphire 50TH YEAR: Gold 55TH YEAR: Emerald 60TH YEAR: Diamond

ANNIVERSARY GIFTS BY YEAR:

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1. What says first wedding anniversary better than your favorite song (first dance, possibly), framed, and foil-printed (on luxurious paper)? Nothing we can think of. 2. A custom notebook and notecards for the stationery lover in your life that likes to jot things down in style. 3. For those of us who are still learning to cook The Newlywed Cookbook. 

TRADITIONAL ANNIVERSARY GIFTS YEAR ONE: PAPER

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Or if you’ve got the cooking thing on lock, fancy hardcover versions of your favorite books anyone? Or maybe fancy cocktails? 4. For this anniversary gift, wear your art in the form of recycled paper jewelry. 5. Still haven’t printed any wedding photos? This desktop calendar is a cool (and cheap) alternative to albums or frames.

TRADITIONAL ANNIVERSARY GIFTS YEAR ONE: PAPER

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6. Nothing says, “We made it to year two!” like rolling around in paint naked and then hanging the resulting artwork in your living room. Love Is Art Kit. 7. Because you’re those people and you’re not ashamed (and you shouldn’t be), a Custom Reserved Dog Pillow ($95). 8. Represent your stomping ground with this LA and Sister Cities scarf. And for the non-Angelinos: a super soft cotton scarf. Because the basics are still important.

YEAR TWO ANNIVERSARY GIFT: COTTON

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9. Know what your (read: every) marriage needs? A hammock. 10. For when you want to get away together, try this best selling canvas weekender bag. Adventures await.

YEAR TWO ANNIVERSARY GIFT: COTTON

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11. You don’t have to get literal with things. Make your house (or body) smell like leather with the leather scent collection from Malin+Goetz. 12. Nothing says “congratulations on being adults together” like a wallet with space for everything. Bonus: make it custom with your love’s initials! 13. Make extra room for guests with Moroccan leather poufs—in metallic silver, obviously.

YEAR THREE: LEATHER

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14. Because a great pair of leather boots never goes out of style! 15. What’s a home-brew hobby if you can’t remember which recipes were awesome and which ones exploded in your fridge? Home-brew journal.

YEAR THREE: LEATHER

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16. It’s totally cool to go with the obvious. Farmgirl Flowers is a staff favorite, because the arrangements are huge (and cheap for their size), plus the flowers are locally sourced (and they ship nationwide). Want to have some forever flowers in your home? Grab one of these limited edition floral fine art prints… guaranteed not to wilt. 17. Guess what used to be a fruit? Wine. If you and your partner aren’t regular connoisseurs, 

YEAR FOUR ANNIVERSARY GIFT: FRUIT/FLOWERS

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you basically can’t swing a dead cat on the Internet without hitting at least four new monthly wine clubs. But first, check out an APW fave, Winc Wine Club. 18. Gilded flowers are for lovers. Get yours in the form of a stunning custom Secret Garden Ring with the flowers of your choosing! 19. Did you know pomegranates are considered the fruit of love? Gift this charm necklace to your love for your 4th wedding anniversary!

YEAR FOUR ANNIVERSARY GIFT: FRUIT/FLOWERS

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20.  Fresh flowers won’t last forever but these stunning floral earrings by Lele Sadoughi will!

YEAR FOUR ANNIVERSARY GIFT: FRUIT/FLOWERS

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21. Glass is so passé. Wooden wine glasses. 22. Functional art that keeps your ride in one place? Yes and yes. 23. This framed and ready for hanging custom map art is the perfect sentimental piece to add to your collection. 24. Replay your wedding song in style on this Victrola Bluetooth gramophone.

YEAR FIVE: WOOD

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25. Who doesn’t want a magical wood portal in their home? Sign us up!

YEAR FIVE: WOOD

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26. For anniversary breakfasts with a little extra flavor, a colorful cast iron skillet sure to please any home chef. 27. It’s totally legit to use that anniversary gifts thing as an excuse to buy that thing you both have been eyeballing—this iron bookshelf, (or the smaller version,) for example. 28. These iron candle holders are rustic, chic, and romantic. What else could you ask for?

YEAR SIX ANNIVERSARY GIFT: IRON/CANDY

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29. Say thanks for all the memories with all the artisanal candy you could possibly dream of. 30. Workman’s lantern. A light in the storm. And because they’re kind of awesome.

YEAR SIX ANNIVERSARY GIFT: IRON/CANDY

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31. Complete your bar set (and then pour yourself a celebratory drink) with a Moscow Mule copper mug, or four. 32. Give the anniversary gift of a project that you can wear when you’re done, with an infinity scarf kit, complete with yarn and needles. 33. A copper wall mirror, for straight-up pretty. Pair it with a few of these copper art shelves and wedding photos for a fresh bedroom vibe.

YEAR SEVEN: WOOL/COPPER

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34. Because your partner is Indiana Jones, a wool fedora. 35. Merino wool roving chunky blanket. Because one of you is always cold. Always.

YEAR SEVEN: WOOL/COPPER

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36. Make this bronze fishing lure extra special with your anniversary stamped in it. Trust us, this lure will be a tackle box treasure for years to come! 37. Customized bronze belt buckles for the win! 38. Make it personal with a custom engraved bronze pocket watch. 39. A fire pit is the gift that keeps on giving. Hello backyard summers.

YEAR EIGHT ANNIVERSARY GIFT: BRONZE

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40. Eight years deserves a celebratory trip, no? How about Tickets to Paris to see The Thinker in person at the Musée Rodin?

YEAR EIGHT ANNIVERSARY GIFT: BRONZE

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41. It’s a bag? It’s a vase. It’s both. 42. For the partners who appreciate historical accuracy, here are these legitimate beer steins. 43. Complete the cocktail-themed gifts coming with ceramic coasters. 44. Food can be fun, duh: Retro Serving Dishes. 45. For your backyard update: Ceramic Wall Pocket.

YEAR NINE: POTTERY

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46. For the casual tea enthusiast: Chai Tea Kit makes the perfect anniversary gift. 47. Add this countertop citrus press to the list of things that will take your weekend brunch to the next level. 48. BBQ briefcase. For getting work done. 49. Pasta maker, also for getting work done (or for the perfect date night at home!)

YEAR TEN ANNIVERSARY GIFTS: TIN/ALUMINUM

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50. Because this really says it all.

YEAR TEN ANNIVERSARY GIFTS: TIN/ALUMINUM

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