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For the couple married one
year, the gift of paper represents the fragile nature of the early
love stages. As another year passes, the pair move onto the relative
strength and fortitude of cotton, and with yet another year the
soundness of leather. and for couples celebrating a momentous span
of sixty five years, the diamond anniversary is an eloquent
testament to the quality and endurance of their love.
But what do these symbols mean? a beautiful compendium of lore and
wisdom Along with etiquette, these symbols have changed through the
years, but that just gives one more flexibility in selecting a gift.
Whether a couple is just starting out, or celebrating a milestone,
The Meaning of Wedding Anniversaries reminds us that these symbols
aren't just inspiration for gifts, but a means of honoring a
lifetime of love.
Wedding Anniversary Symbols
| Year |
Traditional |
Modern |
| 1 |
paper |
clocks |
| 2 |
cotton |
china |
| 3 |
leather |
crystal, glass |
| 4 |
books |
electrical appliances |
| 5 |
wood |
silverware |
| 6 |
sugar, candy |
wood |
| 7 |
wool, copper |
desk sets |
| 8 |
bronze, pottery |
linens, laces |
| 9 |
pottery, willow |
leather |
| 10 |
tin, aluminum |
diamond
jewelry |
| 11 |
steel |
fashion
jewelry |
| 12 |
silk, linen |
pearls, colored
gems |
| 13 |
lace |
textiles, furs |
| 14 |
ivory |
gold jewelry |
| 15 |
crystal |
watches |
| 20 |
china |
platinum |
| 25 |
silver |
silver |
| 30 |
pearl |
diamond |
| 35 |
coral |
jade |
| 40 |
ruby |
ruby |
| 45 |
sapphire |
sapphire |
| 50 |
gold |
gold |
| 55 |
emerald |
emerald |
| 60 |
diamond |
diamond |
| 75 |
diamond |
diamond |
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