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30 Traditional Anniversary Gifts By Year That Your Spouse Will Love

Now toast to another happy year of marriage!

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When it comes to anniversary gifts, you don't have to stick to tradition—it's just that sometimes sticking to tradition (even if you put a little bit of a modern twist on it) is fun. Every year of marriage has a traditional symbol associated with it: Your first anniversary is your paper anniversary, for example, while year 25 is considered the silver anniversary.

And if you want to stick to tradition with your gifts—whether you're celebrating your own anniversary with your partner, or toasting to a loved one's—these thoughtful gift ideas keep those symbolic anniversaries in mind, with one for each year through year 30 (AKA the pearl anniversary).

1

Year 1: Paper

Text, Font,
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For your paper anniversary, consider having one of these custom prints made to display your wedding vows and the date you tied the knot.

2

Year 2: Cotton

Fashion accessory, Cufflink, Jewellery, Font, Body jewelry, Earrings, Circle, Silver,
Etsy

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These cuff links can embroidered—with cotton, of course—with your wedding date, for a stylish little memento of your big day.

3

Year 3: Leather

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PaperAnniversaryLove on Etsy

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Another customized pick, this catchall is simple, stylish, and a great spot to stash your daily trinkets.

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Year 4: Flowers

Flower, Plant, Cut flowers, Fashion accessory, Dishware, Tableware, Plate, Bouquet, Floral design,
Etsy

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Actual flowers are always a nice surprise, but these embroidered ones (which, by the way, are custom made based on your wedding bouquet) last forever.

5

Year 5: Wood

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Aymie Spitzer/UncommonGoods

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These cedar coasters can be etched with a grid of your hometowns, where you got engaged, or the location of your destination wedding.

6

Year 6: Iron

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Pottery Barn

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Not only is this iron and leather fireplace stand a chic way to store logs in the winter, but it'll also lead to more fires and romantic time at home with your spouse.

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Year 7: Copper

Perfume, Flask, Material property, Peach, Beige, Copper, Cylinder, Metal, Rectangle, Glass bottle,
Williams Sonoma

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$23.96, Williams Sonoma

Ring in your copper anniversary with a beautiful copper flask—bonus points if you get it engraved or monogrammed.

8

Year 8: Pottery

Bowl, Mixing bowl, Ceramic, Tableware, Beige, Punch bowl, earthenware, Glass, Peach, Cup,
Etsy

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$30, Etsy

For your pottery anniversary, this handmade bowl, engraved with the words "I love you and I like you" (an adorable quote from Parks and Recreation) is a sweet surprise.

9

Year 9: Willow

Picnic basket, Basket, Picnic, Home accessories, Recreation, Wicker, Hamper,
Wayfair

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If you're wondering "What do you even get someone for their willow anniversary?" the answer is this perfectly chic willow picnic basket for two—it comes with a fleece blanket and everything you need for a romantic date in the park.

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Year 10: Tin

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RiverValleyJewelry on Etsy

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$27, Etsy

A money clip may be something small, but it's also something they'll use everyday—and they'll think of you when they do.

11

Year 11: Steel

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Pottery Barn

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This standing wine opener was designed to look like a vintage device from a vineyard and will make opening a bottle for date night—or a big anniversary party—even more fun.

12

Year 12: Silk

Bedding, Bed sheet, White, Bed, Duvet cover, Textile, Furniture, Bedroom, Duvet, Bed frame,
West Elm

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This silk quilt is the perfect thing to cozy up under together, and it's perfect for celebrating your silk anniversary.

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13

Year 13: Lace

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Gift this runner for the year of lace and bring it back out for all your formal family occasions, such as birthdays, graduations, and, yes, anniversaries to come.

14

Year 14: Gold Jewelry

Fashion accessory, Jewellery, Body jewelry, Circle, Earrings, Metal, Brass, Silver,
Etsy

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Your 14th anniversary is all about gold jewelry, so gift something thoughtful, like this gold necklace with custom monogram charms.

15

Year 15: Crystal

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Crate and Barrel

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Surprise your spouse with these cubist tealight candle holders on the table for dinner on your 15th anniversary. It is tradition, after all.

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Year 16: Coffee

Cup, Mug, White, Cup, Drinkware, Porcelain, Tableware, Teacup, Coffee cup, Serveware,
Etsy

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$76, Etsy

These white-and-gold monogram heart mugs are like the grownup, fancy version of scribbling each other's initials on your notebook in homeroom.

17

Year 17: Wine

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Pottery Barn

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Not only will this industrial-looking wine rack serve as a statement piece in your rustic chic home, but it'll help remind you to keep it stocked for last-minute date nights in, too.

18

Year 18: Appliances

Food, Cuisine, Dish, Meal, Ingredient, Snack, Vegetarian food, Breakfast, Produce,
Amazon

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The Instant Pot is the "it" kitchen gift right now, so it's only natural that if you're celebrating 18 years of marriage this year (AKA appliances—yes, that's really it), you give this all-in-one cooker.

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Year 19: Jade

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JadeMineCanada on Etsy

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$59.93, Etsy

A stunning green jade pendant is the perfect accessory to wear out to an anniversary dinner—and it's tradition to give this stone for the 19th year of your marriage.

20

Year 20: China

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Crate and Barrel

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$295.95, Crate & Barrel

You probably registered for a set when you got married, but update to a more modern look that elevates your everyday meals together to something a bit more special.

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