Stuck for wedding anniversary gift ideas then look no further! We have a huge selection of personalised items ideal for remembering that special day. From Jigsaw Keyrings engraved with '5 years...wood you believe it?!' to beautiful leather Never Forget Keyrings, ideal for your third year of marriage, we have something for everyone! Personalising your gifts adds that extra special touch and creates sentimental value. Add a bespoke message, nickname or first dance lyrics to make your anniversary gift one to remember.
By tradition, each wedding anniversary signifies a milestone therefore a specific gift should be exchanged by the couple. While the history of these conventions is unknown, old wives stories suggest that the materials of the gift for each anniversary corresponds with the strength and quality of the marriage at that stage. Of course this is can be taken with a pinch of salt but if anything it provides a great starting point for gift buying something for your loved one.
So if you're stuck for what to buy, here's the official list of materials for poignant milestones throughout your marriage:
1. Paper
2. Cotton
3. Leather
4. Flowers, Fruit
5. Wood
6. Sugar
7. Wool, Copper
8. Bronze, Pottery
9. Willow, Pottery
10. Tin
11. Steel
12. Silk, Linen
13. Lace
14. Ivory
15. Crystal
20. China
25. Silver
30. Pearl
35. Coral
40. Ruby
45. Sapphire
50. Gold
55. Emerald
60. Diamond
70. Platinum
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www.timeanddate.com
It’s my third anniversary coming up….I might well purchase a leather keyring!
Elizabeth Deans on