Traditional Anniversary Gifts Through The First 10 Years

Celebrating Wedding Anniversaries with specific gift types is a wonderful tradition that allows couples to commemorate their journey together, and cherish the milestones they've reached.

Each year is associated with a specific material or theme, symbolising the evolving nature of the relationship.

Here's a list to get you started or, to keep you on track; with some of our very own gift recommendations, including those that we personally handcraft or, have gifted to each other.

1st Anniversary: Paper 📰

• Customised wedding vows framed or a scrapbook of memories.
• Tickets to a special event, like a concert or theatre show.
• A drawing of your favourite place, wedding location or home from Scribbled By Nina.
• A framed picture of the night sky on the day you met, got engaged or were married.

2nd Anniversary: Cotton 

• Matching cotton pyjamas, bedding or a cotton robe, we recommend a robe from Sheridan, with personalised embroidery to make it extra special.
• Matching cotton t-shirts or sweaters. 👕
• A love letter, cotton throw blanket from FrankiePrintCo.

3rd Anniversary: Leather

• Stylish leather accessories, such as a wallet, handbag or belt. We love these two options from Ralph Lauren and Hugo Boss.
• Leather fashion pieces such as a jacket or coat. 🧥
• A leather-bound journal for shared thoughts and memories.

4th Anniversary: Linen or Silk | Fruit or Flowers

• 🔔 Disclaimer: It was challenging to determine whether Linen and Silk or Fruit and Flowers are traditionally gifted for the 4th anniversary in Australia; so we went with both! 
• Luxurious linen or silk sheets or bedding. I am always guaranteed to find something I love at Bed, Bath and Table.
• Silk clothing items like scarves or ties. An Hermes Twilly is the perfect luxe, statement gift otherwise, you can find a style to suit your budget with Amazon.

5th Anniversary: Wood 🪵

• Personalised wooden home décor or furniture, think wooden side coffee tables, candle sticks or photo frames. We know you'll find something you love from Our Little Shed. 
• A weekend camping trip surrounded by nature and, if you're in Australia, we couldn't recommend the South West more.

6th Anniversary: Iron

• Iron sculptures or artwork for the home.
• Cookware or kitchen gadgets made of iron, we love anything cast iron including this gorgeous teapot. 🫖

7th Anniversary: Copper

• We've entered our area of expertise!✨
• Yes, we are absolutely biased and would recommend a copper clock or a copper bowl for those with budgets more than $150. 
• For budget friendly gifts, we'd recommend our copper keyring, or a bracelet or cuff.

8th Anniversary: Bronze 🥉

• We're pretty certain you'll love our bronze gifts too!
• Choose from jewellery and accessories, or head straight for our personal favourite; our very own bronze trinket dish.
• Book a trip to a museum or destination known for its bronze sculptures.

9th Anniversary: Pottery or Willow

• Handcrafted pottery or ceramics for the home, maybe even a pottery class to make your own. We love Happs Pottery and Pottery For The Planet.
• A willow picnic basket for romantic outings. 🧺

10th Anniversary: Tin or Aluminium

• Personalised tin or aluminium jewellery. Watch this space, we may have something coming soon... 👀
• In the meantime, we recommend tin or aluminium cookware or home décor made of these metals. We love this personalised cookie tin.

These anniversary gift ideas offer a range of options, from traditional to creative, to suit different tastes and preferences.

Remember, the most important aspect of any anniversary gift is the thought and effort put into choosing something meaningful!

Whether it's a simple gesture or a grand celebration, the sentiment behind the gift is what truly matters. Happy anniversary celebrations! 🥂

Already celebrating 10+ years? 💌 We've got gift ideas for you too! Just head to our blog Traditional 11th Anniversary - 20th Anniversary Gifts.