
Wedding Anniversary Names by Year
A married couple celebrates their wedding anniversary on the date of their wedding.
The day is also remembered by all those who wish to join in the celebrations with the couple.
In the United Kingdom, those who commemorate their 60th, 65th, 70th, and beyond marriage anniversaries receive a message from the Queen.
After their 50th wedding anniversary, a couple in the United States may receive a congratulatory greeting from the President;
In Australia, the Prime Minister may send a greeting.
For 25th, 50th, 60th, and beyond wedding anniversaries, Roman Catholics can request a Papal Blessing through their local Diocese.
All the wedding anniversaries have been given a terminology.
These terminologies are identified by the years of anniversary.
Year/s | Anniversary | Flower/s | Gifts | Gemstone |
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1 | Paper | Carnation and/or Pansies | Paper, plastic, or furniture | Pearl |
2 | Cotton | Lilly of the Valley and/or Cosmos | Cotton, straw or China | Garnet and Rose Quartz |
3 | Leather | Sunflower and/or Fuchsia | Leather | Moonstone |
4 | Linen | Geranium and/or Hydrangea | Line, silk, books or basket of fruit | Amethyst and Blue Topaz |
5 | Wood | Daisies | Wood or decorative articles for the home | Rose Quartz |
6 | Iron | Calla lilies | Wood objects | Amethyst and Garnet |
7 | Wool | Freesia and/or Jack-in-the-pulpit | Wool, copper or brass, or desk set | Lapis Lazuli and Onyx |
8 | Bronze | Clematis and/or Lilac | Bronze, pottery or electrical appliances | Aventurine and Tourmaline |
9 | Pottery | Birds of paradise | Pottery, China, glass or crystal | Lapis Lazuli and Tiger Eye |
10 | Tin or Aluminum | Daffodils | Diamond jewellery | Crystal or green Tourmaline |
11 | Steel | Morning Glories and/or Tulip | Fashion jewelllery | Hematite and Turquoise |
12 | Silk | Peonies | Linen, silk or nylon | Jade |
13 | Lace | Chrysanthemum and/or Hollyhock | Textiles | Citrine and Malachite |
14 | Ivory | Dahlia | Gold jewelry | Opal |
15 | Crystal | Roses | Crystal or glass | Rhodolite |
20 | Porcelain | Aster Day Lilly | Porcelain or small items of furniture | Emerald |
24 | Opal | Favorite flowers | Musical instruments | favorite gems |
25 | Silver | Iris | Silver article gift | Silver or Tsavorite |
30 | Pearl | Sweet pea or Lilly | Pearls or personal gifts | Pearl |
35 | Coral | Favorite flowers | Coral or Jade | favorite gems |
40 | Ruby | Gladiolus | Gladiolus | Ruby |
45 | Sapphire | Favorite flowers | Sapphires or tourmalines | Sapphire |
50 | Gold | Yellow roses and/or violets | Gold gifts | Gold |
55 | Emerald | Favorite flowers | Emeralds or turquoises | Emerald |
60 | Diamond | Favorite flowers | Diamonds or gold | Diamond |
65 | - Blue Sapphire | Favorite flowers | Star sapphire | Sapphire |
70 | Platinum | Favorite flowers | Platinum or personal gifts | Platinum |
75 | Oak | Favorite flowers | Favorite gifts | Favorite |
80 | Oak | Favorite flowers | Favorite gifts | Favorite |
85 | Moonstone | Favorite flowers | Diamonds or sapphire | Favorite |
90 | Granite | Favorite flowers | Favorite gifts | Favorite |
95 | Onyx | Favorite flowers | Diamonds or rubies | Onyx |
100 | 100th Anniversary | Favorite flowers (bunch) | Favorite gifts | 10 Carat Diamond |