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Wedding Anniversary Names | Wedding Anniversary Names by Year

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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

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
(Sugar in UK)

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