Hereโ€™s a table of traditional and modern symbols for each wedding anniversary year, along with their meanings:

Anniversary Year Traditional Gift Modern Gift Flower Symbolic Meaning
1st Paper ๐Ÿ“œ Clocks โฐ Carnation ๐ŸŒธ Fresh beginnings, passion
2nd Cotton ๐Ÿ‘• China ๐Ÿฝ Lily of the Valley ๐ŸŒฟ Growth, purity
3rd Leather ๐Ÿ‘œ Crystal/Glass ๐Ÿ’Ž Sunflower ๐ŸŒป Strength, warmth
4th Linen/Silk ๐Ÿงฃ Appliances ๐Ÿ”Œ Geranium ๐ŸŒบ Comfort, stability
5th Wood ๐ŸŒณ Silverware ๐Ÿด Daisy ๐ŸŒผ Endurance, resilience
6th Iron โš’ Wood ๐ŸŒฒ Calla Lily ๐ŸŒท Strength, elegance
7th Copper/Wool ๐Ÿ‘ Desk Sets ๐Ÿ–Š Freesia ๐Ÿ’ Warmth, trust
8th Bronze ๐Ÿบ Linen/Lace ๐Ÿ‘— Lilac ๐ŸŒฟ Maturity, grace
9th Pottery ๐Ÿถ Leather ๐Ÿ‘œ Poppy ๐ŸŒบ Creativity, love
10th Tin/Aluminum ๐Ÿ† Diamond Jewelry ๐Ÿ’ Daffodil ๐ŸŒผ Durability, renewal
11th Steel ๐Ÿ”ฉ Fashion Jewelry ๐Ÿ‘— Tulip ๐ŸŒท Strength, devotion
12th Silk/Linen ๐Ÿงต Pearls โšช Peony ๐ŸŒธ Luxury, romance
13th Lace ๐Ÿชก Textiles/Fur ๐Ÿงฃ Chrysanthemum ๐ŸŒผ Refinement, loyalty
14th Ivory ๐Ÿ˜ Gold Jewelry ๐Ÿ’› Dahlia ๐ŸŒบ Wisdom, passion
15th Crystal ๐Ÿ’Ž Watches โŒš Rose ๐ŸŒน Love, admiration
20th China ๐Ÿถ Platinum ๐Ÿ’ฟ Aster ๐ŸŒธ Elegance, patience
25th Silver ๐ŸŽ– Silver ๐ŸŽ– Iris ๐Ÿ’œ Radiance, lasting love
30th Pearl โšช Diamond ๐Ÿ’Ž Lily ๐ŸŒบ Beauty, strength
35th Coral ๐Ÿชธ Jade ๐ŸŸข Bluebell ๐Ÿ”” Harmony, hope
40th Ruby โค๏ธ Ruby โค๏ธ Gladiolus ๐ŸŒฟ Passion, devotion
45th Sapphire ๐Ÿ’™ Sapphire ๐Ÿ’™ Blue Iris ๐Ÿ’œ Wisdom, faithfulness
50th Gold ๐Ÿ’› Gold ๐Ÿ’› Yellow Rose ๐ŸŒผ Prosperity, love
55th Emerald ๐Ÿ’š Emerald ๐Ÿ’š Calla Lily ๐ŸŒฟ Growth, renewal
60th Diamond ๐Ÿ’Ž Diamond ๐Ÿ’Ž Orchid ๐ŸŒธ Strength, rare beauty
65th Blue Sapphire ๐Ÿ’™ Blue Sapphire ๐Ÿ’™ Blue Hydrangea ๐ŸŒฟ Peace, appreciation
70th Platinum ๐Ÿ’ฟ Platinum ๐Ÿ’ฟ White Rose ๐Ÿค Endurance, grace
75th Diamond ๐Ÿ’Ž Diamond ๐Ÿ’Ž Violet ๐ŸŒฟ Everlasting love
80th Oak ๐ŸŒณ Diamond/Platinum ๐Ÿ’Ž N/A Strength, longevity

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This table includes both traditional and modern gift symbols, as well as flowers associated with each milestone, making it easier to find the perfect way to celebrate your special anniversaries!ย 

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