Anniversary Symbols & Meanings: The Ultimate Year-by-Year Gift Guide

Here’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 πŸ“œ Clocks ⏰ Carnation 🌸 Fresh beginnings, passion
2nd Cotton πŸ‘• China 🍽 Lily of the Valley 🌿 Growth, purity
3rd Leather πŸ‘œ Crystal/Glass πŸ’Ž Sunflower 🌻 Strength, warmth
4th Linen/Silk 🧣 Appliances πŸ”Œ Geranium 🌺 Comfort, stability
5th Wood 🌳 Silverware 🍴 Daisy 🌼 Endurance, resilience
6th Iron βš’ Wood 🌲 Calla Lily 🌷 Strength, elegance
7th Copper/Wool πŸ‘ Desk Sets πŸ–Š Freesia πŸ’ Warmth, trust
8th Bronze 🏺 Linen/Lace πŸ‘— Lilac 🌿 Maturity, grace
9th Pottery 🍢 Leather πŸ‘œ Poppy 🌺 Creativity, love
10th Tin/Aluminum πŸ† Diamond Jewelry πŸ’ Daffodil 🌼 Durability, renewal
11th Steel πŸ”© Fashion Jewelry πŸ‘— Tulip 🌷 Strength, devotion
12th Silk/Linen 🧡 Pearls βšͺ Peony 🌸 Luxury, romance
13th Lace πŸͺ‘ Textiles/Fur 🧣 Chrysanthemum 🌼 Refinement, loyalty
14th Ivory 🐘 Gold Jewelry πŸ’› Dahlia 🌺 Wisdom, passion
15th Crystal πŸ’Ž Watches ⌚ Rose 🌹 Love, admiration
20th China 🍢 Platinum πŸ’Ώ Aster 🌸 Elegance, patience
25th Silver πŸŽ– Silver πŸŽ– Iris πŸ’œ Radiance, lasting love
30th Pearl βšͺ Diamond πŸ’Ž Lily 🌺 Beauty, strength
35th Coral πŸͺΈ Jade 🟒 Bluebell πŸ”” Harmony, hope
40th Ruby ❀️ Ruby ❀️ Gladiolus 🌿 Passion, devotion
45th Sapphire πŸ’™ Sapphire πŸ’™ Blue Iris πŸ’œ Wisdom, faithfulness
50th Gold πŸ’› Gold πŸ’› Yellow Rose 🌼 Prosperity, love
55th Emerald πŸ’š Emerald πŸ’š Calla Lily 🌿 Growth, renewal
60th Diamond πŸ’Ž Diamond πŸ’Ž Orchid 🌸 Strength, rare beauty
65th Blue Sapphire πŸ’™ Blue Sapphire πŸ’™ Blue Hydrangea 🌿 Peace, appreciation
70th Platinum πŸ’Ώ Platinum πŸ’Ώ White Rose 🀍 Endurance, grace
75th Diamond πŸ’Ž Diamond πŸ’Ž Violet 🌿 Everlasting love
80th Oak 🌳 Diamond/Platinum πŸ’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!Β 

— Chloe Chan
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