Which anniversaries are celebrated most?

Silver (25 years), pearl (30), ruby (40), gold (50) and diamond (60) are the big ones, often with a family party.

What to give for an anniversary?

Something in the year’s material: paper for the first, wood for the fifth, silver jewellery at 25, gold at 50… or a surprise party!

Enter your wedding date: your current anniversary, the next one, and the full list year by year.

Wedding date

1Paper anniversary

2Cotton anniversary

3Leather anniversary

4Linen anniversary

5Wood anniversary

6Iron anniversary

7Wool anniversary

8Bronze anniversary

9Pottery anniversary

10Tin anniversary

11Steel anniversary

12Silk anniversary

13Lace anniversary

14Ivory anniversary

15Crystal anniversary

20China anniversary

25Silver anniversary

30Pearl anniversary

35Coral anniversary

40Ruby anniversary

45Sapphire anniversary

50Gold anniversary

55Emerald anniversary

60Diamond anniversary

70Platinum anniversary

80Oak anniversary

Which anniversaries are celebrated most?: Silver (25 years), pearl (30), ruby (40), gold (50) and diamond (60) are the big ones, often with a family party.
What to give for an anniversary?: Something in the year’s material: paper for the first, wood for the fifth, silver jewellery at 25, gold at 50… or a surprise party!

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