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Wedding Customs
Anniversary Gifts Traditional |
Wedding Anniversary Gifts
Traditional
The list of traditional wedding anniversary gifts - based largely on the 1957 edition of Emily Post's book "Etiquette in Society, in Business, in Politics and at Home" - is as follows:
| Year | Gift / Material | Year | Gift / Material | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paper | 13 | Lace | |
| 2 | Cotton | 14 | Ivory | |
| 3 | Leather | 15 | Crystal | |
| 4 | Linen | 20 | China | |
| 5 | Wood | 25 | Silver | |
| 6 | Iron | 30 | Pearl | |
| 7 | Wool | 35 | Coral | |
| 8 | Bronze | 40 | Ruby | |
| 9 | Pottery, Copper | 45 | Sapphire | |
| 10 | Tin or Aluminium | 50 | Gold | |
| 11 | Steel | 55 | Emerald | |
| 12 | Silk | 60 | Diamond |
Note that there are variations in these traditions - for example some people associate "Sweets" with the 6th anniversary.
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