You might be in the struggle of selecting a perfect wedding anniversary gift for your loved one or to your couple friends who are celebrating theirs as well. And you might want to your gift to be great and meaningful. And dozens of wedding gift ideas are presented there in a silver platter but nothing you deem is a gift for keeps.
That is why I am presenting this list of traditional symbols for each year to impart these ideas to you on what to give depending on what year the couple is celebrating their love and vow to each other. And think about how your partner would be so impressed and elated that you have come to this knowledge. So don’t forget to explain why!
I also indicated some photos and I hope you find it useful as a unique gift idea that you might also save for your future reference. Now, if you really want your gift to be one of a kind and think about making DIY crafts, you can base your handmade products out of these ideas. And if you already have something in mind or if you already possess something in your hand and you want it to be more special, you can actually use this list as an inspiration and add accent to your gift.
Let’s say, for instance, it is your 3rd (leather) wedding anniversary, and you bought a new leather sofa set, you can add accent by adding the personalized pillow cases. Or it’s your 4th wedding anniversary (Linen) and you already bought pillows. Now, you want it to be more meaningful, you can add adorable personalized linen pillow cases to your gift.
Hope you love!
1st year: Paper
It would be so sweet if you will have a memoir of your journey as a lover and on your first wedding anniversary, you'll invite your partner to co-author your book together and complete your bucket list in the future.
(Photos credit to: http://www.transientbooks.com/collections/in-stock-books-for-sale/products/kraft-paper-wedding-guest-book-vintage-bicycle)
2nd year: Cotton
As strong and soft as a cotton, these couple pillow cases would bring you and your partner closer to each other and will remind you to be together at the end of the day.
Get yours here: http://www.amazon.com/Oh-Susannah-Pillowcases-AnniversaryStandard/dp/B00JMUNY0W/ref=sr_1_1?srs=11110832011&ie=UTF8&qid=1462901284&sr=8-1&keywords=you+belong+with+me
3rd year: Leather
Leather symbolizes protection and covering. On your 3rd wedding anniversary, let your partner feel secured of your love through this infinity couple bracelet. You can use this picture as an inspiration and have yours personalized or DIY to make it even more cute.
View photo here: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/451063718899391508/
4th year: Linen
Linen symbolizes strength and if you reached your fourth year as a couple, it is hard to break you. Through the years, you've managed to have a strong relationship by keeping open communication and let these adorable couple pillow cases accompany you with your pillow talks.
5th year: Wood
Fill your room with a cozy ambience through this wooden candle holder. In ancient times, wood symbolizes strong deep roots and you are gaining understanding of your stumblings and you learn to forgive. Let this be a reminder of how you developed the roots of your relationship, and you will both continue to light it up together.
View photo here: http://weddinganniversarysgifts.blogspot.com/2015/06/wedding-anniversary-gifts-wood.html
6th year: Candy
You can actually make your candies sweeter and more meaningful if your words and pictures are the covering of the sugar.
View photo here: http://www.lovemaegan.com/2012/09/six-years-married-today-cheers-to-us.html
7th year: Copper
Copper produces heat and it represents warmth and comfort. These couple copper moscow mule mugs would be a great representation of that heat you are both keeping for your relationship.
View photo here: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00I43XBKQ/ref=cm_sw_r_pi_dp_rnLdxb09YEDAC
8th year: Bronze
Bronze represents the union of two lives and the strength resulting from time and perseverance. It would be so fascinating that these charming and elegant bronze chains are engraved with the date you and your partner united as one.
View photo here: https://www.etsy.com/listing/250733806/bronze-key-chain-date-tag-calendar-charm?ref=related-6
9th year: Pottery
Do you want to start your day with a good vibe? Share the good vibe with your partner by giving this gift as a symbol of your love and would make his/her day! Since pottery is associated with domestic care and love by giving water to home, add the good vibe by personally making the coffee or tea for him/her using the unique couple pottery mugs.
View photo here: https://www.etsy.com/listing/254819475/hubs-wifey-coffee-mug-his-and-hers?ref=shop_home_active_9
10th year: Tin
Think about how romantic it would be if you'll let your partner feel like it is your Wedding Day again by having the ambiance these tin lanterns bring! And you made them yourself
View photo here: http://ohbestdayever.com/2015/03/21/8-creative-diy-wedding-ideas-you-will-love/