Wedding Anniversary
Names by year, messages and ideas to celebrate
Every wedding anniversary has a name and a traditional material that symbolizes what love gains over time. Here you'll find what each anniversary is called by year, happy anniversary messages to share, ideas to celebrate and what to give.
Wedding anniversary names by year
From the paper anniversary in the first year to platinum: every milestone has its name and traditional material.
| Year | Anniversary name | Material or symbol |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paper anniversary | Paper or cotton |
| 5 | Wood anniversary | Wood |
| 10 | Tin anniversary | Tin or aluminum |
| 15 | Crystal anniversary | Crystal |
| 20 | Porcelain anniversary | Porcelain |
| 25 | Silver anniversary | Silver |
| 30 | Pearl anniversary | Pearl |
| 40 | Ruby anniversary | Ruby |
| 50 | Golden anniversary | Gold |
| 60 | Diamond anniversary | Diamond |
| 75 | Platinum anniversary | Platinum |
Variations exist depending on the country and tradition; these are the most widely used names.
Ideas to celebrate a wedding anniversary
From intimate plans to grand celebrations, what matters is honoring the journey.
Special dinner
Book the restaurant from your first date, or cook together at home the menu that brings you closest.
Romantic getaway
A trip, even a weekend one, gives you new memories and time just for the two of you.
Renew your vows
For big milestones like the silver or golden anniversary, renewing your promises moves the whole family.
Memory album
Gather photos, tickets and notes from your story into an album or video to relive the journey.
Party with your loved ones
Bring together the family and friends who walked beside you: a golden anniversary calls for a big celebration.
A handwritten letter
Nothing beats words written from the heart remembering why you chose each other.
What to give for a wedding anniversary
Tradition offers a simple guide: give a gift based on the year's material.
The classic rule is to give something made of the material that names the anniversary: paper or a book on the first, a wooden object at five years, a silver piece for the silver anniversary and gold jewelry for the golden one. It's an elegant way to let the gift speak for itself.
If you prefer something more personal, what never fails is time and memory: an experience together, an album, flowers or a letter. The best gift is always the one that says "I still choose you".
May love keep blooming
An anniversary is the perfect excuse to say what we sometimes keep quiet. If you're looking for inspiration, explore our love guides and fall in love all over again.