Year-by-year anniversary gift guide

Wedding anniversaries are always special occasions, from the first to the 50th and beyond, butcoming up with the perfect gift can sometimes be a challenge. Whether shopping for a partner or acouple in your life, use our guide to finding a unique and thoughtful present based on whichanniversary is being celebrated.

Year-by-year anniversary gift guide

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Year-by-year anniversary gift guide

1st wedding anniversary: Paper

Perk up bare walls with simple yetstylish cut-out paper wall art. Choosefrom black chevrons, silver triangles orgold diamonds - or splurge and get allthree for an eye-catching grouping.Modern Cut Out Paper Wall Art, WestElm, $103 - $303.

2nd wedding anniversary: Cotton

White cotton pillowcases emblazoned with the words "hug" and "kiss" make for a subtly sentimentalway to acknowledge a second wedding anniversary. Hug/Kiss Pillow Cases, Crate & Barrel, $40.

3rd wedding anniversary: Leather

Instagram-happy couples can display their favourite snaps in a handmade leather photo album withsquare slots perfect for Instagram prints. The made-to-order albums can accommodate 48 images.Leather Photo Album, LinenLaidFelt on Etsy, $80.

4th wedding anniversary: Fruit/Flowers

A beautiful bouquet would work nicely for a fourth wedding anniversary, but we also love the idea ofsomething with a little more staying power. An elegant glass serving bowl hand-etched with abeautiful floral motif is a classic keepsake that's both decorative and functional. Veranda FloralHand-Etched Glass Serve Bowl, Pottery Barn, $113.

5th wedding anniversary: Wood

When is a bowl not just a bowl? When it's also capable of being a standalone statement piece.Whether you fill this hand-carved wooden bowl with seasonal fruit or leave it as is, it will be an eye-catching addition to any counter or coffee table. Hand-Carved Kiri Wood Bowl, RestorationHardware, $89.

6th wedding anniversary: Candy/Iron

For the couple that has everything, or the partner with unique taste, a delicate iron wall hangingbent and welded into the shape of a buck's head won't fail to get noticed no matter what wall it'smounted on. Rudy Wall Hanging, CB2, $55.

7th wedding anniversary: Wool/Copper

A stylish copper-plated pitcher can be used for bothdecorative and practical purposes. Keep it topped withwater for dinner guests or simply leave it out to brightenup a neutral space. Legend Pitcher, Crate & Barrel, $70.

8th wedding anniversary: Pottery/Bronze

Terrariums have become a popular fixture on coffee tables for a good reason. They're an easy way toadd a pop of green to any room in a manner that's both whimsical and low-maintenance. A bronze-rimmed terrarium filled with delicate tropical plants is an ideal anniversary gift for green thumbsand plant-lovers alike. Bronze-Rimmed Terrarium, Pottery Barn, $65.

9th wedding anniversary: Willow/Pottery

Sometimes the simplest pieces become the most treasured and these handcrafted pottery mugsexude a timeless simplicity that will never go out of style. The set of two sturdy porcelain mugscomes in a white or grey matte finish. Wheeler Pottery Tall Mug (set of two), Restoration Hardware,$50.

10th wedding anniversary: Tin/Aluminum

Cast-aluminum photo frames filled with treasured moments from a marriage offer a romantic way tocelebrate an important milestone. These ornate, decorative frames come in three sizes that wouldlook great grouped together on a mantel. Cast-Aluminum Photo Frames, Horchow, $65-$90.

15th wedding anniversary: Crystal

A crystal vase filled with a beautiful floral arrangement or better yet, flowers from the weddingbouquet, is not only a reminder of 15 years of a marriage, but it also makes for an elegant additionto any room. Monique Lhuillier My Favorite Things Opulence 4.75in Posy Vase, Waterford, $85.

20th wedding anniversary: China

A fine bone china tea set in a pretty pattern makes tea time that much more enjoyable. The vintage-inspired polka dot pattern is made to be on display rather than being kept behind closed cupboarddoors. The set includes a teapot, covered sugar bowl and a creamer. Polka Rose 3-Piece Tea Set,Royal Albert, $191.

25th wedding anniversary: Silver

Elegant silver-plated candlesticks can easily elevate an entryway or dining table. They make athoughtful and timeless gift for any couple celebrating a 25th wedding anniversary. Choose from apillar hurricane, taper holder and pillar/taper holder. Eclectic Silver-Plated Candles, Pottery Barn,$47-$114.

30th wedding anniversary: Pearl

Couples needing to update their flatware can treat themselves to a set handcrafted of brass andstainless steel with mother-of-pearl insets. The stylish service includes four dinner forks, fourdessert forks, four butter knifes, four teaspoons, and four dinner spoons. 20-Piece Mother-of-PearlStriped Flatware Service, Horchow, $190.

40th wedding anniversary: Ruby

In lieu of jewelry featuring rubies, ruby red household and decor accessories also work for a 40thwedding anniversary gift. We're partial to these celebratory flutes in a rich shade of red. Marquis byWaterford Vintage Red Flute, Waterford, $65.

50th wedding anniversary: Gold

A statement piece is the perfect thing to splurge on for a 50th wedding anniversary. Any wall willinstantly pop with the addition of a print featuring two birds done in gold leaf. Gold is the traditionalgift for a 50th anniversary and the two birds connote intimacy and togetherness. Gold Leaf Bird WallArt, Pottery Barn, $498.

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