What gift will you choose to mark your wedding anniversary? Reaching a new year of marriage is certainly an occasion worth celebrating with a memorable gift. So why not make a gift of an anniversary trip to yourselves?
Couples who can afford to get away on their wedding anniversary have the opportunity to once again frolic like kids, relax, see and experience new places, and savor time alone together -- something you may not have enjoyed since your honeymoon. And that's a gift you owe to one another.
It's even more fun if you choose a destination that symbolizes your anniversary year. Below you'll find traditional anniversary gifts, modern anniversary gifts, and ideas for travel anniversary trips.
WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES - YEARS 1-5
1st WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
Traditional Anniversary Gift: Paper
Modern Anniversary Gift: Plastic/Clock
Travel Anniversary Gift Ideas: Travel Gift Certificate, Airline Tickets
2nd WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
Traditional Anniversary Gift: Cotton
Modern Anniversary Gift: Cotton/China
Travel Anniversary Gift Ideas: Beach Towels for Beach Vacation
3rd WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
Traditional Anniversary Gift: Leather
Modern Anniversary Gift: Crystal/Glass
Travel Anniversary Gift Ideas: Luggage
4th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
Traditional Anniversary Gift: Flowers
Modern Anniversary Gift: Linen/Silk
Travel Anniversary Gift Ideas: Lingerie, Hawaiian Vacation
5th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
Traditional Anniversary Gift: Wood
Modern Anniversary Gift: Silverware
Travel Anniversary Gift Ideas: Airline Tickets, Cruise
6th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
Traditional Anniversary Gift: Candy
Modern Anniversary Gift: Iron
Travel Anniversary Gift Ideas: Hershey, PA, Disney World, FL
7th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
Traditional Anniversary Gift: Copper
Modern Anniversary Gift: Wool/Brass
Travel Anniversary Gift Ideas: Santa Fe, NM Canada
8th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
Traditional Anniversary Gift: Bronze
Modern Anniversary Gift: Appliance
Travel Anniversary Gift Ideas: Casino Visit
9th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
Traditional Anniversary Gift: Pottery
Modern Anniversary Gift: Leather
Travel Anniversary Gift Ideas: Mexico
10th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
Traditional Anniversary Gift: Tin
Modern Anniversary Gift: Aluminum
Travel Anniversary Gift Ideas: South America
11th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
Traditional Anniversary Gift: Steel
Modern Anniversary Gift: Jewelry
Travel Anniversary Gift Ideas: New York City
12th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
Traditional Anniversary Gift: Silk
Modern Anniversary Gift: Linen/Pearl
Travel Anniversary Gift Ideas: Japan
13th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
Traditional Anniversary Gift: Lace
Modern Anniversary Gift: Textiles
Travel Anniversary Gift Ideas: France
14th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
Traditional Anniversary Gift: Ivory
Modern Anniversary Gift: Gold
Travel Anniversary Gift Ideas: Africa
15th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
Traditional Anniversary Gift: Crystal
Modern Anniversary Gift: Glass/Watches
Travel Anniversary Gift Ideas: Switzerland, Austria
16th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
Modern Anniversary Gift: Silver Holloware
Travel Anniversary Gift Ideas: Santa Fe or Mexico
17th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
Modern Anniversary Gift: Furniture
Travel Anniversary Gift Ideas: North Carolina
18th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
Modern Anniversary Gift: Porcelain
Travel Anniversary Gift Ideas: Denmark or China
19th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
Modern Anniversary Gift: Bronze
Travel Anniversary Gift Ideas: South of France India or Africa
20th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
Traditional Anniversary Gift: China
Modern Anniversary Gift: Platinum
Travel Anniversary Gift Ideas: San Francisco, India, China
25th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
Traditional Anniversary Gift: Silver
Modern Anniversary Gift: Silver
Travel Anniversary Gift Ideas: Mexico, India
30th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
Traditional Anniversary Gift: Pearl
Modern Anniversary Gift: Diamond
Travel Anniversary Gift Ideas: Hawaii, India, Tahiti
35th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
Traditional Anniversary Gift: Coral
Modern Anniversary Gift: Jade
Travel Anniversary Gift Ideas: Cayman Islands, USVI, India
40th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
Traditional Anniversary Gift: Ruby
Modern Anniversary Gift: Garnet
Travel Anniversary Gift Ideas: Russia, India
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