I never know what to do for J for our anniversary. He continually asks what the traditional gift should be. He actually followed this suggestion a few times. Now he has a simple place of reference (I stumbled across this while blog surfing). Considering our anniversary is in September I guess we have quite a bit of time to make up our mind. That said I'm not all that keen on the 10 year suggestion.
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 or Africa
20th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
Traditional Anniversary Gift: China
Modern Anniversary Gift: Platinum
Travel Anniversary Gift Ideas: San Francisco, China
25th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
Traditional Anniversary Gift: Silver
Modern Anniversary Gift: Silver Travel Anniversary Gift Ideas: Mexico
30th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
Traditional Anniversary Gift: Pearl
Modern Anniversary Gift: Diamond
Travel Anniversary Gift Ideas: Hawaii, Tahiti
35th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
Traditional Anniversary Gift: Coral
Modern Anniversary Gift: Jade
Travel Anniversary Gift Ideas: Cayman Islands, USVI
40th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
Traditional Anniversary Gift: Ruby
Modern Anniversary Gift: Garnet
Travel Anniversary Gift Ideas: Russia
45th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
Traditional Anniversary Gift: Sapphire
Modern Anniversary Gift: Sapphire
Travel Anniversary Gift Ideas: Cruise
50th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
Traditional Anniversary Gift: Gold
Modern Anniversary Gift: Gold
Travel Anniversary Gift Ideas: Italy
55th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
Traditional Anniversary Gift: Emerald
Modern Anniversary Gift: Turquoise
Travel Anniversary Gift Ideas: Ireland
60th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
Traditional Anniversary Gift: Diamond
Modern Anniversary Gift: Gold
Travel Anniversary Gift Ideas: Great Britain
75th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
Traditional Anniversary Gift: Diamond
Modern Anniversary Gift: Gold
Travel Anniversary Gift Ideas: Cruise
LMAO You had me worried there for a minute that I had been sending a card at the completely WRONG time of year! I even opened up my planner! ;-)
ReplyDeleteI've seen this list before...and tried to follow it just for fun for a while. But I don't like what most of the ideas are, and Roby didn't care! haha At least at 11 you get jewelry! Something to look forward to!
haha shoot for the Gold! love always!
ReplyDeletehe's gotta birthday coming up,hmm how bout that, should make him a luscious german chocolate cake.
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