Weddings are joyful occasions. It is a time when two people bond together in marriage to form a lasting relationship. Wedding anniversaries are yearly celebrations in remembrance of that special occasion. We celebrate wedding anniversaries in various ways. Renewal of wedding vows, candle light dinners and gift giving are just some of the ways we celebrate our wedding anniversaries.
But what is an appropriate gift to give for an anniversary? In 1922, Emily Post suggested traditional gifts for the first 15 yearly wedding anniversaries and gifts for every 5 year anniversaries thereafter. Gifts for the early wedding anniversaries tend to be inexpensive and rather practical while gifts for the later wedding anniversaries tend to be more elaborate and expensive.
Below is a list of the traditional yearly wedding anniversaries with gift ideas and suggestions for each.
First Wedding Anniversary: Paper
Suggested gifts: stationary in a favorite color, a personal journal, first edition of a favorite book, a framed wedding invitation from Keepsake Frames and Flowers.com
Second Wedding Anniversary: Cotton
Suggested gifts: high thread count sheet set, personalized quilt or throw blanket, tapestry wall hanging, towels
Wedding anniversaries can be celebrated in many different ways. Giving a traditional wedding gift is just one way to celebrate. The most important thing is to remember to celebrate in a way that is special to you.
