Did You Know? Wedding Anniversaries Have Unique Names and Meanings Each Year! ♡

2015.06.28 published

Celebrating Happiness Even After Marriage＊

After getting married, we look forward to our wedding anniversary every year♡ It's a once-a-year event that allows us to feel happiness as we remember our wedding and the times we were dating♡

In fact, there are different names and origins for wedding anniversaries from the first year to the seventieth year♡ Even after starting our married life, we want to continue celebrating each year with the same feelings as before♡

@yt20150316

We will explain in detail the special names for wedding anniversaries and gift ideas from the first year to the seventieth anniversary, which we want to cherish after getting married♡

1st Year "Paper Wedding"＊

The anniversary one year after completing the marriage registration is called "Paper Wedding"♡ Let’s express our unchanged love and gratitude for being united again after a year of married life♡

@ari_wdg

For the Paper Wedding gift, paper products are perfect! How about compiling a new album of your wedding photos?

2nd Year "Cotton Wedding"＊

The anniversary two years later is called "Cotton Wedding"♡ A pillow with a sweet message might be nice for the familiar bed♡

It's also recommended to gift cotton handkerchiefs, towels, or shirts♡

3rd Year "Leather Wedding"＊

The anniversary three years later is referred to as "Leather Wedding"♩ Given that this can be a time of a relationship slump, leather symbolizes a resilient love♡

@yuih_wd

Recommended gifts include wallets, card cases, or book covers that you can carry with you♡

4th Year "Flower Wedding"＊

The 4th anniversary is called "Flower Wedding"♡ Giving flowers at this moment, just like during your proposal, is a lovely idea♡

Gifting the flowers you received when you proposed or during the wedding can bring back wonderful memories♡

5th Year "Wood Wedding"＊

The significant fifth anniversary is called "Wood Wedding"♡ Gifting wooden furniture or photo frames can bring a sense of tranquility to your shared space♩

6th Year "Iron Wedding"＊

The calmness established by the sixth wedding anniversary is called "Iron Wedding"♡ This anniversary represents a strong life that does not submit to adversity, much like iron♡

@nagisa_marry

Revamping your home with new iron furniture is also a great idea♡

7th Year "Copper Wedding"＊

The happy seventh wedding anniversary, often called the lucky seven, is referred to as "Copper Wedding"♡

Gifting copper cookware or tableware can inspire you both to create delicious meals together♩

8th Year "Rubber Wedding"＊

The 8th wedding anniversary is called "Rubber Wedding"♡ You might consider gifting rubber boots or replacing your bicycles or cars♩

@kojiriri_wedding

9th Year "Ceramic Wedding"＊

The 9th wedding anniversary is referred to as "Ceramic Wedding"♡ Creating original pottery together can lead to a beautiful life filled with unique tableware and decor♡

@haruno45

Setting a goal of doing things together and having unique items as a couple is wonderful♩

Sweet 10th "Tin Wedding"＊

The memorable 10-year anniversary is called "Tin Wedding"♡ While gifts associated with tin are good, presenting a sweet 10 diamond as a token of appreciation would be lovely♡

11th Year "Copper-Iron Wedding"＊

The 11th anniversary is known as "Copper-Iron Wedding"♡ A year to refresh kitchen items like pans and pots made from copper and iron represents a solid love brought to life♡

Consider gifting iron or copper items that align with your partner's hobbies, such as golf clubs♩

12th Year "Silk Wedding"＊

The 12th wedding anniversary is called "Silk Wedding"♡ Gifts of ties or scarves would be perfect♡

@___sa10miz2_wd___

Sometimes making handmade items out of silk fabric could also be a nice idea♩

13th Year "Lace Wedding"＊

The elegant wedding anniversary name for the 13th year is "Lace Wedding"♡ Celebrate a settled marriage by dressing up in a lace dress for a date night together♡

@nagisa_marry

Other great gift ideas include lace gloves, shawls, or tablecloths♡

14th Year "Ivory Wedding"＊

The 14th anniversary is called "Ivory Wedding"♡ Giving accessories or corsages made from carved ivory is wonderful for this anniversary♡

15th Year "Crystal Wedding"＊

The milestone anniversary of 15 years is referred to as "Crystal Wedding"♡ A gift of crystal figurines or items embellished with crystals would be lovely to exchange＊

@truwed_na

20th Year "Porcelain Wedding"＊

The 20th wedding anniversary is called "Porcelain Wedding"♡ It represents a time of calm, making it perfect for giving beautiful porcelain tableware♡

25th Year "Silver Wedding"＊

The silver anniversary at 25 years is celebrated as "Silver Wedding"♡ A perfect opportunity to gift matching watches or tableware, or to present jewelry again after a long time would be magnificent♡

30th Year "Pearl Wedding"＊

A beautiful anniversary name for the 30th year is "Pearl Wedding"♡ Representing wealth and health, gifting the ocean's treasure is sweet♡

After 30 years, we wish to continue cherishing each other, holding onto beauty in our relationship♡

35th Year "Coral Wedding"＊

The 35th wedding anniversary is called "Coral Wedding"♡ Gifts featuring the salmon-pink colors of coral symbolize growth through the years♡

Combining coral and pearls makes for a lovely gift choice, such as rings, necklaces, or brooches. Going on a trip to see the coral-sea together is also a wonderful activity♡

40th Year "Ruby Wedding"＊

The names of anniversaries from this year feature gemstones; the 40th wedding anniversary is known as "Ruby Wedding"♡ Known for its deep trust and earnestness, the ruby represents love that lasts over decades♡

Receiving such a beautiful ruby at this point would be a delightful moment, with everlasting excitement♡

45th Year "Sapphire Wedding"＊

The 45th wedding anniversary is called "Sapphire Wedding"♡ Sapphire symbolizes a union bonded by sincerity and dignity, making it a very romantic gift♡

Elegant blue sapphires are a color that suits well with age; I want to continue to look fashionable for my husband as we grow older♡

50th Year "Golden Wedding"＊

Everyone knows the golden anniversary is the "Golden Wedding" at 50 years♡ This significant anniversary is filled with splendid richness, shining like gold! It’s a year celebrated among relatives and close friends♡

Gold jewelry or accessories as gifts are lovely, and specialty cakes with edible gold leaf are particularly special for this occasion♡

55th Year "Emerald Wedding"＊

The 55th wedding anniversary is referred to as "Emerald Wedding"♡

The elegant and calming color of emerald represents deep, quiet, and precious marital life♡

60th Year "Diamond Wedding"＊

The miraculous year marking 60 years is called "Diamond Wedding"♡ To celebrate longevity, family prosperity, and enduring happiness, exchanging the finest gemstone, "Diamond," is delightful♡

The sparkle of diamonds appeals to us, representing a beautiful life and the couple's romantic feelings through their years together♡

Continuously Celebrating Happiness on Wedding Anniversaries＊

We want to celebrate the ongoing happiness of our marriage every year♩ Understanding the meanings of each wedding anniversary, we want to celebrate accordingly!

This knowledge can be useful for not only your own wedding anniversaries but also for celebrating the anniversaries of your parents or grandparents♡

Remain as a loving couple, unchanged since the beginning, forever♡