Uncover Perfect Presents: The Best Wedding Anniversary Gifts of 2023

Each year you and your better half celebrate the beautiful journey of love that you’ve undertaken together. The tradition of gifting on wedding anniversaries carries an unmatched emotion, a deep symbolism. Just as every love story is unique, so should the gifts be that celebrate it.

This guide gathers for you the sweetest, most unique and thoughtful gifts to commemorate your special days together. Let’s set on a journey of celebrating love and togetherness, curating a list of the best wedding anniversary gifts.

The Tradition of Wedding Anniversary Gifts

Enlightening how traditions blend with our lives, wedding anniversary gifts have quite a fascinating heritage. Stemming from Medieval Germany, it began when husbands crowned their wives with a silver wreath on their 25th anniversary, and a golden one on the 50th.

Now, every year of wedded bliss is associated with a special symbolic material, intricately bound with the couple’s growing relationship. By adhering to these, you’re adding your special storyline to a beautiful, age-old tradition. Read more on our history pages

Best Anniversary Gifts by Year

Each year is an important milestone in the marital journey, celebrated with gifts either from the traditional, modern and gemstone anniversary lists or chosen for a more personal meaning to the recipient. Within our web site you’ll find gift ideas appropriate to the anniversary year you are celebrating some of the most on trend are reflected below.

What is the traditional anniversary gifts by year?

• 1st Year: Paper symbolises the blank page, the start of your story. A personalised journal or a custom map of a place that’s meaningful to both of you will be treasured.
• 2nd Year: Cotton signifies comfort and adaptability. Consider opulent Egyptian cotton sheets or matching, cosy bathrobes.
• 3rd Year: Leather represents durability and protection. A leather-bound photo album or stylish leather goods can make heart warming gifts.
• 4th Year: Fruit or Flowers – represent fertility, abundance and vitality. Consider a fruit or flower basket filled with fresh fruit or flowers to celebrate the beginning of your fourth year together. As an alternative try the Fruity Gin Box from Awesome Hampers
• 5th Year: Wood signifies strength and longevity. A wooden keepsake box or personalised photo album are thoughtful gifts for this milestone anniversary.
• 6th Year: Iron represents strength and protection. An antique iron teapot or other iron-wrought items will remind you both of the importance of standing strong against adversity.
• 7th Year: Copper is a symbol of love, prosperity and good health. A copper bowl or Mule set will be appreciated as a beautiful heirloom piece.
• 8th Year: Bronze represents strength, honour and loyalty. Consider giving your partner a personalised bronze plaque that features an inspirational quote or special message from both of you.
• 9th Year: Willow represents flexibility, adaptability and grace. A willow basket or a graceful piece of jewellery will remind you both to be flexible in life’s challenges.
• 10th Year: Tin represents protection and safety. A tin box or a tin plaque will be a thoughtful gift to give your partner.
• 11th Year: Steel – You could give a personalised steel wine cooler, a trip to the Eiffel tower, or a set of high quality knives.
• 12th Year: silk or linen – You could give a silk tie or handkerchiefs monogrammed with your loved one’s initials.
• 13th Year: lace – You could give a custom-made lace doily, a lace print tie for him, or a set of elegant lace coasters.
• 14th Year: ivory – You could give a set of antique ivory chess pieces, an antique handmade ivory comb or brush, or an antique ivory business card holder.
• 15th Year: crystal – You could give a crystal clock, a Swarovski crystal ornament, or a Waterford crystal bowl
• 20th Year: china – You could give a set of Wedgewood china, a Lenox vase, or a Set of China Mugs.
• 25th Year: silver – You could give a sterling silver necklace, a sterling silver bracelet, or a set of sterling silver earrings.
• 30th Year: pearl – You could give a pearl and diamond necklace, a set of cultured pearls, or a pair of pearl earrings.
• 35th Year: coral– You could give a coral necklace, a coral bracelet, or a set of coral keychains.
• 40th Year: ruby – You could give a ruby anniversary pebbleart picture, a ruby ring, or a set of ruby earrings.
• 45th Year: sapphire – You could give a strand of sapphire beads, a sapphire ring, or a set of sapphire earrings.
• 50th Year: gold – You could give a gold eternity ring, a gold chain, or a set of gold cufflinks or earrings.

Unforgettable Anniversary Gifts

Couples today love gifts that are out of the box, customisable, unique. Create unforgettable memories with personalised star maps, customised couple portraits, or even a gift experience like a Fused Glass Art workshop!

Top 10 Best Sellers of 2023

These are our best sellers so far this year (up to June) we’ll update this at the end of next quarter.

Top 5 Personalised Anniversary Gifts for 2023

Best Wedding Anniversary Gifts for Him or Her

Choosing a gift for your spouse remains a very personal thing, depending upon your and their personality thus forgive for such a broad brush below. We’ve more on this in another blog post on what makes a perfect gift.

Anniversary Gifts For Him

• An engraved watch
• Luxury grooming kit
• Personalised whisky gift set

Anniversary Gifts For Her

• Infinity diamond ring
• Customised nameplate necklace
• Deluxe spa gift set

We more thoughts in another blog post on buying an anniversary gift for her

Best Anniversary Gifts for Parents

If you’re buying an anniversary gift for your parents then choose something that will please both of them equally . If your parents are still young and active then buy them a gift that will make their lives easier. If you want to get something more unique then consider buying jewellery with their initials engraved on it. Check out our anniversary gifts page for the year they are celebrating. For gifts of a more general nature please see our Gifts for Couples pages.

Final Thoughts

Celebrating an anniversary isn’t only about marking another year together. It is a chance to reflect, appreciate and relish the bond you’ve nurtured. The perfect gift can add to the beauty of the celebration.

Let’s make each year as you grow old together memorable. Start shopping from our distinctive collection of gifts now.

We advise reserving products early to ensure they arrive in time for your special day. If our guide has been helpful, leave a comment or share it in your group of lovebirds to help more couples find the perfect anniversary gift!