7th Year Wedding Anniversary

Marking seven years of marriage it’s important to buy the right gift. Many people make the mistake in buying regular gifts but don’t realise there are themes, gemstones and flowers that can help with the buying of the 7^th year wedding anniversary of their big day.

Traditional 7th Year Anniversary Symbols

The seventh wedding anniversary is traditionally celebrated with gifts of wool or copper. These materials provide a myriad of gift options to express your love and make the occasion extra special. In the United Kingdom, copper is the standard token for commemorating seven years of matrimony.

Copper, known for its strength, durability, brightness, and vibrancy, makes for a perfect gift. It speaks to the enduring and lively nature of your seven-year love story, symbolising a bond that will continue to last. While copper’s value is often overlooked, its aesthetic appeal can easily enhance the ambiance of your home or garden, adding an element of elegance and warmth.

Moreover, wool, another conventional gift choice for the seventh wedding anniversary, offers a multitude of appealing options. You can find a range of special items that are cosy, comforting, and ideal for cuddling up on the couch, creating an intimate and heartening experience for your loved one.

Modern 7th Anniversary Gift theme

If you prefer to buy more modern theme gifts for the 7th year wedding anniversary, then a desk-set is seen as the item to buy. This could include anything that you’d find in an office and is not only a thoughtful gift but a very practical one too. It will be with your partner when they are at work and will be a constant reminder of you and your love for each other..

Appropriate Flower for the 7th Anniversary

7th Year Anniversary Gemstone Symbol

If you want to buy a 7th wedding anniversary gift of the gemstone that is associated with the year, then buy something made of onyx or Lapis Lazuli. Both are stunning and equally different. The  Lapis Lazuli is a dark, deep and rich looking stone that is perfect for jewellery or as an ornament, while onyx is generally used to make stunning kitchen counter tops, flooring that is similar to marble or for jewels and sculptures.

The 7th year wedding anniversary Facts and Figures

This year (2025) to be celebrating your 7th Anniversary you would have married in 2018.

On the 7th anniversary of your marriage you would have been married for

• 2,557 days, or
• 61,368 hours, or
• 3,682,080 minutes, which is over
• 220 million seconds!

Check out our Marriage Calculator to see how long you’ve be married today.

During this time you would have shared, on average, over 19,100 hours of snuggle time (sleeping!) or about 2 years, 2 months; assuming you don’t work together you’ve been apart for over 14,800 hours which is about 1 year, 8 months. You would have by now shared about 5,600 meals together which equates to approximately 4 months, 14 days of continuous eating!

As you can see, there are many items to choose from for your 7^th year anniversary and as an anniversary gift, each one can mean a lot to your partner. There is something special about reaching seven years of marriage; you both know each others traits and daily routines, you know what each other like and using the traditional or modern versions of the 7^th wedding anniversary gifts then you can make a great choice that will be remembered forever.

7th Anniversary Greeting Cards

We’ve a great range of 7th Anniversary greeting cards all with free standard UK delivery. Next Day delivery is also available on stock items.

Things to Say in a Seventh Anniversary Greeting Card

The following salutations will hopefully inspire you to write the perfect message in your greeting card. If the card is for your spouse, we’ve more in our Romantic and sweet things to write in a greeting card blog post.

1. Like copper standing the test of time, your love has reached this meaningful milestone. Happy Seventh Anniversary!
2. Celebrating a love as warm and adaptable as copper in your seventh year of togetherness. Happy Anniversary!
3. Your love shines as brilliantly and as durable as copper over these magical seven years. Happy 7th Anniversary!
4. As strong and radiant as copper, your love remains unfazed after seven remarkable years. Happy Seventh Anniversary!
5. Your evolving bond reflects the resilience and beauty of copper. Wishing you a memorable 7th Anniversary!
6. Congratulations on seven captivating years of love, light, and warmth, just like copper. Happy Seventh Anniversary!
7. Through seven years of companionship, your love has exhibited the steadfastness and luster found in copper. Happy Anniversary!
8. Your journey of love shines with the radiance of copper, celebrating seven years of devotion. Happy 7th Anniversary!
9. Like a copper vessel that lasts beyond the tides of time, your love continues to flourish after seven impressive years. Happy Seventh Anniversary!
10. May your love continue to reflect the warmth, endurance, and allure of copper throughout the years. A joyous Seventh Anniversary to you!
11. Your companionship, as comforting and warm-hearted as wool, celebrates a splendid seventh year. Happy Seventh Anniversary!
12. Just as wool provides warmth and comfort, you have offered each other the same in your delightful seven-year journey. Heartiest congratulations on your Seventh Anniversary!
13. Your affectionate bond, reminiscent of the softness of wool, leaves an indelible mark on this enchanting seventh year. A bountiful Seventh Anniversary to you!
14. As wool warms the heart and soul, your love has brought about that very warmth over these remarkable seven years. Happy Anniversary!
15. Seven years of shared warmth and blissful companionship, not unlike the endearing touch of wool. Joyful Seventh Anniversary to you!
16. Just as wool is woven into a comforting embrace, your love has tenderly encompassed seven heartwarming years. Jubilant Seventh Anniversary to you!
17. Seven soothing years of love and unity, mirroring the comforting warmth provided by wool. All the best on your Seventh Anniversary!
18. Commemorating your Seventh Anniversary, akin to a tapestry as unique and comforting as wool. Heartfelt wishes on reaching this meaningful milestone!
19. Your shared seven-year journey exudes the wool-like warmth of a constant, unwavering love. A delightful Seventh Anniversary to you!
20. May the warmth of your love story continue to be as comforting and enduring as wool. Cheers to seven endearing years together, and many more to come!

Seventh year wedding anniversary gift ideas

What is the 7th Wedding Anniversary Called?

The 7th wedding anniversary is called the Copper Anniversary. The anniversary is named after the traditional symbol associated with the anniversary year.

Please see out 7th Anniversary Gifts page for our full range of gift ideas. If you want to see last year’s details they are here: 6th Anniversary Ideas next year’s details are here: 8th Anniversary Ideas