Planning for your wedding anniversary? Whether you’re celebrating a year since you tied the knot or half a decade of marriage, your spouse deserves a gift that’s as special as they are.
We’ve compiled a list of anniversary gift ideas to inspire you, including traditional and modern suggestions for each important milestone in your marriage. Keep ready to explore our gift guide.
5 years of wedding anniversary gifts
You may know that each marriage milestone has its own associated gifting theme, ranging from paper for year one to platinum for seventy.
So, what are the themes for the first five years of marriage? These are the traditional and modern wedding anniversary materials for the first five anniversaries.
Year one: Paper (traditional) or clocks (modern)
Year two: Cotton (traditional) or china (modern)
Year three: Leather (traditional) or glass (modern)
Year four: Flowers (traditional) or appliances (modern)
Year five: Wood (traditional) or silverware (modern)
In our gift guide, we’ve included gift suggestions for both traditional and modern themes so you can find the perfect gift for your other half.
One year: Paper or clocks
The first wedding anniversary marks the end of the first chapter. The gifts associated with this anniversary reflect the nature of the relationship at this stage of the marriage.
Paper, the traditional gift for the first anniversary, reflects the fragility of this time and the strength when it's well taken care of. Clocks, on the other hand, reflect the passage of time.
Scrapbooks and wall art make wonderful first-anniversary gifts. They’re not only made of paper but are also the perfect way to commemorate a special occasion, like your wedding day!
Two years: Cotton or china
Naturally, the second year of marriage is stronger than the first. The traditional material, cotton, reflects the strength and comfort of having eased into your marriage, while china, the modern material, symbolises its beauty and delicate nature.
Cotton T-shirts and china mugs make practical yet thoughtful gifts!
Three years: Leather or glass
By the third year of marriage, your relationship will be going from strength to strength. Your gifts should reflect this! Leather symbolises your strength, durability and flexibility as you continue to grow together, while glass takes a different approach. Glass highlights that your relationship still requires care and attention to keep it safe and reflects your bright future.
Leather accessories like make-up bags and wallets make wonderful third-year gifts. And yes, faux leather counts, too! Or, you can choose something practical like, well, champagne glasses!
Four years: Flowers or appliances
Flowers make a wonderful gift for any occasion, so why not anniversaries? Flowers reflect how your relationship is blooming, making flowers — or gifts featuring flowers, a marvellous surprise. The modern theme for year four is appliances or home staples, symbolising how settled your relationship is.
Why not select a beautiful gift featuring your loved one’s favourite flower or birthday bloom?
Five years: Wood or silverware
Finally, half a decade! Your relationship is as solid as can be, and you need a beautiful gift to reflect that stability and strength. Wood is the traditional gift, while silverware is the modern alternative.
There are so many wonderful wooden gifts to choose from, like photo frames to display your favourite wedding photo or a lovely home decoration.
About our anniversary collection
Whether you’re marking one year of marital bliss or five, we have the perfect gifts for happy couples. Discover personalised anniversary gifts as unique as your loved ones, from sleek champagne flutes to commemorative prints.
Made for life’s special moments, our anniversary gifts can be personalised with a loved one’s name or wedding date, transforming an already thoughtful gift into a cherished keepsake. Our expert team uses various techniques to personalise your gifts, including engraving and printing, always striving for perfection. Each piece is crafted with care and designed to make their anniversary truly special.
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If you’re shopping for a couple celebrating their first year of marriage or friends marking a special anniversary, our anniversary gifts are designed to delight. Our team of gifting experts has hand-selected every item for its quality and style. Explore sets of glasses, scrapbooks and more to find the perfect gift to make their special occasion unforgettable.