Planning and preparing your wedding usually takes many months. However, the whole special day of the wedding feels like a second. That might seem sad, but there is an exceptional occasion which helps you remember and celebrate that wonderful day of you and your partners lives – a wedding anniversary.
Another year went by, so it is time to celebrate the wedding. Even if you are a couple, which doesn’t celebrate wedding anniversary every year, it can help you spark your marriage. It is also a brilliant opportunity to help your relationship get over a possible marriage crisis. There are various ways to spend the day of your anniversary, which entirely depends on you and your loved one. It depends on your personalities, hobbies and overall mood. If you lack an idea of how to celebrate or only want to do something different, this article can surely help you.
There are dozens of places where you can celebrate your special day. Here are some ideas of what you can visit and what to do there.
You can also spend your day on some trip, on a cruise ship or visiting castles. Some might appreciate visiting some art galleries, museums or going hiking, swimming or just stay home all day and cook a homemade meal and watch movies.
Not everyone loves travelling and feels much better in their cosy home. Or maybe you are sick or don’t want to spend money on a trip. And that’s okay. There is nothing wrong with spending your wedding anniversary on a couch by a cosy fireplace. So break stereotypes and leave everyday chores for another day. Surprise your loved one with a romantic candlelit dinner with a toast and remember your wedding day by watching a wedding video or look through your wedding photos. Looking at the photographs of your wedding, your family and friends will surely beautify your special day.
Wedding anniversary wouldn’t be complete without two things – a happy couple, which spent the whole day together celebrating and anniversary gifts. It is not a simple task to come up with new ideas for presents every year, but don’t worry – we are here to help you.Â
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You can always depend on photo gifts. For example, you can let someone make you a photo book with photos of you and your partner. Or you can put your favourite photo on a pillow or a mug. But everything is not just about gifts. Some people would be more grateful if you would show them that you still care about them after all these years than if you would give them a gift. If you want to be super romantic, you can also write a love letter or a poem.
Every wedding anniversary has its unique name. Although the most recognized ones are the silver, gold and diamond weddings, even earlier wedding anniversaries have their own names. It is assumed that the names were inspired by the anniversary gifts. For example, the first anniversary gift was something made out of cotton, the next year it was something from paper. In the table below, you can see all the names of the wedding anniversaries.
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| Year | Traditional names | Gifts (Gifts from…) |
| 1st | Paper wedding | Clock |
| 2nd | Cotton wedding | China/porcelain |
| 3rd | Leather wedding | Crystal/glass |
| 4th | Linen wedding | Fruit/flowers |
| 5th | Wooden wedding | Silverware |
| 6th | Sugar wedding | Wood |
| 7th | Wool/copper wedding | Desk set |
| 8th | Bronze wedding | Linen |
| 9th | Willow wedding | Leather |
| 10th | Tin wedding | Diamond jewellery |
| 11th | Steel wedding | Fashion jewellery |
| 12th | Silk wedding | Pearls |
| 13th | Lace wedding | Textiles |
| 14th | Ivory wedding | Gold Jewellery |
| 15th | Crystal wedding | Watches |
| 20th | Porcelain wedding | Platinum |
| 25th | Silver wedding | Silver |
| 30th | Pearl wedding | Ivory |
| 35th | Coral wedding | Jade |
| 40th | Ruby wedding | Ruby |
| 45th | Sapphire wedding | Sapphire |
| 50th | Golden wedding | Gold |
| 55th | Emerald wedding | Emerald |
| 60th | Diamond wedding | Diamond |
| 65th | Blue Sapphire wedding | Blue Sapphire |
| 70th | Platinum wedding | Brilliant |
| 75th | Diamond wedding | Diamond |
| 80th | Oak wedding | Diamonds, pearls |
Some also remember their wedding by renewing their wedding vows. That isn’t done officially in the town hall. However, it is a beautiful and romantic way to show your love. This event happened traditionally on the occasion of the golden wedding anniversary in the past. But don’t worry, you don’t have to wait 50 years to renew your vows. You can do that whenever you like. Some people also organize a little party and invite the whole family and close friends. On the other hand, it can involve only you and your partner. In the end, you two will spend the rest of your lives together, so make great memories and live life to the fullest.