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The Traditional Names For Wedding Anniversaries. by Aladeintl: 11:55pm On Dec 04, 2022
There are traditional names for wedding anniversaries, from 1st to 80th. This list is based on symbolic gifts that can be given for each anniversary. The tradition is used partly to congratulate the couple for the good fortune that had prolonged their lives together, and partly in recognition of the fact they must have enjoyed a fairly harmonious relationship.

The standard names as used in the United Kingdom are as given below. Please note that this can vary depending on where you are in the world:

1st Anniversary – Paper
2nd Anniversary – Cotton
3rd Anniversary – Leather
4th Anniversary – Fruit or Flowers
5th Anniversary – Wooden
6th Anniversary – Sugar or Candy
7th Anniversary – Copper
8th Anniversary – Bronze or Pottery
9th Anniversary – Willow Pattern or Pottery
10th Anniversary – Tin
11th Anniversary – Steel
12th Anniversary – Silk & Fine Linen
13th Anniversary – Lace
14th Anniversary – Ivory
15th Anniversary – Crystal
20th Anniversary – China

21st anniversary: Nickel
22st anniversary: Copper
23rd anniversary: Silver plate
24th anniversary: Opal
25th Anniversary – Silver
30th Anniversary – Pearl
35th Anniversary – Coral or Jade
40th Anniversary – Ruby
45th Anniversary – Sapphire
50th Anniversary – Golden
55th Anniversary – Emerald
60th Anniversary – Diamond
65th Anniversary – Blue Sapphire
70th Anniversary – Platinum
75th Anniversary – Diamond
80th Anniversary – Oak

90th anniversary: Stone
95th anniversary: Onyx
100th anniversary: Bone

Which year are you celebrating?
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