{"id":59316,"date":"2019-08-07T06:56:45","date_gmt":"2019-08-06T20:56:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/au\/articles\/anniversary-milestones\/"},"modified":"2023-08-04T16:42:33","modified_gmt":"2023-08-04T06:42:33","slug":"anniversary-milestones","status":"publish","type":"au-article","link":"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/articles\/anniversary-milestones\/","title":{"rendered":"All you need to know about anniversary milestones"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"lead\">Are you married or about to get married? Be on top of your anniversary game and celebrate your spouse with the proper gift. Here&#8217;s everything you need to know about anniversary milestones!<\/p>\n<h2>1st anniversary: Paper<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_96119\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-96119\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/Bomboniere\/Melbourne\/ShortStory\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-96119 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Short-Story.png\" alt=\"anniversary milestones\" width=\"834\" height=\"757\" title=\"\"><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-96119\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/Bomboniere\/Melbourne\/ShortStory\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Short Story<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>You made it through your first year as a married couple! And for this important accomplishment, your first-anniversary gift should be made out of paper, to symbolise the new story that you are writing together. So <a href=\"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/articles\/paper-wedding-anniversary-gifts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">get creative for this one!<\/a> Like this little &#8216;Hope in a box&#8217;, a hand-folded crane which is a &#8216;one thousand blessings&#8217; tribute, an everlasting legacy that carries the spirit of hope and determination.<\/p>\n<h2>2nd anniversary: Cotton<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_96120\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-96120\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/Bridesmaids\/Melbourne\/RowdinGrace\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-96120 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/1b3b02d3-edb6-4845-90c0-a2530b7ed0e0-6869CA1B-CBB6-42AF-9CD7-7B739F129040.jpeg\" alt=\"anniversary milestones\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1350\" title=\"\"><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-96120\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/Bridesmaids\/Melbourne\/RowdinGrace\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Rowdin Grace<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Cotton is your way to go for your second year, this one represents the bond that you are knitting together, two woven into one, creating a stronger relationship. For this one, a soft lovely gift like a robe could be a lovely present for your spouse.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_96122\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-96122\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/Bridesmaids\/Melbourne\/RowdinGrace\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-96122 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Rowdin-Grace-22170-P1754715-1923180742.jpg\" alt=\"anniversary milestones\" width=\"728\" height=\"920\" title=\"\"><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-96122\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/Bridesmaids\/Melbourne\/RowdinGrace\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Rowdin Grace<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>3rd anniversary: Leather<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_96130\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-96130\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/WeddingShoes\/Melbourne\/SophiaWebster\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-96130 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/hold-me-bss19024-1.812.jpg\" alt=\"anniversary milestones\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" title=\"\"><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-96130\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/WeddingShoes\/Melbourne\/SophiaWebster\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sophia Webster<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Leather represents endurance and resistance and if you think about it, leather evolves with time, adapting its shape and surface to the environment. So a nice leather gift could make your loved one very happy.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_96129\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-96129\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/WeddingJewellery\/Adelaide\/GerardMcCabe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-96129 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/leather.png\" alt=\"anniversary milestones\" width=\"722\" height=\"610\" title=\"\"><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-96129\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/WeddingJewellery\/Adelaide\/GerardMcCabe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Gerard McCabe<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>4th anniversary: Linen or Fruits and Flowers<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_96124\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-96124\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/WeddingDecorations\/Melbourne\/ColourandSpice\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-96124 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/5d387ae6-6aa1-4a60-a6dd-07785d939f6f-Mr-Mrs-Surname.jpg\" alt=\"anniversary milestones\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" title=\"\"><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-96124\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/WeddingDecorations\/Melbourne\/ColourandSpice\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Colour and Spice<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>For this one, there are two options: Linen or fruits and flowers. The first one represents overcoming the bumps, ups and downs, to finally approach a smoother road for the future, which is represented as linen. Flowers and fruit symbolise blooming and nourishing from all the hard work marriage requires, so with this gift you could bring some fresh vibes to keep growing together.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_96141\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-96141\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/WeddingFlowers\/Melbourne\/FloriumCreations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-96141 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Florium-Creations-15919-P1104246-1818221159.jpg\" alt=\"anniversary milestones\" width=\"586\" height=\"586\" title=\"\"><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-96141\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/WeddingFlowers\/Melbourne\/FloriumCreations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Florium Creations<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>5th anniversary: Wood<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_96121\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-96121\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/WeddingDecorations\/Melbourne\/CraftedSigns\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-96121 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/il_794xN.1735379790_kbda.jpg\" alt=\"anniversary milestones\" width=\"794\" height=\"794\" title=\"\"><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-96121\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/WeddingDecorations\/Melbourne\/CraftedSigns\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Crafted Signs<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>As trees are a symbol of strength, by this point of your marriage you already have some roots that make your relationship stronger while growing together. This is represented by giving a wood gift.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_96136\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-96136\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-96136 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Horizon_Nut_Gun_Oak_2048x.png\" alt=\"anniversary milestones\" width=\"2048\" height=\"2048\" title=\"\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-96136\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/branched.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Branched<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>10th anniversary: Tin<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_96131\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-96131\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/Bomboniere\/Sydney\/CreativeSensations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-96131 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/giftware.png\" alt=\"anniversary milestones\" width=\"693\" height=\"502\" title=\"\"><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-96131\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/Bomboniere\/Sydney\/CreativeSensations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Giftware Direct<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Wow, a decade together! How amazing is that! This milestone is represented by giving a tin gift, a material which doesn&#8217;t rust or wears down, symbolising preservation and how your marriage has lasted through time.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_96132\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-96132\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-96132 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/677412820_Colour_Shade-02_1_720x928.jpg\" alt=\"anniversary milestones\" width=\"719\" height=\"557\" title=\"\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-96132\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.benefitcosmetics.com\/en-au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Benefit Cosmetics<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>25th anniversary: Silver<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_96139\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-96139\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-96139 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/original_porthtowan-gold-heart-personalised-bangle.jpg\" alt=\"anniversary milestones\" width=\"900\" height=\"900\" title=\"\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-96139\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.notonthehighstreet.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Not on the high street<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Being one of the most precious metals on earth, silver symbolises the continuous and hopefully everlasting shine of your union. May your marriage stay shiny and beautiful just like silver.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_96140\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-96140\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-96140 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/ingot_heavy_key_ring_on_chain_second.jpg\" alt=\"anniversary milestones\" width=\"700\" height=\"700\" title=\"\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-96140\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lovesilver.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Love silver<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>30th anniversary: Pearl<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_96125\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-96125\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/WeddingJewellery\/Adelaide\/GerardMcCabe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-96125 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Gerard-McCabe.png\" alt=\"anniversary milestones\" width=\"689\" height=\"564\" title=\"\"><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-96125\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/WeddingJewellery\/Adelaide\/GerardMcCabe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Gerard McCabe<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>After 30 years together, pearls represent the hidden beauty of your relationship, maturing together, taking the time to grow into something beautiful, just as a precious pearl does inside its shell.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_96126\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-96126\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-96126 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/88f5797e27f682894c26af4bae7009fc.jpg\" alt=\"anniversary milestones\" width=\"564\" height=\"564\" title=\"\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-96126\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/belepoq.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Belepoq<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>40th anniversary: Ruby<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_96127\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-96127\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/WeddingJewellery\/Adelaide\/GerardMcCabe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-96127 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/ruby.png\" alt=\"anniversary milestones\" width=\"747\" height=\"623\" title=\"\"><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-96127\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/WeddingJewellery\/Adelaide\/GerardMcCabe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Gerard McCabe<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>A ruby symbolises the love, passion and the flame that keeps going in both of your hearts, keeping your love alive year after year.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_96128\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-96128\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-96128 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/ed1126a8708a1470f204c51032a05d82.jpg\" alt=\"anniversary milestones\" width=\"564\" height=\"670\" title=\"\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-96128\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Montblanc<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>50th anniversary: Gold<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_96135\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-96135\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/WeddingJewellery\/Adelaide\/GerardMcCabe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-96135 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/gold-necklace.png\" alt=\"anniversary milestones\" width=\"710\" height=\"679\" title=\"\"><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-96135\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/WeddingJewellery\/Adelaide\/GerardMcCabe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Gerard McCabe<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>50 years together is something that at the beginning of your relationship you could only dream of! This milestone is represented by gold which symbolises strength, prosperity and wisdom. The perfect gift for such a special moment.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_96134\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-96134\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-96134 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/0a439783be1082ce81262f094a066068.jpg\" alt=\"anniversary milestones\" width=\"490\" height=\"490\" title=\"\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-96134\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketwatch.co.uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Pocket Watch<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>60th anniversary: Diamond<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_96137\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-96137\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/WeddingJewellery\/Brisbane\/AustralianDiamondNetwork\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-96137 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/92696002-d84e-4f45-8500-928000a6f993-channel-set-eternity-ring.jpg\" alt=\"anniversary milestones\" width=\"838\" height=\"841\" title=\"\"><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-96137\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/WeddingJewellery\/Brisbane\/AustralianDiamondNetwork\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Australian Diamond Network<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Look how far you have come together, 60 years of sharing and caring for each other couldn&#8217;t be represented with anything other than diamonds. The strongest gem of them all, which represents beauty, uniqueness and above all your everlasting love.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_96138\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-96138\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-96138 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/luxury-men-montblanc-used-accessories-p211603-007.jpg\" alt=\"anniversary milestones\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" title=\"\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-96138\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Montblanc<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/WeddingJewellery\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Looking for the perfect gem for your loved one? 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