If the event you are planning to celebrate is a wedding anniversary, you’re probably going to be thinking about anniversary gifts, as well. While these associations can vary based on cultural traditions and personal preferences, here’s a general guide to some common items associated with various anniversaries:

First Wedding Anniversary: Paper

Traditional gifts: Stationery, a love letter, a journal, artwork, a book

Modern gifts: Clocks, watches

Fifth Wedding Anniversary: Wood

Traditional gifts: Wooden furniture, a carved wooden sculpture, a picture frame

Modern gifts: Silverware

Tenth Wedding Anniversary: Tin/Aluminum

Traditional gifts: Tin or aluminum cookware, a tin anniversary box, a personalized tin plaque

Modern gifts: Diamond jewelry

Fifteenth Wedding Anniversary: Crystal

Traditional gifts: Crystal glasses or vases, a crystal figurine, crystal jewelry

Modern gifts: Watches

Twentieth  Wedding Anniversary: ChinaTraditional gifts: Fine china dinnerware, a porcelain vase, a china tea set

Modern gifts: Platinum

Twenty-Fifth Wedding Anniversary: Silver

Traditional gifts: Silver jewelry, a silver photo frame, silverware

Modern gifts: Sterling silver, a trip or experience

Thirtieth Wedding Anniversary: Pearls

Traditional gifts: Pearl jewelry, a mother-of-pearl photo frame, pearl cufflinks

Modern gifts: Diamond

Fortieth Wedding Anniversary: Rubies

Traditional gifts: Ruby jewelry, a ruby-red item, a romantic getaway

Modern gifts: Ruby-themed gifts, such as red clothing or accessories

Fiftieth Wedding Anniversary: Gold

Traditional gifts: Gold jewelry, a gold-plated item, a golden anniversary clock

Modern gifts: Gold-themed gifts, a trip or experience

Sixtieth Wedding Anniversary: Diamonds

Traditional gifts: Diamond jewelry, a diamond anniversary ring, a diamond-studded watch

Modern gifts: Diamond-themed gifts, a trip or experience

It’s important to note that these are traditional associations, and many couples may choose to personalize their anniversary gifts based on their preferences and interests. Additionally, some cultures or regions may have different traditions or associations for milestone anniversaries.

Of course, buying the just-right wedding anniversary gift is just a part of the landmark occasion. Especially when it comes to the “big ones,” you’ll probably also want to celebrate the anniversary with friends and family who’ve been along for the ride with you and your spouse.

When searching for venues for your anniversary party, you may want to explore local event planning websites, venue directories, or contact a local wedding planner for personalized recommendations based on your preferences and budget. 

With four beautiful venues all across the greater Vegas area (Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, and Henderson), we can take the weight of planning and selecting the right venue to celebrate your event completely off your hands. Contact us today and see how we can help you throw the perfect party at any one of our fabulous golf clubs: Aliante Golf Club, Primm Valley Golf Club, Spanish Trail Country Club, or Wildhorse Golf Club. For more about your venue choices in Las Vegas, contact the experts at Occassions4.us.