Did you know that each year of marriage traditionally has its own "material"? From cotton for the first year to gold for fifty years, generations have marked wedding anniversaries with gifts linked to a specific theme. This tradition provides a nice framework for finding a gift with a little extra meaning – and several of the milestones pair perfectly with jewelry and silver.
Here's an overview of the most well-known wedding anniversaries, and gift ideas for each of them.
10 years
Tin Wedding
Silver cutlery or silverware for the home, often supplemented with engraving
15 years old
Crystal wedding
A gemstone piece in silver or gold.
20 years old
Porcelain wedding
A beautiful vase, a platter, or candlesticks from our Interior selection
25 years
Silver wedding
A silver piece of jewelry from Arven, made from 100% recycled silver.
40 years
Ruby Wedding
A piece of jewelry with a red stone, or a unique piece of jewelry from Arven Vintage
50 years old
Golden Wedding
A piece of jewelry in real gold, or a renewal of the wedding rings with new gilding or rhodium plating.
Tips for Choosing the Right Gift
Regardless of whether you're celebrating one year or fifty, a wedding anniversary is a wonderful occasion to mark the journey you've shared. Feel free to use the traditional material list as inspiration, but above all, let the gift reflect what truly matters to the two of you.
Get inspired!
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