Which Anniversary Present Goes
with Which Year?
Evolving together, challenging each other, and working through murky periods, all while managing to keep the spark flickering, is a real accomplishment—wedding and relationship anniversaries are a big effing deal. We love the old-fashioned (if hard-to-remember) rules around what type of present to give depending on how many years you’ve been together; here they all are as a guide, annotated with our favorite gifts to give and get.
1ST ANNIVERSARY
PAPER
These exquisite handcrafted paper flowers by artist Livia Cetti instantly and permanently joyify any space. Place them in the kitchen, in a bathroom, in a hallway, at your desk, or anywhere else (access to natural light is no constraint). The vibrant blossoms are an instant spirit boost—whether you choose roses, hollyhocks (at about three feet high, they’re almost architectural), or pink-petaled bleeding hearts.
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The Green Vase
Floribunda Rose Plant
goop, $565SHOP NOW -
The Green Vase
Hollyhock Plant
goop, $375SHOP NOW -
The Green Vase
Bleeding Heart Stem
goop, $90SHOP NOW
2ND ANNIVERSARY
FIBER
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Blacksaw
Generation Reversible Throw
goop, $398SHOP NOW -
Aiayu
Heather Wool Pillow
goop, $325SHOP NOW -
Bearaby
Cotton Napper Weighted Blanket, 15 lbs.
goop, $249SHOP NOW
3RD ANNIVERSARY
LEATHER
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Courant
The Catch 2 Wireless Charger
goop, $120SHOP NOW -
Coco de Mer
Leather Round Paddle
goop, $125SHOP NOW
4TH ANNIVERSARY
FLOWERS
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The Garden Journey
The Garden Journey Deck
goop, $95SHOP NOW -
The Floral Society
Edible Flower Seed Kit
goop, $15SHOP NOW -
Marloe Marloe
Stevie Vase
goop, $340SHOP NOW
5TH ANNIVERSARY
WOOD
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Alexis Steelwood
Charcuterie Board
goop, $250SHOP NOW -
U-Turn Audio
Orbit Special Turntable with Built-In Preamp
goop, $569SHOP NOW
6TH ANNIVERSARY
CANDY
7TH ANNIVERSARY
COPPER
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Sir Madam
Copper Franconia Kettle
goop, $215SHOP NOW -
The Floral Society
Copper Watering Can
goop, $128SHOP NOW -
Serax
Copper Chemistry Glass
goop, $22SHOP NOW
8TH ANNIVERSARY
BRONZE
You could spring for a Carl Andre or perhaps a Richard Serra or, as we have here, substitute a little brass.
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Tala
Oak Knuckle Table Lamp
goop, $165SHOP NOW -
Sir Madam
Modernist Desk Tape Dispenser
goop, $85SHOP NOW
9TH ANNIVERSARY
POTTERY
10TH ANNIVERSARY
ALUMINUM
11TH ANNIVERSARY
STEEL
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Brigade Kitchen
Stainless Steel Cookware 4-Piece Set
goop, $260SHOP NOW -
Smithey Ironware Co.
Carbon Steel Farmhouse Skillet
goop, $275SHOP NOW
12TH ANNIVERSARY
SILK
13TH ANNIVERSARY
LACE
14TH ANNIVERSARY
IVORY
We’re happily interpreting this to mean ivory-colored (hallelujah for the US ban on elephant ivory); another
direction might be a safari to go see elephants, or a donation to help save them.
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Business & Pleasure Co.
Hammock
goop, $299SHOP NOW -
Atelier Saucier
Ivory Twill Napkins, Set of 4
goop, $66SHOP NOW
15TH ANNIVERSARY
CRYSTAL
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Richard Brendon
Diamond Shot Glasses, set of 2
goop, $173SHOP NOW -
Richard Brendon
Diamond Single Old Fashioned
goop, $135SHOP NOW
16TH ANNIVERSARY
WAX
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Neom Organics
Perfect Night’s Sleep Intensive Skin Treatment Candle
goop, $46SHOP NOW -
August & Piers
Darling Candle
goop, $86SHOP NOW -
The Maker
Spiritus Candle
goop, $80SHOP NOW
17TH ANNIVERSARY
FURNITURE
18TH ANNIVERSARY
PORCELAIN
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La DoubleJ
Dinner Plates, Set of 2
goop, $155SHOP NOW -
La DoubleJ
Dessert Plate, Set of 6
goop, $340SHOP NOW
19TH ANNIVERSARY
BRONZE (again)
Bronze features twice for inexplicable reasons; if you haven’t saved up for
the Serra (see above), go with another brass item.
20TH ANNIVERSARY
CHINA
25TH ANNIVERSARY
SILVER
30TH ANNIVERSARY
PEARL
35TH ANNIVERSARY
CORAL
You could donate to help save the world’s coral, take the romantic trip of a lifetime to see some untouched coral reefs, or give any one of these foolproof, coral-accented items.
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Edie Parker
Checkers in Rose Quartz
goop, $1,895SHOP NOW -
Our Place
Always Pan
goop, $145SHOP NOW -
R+D.LAB
CITTA Jacquard Blanket
goop, $545SHOP NOW