7 set 2021, 15:42:27
1 year Anniversary - Cotton
1st Anniversary is celebrated by either cotton or paper, but is often celebrated with a clock!
5 year anniversary - Wood
Fives years of being married is celebrated with wood, as it shows the solidity of being together.
10 year anniversary - Tin
Tin is the metal for the 10-year anniversary because it represents flexibility and durability. Because tin is used to protect other metals from rusting or tarnishing, it also represents protection.
20 year anniversary - China
20 years of being married is celebrated with china or porcelin as it symbolises the beautiful and elegant but fragile nature of love.
25 year anniversary - Silver
At 25 years you can celebrate with silver - many believe that silver symbolizes brilliance, radiance and the value of a long lasting marriage.
30 year anniversary - Pearls
It is thought that pearls are precious, and couples who reach 30 years of marriage are relatively rare, and the giving of the pearl symbolises the beauty and scarcity of such a wonderful thing.
40 year anniversary - Ruby
A couple's 40th anniversary is known as the ruby anniversary. Historically, the ruby has been used to present romance, devotion and passion.
50 year anniversary - Gold
This precious metal symbolizes wisdom, strength and prosperity. Gold is used to represent the 50th anniversary and a couple's love for each other.
