Anniversary Gift - Gifts for 1st - 2nd -3rd - 4th -5th Anniversary

For every wedding anniversary, there's an ideal gift.

By Susan Breslow Sardone

What gift will you choose to mark your wedding anniversary? Reaching a new year of marriage is certainly an occasion worth celebrating with a memorable gift. So why not make a gift of an anniversary trip to yourselves?

Couples who can afford to get away on their wedding anniversary have the opportunity to once again frolic like kids, relax, see and experience new places, and savor time alone together -- something you may not have enjoyed since your honeymoon. And that's a gift you owe to one another.

It's even more fun if you choose a destination that symbolizes your anniversary year. Below you'll find traditional anniversary gifts, modern anniversary gifts, and ideas for travel anniversary trips.

WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES - YEARS 1-5

1st WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
Traditional Anniversary Gift: Paper
Modern Anniversary Gift: Plastic/Clock
Travel Anniversary Gift Ideas: Travel Gift Certificate, Airline Tickets

2nd WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
Traditional Anniversary Gift: Cotton
Modern Anniversary Gift: Cotton/China
Travel Anniversary Gift Ideas: Beach Towels for Beach Vacation

3rd WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
Traditional Anniversary Gift: Leather
Modern Anniversary Gift: Crystal/Glass
Travel Anniversary Gift Ideas: Luggage

4th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
Traditional Anniversary Gift: Flowers
Modern Anniversary Gift: Linen/Silk
Travel Anniversary Gift Ideas: Lingerie, Hawaiian Vacation

5th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
Traditional Anniversary Gift: Wood
Modern Anniversary Gift: Silverware
Travel Anniversary Gift Ideas: Airline Tickets, Cruise

WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES - YEARS 6-9

WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES - YEARS 11-15

WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES - YEARS 20-40