Anniversary Gifts by Year

Anniversary Gifts by Year

Every anniversary year has a material — paper for the first, flowers for the fourth, wood for the fifth, crystal for the fifteenth, ruby for the fortieth, gold for the fiftieth. The tradition goes back to Victorian England and was set down in print in 1922. We make suncatchers that fit those years without being literal about it: a red cardinal pair for ruby, a crystal drop for fifteen, a flowering branch for four.

Browse by year below, or scroll the whole collection.

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Every year has a material. We give it a suncatcher instead.

Year 1 · Paper1st Anniversary 1st AnniversaryOne year in — names, the date, and the first twelve months in light.Shop Year 1 →
Year 4 · Flowers4th Anniversary 4th AnniversaryFlowers that never wilt — blossom branches with a pair on them.6 designsShop Year 4 →
Year 5 · Wood5th Anniversary 5th AnniversaryWarm wood frames around a printed panel, made to last the next five.Shop Year 5 →
Year 15 · Crystal15th Anniversary 15th AnniversaryA real faceted crystal drop that splits the morning sun into rainbows.3 designsShop Year 15 →
Year 40 · Ruby40th Anniversary 40th AnniversaryRuby red — the cardinal pair that stays the whole winter.3 designsShop Year 40 →
Year 50 · Gold50th Anniversary 50th AnniversaryGolden frogs on one vine, or their names on a bench.Shop Year 50 →

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Names & DatePersonalized PersonalizedTheir names and the year, printed into the piece.18 designsShop Personalized →
PairsLove in Nature Love in NatureTwo cardinals, two frogs, two koi — the ones who stay.37 designsShop Pairs →
Your PhotoPhoto Keepsakes Photo KeepsakesYour own photo, first-date place or map, cut in acrylic.Shop Photo →
Just MarriedWedding & Engagement Wedding & EngagementFor the ones just starting — rings, doves, a map of the question.13 designsShop Wedding →
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About anniversary years

Why every anniversary year has a material

The tradition comes from Victorian England and was set down in print in Emily Post's 1922 Etiquette: paper for the first year, wood for the fifth, tin for the tenth, crystal for the fifteenth, china for the twentieth, silver for twenty-five, gold for fifty. The materials get tougher as the marriage does — from the fragile stuff of everyday life toward things meant to last.

We don't take the list literally. Nobody frames paper. Instead each year gets the suncatcher that carries its meaning: a flowering branch for four, a wood-and-acrylic panel for five, a real faceted crystal drop for fifteen, a red cardinal pair for ruby, two golden frogs on a vine for gold.

How to choose

Start with the year above — or skip it. Most people end up picking the animal that reminds them of the two of them: the pair that never leaves in winter, the frogs sheltering under one leaf, the koi turning in the same water. Personalize with names and the date where offered. Every piece ships gift-ready with a printed story card.

Questions, answered

What is the traditional gift for each anniversary year?

1st paper, 2nd cotton, 3rd leather, 4th fruit or flowers, 5th wood, 10th tin, 15th crystal, 20th china, 25th silver, 30th pearl, 40th ruby, 50th gold, 60th diamond. The list was popularized in Emily Post's 1922 Etiquette; a modern list was added in 1947.

Can I add our names and wedding date?

Yes on every piece marked Personalized. Enter the names and date at checkout; we print them exactly as typed and send a preview by email before production for photo and map designs.

How long does it take to arrive?

Each suncatcher is made to order. Standard designs ship within 3–5 business days; personalized pieces take a few days longer for the preview step. Order at least two weeks ahead of the date to be safe.

Is it real glass?

Two materials. Holographic acrylic pieces are lightweight 5mm acrylic with a stained-glass look and a hologram finish that throws rainbows — not glass. Stained glass pieces are real 0.5 cm glass with a zinc edge. Each product page states which it is.

What if we're past 50 years?

Sixty is diamond and seventy is platinum. Our crystal-drop pieces suit both; message us and we'll help you pick.