From Paper to Gold: The Meanings of Wedding Anniversaries
Walking through life together year after year is a special gift - and every wedding anniversary is a milestone that deserves to be honored.
Whether paper, silver, or gold: wedding anniversaries have acquired not only names but also symbolic meanings over time. They reflect the development of a partnership and the path traveled together.
Let’s take a look at all the anniversaries, their names, and what they say about love – beyond just the celebration.
White Wedding |
Wedding Day |
|
1 Year |
Paper Anniversary |
On the 1st anniversary, the marriage is still like a blank sheet of paper. |
2 Years |
Cotton Anniversary |
The partnership has already become stronger, and this day is spent together. |
3 Years |
Leather Anniversary |
Leather is a tear-resistant material - the marriage has gained stability. |
4 Years |
Silk Anniversary |
In the fourth year of marriage, the partnership is as noble and high-quality as silk. |
5 Years |
Wooden Anniversary |
Wood stands for growth and durability - but it is also easily flammable. |
6 Years |
Sugar Anniversary |
An intact partnership makes life sweet. |
7 Years |
Copper Anniversary |
The copper on the 7th anniversary symbolizes a soft and still easily malleable marriage. |
8 Years |
Tin Anniversary |
Tin is a particularly stable material; by now, the marriage is also as stable as tin. |
9 Years |
Ceramic Anniversary |
In the ninth year, your marriage is as resilient as ceramic. |
10 Years |
Rose Anniversary |
At the Rose Anniversary, the marriage is in full bloom. How about some beautiful rose gold jewelry from Feichtinger? |
11 Years |
Steel Anniversary |
On the 11th anniversary, married couples should remember that they firmly belong together. |
12 Years |
Nickel Anniversary |
By the 12th year of marriage, nickel represents resilience. |
13 Years |
Violet Anniversary |
The violet is a sign of mutual respect and appreciation. |
14 Years |
Ivory Anniversary |
Ivory is precious and hard to destroy - just like the marriage in the 14th year. |
15 Years |
Crystal Anniversary |
Partners can now easily see through each other and see themselves and their relationship in a clear light. |
20 Years |
Porcelain Anniversary |
Porcelain is fragile, just like a marriage. If it is lovingly cared for, it lasts a lifetime. |
25 Years |
Silver Anniversary |
The couple has been married for a quarter of a century! A celebration with loved ones is a popular option to celebrate the love. |
30 Years |
Pearl Anniversary |
A high-quality pearl necklace is a suitable traditional gift for this special wedding anniversary. |
35 Years |
Linen Anniversary |
A good marriage can prove to be unbreakable, like a strong piece of canvas. |
40 Years |
Emerald Anniversary |
The emerald is a symbol of joy, success, and marital happiness. The green stone makes women's eyes sparkle. |
50 Years |
Golden Anniversary |
The 50th wedding anniversary is celebrated on a grand scale, looking back on a lasting and long marriage. Some couples renew their wedding vows with new gold jewelry. |
60 Years |
Diamond Anniversary |
Your love is as indestructible as a diamond. |
65 Years |
Iron Anniversary |
Iron bonds hold together and stand firm for one another. |
67 Years |
Stone Anniversary |
Your marriage is as enduring as if it were carved in stone. |
70 Years |
Grace Anniversary |
It is like God's grace when a couple is permitted to celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary together. |
75 Years |
Crown Jewel Anniversary |
The most precious gemstones are set upon the marriage. |
