In ancient Rome husbands would crown their wives with a silver wreath on their 25th anniversary, and a gold wreath on the 50th, thus making those milestones known as silver and golden anniversary.
Below I’ve listed the Traditional & Modern gift suggestions.
Below this list are ideas for gifts I think would be a lot of fun.
| Anniversary | Flower | Traditional Gift | Modern Gift |
| 1st | Pansy | Paper | Clock |
| 2nd | Cosmos | Cotton | China |
| 3rd | Fuchsia | Leather | Crystal/ Glass |
| 4th | Geranium | Fruit/ Flowers | Appliances |
| 5th | Daisy | Wood | Silverware |
| 6th | Calla Lily | Candy | Wood |
| 7th | Jack-in-the-pulpit | Wool | Desk Sets |
| 8th | Clematis | Pottery | Linen/ Lace |
| 9th | Poppies | Willow | Leather |
| 10th | Daffodils | Tin/ Aluminum | Diamond Jewelry |
| 11th | Morning Glory | Steel | Fashion Jewelry |
| 12th | Peonies | Silk/ Linen | Pearls |
| 13th | Hollyhock | Lace | Textiles/ Fur |
| 14th | Dahlia | Ivory* | Gold Jewelry |
| 15th | Roses | Crystal | Watches |
| 20th | Day Lily | China | Platinum |
| 25th | Iris | Silver | Silver |
| 30th | Sweet pea | Pearl | Diamond |
| 40th | Nasturtium | Ruby | Ruby |
| 50th | Violet | Gold | Gold |
Significant Wedding Anniversaries
On request, the Prime Minister sends congratulatory certificates to Canadians celebrating 25th wedding anniversaries and up (at 5-year intervals).
The Queens congratulatory message are sent to those celebrating their diamond wedding (60th), 65th, 70th wedding anniversaries and every year thereafter. The message consists of a card containing a personalised message and come in a special envelope.
Roman Catholics may apply for a Papal Blessing.
15th Crystal – start planning your 25th Anniversary trip
