Here are the anniversaries followed by the traditional and then modern gift ideas that as a couple reach a higher number of years together the gift increases in value to signify how great their achievement is as a couple.

The 1st anniversary is paper or clocks: For paper, buying a wedding anniversary book or baby book if they are expecting, would be perfect, or a clock for their mantle piece.

The 2nd year is cotton or china: Cotton again you could look for something connected to starting a family if they are trying or just some egyptian cotton sheets for their bed or a piece of china like a plate to decorate their home.

The 3rd year is leather or crystal/glass: Leather is difficult to incorporate within a gift idea but a personalised diary that's leather bound for either the household or couple individually would be suited. Crystal glasses would also be suitable.

The 4th year is fruit/flowers or an appliance: Fruit or flowers you could buy them include a fruit tree for the garden or a basket of fruit or simply help them re design the garden or help them to financially purchase a new appliance they need.

The 5th year is wood or silverware: Wooden names carved for each of them or an animal they like would be suitable or new silver knives, forks or table decorations.

The 6th year is either sweets/iron or wood: There are decorative gifts for the garden made in Iron or a basket of sweets or a wooden carving signifying the couple or family is a unique idea.

The 7th year is wool/copper or desk sets: A wool duvet set or blanket or a desk set such as letter holder or stationary holder would do.

The 8th year is bronze/pottery or linen/lace: A set of pots for the garden or table clothes would be ideal

The 9th year is pottery/willow or leather: A willow tree dedicated to the couple in a public space or leather photo frames would be suitable.

The 10th year is tin/aluminium or diamond jewellery: A cookie tin full of cookies or a tin whistle or some new cooking tins would work but most females would prefer a diamond of some kind.

Every year is special and an anniversary should be celebrated by any couple wanting to keep the romance alive within their marriage. Sometimes money is tight and other things seems to get in the way, but even the kids can get a babysitter for one night just to let you celebrate how far you have come. Love does not always mean gazing into each other's eyes but it does mean looking forward together and working towards the same life goals. Marriage deepens and strengthens you as a person and as a couple, so celebrating your journey together should not be saved only for when you are old and grey but for when you are travelling.

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