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ANNIVERSARIES
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| Here is a guide to traditional wedding anniversaries including year, traditional gifts, flowers, gemstones and modern gifts which are associated with each year of Marriage |
Year |
Traditional Gift |
Modern Gift |
Flower |
Gemstone |
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Paper |
Clocks |
Pansy / Carnation |
Peridot |
| 2 |
Cotton |
China |
Cosmos / Lily of the Valley |
Garnet |
| 3 |
Leather |
Crystal / Glass |
Sunflower / Fuchsia |
Jade |
| 4 |
Fruit & Flowers |
Appliances |
Geranium / Hydrangea |
Blue Topaz / Blue Zircon |
| 5 |
Wood |
Silverware |
Daisy |
Sapphire / pink Tourmaline |
| 6 |
Iron |
Wooden Objects |
Calla Lily |
Amethyst |
| 7 |
Copper |
Desk set / Pens / Pencils |
Freesia |
Onyx / Yellow Sapphire |
| 8 |
Bronze |
Linens / Lace |
Clematis / Lilac |
Tourmaline |
| 9 |
Pottery |
Leather Goods |
Poppy |
Lapis Lazuli |
| 10 |
Tin |
Diamond Jewellery |
Daffodil |
Blue Sapphire |
| 11 |
Steel |
Jewellery (Accessories) |
Tulip / Morning Glory |
Citrine (yellow quartz) |
| 12 |
Silk |
Pearls / Coloured Gems |
Peony |
Jade / Opal |
| 13 |
Lace |
Textiles / Furs |
Hollyhock / Chrysanthemum |
Moonstone |
| 14 |
Ivory |
Gold Jewellery |
Dahlia |
Agate / Bloodstone |
| 15 |
Crystal |
Watch |
Rose |
Alexandrite / Rhodochrosite |
| 16 |
Silverware |
Hollow-ware (pots, kettles) |
Lily |
Red Spinel |
| 17 |
Furniture |
Furniture |
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Cornelian |
| 18 |
Porcelain |
Porcelain |
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Chrysoberyl |
| 19 |
Bronze |
Bronze |
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Almandine |
| 20 |
China |
Platinum |
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Yellow / Golden Diamond |
| 21 |
Brass / Nickel |
Brass / Nickel |
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Iolite ?? |
| 22 |
Copper |
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Spinel |
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Silver-plate |
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Imperial Topaz |
| 24 |
Musical Instrument |
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Tanzanite |
| 25 |
Silver |
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Iris |
Silver |
| 26 |
Pictures |
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Sculpture |
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Orchids |
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Orchid |
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| 29 |
Furniture |
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| 30 |
Pearl |
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Sweet-pea |
Pearl |
| 31 |
Timepieces |
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Transportation |
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Amethyst |
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Amethyst |
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Opal |
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Opal |
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Coral |
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Coral |
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BoneChina |
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Alabaster |
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Beryl (precious stone) |
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Beryl |
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Lace ?? |
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Ruby |
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Gladiolus / Nasturtium |
Ruby |
| 41 |
Land |
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Real Estate |
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Travel |
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Gourmet |
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Sapphire |
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Sapphire |
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Poetry |
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Books |
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| 48 |
Optical |
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Luxury Goods |
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| 50 |
Gold |
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Violet |
Gold / Golden Topaz |
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Emerald |
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Emerald |
| 60 |
Diamond |
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Diamond / Star Ruby |
| 65 |
Platinum |
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Blue Spinel |
| 70 |
Titanium |
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Smokey Quartz |
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Diamond |
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Oak |
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Ruby |
| The Language of Flowers |
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Flowers have been used for centuries to symbolise emotions - The popularity of the floral language grew in Victorian times when it became a discreet method of communication between men & women
Here are some common flowers & their 'meanings' |
| Anemone |
Lovesick |
Larkspur |
Fun |
| White Campanula |
Gratitude |
Lily |
Purity |
| Pink Carnation |
Woman's Love |
Lily of the valley |
Return of Joy |
| Red Carnation |
Unrequited Love |
Mathiola |
Lasting Beauty |
| Red Chrysanthemum |
I Love You |
Mimosa |
Secret Love |
| White Chrysanthemum |
Truth |
Orange Blossom |
Bridal Festivities |
| Daffodil |
Regard |
Orchid |
Longevity, Elegance |
| Daisy |
Innocence |
Single Rose |
Simplicity |
| Fern |
Sincerity |
Red Rosebuds |
Pure & Lovely |
| Forget-me-not |
True Love |
Red Rose |
Eternal Love |
| Freesia |
Friendship |
White Rose |
Truth |
| Gladioli |
Strength of Character |
White & Red Rosebuds |
Unity |
| Yellow Iris |
Flame of Love |
Sweet Pea |
Au Revoir |
| Ivy |
Fidelity |
Red Tulip |
Declaration of Love |
| Jasmine |
Sensuality |
Variegated Tulip |
Beautiful Eyes |
| Horoscope Flowers |
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| Each sign of the zodiac has flowers which represent the typical characteristics attributed to those born within that period |
| ARIES |
21 Mar - 20 Apr |
Grape Hyacinth - Red Carnation - Red Rose |
| TAURUS |
21 Apr - 21 May |
Daisy - Mimosa - Pink Rose |
| GEMINI |
22 May - 21 Jun |
Lily - Maidenhair Fern - Sweet-pea |
| CANCER |
22 Jun - 23 Jul |
Arum Lily - Iris - White Rose |
| LEO |
24 Jul - 23 Aug |
Calendula - Sunflower - Peony |
| VIRGO |
24 Aug - 23 Sept |
Cornflower - Mathiola - Veronica |
| LIBRA |
24 Sept - 23 Oct |
Daisy - Hydrangea - Large-headed Roses |
| SCORPIO |
24 Oct - 22 Nov |
Chrysanthemum - Red Azalea - Red Lily |
| SAGITTARIUS |
23 Nov - 21 Dec |
Carnation - Heather - Solidaster |
| CAPRICORN |
22 Dec - 20 Jan |
Hibiscus - Jasmine - Pansy |
| AQUARIUS |
21 Jan - 19 Feb |
Azalea - Orchid - Tulip |
| PISCES |
20 Feb - 20 Mar |
Narcissus - White Lily - White Orchid |
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