First Anniversary

• The traditional gift for the first wedding anniversary is paper. Write your spouse a poem telling him or her how much they mean to you, purchase a copy of a classic a novel, buy tickets to an event your spouse has been wanting to attend, purchase a magazine subscription, buy her a journal, or make a personalized coupon book filled with activities, such as a massage, that your spouse can redeem with them.
  
  

Tenth Anniversary

• Tin is the traditional gift for the tenth wedding anniversary. Show your spouse how much you love him by purchasing a gift that fits in with the tin theme. You could get her tin or pewter jewelry or a decorative tin mirror. He might appreciate tin cuff links, an alumimum briefcase or fireplace accessories. Other striking gifts include tin holiday ornaments, tin art sculptures to display in your home, tin coasters or a tin sundial for your backyard.
  
  

Twenty-Fifth Anniversary

• The twenty-fifth wedding anniversary is traditionally known as the silver anniversary. This allows for a wide range of gift options. She might enjoy a piece of silver jewelry, a jewelry box, or a compact mirror for her handbag, while you could purchase a silver watch, money clip or belt buckle for him. You could also buy stainless steel appliances, a letter opener, a new set of silverware, candlesticks, a tea set, or a sterling silver engraved plate for their china cabinet.
  
  

Fiftieth Anniversary

• Gold is the traditional material of the fiftieth wedding anniversary. Two spouses have been married for a very long time, so get him or her a gift that represents their lasting relationship. Get her a gold pendant, a beautiful gold brooch, or a bouquet of 24k gold roses. He might enjoy receiving an antique gold pocket watch or a collectible gold coin. You could also offer a gold box of gourmet chocolates, clock for the home, a personalized anniversary plaque, or a music box playing the song that played during the first dance at the wedding.