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Encyclopedia > Wedding anniversary

A wedding anniversary is an anniversary which falls on the month and day a particular wedding took place, and which recurs every subsequent year, except for those who were married on February 29th. Married persons who regard the day of their marriage as important may mark the occasion in some special way. An anniversary (from the Latin anniversarius, from the words for year and to turn, meaning (re)turning yearly; known in English since c. ... Nuptial is the adjective of wedding. It is used for example in zoology to denote plumage, coloration, behavior, etc related to or occurring in the mating season. ... is the 60th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Marriage is an interpersonal relationship with governmental, social, or religious recognition, usually intimate and sexual, and often created as a contract, or through civil process. ...


The 25th (silver) or 30th anniversaries are often marked within the immediate family, (eg with a special family holiday), since they tend to coincide with the end of the child-rearing phase of family life.


Broader groups in society, especially the extended families (including any grand children), may help to celebrate later events, such as the 40th, 50th, and 60th anniversaries.


In the United Kingdom and Commonwealth countries, one can receive a message from Queen Elizabeth II for the 60th, 65th, and 70th wedding anniversaries, and any wedding anniversary after the 70th.[1] This is done by applying to Buckingham Palace, or to the Governor-General's office in Commonwealth countries.[2] The Commonwealth Realms, shown in pink A Commonwealth Realm is any one of the sixteen sovereign states within the Commonwealth of Nations that recognise Elizabeth II as their respective monarch. ... Elizabeth II (Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor; born 21 April 1926) is Queen of sixteen sovereign states, holding each crown and title equally. ... Governor-General (or Governor General) is a term used both historically and currently to designate the appointed representative of a head of state or their government for a particular territory, historically in a colonial context, but no longer necessarily in that form. ...


In the United States one can receive a greeting from the President for any wedding anniversary after the 50th. [3] For other uses, see President of the United States (disambiguation). ...

Traditional gifts
Year British American Modern
1st Paper Paper Clocks
2nd Cotton Cotton China
3rd Leather Leather Crystal, Glass
4th Fruit, Flowers Linen, Silk Appliances
5th Wood Wood Silverware
6th Sugar Iron Wood
7th Wool, Copper Wool, Copper Desk sets
8th Bronze, Pottery Bronze Linens, Lace
9th Pottery, Willow Pottery Leather
10th Tin Tin, Aluminum Diamond
11th Steel Steel Fashion jewelry
12th Silk, Linen Silk Pearls, Colored gems
13th Lace Lace Textiles, Furs
14th Ivory Ivory Gold jewelry
15th Crystal Crystal Watches
16th Tungsten Silver holloware
17th Turquoise Furniture
18th Porcelain
19th Bronze
20th China China Platinum
25th Silver Silver Sterling silver
30th Pearl Pearl Diamond
35th Coral Coral, Jade Jade
40th Ruby Ruby Ruby
45th Sapphire Sapphire Sapphire
50th Gold Gold Gold
55th Emerald Emerald Emerald
60th Diamond Diamond Diamond
65th Star Sapphire Star Sapphire Star Sapphire
70th Platinum Platinum
75th Diamond Diamond Diamond
80th Oak Oak Diamond, Pearl
90th Granite Granite Diamond, Emerald

A blank sheet of paper Paper is a commodity of thin material produced by the amalgamation of fibers, typically vegetable fibers composed of cellulose, which are subsequently held together by hydrogen bonding. ... A blank sheet of paper Paper is a commodity of thin material produced by the amalgamation of fibers, typically vegetable fibers composed of cellulose, which are subsequently held together by hydrogen bonding. ... Time measuring instrument A clock (from the Latin cloca, bell) is an instrument for measuring time. ... Cotton ready for harvest. ... Cotton ready for harvest. ... Modern leather-working tools Leather is a material created through the tanning of hides and skins of animals, primarily cattlehide. ... Modern leather-working tools Leather is a material created through the tanning of hides and skins of animals, primarily cattlehide. ... Quartz crystal Synthetic bismuth hopper crystal Insulin crystals Gallium, a metal that easily forms large single crystals A huge monocrystal of potassium dihydrogen phosphate grown from solution by Saint-Gobain for the megajoule laser of CEA. In chemistry and mineralogy, a crystal is a solid in which the constituent atoms... Glass can be made transparent and flat, or into other shapes and colors as shown in this sphere from the Verrerie of Brehat in Brittany. ... For other uses, see Fruit (disambiguation). ... Wildflowers A flower is the reproductive organ of those plants classified as angiosperms ( flowering plants; Division Magnoliophyta). ... Torn linen cloth, recovered from the Dead Sea Linen is a material made from the fibers of the flax plant. ... Silk dresses Silk is a natural protein fiber, some forms of which can be woven into textiles. ... Trunks A tree trunk as found at the Veluwe, The Netherlands Wood is a solid material derived from woody plants, notably trees but also shrubs. ... Trunks A tree trunk as found at the Veluwe, The Netherlands Wood is a solid material derived from woody plants, notably trees but also shrubs. ... Starch-polyester disposable cutlery Cutlery refers to any hand utensil used in preparing, serving, and especially eating food. ... Magnification of grains of sugar, showing their monoclinic hemihedral crystalline structure. ... General Name, symbol, number iron, Fe, 26 Chemical series transition metals Group, period, block 8, 4, d Appearance lustrous metallic with a grayish tinge Standard atomic weight 55. ... Long and short hair wool at the South Central Family Farm Research Center in Boonesville, Arizona Wool is the fiber derived from the fur of animals and people of the Caprinae family, principally sheep, but the hair of certain species of other mammals such as goats and rabbits and oxes... For other uses, see Copper (disambiguation). ... Long and short hair wool at the South Central Family Farm Research Center in Boonesville, Arizona Wool is the fiber derived from the fur of animals and people of the Caprinae family, principally sheep, but the hair of certain species of other mammals such as goats and rabbits and oxes... For other uses, see Copper (disambiguation). ... A desk is a furniture form and a class of table. ... Assorted ancient Bronze castings found as part of a cache, probably intended for recycling. ... Unfired green ware pottery on a traditional drying rack at Conner Prairie living history museum. ... Assorted ancient Bronze castings found as part of a cache, probably intended for recycling. ... Linens are fabric household goods, such as pillowcases and towels. ... Lace appliqué and bow at the bust-line of a nightgown. ... Unfired green ware pottery on a traditional drying rack at Conner Prairie living history museum. ... Species About 350, including: Salix acutifolia - Violet Willow Salix alaxensis - Alaska Willow Salix alba - White Willow Salix alpina - Alpine Willow Salix amygdaloides - Peachleaf Willow Salix arbuscula - Mountain Willow Salix arbusculoides - Littletree Willow Salix arctica - Arctic Willow Salix atrocinerea Salix aurita - Eared Willow Salix babylonica - Peking Willow Salix bakko Salix barrattiana... Unfired green ware pottery on a traditional drying rack at Conner Prairie living history museum. ... Modern leather-working tools Leather is a material created through the tanning of hides and skins of animals, primarily cattlehide. ... General Name, Symbol, Number tin, Sn, 50 Chemical series poor metals Group, Period, Block 14, 5, p Appearance silvery lustrous gray Standard atomic weight 118. ... General Name, Symbol, Number tin, Sn, 50 Chemical series poor metals Group, Period, Block 14, 5, p Appearance silvery lustrous gray Standard atomic weight 118. ... Aluminum is a soft and lightweight metal with a dull silvery appearance, due to a thin layer of oxidation that forms quickly when it is exposed to air. ... This article is about the gemstone. ... The steel cable of a colliery winding tower. ... The steel cable of a colliery winding tower. ... For other uses, see Fashion (disambiguation). ... Jewelry (the American spelling; spelled jewellery in Commonwealth English) consists of ornamental devices worn by persons, typically made with gems and precious metals. ... Silk dresses Silk is a natural protein fiber, some forms of which can be woven into textiles. ... Torn linen cloth, recovered from the Dead Sea Linen is a material made from the fibers of the flax plant. ... Silk dresses Silk is a natural protein fiber, some forms of which can be woven into textiles. ... For other things called pearl, see pearl (disambiguation). ... Gems can refer to: gemstones, or Gems Gems TV, a shopping channel specializing in Gemstones. ... Lace appliqué and bow at the bust-line of a nightgown. ... Lace appliqué and bow at the bust-line of a nightgown. ... This article is about the type of fabric. ... For alternative meanings, see Fur (disambiguation). ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... GOLD refers to one of the following: GOLD (IEEE) is an IEEE program designed to garner more student members at the university level (Graduates of the Last Decade). ... Quartz crystal Synthetic bismuth hopper crystal Insulin crystals Gallium, a metal that easily forms large single crystals A huge monocrystal of potassium dihydrogen phosphate grown from solution by Saint-Gobain for the megajoule laser of CEA. In chemistry and mineralogy, a crystal is a solid in which the constituent atoms... Quartz crystal Synthetic bismuth hopper crystal Insulin crystals Gallium, a metal that easily forms large single crystals A huge monocrystal of potassium dihydrogen phosphate grown from solution by Saint-Gobain for the megajoule laser of CEA. In chemistry and mineralogy, a crystal is a solid in which the constituent atoms... Russian Poljot Siberia model finished movement viewed through crystal back For other uses, see Watch (disambiguation). ... General Name, Symbol, Number tungsten, W, 74 Chemical series transition metals Group, Period, Block 6, 6, d Appearance grayish white, lustrous Standard atomic weight 183. ... General Name, Symbol, Number silver, Ag, 47 Chemical series transition metals Group, Period, Block 11, 5, d Appearance lustrous white metal Standard atomic weight 107. ... Turquoise (or turquois) is opaque, blue-to-green hydrated copper aluminium phosphate mineral according to the chemical formula CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8·5H2O. It is rare and valuable in finer grades and has been enjoyed as a gem and ornamental stone for thousands of years owing to its unique... welcome:: This is an article about items in a room. ... “Fine China” redirects here. ... Assorted ancient Bronze castings found as part of a cache, probably intended for recycling. ... General Name, Symbol, Number platinum, Pt, 78 Chemical series transition metals Group, Period, Block 10, 6, d Appearance grayish white Standard atomic weight 195. ... General Name, Symbol, Number silver, Ag, 47 Chemical series transition metals Group, Period, Block 11, 5, d Appearance lustrous white metal Standard atomic weight 107. ... General Name, Symbol, Number silver, Ag, 47 Chemical series transition metals Group, Period, Block 11, 5, d Appearance lustrous white metal Standard atomic weight 107. ... Sterling silver is an alloy of silver containing 92. ... Freshadama grade cultured freshwater pearls. ... Freshadama grade cultured freshwater pearls. ... This article is about the gemstone. ... Extant Subclasses and Orders Alcyonaria    Alcyonacea    Helioporacea Zoantharia    Antipatharia    Corallimorpharia    Scleractinia    Zoanthidea [1][2]  See Anthozoa for details For other uses, see Coral (disambiguation). ... Extant Subclasses and Orders Alcyonaria    Alcyonacea    Helioporacea Zoantharia    Antipatharia    Corallimorpharia    Scleractinia    Zoanthidea [1][2]  See Anthozoa for details For other uses, see Coral (disambiguation). ... A selection of antique, hand-crafted Chinese jade (jadeite) buttons Unworked Jade Jade is used as an ornamental stone, the term jade is applied to two different rocks that are made up of different silicate minerals. ... A selection of antique, hand-crafted Chinese jade (jadeite) buttons Unworked Jade Jade is used as an ornamental stone, the term jade is applied to two different rocks that are made up of different silicate minerals. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... For other uses, see Sapphire (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see Sapphire (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see Sapphire (disambiguation). ... GOLD refers to one of the following: GOLD (IEEE) is an IEEE program designed to garner more student members at the university level (Graduates of the Last Decade). ... GOLD refers to one of the following: GOLD (IEEE) is an IEEE program designed to garner more student members at the university level (Graduates of the Last Decade). ... GOLD refers to one of the following: GOLD (IEEE) is an IEEE program designed to garner more student members at the university level (Graduates of the Last Decade). ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... This article is about the gemstone. ... This article is about the gemstone. ... This article is about the gemstone. ... For other uses, see Sapphire (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see Sapphire (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see Sapphire (disambiguation). ... General Name, Symbol, Number platinum, Pt, 78 Chemical series transition metals Group, Period, Block 10, 6, d Appearance grayish white Standard atomic weight 195. ... General Name, Symbol, Number platinum, Pt, 78 Chemical series transition metals Group, Period, Block 10, 6, d Appearance grayish white Standard atomic weight 195. ... This article is about the gemstone. ... This article is about the gemstone. ... This article is about the gemstone. ... Species See List of Quercus species The term oak can be used as part of the common name of any of several hundred species of trees and shrubs in the genus Quercus (from Latin oak tree), and some related genera, notably Cyclobalanopsis and Lithocarpus. ... Species See List of Quercus species The term oak can be used as part of the common name of any of several hundred species of trees and shrubs in the genus Quercus (from Latin oak tree), and some related genera, notably Cyclobalanopsis and Lithocarpus. ... Close-up of granite from Yosemite National Park, valley of the Merced River Quarrying granite for the Mormon Temple, Utah Territory. ... Close-up of granite from Yosemite National Park, valley of the Merced River Quarrying granite for the Mormon Temple, Utah Territory. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ...

References

  1. ^ Who is entitled?. The Monarchy Today. Retrieved on 2007-05-17.
  2. ^ Wedding anniversaries. The Monarchy Today. Retrieved on 2007-05-17.
  3. ^ White House Greeting. Retrieved on 2007-05-17.

Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era. ... is the 137th day of the year (138th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era. ... is the 137th day of the year (138th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era. ... is the 137th day of the year (138th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ...

See also

  • Hierarchy of precious substances

In popular culture, sets of precious substances may form hierarchies which express conventional perceived relative value or merit. ...

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AnniversaryIdeas: Wedding Anniversary gift Ideas Home (376 words)
If you are unsure what anniversary gifts to give your loved one, how to celebrate, what material is traditionally associated with the anniversary year you are celebrating, then our web site should help to answer all your questions and help you and your spouse or family celebrate the anniversary in style.
From the 1st Anniversary through to the 100th year (yes someone has given the 100th a symbol!) we supply details of the traditional or modern symbol, flower and gemstone associated with each year.
All Wedding Anniversary details If you are celebrating a year that is not in the traditional list then this page gives themes and symbols for ever year up to the 50th and then every 5th up to the 100th!
Wedding Anniversary Etiquette - Who (952 words)
The early Wedding Anniversaries are traditionally celebrated by the couples only although a card from friends and relatives is often a nice thought.
As it is the 50th and as you stated it is the Golden Anniversary this does not mean the gift has to be Gold it is merely the symbol associated with the anniversary.
It is not expected that siblings should organize a 50th wedding anniversary and can be organized by the couple or their children.
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