Gemstones and flowers are as commonly published in US lists; sources differ, so use them as ideas.
Silk or linen gift ideas for the 12th anniversary
- Silk pajamasFind it: AmazonEtsy
- Linen beddingFind it: AmazonEtsy
- Silk scarf or tieFind it: AmazonEtsy
- Silk pillowcasesFind it: AmazonEtsy
- A linen shirt or dress for summer
- Silk tie or pocket squareFind it: AmazonEtsy
Pearls gift ideas
- Pearl jewelry
- A pearl necklace
- Pearl earrings
Gemstone and flower ideas
- Jade jewelry: a ring, pendant or earrings with the year’s stone.Find it: AmazonEtsy
- Peony: a bouquet on the day, or a plant that lasts.
An experience instead of a thing
Plan a spa day with silk robes waiting at home.
Make it personal
Pair the theme with something only you two would understand: a place, a song, a date. A short handwritten note listing a favorite memory from each year costs nothing and is often the part people keep. Need words? Try the message writer.
These are the themes most widely published in the US. Lists in the UK and elsewhere differ for a few years; follow whichever your family uses.
Never miss your 12th anniversary
Tell us the date and we will email you two weeks before, with silk or linen and pearls gift ideas for that year. Add the year you married and we will match the theme every year after.
Frequently asked questions
What is the traditional 12th anniversary gift?
Silk or linen. Ideas include silk pajamas, linen bedding, silk scarf or tie.
What is the modern 12th anniversary gift?
Pearls.
What is the 12th anniversary gemstone and flower?
Many US lists give jade as the gemstone and peony as the flower. Lists differ, so treat these as ideas, not rules.
How should we celebrate our 12th anniversary?
Plan a spa day with silk robes waiting at home.
Tips from travellers
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