Gemstones and flowers are as commonly published in US lists; sources differ, so use them as ideas.
Wood gift ideas for the 5th anniversary
- Engraved wooden boxFind it: AmazonEtsy
- A tree planted in your names
- Wooden watchFind it: AmazonEtsy
- Cabin weekend
- Wooden serving boardFind it: AmazonEtsy
- A wooden photo frame with a picture from each year
- A personalized wooden cutting board
- A wooden puzzle of your favorite photo
- Handmade wooden jewelry boxFind it: AmazonEtsy
Silverware gift ideas
- Silver cutlery
- Silver photo frame
- A silver bracelet or cufflinks
- Silver-plated serving spoons
Gemstone and flower ideas
- Sapphire jewelry: a ring, pendant or earrings with the year’s stone.Find it: AmazonEtsy
- Daisy: a bouquet on the day, or a plant that lasts.
An experience instead of a thing
Rent a cabin for a weekend in the woods.
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 5th anniversary
Tell us the date and we will email you two weeks before, with wood and silverware 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 5th anniversary gift?
Wood. Ideas include engraved wooden box, a tree planted in your names, wooden watch.
What is the modern 5th anniversary gift?
Silverware.
What is the 5th anniversary gemstone and flower?
Many US lists give sapphire as the gemstone and daisy as the flower. Lists differ, so treat these as ideas, not rules.
How should we celebrate our 5th anniversary?
Rent a cabin for a weekend in the woods.
Tips from travellers
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