Gemstones and flowers are as commonly published in US lists; sources differ, so use them as ideas.
Iron gift ideas for the 6th anniversary
- Cast-iron cookwareFind it: AmazonEtsy
- Iron wall artFind it: AmazonEtsy
- Garden benchFind it: AmazonEtsy
- Weekend at a historic place
- A cast-iron skillet and a cooking night
- Wrought-iron candle holdersFind it: AmazonEtsy
- An iron key with a love note
- A cast-iron fire pit for the backyard
Wood gift ideas
- Wooden furniture or decor
- A wooden bench or side table
- A carved wooden keepsake
Gemstone and flower ideas
- Amethyst jewelry: a ring, pendant or earrings with the year’s stone.Find it: AmazonEtsy
- Calla lily: a bouquet on the day, or a plant that lasts.
An experience instead of a thing
Cook a full meal together in the new cast iron.
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 6th anniversary
Tell us the date and we will email you two weeks before, with iron and wood 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 6th anniversary gift?
Iron. Ideas include cast-iron cookware, iron wall art, garden bench.
What is the modern 6th anniversary gift?
Wood.
What is the 6th anniversary gemstone and flower?
Many US lists give amethyst as the gemstone and calla lily as the flower. Lists differ, so treat these as ideas, not rules.
How should we celebrate our 6th anniversary?
Cook a full meal together in the new cast iron.
Tips from travellers
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