Wedding Anniversaries: Names, Traditions, and an Overview by Year
A wedding anniversary is one of the most beautiful days of the year for any couple — a celebration of your shared journey and the milestones you've overcome together. But be honest, do you actually remember what the anniversary after 5 or 10 years is called, and what's traditionally given for it?
We've put together a big overview for you, plus tips for the perfect floral surprises. And if you've been buried in obligations and forgot about the day, take a deep breath. Our express delivery will reliably and discreetly bring your chosen anniversary bouquet right to your door within 120 minutes in Prague, or by the next day anywhere in the Czech Republic.
Choose a Bouquet That Says "I Love You" Even After All These Years
An anniversary calls for something truly special. This is where genuine emotion and the "wow factor" matter most. Rely on our luxury bouquets and flowers, which will take your other half's breath away.
A tip from our florist Bára (an expert in design and romance): "An anniversary is above all about emotion and shared memories. If you really want to move your wife, have us tie a bouquet that reminds her of your wedding day — just choose the same type of flowers or matching colors. Relying on the symbolism of numbers is also a beautiful gesture. A carefully chosen number of roses in the bouquet can exactly match the number of years you've been together. It's a beautiful, personal detail that always warms a woman's heart."
A Wedding Anniversary Overview: Which One Is Yours?
| Year | Anniversary name | Symbolism and gift idea |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | The cotton anniversary | The relationship is still fresh and soft as cotton. Gift idea: A bouquet in delicate pastel tones, or a soft textile gift. |
| Year 2 | The paper anniversary | The relationship is still as delicate as paper, but already holding its shape. Gift idea: A shared photo book or a handwritten letter, paired with a cheerful mixed bouquet. |
| Year 3 | The leather anniversary | The relationship is already gaining strength and can withstand more. Gift idea: A leather handbag or wallet, elegantly paired with a mixed bouquet. |
| Year 4 | The flower anniversary | The only anniversary named directly after us! The relationship is starting to bloom and gain colour. Gift idea: You really can’t go wrong here – go for a large, seasonal anniversary bouquet full of your favourite flowers. |
| Year 5 | The wood anniversary | Your first big milestone. The relationship has put down roots and is as sturdy as a tree. Gift idea: A wooden piece of jewellery, or a flower box that needs no vase and stays fresh for a long time. |
| Year 6 | The iron anniversary | The relationship is strong yet flexible – it bends, but doesn’t break. Gift idea: A deep, dark bouquet of wine-red or burgundy roses, symbolising strength and passion. |
| Year 7 | The wool anniversary | The relationship keeps you warm, like wool, and holds up well through colder seasons. Gift idea: A fluffy bouquet of hydrangeas, whose shape genuinely resembles wool. |
| Year 8 | The bronze anniversary | The relationship has a warm, mature glow that only deepens with time. Gift idea: A bouquet in warm orange tones, for example orange Maria Claire roses. |
| Year 9 | The pottery anniversary | The relationship is like well-fired clay – solid, yet warmly natural. Gift idea: A rustic autumn-toned arrangement, ideally in a ceramic vase. |
| Year 10 | The tin (pink) anniversary | A whole decade together! This is a turning point worth a real celebration. Flowers: Definitely pink roses, or an elegant bouquet of 10 premium roses. |
| Year 11 | The steel anniversary | The relationship is as strong and resilient as steel, yet keeps its elegance. Gift idea: A bouquet in cool, steely blue tones, such as blue delphinium. |
| Year 12 | The silk anniversary | The relationship is soft and smooth as silk, yet holds firm. Gift idea: An elegant bouquet of white or cream roses with a satin ribbon. |
| Year 13 | The lace anniversary | The relationship is delicate, intricate and full of detail, just like lace. Gift idea: An airy bouquet with baby’s breath (gypsophila), which captures that lace-like look perfectly. |
| Year 14 | The ivory anniversary | The relationship has a smooth, noble sheen that nothing can easily scratch. Gift idea: A luxury bouquet of cream and ivory lilies. |
| Year 15 | The crystal (glass) anniversary | The relationship is clear and transparent, but still needs care so it doesn’t break. Gift idea: A cut-glass vase, filled with luxury lilies or peony roses. |
| Year 20 | The china anniversary | China is beautiful but fragile – much like a relationship that, even after twenty years, still needs care, even though it’s now firmly “set” in shape. Gift idea: A quality china set, or an elegant vase you can later fill with flowers. |
| Year 25 | The silver anniversary | A quarter century of life together. Silver jewellery and pure white flowers traditionally belong to this significant milestone. Flowers: A large bouquet of white roses, amaryllis, or majestic hydrangeas. |
| Year 30 | The pearl anniversary | Pearls symbolise grains of sand wrapped in nacre – representing all the tears of joy and hardship you’ve overcome together with love. Gift idea: Flowers in soft pastel, pearlescent colours (lisianthus, spray roses). |
| Year 35 | The coral anniversary | Coral grows slowly and patiently on solid ground – just like your relationship, built year after year. Gift idea: A piece of coral jewellery, or a bouquet in coral and salmon tones. |
| Year 40 | The ruby anniversary | The ruby is a rare, deeply coloured gem – a symbol of passion that hasn’t faded even after forty years. Flowers: A magnificent bouquet of deep red roses. |
| Year 45 | The sapphire anniversary | The sapphire symbolises loyalty and depth – qualities that only really show themselves with the passing of years. Gift idea: An unusual bouquet in blue tones, such as blue delphinium. |
| Year 50 | The golden anniversary | An incredible half-century of life. A golden anniversary calls for a truly magnificent celebration and deep respect. Flowers: Yellow or bright orange roses (the colour of gold), or a huge bouquet of 50 roses in A1 quality. |
| Year 55 | The emerald anniversary | The emerald symbolises renewal and fresh hope – much like a relationship that stays vibrant even after all these years. Gift idea: An unusual bouquet in shades of green, such as Green Island. |
| Year 60 | The diamond anniversary | The diamond is the hardest and most precious gem – a symbol of a relationship that has stood the test of an entire lifetime. Gift idea: Even a small diamond piece of jewellery brings joy, paired with a magnificent white bouquet with sparkling details. |
| Year 65 | The stone anniversary | The relationship is as solid and steadfast as rock, something to rely on in any weather. Gift idea: A naturally toned arrangement in earthy, stone-like colours, ideally in a ceramic or stone vase. |
| Year 70 | The platinum anniversary | Platinum is rarer than gold – much like seventy years spent together. Gift idea: An elegant bouquet in white and silvery tones, finished with a platinum detail on the card. |
| Year 75 | The heavenly anniversary | The rarest and least common anniversary of all. Gift idea: An airy, ethereal bouquet in white and pastel tones, as a tribute to your shared journey. |
In Czech and Western tradition, only certain years have a name – if you’re celebrating a different one (say, your 22nd or 33rd), feel free to take inspiration from the nearest milestone in the table, or simply pick a bouquet you love from our Anniversary Bouquets category.
Bouquets that suit each anniversary
How to Pull Off the Perfect Surprise, Stress-Free?
Want to celebrate your anniversary in grand style and be sure everything goes off without a hitch?
A word from owner Monika (our A1 quality guarantor): "We understand that nothing can be allowed to ruin an anniversary surprise. You can put the fear of a wilted bouquet arriving completely out of your mind with us. We buy our flowers fresh straight from the Dutch flower auction, and delivery is handled by our professional couriers in refrigerated Airway vehicles. The floral gift arrives at the perfect temperature and completely fresh, straight into your partner's hands."
✅ Discreet delivery: Order your bouquet online and have it delivered by an Airway courier straight to your partner's workplace, home, or a restaurant.
✅ Something extra: Add a bottle of premium sparkling wine or Belgian pralines to your basket, and celebrate right that evening.
✅ A personal message: Don't forget a message — we'll print it on an elegant card for you completely free. Something as simple as: "Thank you for these wonderful X years" works beautifully.
An anniversary is simply not something to forget. Congratulations on your years together, and here's to many more beautiful moments.
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