Although it is purely optional, here are the traditional materials matching each wedding anniversary year.
This is a great way to start looking for an anniversary gift.
| 1st | Paper | 9th | Pottery | 25th | Silver |
| 2nd | Cotton | 10th | Tin/Aluminium | 30th | Pearl |
| 3rd | Leather | 11th | Steel | 35th | Coral/Jade |
| 4th | Linen | 12th | Silk | 40th | Ruby |
| 5th | Wood | 13th | Lace | 45th | Sapphire |
| 6th | Iron | 14th | Ivory | 50th | Gold |
| 7th | Copper | 15th | Crystal | 55th | Emerald |
| 8th | Bronze | 20th | China | 60th | Diamond |

