Given a Wedding List, it is easy to find the gift that is best for the hallmark anniversary.  For instance, a silver frame, to include a photo of the anniversary couple, is classic for the 25-year anniversary. Or a money tree is still a great no-brainer for the first year—not only because money is made of paper, but the first year marrieds can likely use that extra money!....more on this article

So accordingly, here are a few of the many possibilities for wedding anniversary gift ideas:

• 1st First year: paper – okay, besides money, how about tickets to something?
• 2nd Second year: cotton/straw/calico – how about “pretend” straw? One company makes a thatch bowl that is actually ceramic but looks like straw.
• 3rd Third year: leather – faux leather might be better these days, so what about a leather stuffed animal?
• 4th Fourth year: fruit/flowers – do you really want your in-laws to hate you for sending cases and cases of prickly pears, that arrive every month for a year?  How about a lemon tree for the back yard?
• 5th Fifth year: wood – What culture does the couple identify with?  A wooden menorah in December or a pair of decorator Dutch shoes filled with potpourri might work nicely.
• 6th Sixth year: candy/iron – The couples favorite candy, arranged in an iron (or simulated iron) vase?
• 7th Seventh year: wool/copper – Mittens with the surname initial?  A copper engraving by their favorite artist?
• 8th Eighth year: bronze/pottery – Find the local potter; can he/she craft something special for the anniversary couple?