Free tool

What anniversary year is this?

Enter the wedding date. We'll tell you which anniversary you're on, the traditional gift (paper, cotton, leather…), and the modern alternative.

About this tool

A small free tool that maps an anniversary year to the traditional and modern gift category. Useful for: gift shopping, card writing, and figuring out whether year five is wood or silverware.

Common questions

Where do these traditions come from?

The traditional list is Victorian English; the modern list was added by the American National Retail Jewelers Association in the 1930s. Both are widely used today.