Explore Top Milestone Anniversary Gift Ideas: Traditional to Modern, Year by Year

A new cookbook is a unique wedding gift or anniversary gift that gets the recipients inspired in the kitchen. As a gift to your spouse, it’s a wonderful way to bond and learn how to work together. Plus, it really fits the bill for the paper anniversary. We love Samin Nosrat’s Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat, the book that inspired the Netflix series. It’s a great volume for beginners and experienced foodies alike. If you have something more specific in mind, try one of our favorite regional cookbooks.

Table linens are a fairly traditional wedding and anniversary gift, but it doesn’t mean you can’t have some fun with them! Ditch your paper napkins and invest in these gorgeous cotton ones. The set of four or 12, which comes in 15 colors or patterns, will make your tablescape look super polished—great for that next dinner party.

Married to a passionate griller? They’ll be so happy to open leather grilling gloves on your anniversary. This customizable black or brown pair is just the thing for tending to a hot grill and turning kabob skewers and corn on the cob without tongs. Anniversary dinner for two, coming right up!

Fruit and flowers are both so fleeting. In addition to going literal for the fourth anniversary, treat your spouse to these inexpensive yet pretty prints to savor for years to come. Each one has a lot of personality to perk up your kitchen (or any other room in your home) just like these other kitchen design ideas.

Wood is the traditional fifth wedding anniversary gift. Treat your partner to a customized cutting board, available in an array of stains and sizes. Whether you use the board for prepping your favorite recipes or displaying up a gorgeous cheese arrangement, it’ll serve as a heartwarming reminder of the day you said, “I do.” Speaking of, a personalized cutting board is an excellent engagement party gift or wedding registry addition.

If you’re thinking “been there, done that” about a box of chocolates as a wedding anniversary gift, think again! Compartés crafts the most special confections you’ve ever seen for your equally special person. This gourmet set of 40 chocolates tantalizes more than one sense, and you’ll cherish sharing the luscious bites.

Copper accessories have been all the rage lately in kitchens. Embrace this trend and treat your spouse with a beloved KitchenAid mixer complete with a hammered copper bowl. The stand-out stand mixer is one of our all-time favorite gadgets. If you two are already the proud owners of a KitchenAid, simply buy a standalone copper-colored bowl.

You might be looking to upgrade your pots and pans after almost a decade of marriage. The eighth anniversary is the perfect time to do it, especially with this beautiful bronze cookware set. It’s gorgeous and durable, with plenty of sizes for all your one-pan, one-pot meals.

Pottery makes a fabulous gift after nine years of marriage. Now’s the time to invest in a pretty ceramic dish. The chambray detailing gives the plate a delightfully formal feel (without being stuffy). It’ll make all your dishes—especially these fresh salads—look absolutely divine.

They stole a pizz-a your heart all those years ago, so commemorate the occasion with an aluminum pizza peel. We’re partial to Ooni (we’re obsessed with the brand’s outdoor pizza oven), so unsurprisingly to us, the pizza peel is top-notch, too. Use the tool’s surface to prep, slide, turn and retrieve your favorite pies.

After 11 years of marriage, it might be time to upgrade the knives you got as a traditional wedding gift. This Wüsthof knife—a Test Kitchen favorite—is great for couples that love to cook. And the five color options are just an added perk.

Give your spouse a little something luxe for this year’s anniversary gift.

If lace table linens or doilies isn’t your idea of a great wedding anniversary gift, that’s OK. Instead, merely take inspiration from the theme. These delicately patterned wine glasses give a nod to the traditional 13th-anniversary gift but are ultra stylish. Use them to serve up your favorite bottle of rosé.

For your 14th anniversary, give your spouse a gold chain—a sign of unbreakable love. This link chain, with an impressive 33,000+ reviews, comes in four lengths and at a super fair price.

Crystal Champagne Flutes

Toast 15 years together with a set of stunning crystal champagne flutes. This set from Waterford, aptly named the Love Forever Flutes, really says “special occasion.” So grab your favorite bottle of bubbly—be sure to open it the right way—and say cheers to all the years ahead.

If your spouse is serious about good coffee, they’ll be excited to open up a beloved Burr grinder. This style of grinder churns out the most uniform grounds, and this model in particular boasts 60 grind settings to suit your preferred brewing method.

It’s never too late to start new traditions like, say, with a wine subscription service that will have you toasting something new every month. Try Firstleaf! The highly ranked wine club tailors each delivery to your partner’s distinct preferences.

If you and your sweetheart have a daily coffee or tea routine, an electric kettle is a practical buy for the appliances anniversary. Choose from 10 colors and finishes to fit your kitchen, then get ready to elevate your mornings.

Jade jewelry is a beautiful gift, but why not depart from the classic with Jadeite serving pieces instead? This jade-inspired bowl is great for serving up snacks and ice cream (you can use them as elegant fruit bowls, too). Plus, the vintage style is great for anyone that appreciates a retro aesthetic.

There’s nothing wrong with going the traditional route for anniversary gifts. If you regularly host formal gatherings, new china—how beautiful are these bee-themed plates?!—is a great anniversary present. It’ll be a joy every time you pull these dishwasher-safe, gold-rimmed plates out of the cupboards.

If you and your spouse are more into entertaining than accessorizing, use this anniversary theme as an excuse to gift one another some beautiful silver-toned barware. This 11-piece set, with an impressive 4.5 stars on Amazon, includes a muddler, ice tongs, a martini shaker and more.

After 30 years, it’s safe to say you’ve had your fair share of special moments together. Memorialize a favorite and hang it on the wall for all to see in this pearlescent picture frame. It’s available in three sizes, and the eye-catching yet neutral rim goes with any decor.

You’ve explored the world over with your one and only by your side. Nod to those adventures (and all of those to come!) with these sophisticated coral-shaped bookends. The white statement pieces stand out in a study, living room or bedroom.

This red blender is a true step up from basic blenders and just what you need for smoothies, soups, cocktails and so much more. It’s an investment, for sure, but Vitamix blenders are beloved for a reason and certainly worthy of this milestone anniversary.

For this gem-inspired anniversary, you could certainly opt for the traditional stone. However, we think this sapphire-hued Dutch oven from Le Creuset is just as gorgeous as any piece of jewelry. (Honestly, you can’t go wrong with any of these pretty Le Creuset items.)

When something is called a “Gold Anniversary Bundt Pan,” it seems meant to be for your gold anniversary, right? This nonstick, aluminum ornamental pan from Nordic Ware is just what you need for these gorgeous cakes. Bonus points if you dig our your wedding cake topper for a photo op!

If you’d like to think outside the jewelry box, give your spouse the gift of something green, like an AeroGarden. This high-tech, fast-growing indoor garden will have your kitchen brimming with basil, parsley, dill, thyme and mint—simultaneously! Read our AeroGarden review for all the details.

After 60 years of wedded bliss, treat your spouse to the real diamond deal. This men’s leather diamond-studded watch is subtle and elegant. And this women’s two-tone watch with diamond accents will make the decades-old rock on her finger really pop.