Wedding anniversaries year after year – a journey of love worth celebr

Every wedding anniversary carries its own meaning – like a piece of jewelry, unique and charged with emotion. At Schalins, we celebrate love in all its stages, and here we guide you through the wedding anniversaries – from cotton to diamond and beyond. Whether you’re celebrating your first year or your fiftieth, every anniversary is a chance to remind each other of the promises you made – and why you still choose each other.

1-10 years: The foundation is formed

1 year – Cotton wedding

Cotton symbolizes softness and adaptability – just like the first days of marriage. The fabric of the relationship is starting to take shape and every thread is important. It's a great time to reflect on your first year together and give something that represents your new beginning, like a simple and personal piece of jewelry.

2 years – Paper wedding

Paper stands for openness and stories. For two years you have begun to write your life story together. Why not create an album with pictures and letters from the past years, or a piece of jewelry with a quote that means something to you?

3 years – Leather wedding

Leather symbolizes resilience and flexibility – important qualities for a relationship that has grown stronger. Three years together is proof that you have managed both everyday life and parties. An engraved leather bracelet can be a symbolic and stylish gift.

4 years – Fruit wedding

Four years is the time when relationships often bear their first fruit – in the form of shared memories, perhaps children or shared goals. Fruit symbolizes growth, maturity and life. Celebrate with a dinner full of color, laughter and flavors – or a piece of jewelry that represents the blossoming of life.

5 years – Wooden wedding

Wood represents stability and deep roots. After five years, you have laid a strong foundation together. It is a time to celebrate everything you have built – perhaps a home, a family, or a shared vision for the future. A wooden jewelry box or a ring made of organic materials can be a symbolic gift.

6 years – Sugar wedding

After six years, you know that it's the little moments that make life sweet – a smile in the kitchen, a laugh on the couch. Sugar symbolizes joy, the sweetness of love and being able to find magic in everyday life. Give something that will make your heart melt – perhaps a heart-shaped pendant or a romantic gesture.

7 years – Wool wedding

Wool stands for warmth and security. Seven years means that you have become each other's home - with all the nuances that entails. Celebrate with something that encompasses both of you: a weekend trip, a shared ritual or a piece of jewelry that symbolizes that you will always belong together.

8 years – Rubber wedding

After eight years, you know that love requires flexibility. Rubber symbolizes the relationship's ability to stretch without breaking - to withstand change, but always find its way back. An elastic bracelet with an engraving, or a piece of jewelry that you design together, can be a powerful symbol.

9 years – Linen wedding

Linen is natural, sustainable and beautiful in its simplicity – just like the love you’ve nurtured for almost a decade. Create a dinner with a linen tablecloth, candles and something sparkly in a small box. A piece of jewelry that glimmers in the light is a worthy tribute.

10 years – Tin wedding

Ten years together – a decade of love! Pewter is flexible but durable, just like your relationship. It reminds you of being able to adapt to each other and grow together. This is a perfect opportunity to renew your vows, or give a new ring with a personal engraving.

11–25 years: Deeper bands, greater shine

11 years – Steel wedding

Steel is one of the strongest materials – and after eleven years, your love has become an armor against life's challenges. Celebrate with a piece of jewelry in steel, titanium or white gold that reflects your inner strength.

12 years – Silk wedding

Silk represents tenderness, elegance and refinement. After twelve years, you have learned to cherish the finer details of the relationship – to see each other’s needs, express gratitude and create quiet moments. A piece of jewelry with mother-of-pearl, white gold or rose gold can enhance the feeling.

13 years – Lace wedding

Lace is beautiful, detailed and carefully crafted. Thirteen years reflects the deep understanding and sensitivity you have developed. Celebrate with a delicate piece of jewelry – perhaps something thinner, more elegant – or a pendant with engraved symbolism.

14 years – Ivory wedding

Ivory represents rarity and natural beauty. After fourteen years, you know your love is unique. Create a moment to remember – perhaps an outing, a day without cell phones, or a handmade piece of jewelry that only you understand the meaning of.

15 years – Crystal wedding

Crystal stands for clarity and transparency – two important parts of a mature love. After fifteen years, you have learned to communicate, compromise and support each other. A beautiful crystal-inspired piece of jewelry reflects your journey and your insight into each other's worlds.

20 years – Porcelain wedding

Two decades together! Porcelain is both beautiful and fragile, symbolizing the importance of nurturing and protecting love. It is also an opportunity to highlight memories – perhaps a gift with an inscription, or a piece of jewelry with hidden messages. See our previous blog post about 20th wedding anniversary here.

25 years – Silver wedding anniversary

Silver is noble, timeless and precious – just like 25 years of love. This wedding anniversary is a real milestone and deserves something extra. A beautiful silver ring, bracelet or necklace to complement the first wedding and engagement rings is a classic gesture. Why not have your original rings re -engraved ?

30–50 years: A relationship with history and depth

30 years – Pearl wedding anniversary

Pearls are shaped over time, layer upon layer – just like your relationship. Thirty years of life together means wisdom, patience and love that has grown deep. A pearl necklace symbolizes everything you have been through, with elegance and inner strength.

35 years – Coral wedding

Coral represents life, color, and variety. Thirty-five years is a reminder to keep the glow going. A trip, a new experience, or a piece of jewelry in a warm hue (like garnet, ruby, or rose gold) reflects this stage.

40 years – Ruby wedding anniversary

The ruby symbolizes passion, power and deep love. Forty years is an achievement – and an expression of a strong bond that has never faded. A piece of jewelry with a ruby stone or a gift in red conveys this intense feeling.

45 years – Sapphire wedding

Sapphire symbolizes loyalty and wisdom. After 45 years, you have an anchor like few others – and that deserves to be celebrated. Choose a gift that expresses timeless class, like a blue piece of jewelry or an heirloom to pass on.

50 years – Golden wedding anniversary

Half a century together. Gold represents durability, brilliance and value – a symbol of love that stands the test of time. This is when you celebrate life’s journey, and a new piece of gold jewelry is a worthy marker. Many choose to renew their vows and share the celebration with their children and grandchildren.

60–75+ years: Eternal love

60 years – Diamond wedding anniversary

The diamond is the symbol of eternal, indestructible love. It takes time to form – just like your relationship. Celebrate with a diamond-inspired piece of jewelry or by sharing your story with your children and grandchildren.

70 years – Iron Wedding

Iron is unwavering – like your love. After 70 years, you are not just a couple – you are an institution. Celebrate with peace, pride and perhaps a piece of jewelry that symbolizes your shared strength.

75 years – Atomic wedding

Everything in life is made up of atoms – and after 75 years together, you have shared countless moments. Every second counts, and every memory carries power. A simple yet meaningful piece of jewelry can be a way to honor your lifelong love.

💍 Tip from Schalins: Whether you're celebrating 1 or 50 years, a personalized piece of jewelry is a timeless symbol of love. Explore our collections and create a gift with feeling at Schalins.se. 💕

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