On a more practical note, the modern gift for this wedding anniversary is appliances. They're a fitting gift for a relationship that's in full bloom. There's a traditional anniversary gift for each year-in fact, the fourth has two! Both fruit and flowers are accepted as traditional symbols for this year of marriage. Its sturdy stalk is a symbol of your strong foundations, and its bright yellow petals reflect the love that makes your marriage shine.

The anniversary flower for this year is the sunflower. These classic stones form layers over time, and the longer they form, the more beautiful they become (much like a marriage). This year is also associated with an elegant gemstone: pearl. Both glass and cut crystal reflect light and beauty, signifying a bright future. Almost the complete opposite of rustic leather is the three-year anniversary's modern gifting theme: crystal or glass. Leather represents the shelter and security you feel in your marriage. The third year of marriage lays claim to one of the most versatile wedding anniversary gifts of all. It's a sign of a marriage that strikes the perfect balance. Lastly, cosmos flowers are associated with order and harmony. This red-hot gemstone is a symbol of love and friendship-two things your relationship is built on. The two-year anniversary color takes inspiration from the year's associated gemstone, garnet. It's both strong and delicate, indicating the strengths and weaknesses of any relationship. On the flipside, the modern material (china) paints the juxtaposition of a young marriage. The material's woven threads symbolize interconnectedness in your relationship and how you've learned to be more flexible as a couple over time. The traditional anniversary theme for your second year together is ever-so-slightly stronger than the first: cotton. The carnation is the first anniversary flower, symbolizing young love. This time it's gold, which lends itself to myriad gifting options (think: jewelry, cuff links, a watch or even a gilded picture frame). While many years of marriage are associated with a gemstone, there are a few that are symbolized by a metal instead. Clocks are the modern gift for this anniversary milestone, representing the passage of time and the change and challenges that come with it. That's why paper is a fitting starting point: It's fragile, like the early stages of your marriage, but when properly taken care of, it can last a lifetime. Traditional anniversary gifts get stronger with every year, just like your relationship.

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