Anniversary Gifts

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Wedding Anniversary Gifts

Each Wedding anniversary corresponds to a gift or item representing the years the couple is celebrating. Guide customers seeking anniversary gifts by noting the celebration's special symbols, and preparing floral gifts that include them.

1^st -- Paper (Try a fresh or, dried arrangement in a, pretty, lined gift bag.)

2^nd -- Cotton (Insert accent picks made of wired cotton balls into a floral arrangement.)

3rd -- Leather (Offer a design in a leather or leather-look mache container.)

4th -- Fruit (A fruit basket with flowers is perfect.)

5th --Wood (Incorporate a piece of driftwood into a design, or offer herbs in a window box.)

6th -- Candy (A gourmet candy basket including a green plant provides something to enjoy now and later.)

7th -- Copper (A lovely copper-colored teapot or kitchen accessory would be a terrific fresh flower container.)

8th -- Pottery (Again, the container can reflect the events symbolism. Select handmade pieces from local arts & crafts sales.)

9th -- Willow (Curly willow enhances many floral arrangements.)

10th -- Tin (For a humorous gift fill a tin can with blooms.)

llth –- Steel (Steel gray-colored accents like painted pods can carry this theme.)

12th -- Silk and linen (Add silk or linen handkerchiefs or napkins to designs, or offer table linen sets--napkins and place mats--and matching centerpieces.)

13th -- Lace (Lace bridal ribbon is the perfect accent.)

14th -- Ivory (Monochromatic designs of ivory roses are elegant and appropriate.)

15th -- Crystal- (Offer crystal vases holding fresh flower bouquets.)

20th -- China (Create floral designs in serving bowls from couples personal collections.)

25th -- Silver (Offer waterfall influenced designs, including glistening silver threads, or paint leaf, or pod accents silver to enhance traditional arrangements.)

30th -- Pearl (Faux pearl strands woven into arrangements will communicate the theme.)

40th -- Ruby (Ruby roses in glass or jewel-tone containers are lovely offerings.)

45th ---Sapphire (Try constructing designs with one or more blue-violet colored flowers.)

50th -- Gold (Golden flowers in brass, or gold-colored containers will fit the bill. A grouping of several designs can decorate a party buffet table.)

55th -- Emerald (Green and white blooms and foliages in translucent green vases say "Happy 55th anniversary.")

75th -- Diamond (Sequins or rhinestone strands or accents from fabric stores can decorate basket handles for extra elegance. Synthetic crystals in clear vases of flowers will glisten like diamonds.)