A gift that aligns with the theme of your "○○th wedding anniversary." For a wood anniversary, woodworking; for a tin anniversary, tinware... meaningful crafts for each milestone, subtly marking your anniversary.
Memo
Noshi and Mizuhiki
Red and white bow-knot (for annual celebrations). Inscriptions: "Happy Wedding Anniversary," "Kotobuki."
When to send
The week before to the day of the anniversary.
Market rate
Spouses are free to do as they please, but for parents' silver and golden anniversaries, choose something of slightly higher quality.
Trivia (Representative examples)
1 year = paper, 5 years = wood, 10 years = tin, 25 years = silver, 30 years = pearl, 50 years = gold. Choosing gifts inspired by these materials is popular.
Craftsmanship that brings joy
Tin sake ware (10 years), wooden vessels (5 years), pearl motifs (30 years), gold leaf/decoration (50 years).
