During the first wedding anniversary, people in the past usually gave each other something made of paper. This can be a love letter or a card that tells the spouse some of those heartfelt things during the first year as husband and wife. Some people don t do that anymore and decide to buy something made of plastic such as a clock, which can be placed anywhere in the house. Why not ask the couple then, what they need. If it is too expensive, you can even ask your other friends to chip in and buy it for them. If you are going to do this, make sure that you have informed the couple of what you are doing. This will ruin the surprise, yes but that would vastly be much better than having two of the same thing! This is especially great if you have lots of photos together and you are both memory addicts. You can even make the making of photo albums a tradition every year. This will actually help preserve the memories and will help you maintain your bond. Another paper idea for an anniversary gift is to laminate or frame your marriage certificate or any paper that remind you of each other. Of course, the gift need not be a golden metal. One can actually buy pillowcases that are weaved with golden or metallic threads. There are also leather products that come in gold colors. One of the most popular is of course lamp shades that are made of golden metal. 8. It may be the most common piece of gift that a person can give in any occasion but giving a golden photo frame can also be special by putting a great picture of the couple in the picture frame. Put a personal reminder Even the simplest gift item can be a reminder of the relationship and of good times if you know how to create that atmosphere of romanticism. For instance, if you have bought a mug, why not put your names inside a heart using craft paint? Or maybe buy a t-shirt and then design them with the lyrics of your theme songs? Gemstones like the Amethyst and Topaz are also associated with this fourth year wedding anniversary gift chart. Fifth wedding anniversary gifts suggests gifts that are made of wood or maybe a silverware. Flowers that are associated with the 5th year are daisies while the gemstone is Turquoise. The 15th anniversary has a theme of crystal and watches with the rose as the flower while the 75th anniversary suggests a diamond gift (which would probably make a lot of women shout for joy.