[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/equallywed.com\/the-equally-wed-lgbtq-wedding-anniversary-gift-list\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/equallywed.com\/the-equally-wed-lgbtq-wedding-anniversary-gift-list\/","headline":"The Equally Wed LGBTQ+ wedding anniversary gift list","name":"The Equally Wed LGBTQ+ wedding anniversary gift list","description":"What better way to acknowledge and celebrate the modernity of LGBTQ+ marriage than with an updated list of suggested anniversary gifts by year?","datePublished":"2020-03-20","dateModified":"2020-03-13","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/equallywed.com\/author\/williamtravers\/#Person","name":"williamtravers","url":"https:\/\/equallywed.com\/author\/williamtravers\/","identifier":6969,"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/55eae79a6921e150e457679e50eab9ad35f6d9b0b25e776dbabfbb04ead58c35?s=96&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/55eae79a6921e150e457679e50eab9ad35f6d9b0b25e776dbabfbb04ead58c35?s=96&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Equally Wed","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"http:\/\/equallywed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/equally-wed-lgbtq-weddings-logo.jpg","url":"http:\/\/equallywed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/equally-wed-lgbtq-weddings-logo.jpg","width":218,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/equallywed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/freestocks-org-zMdOBBNPB5o-unsplash-e1580887240969.jpg","url":"https:\/\/equallywed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/freestocks-org-zMdOBBNPB5o-unsplash-e1580887240969.jpg","height":1200,"width":1800},"url":"https:\/\/equallywed.com\/the-equally-wed-lgbtq-wedding-anniversary-gift-list\/","about":["Favors & Gifts"],"wordCount":2418,"keywords":["anniversary gifts","gift ideas","gifts","The Equally Wed LGBTQ+ wedding anniversary gift list","wedding gifts"],"articleBody":"Equally Wed has presented the history of anniversary gifts and used the well-established traditional and modern gift lists to offer first-anniversary gift suggestions. It\u2019s time for us to take the reins and go further.\u00a0As the community paves its way in establishing wedding and marriage traditions of our own, what better way to acknowledge and celebrate the modernity of LGBTQ+ marriage than with an updated list of suggested anniversary gifts by year?From what we can tell, this is the first list of wedding anniversary gifts (for any kind of marriage) compiled during the twenty-first century.The items listed are practical and all-encompassing. They have been included with the consideration of mind, body and soul, for a list that is comprised of the meaningful, the material and the experiential.The Equally Wed LGBTQ+ Wedding Anniversary Gift List was made with the evolution of the human lifespan in mind\u2014the earlier years include items that will help establish a long life together, and later years offering opportunities for nostalgia, reflection and comfort.As you may notice, every five years calls for a bigger ticket item. After all, milestones are a pretty big deal! However, this list, just like the others, is merely a suggestion. Feel free to take these gifts as literally as you\u2019d like or to insert your own interpretation and sense of enjoyment into them.Finally, after a decades-long fight for marriage equality, and in an effort to keep in mind that our work for visibility and equality is not done, the colors of the six-color Pride Flag (1979 version), along with the colors of the Trans Flag have also been incorporated. While we enjoy the freedom of having our marriages recognized, it\u2019s important that we not take that for granted, and acknowledge the effort needed to get to this point.We invite you to take great liberty in using this and to honor and celebrate marriage as a cherished and highly revered bond.Whether you are on your first or fiftieth, we wish you always a happy anniversary.Year 1: HouseplantLet this be a reminder that your relationship also requires great care for it to thrive. May it grow strong and tall and brighten up your lives over your time together. Year 2: Blankets\/beddingAn investment in the most personal and safest of sanctuaries. This gift will provide shared warmth and protection.Year 3: LuggageYour relationship is still young! In preparation for a lifetime of adventures as you explore the world and your relationship together.Year 4: CookwareFor a lifetime of physical nourishment that you will offer each other.Year 5: TechnologyMay this gift offer a reminder of the state of a healthy marriage: practical, but ever-changing.Year 6: Red itemWe pay homage to the colors of the Pride Flag and give thought and thanks to those who have paved the way for marriage equality throughout history. This year, we offer gifts that are red in color, which was intended by the flag\u2019s designer to symbolize \u201clife.\u201dYear 7: UndergarmentsA most confidential gift\u2014a reminder that honesty and intimacy are pillars of a successful marriage.Year 8: MusicAppeal to beauty in all senses. Live or recorded, listening or playing, singing or dancing, experience your love through music.Year 9: Sport\/ExerciseBecause we need working bodies to live long and healthy lives for ourselves and for each other.Year 10: Timepiece\/watchWith the gift of a watch or timepiece, be reminded of the passage of time, to not take life or your marriage for granted, and to live fully in every moment.Year 11: Cultural experienceA new city. A different type of cuisine. A museum visit. A new bar or restaurant. An orchestral performance. The ballet. As part of your relationship, you know what you enjoy. Year 12: Orange itemThis year, we offer gifts that are orange in color, which was intended by the Pride Flag\u2019s designer on symbolizing \u201chealing.\u201dYear 13: CandleTo ensure that the spark of your love and relationship continues to burn bright.Year 14: LinensFresh linens to refresh your lives together.Year 15: FurnitureAd0rn your home with a piece of furniture that meets your needs and is as strong and sturdy as the commitment you have shown to your marriage.Year 16: Yellow itemThis year, we offer gifts that are yellow in color, which was intended by the Pride Flag\u2019s designer on symbolizing \u201csunlight.\u201dYear 17: An adventure!To keep things fresh and to strengthen your shared bond, try a new experience together!Year 18: Live performanceWhile viewing a live performance of some kind (music, magic, theater), be reminded to continue to live in the moment.Year 19: Black or brown itemFor this year, we take a break from the colors of the traditional Pride Flag to give thought to our siblings of color, as they too have been honored on different iterations of the Pride Flag and, more significantly, have faced an uphill battle in the realms of visibility and acceptance.\u00a0In addition to celebrating our own anniversaries through gift-giving to our spouses, let us also take time to reflect on the progress they have made, and any progress we can work toward making as a community on their behalf.Year 20: TravelCelebrate two whole decades on a trip somewhere. Be sure to enjoy each other\u2019s company, and of course experience some rest and relaxation.Year 21: An outing with your biggest supporterEvery member of any relationship has folks to lean on in times of need. Now that your marriage would be old enough to be an adult, take those folks out and make some memories.Year 22: BeverageMay your love flow freely. May it be as rich as a well-crafted beverage. May it be as robust as the soil it took to grow what was needed to create this gift.Year 23: Light blue, light pink or white itemWe take another break from the colors of the traditional Pride Flag to give thought to our trans siblings. They too have faced an uphill battle in the realms of visibility and acceptance. In addition to celebrating our own anniversaries through gift-giving to our spouses, let us also take time to reflect on the progress they have made, and any progress we can work toward making as a community on their behalf.Year 24: Go back to where it all startedMaking it this many years, you have undoubtedly had a beautiful history with your love, and depending on your age (and luck), you have plenty more time to go. This is a perfect time to return to the town or city you met and if you\u2019re lucky enough (and the locale is still in existence), enjoy a re-do of your first date.\u00a0Reflect on how far you have come, and how much more you still have to savor with one another.Year 25: SilverThe first of three holdovers from the traditional and modern anniversary gift list\u2014honor your marriage and the tradition of marriage as a whole (as well as the centuries-long tradition of the silver anniversary) by presenting gifts made of silver.\u00a0May your marriage continue to shine, and may you continue to shine in marriage.Year 26: SpiceIn an effort to keep things \u201cspiced up,\u201d utilize new ingredients in the kitchen. Feel free to use your own interpretation this year.Year 27: Green itemThis year, we offer gifts that are green in color, which was intended by the Pride Flag\u2019s designer on symbolizing nature.Year 28: Couples\u2019 photosYou and your marriage are aging like fine wine. Invest in a photoshoot with a photographer. Have fun shooting pictures with your love and don\u2019t be shy about showing them off later on, either.\u00a0You have so much to celebrate!Year 29: Fashion accessoriesBe sure your love stays presentable and impresses not just you but everyone around with stylish and impeccable attention to detail.Year 30: Honeymoon return or second honeymoonWhat an accomplishment and a true sign of commitment (and they said we couldn\u2019t do it!). Treat yourselves to a second honeymoon with all the fixings.Year 31: Blue itemThis year, we offer gifts that are blue in color, which was intended by the Pride Flag\u2019s designer on symbolizing \u201charmony.\u201dYear 32: Flatware and dishesA new clean set of dishes and utensils to help in the nourishment of your body and soul.Year 33: Charitable donation and dinner outIt is important not to lose the memory of the work it took for members of the LGBTQ+ community to be able to marry. Enjoy a dinner out, and pay it forward by helping a cause within the community.Year 34: Outdoor adventureThe word adventure can mean so many things, but the goal here is to connect with the great outdoors with your love. For the more active couple, hiking up a new trail or kayaking might be in order. Or, if you\u2019re looking for rest and relaxation, perhaps a picnic or viewing of a fireworks show will suffice.Year 35: TransportationA bigger ticket item, for sure, but whether it\u2019s a bicycle or a scooter, a motorcycle or a vehicle, a train ride or a plane ride this year, may this gift be a reminder that life is less stagnant than we sometimes take it to be. It is always important to consider life\u2019s trajectory into the future, both as individuals and within marriage.Year 36: Purple itemThis year, we offer gifts that are purple in color, which was intended by the Pride Flag\u2019s designer on symbolizing \u201cspirit.\u201dYear 37: ArtMay you find or create something that is worthy of display, something that mirrors the beauty of the commitment and loyalty you have cultivated in your years married.Year 38: Personal care\/spa experienceIn an effort to help each other continue to feel beautiful and our physical best.Year 39: Home upgrade(s)You have made a home together. Be sure to keep it thriving. Perhaps the walls need painting, or the kitchen or bathroom needs an update. Your home is your sanctuary!Year 40: Front row seatsA showing of a movie of your favorite genre. A musical\/theater production. A sporting event. The rollercoaster you\u2019ve always loved together. Whatever it is you enjoy, get yourselves to the front. You deserve to enjoy every moment of it!!Year 41: Homemade or hand-built itemPerhaps a more challenging gift idea, this one will surely come from the heart. Offer something that has taken workmanship and on the part of the individual, another reminder of the care you take within your marriage.Year 42: Go back to where it all startedAs we progress in age, let this be a reminder of the start of everything you have invested within your relationship. Perhaps this means a return to the town or city you met your love, or if you\u2019re lucky enough and the locale is still in existence, a re-do of your first date. Honor yourselves and the life you have devoted to each other.Year 43: RelaxationA massage or spa treatment might be a good place to start here, though maybe you and your love have discovered different definitions of relaxation over your time together. Perhaps you\u2019d like a gift that keeps on giving\u2014a new recliner, a hammock, a chaise lounge.Year 44: Magazine, periodical, box subscriptionHelp each other to stay current, stay interested, stay sharp.Year 45: AppliancesBe sure to establish a secure and comfortable future as you continue to evolve together.Year 46: Letters to each otherNo gifts are better than those from the heart. Share your love in the written word and reflect on memories over the course of your life together.Year 47: Something vintageA fine wine, an old movie, a first-edition book. After 47 years, may this be a reminder that existence is more than its age in years, and that substance behind existence is what matters most.Year 48: WarmthA blanket, an outdoor fire pit, a new coat or jacket. Keep your love warm.Year 49: Thanks and prideThe gift this year is up to your interpretation. Coming up on fifty years, find a way to give thanks to (and for) each other and to those who paved the way for marriage among those who identify as LGBTQ+. In addition to Pride in the sense of our community, take pride in 49 years of marriage.Year 50: GoldThe second of three traditional anniversary gifts in Equally Wed\u2019s anniversary gift list. Honor your marriage and the tradition of marriage as a whole (as well as the centuries-long tradition of the Golden Anniversary) by presenting gifts made of gold. May your marriage continue to shine.Year 51: Classic entertainmentThough not physically venturing to where your relationship once began, return to your common interests. Bring out the movies, television, and music you once bonded over.Year 52: LightLight fixtures. Lamps. Candles. Let your love continue to shine brightly.Year 53: CandyDon\u2019t ever forget how sweet love can be.Year 54: Photographs of your pastLook back and celebrate all of the memories you have made over the course of your marriage.Year 55: ComfortAs you age together, be sure you do so in comfort. New pillows and blankets, or perhaps a new lounge chair might be a good start. You have much to be proud of.Year 56: Homemade baked goodsThe only thing sweeter than candy is what you can make on your own\u2014or together. Enjoy the process and the output.Year 57: EleganceIndulge on a date of epic proportions\u2014smart-looking attire, your favorite upscale dining experience, and if you can, splurge for the ride there and back.Year 58: BooksIt is never too late to read a new story or to learn something new.Year 59: Playing cards and board gamesThere are always ways to have fun with one another in marriage. May these gifts help you to continue to find new ways.Year 60: DiamondThe third of the holdovers from the traditional and modern anniversary gift lists. Treat yourselves to diamonds, which\u2014 similarly to the love you have held for one another for six decades and beyond\u2014are unbreakable.William Travers (pen name) and his husband Matthew were married at The Piermont in Babylon, New York, in August 2019. At that point, they had been together for nearly five years. William is a public school teacher on Long Island, and Matthew works at a nearby university. Together they blissfully enjoy shared interests in television, travel and food."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"The Equally Wed LGBTQ+ wedding anniversary gift list","item":"https:\/\/equallywed.com\/the-equally-wed-lgbtq-wedding-anniversary-gift-list\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]