Wedding anniversary flowers by year guide

1st anniversary – Carnation

The 1st wedding anniversary is always a time of excitement and joy as you celebrate your first year as a married couple together. And, because of their vibrant and youthful appearance, carnations are the traditional flower for this anniversary. As carnations generally symbolise young, passionate love they’re perfect for newlyweds! Learn more about the meaning of carnations.

2nd anniversary – Cosmos

For the 2nd wedding anniversary, cosmos are the traditional flowers as they represent harmony and the joy that love and life have to offer. By the second year of marriage, when the honeymoon phase is over, couples tend to have a comfortable routine and real understanding of each other. So, the cosmo flower is a perfect choice.

3rd anniversary – Sunflower

Strong and robust, just like a couple in their third year of marriage, the sunflower is the traditional flower to represent the 3rd wedding anniversary. Everyone loves a sunflower for their vibrant and cheerful nature, they certainly brighten up a bouquet! And they symbolise adoration, loyalty and longevity so they're ideal for giving your partner on your anniversary. Learn more about the meaning of sunflowers.

4th anniversary – Geranium

For the 4th wedding anniversary geraniums are the traditional flower as they typically represent two people coming together in mind, body and spirit. They're also known for symbolising happiness and positive emotions which is perfect for a happily married couple. These flowers are super pretty and delicate and will add something extra special to your anniversary bouquet.

5th anniversary – Daisy flower

As daisies are symbolic of fidelity and forever love they're traditionally used for the 5th wedding anniversary. Daisies can sometimes be seen as a simple flower. But, they have a lot of beauty and still bring happiness and surprises to many, making them perfect to celebrate your fifth year of marriage with! Learn more about the meaning of the daisy flower.

6th anniversary – Calla lily

Long, slender and beautiful, the calla lily is the traditional 6th wedding anniversary flower. These pretty white flowers are often found in many bridal bouquets as they symbolise love. So what better way to show your appreciation for your partner after six years of marriage with some unique calla lilies? Representing the way that your love for each other has grown and developed.

7th anniversary – Freesia

Freesias are an amazingly fragrant flower with many different colours and are perfect for representing the 7th wedding anniversary. While freesias have different meanings, depending on the colours, in general, they symbolise trust, thoughtfulness, friendship and sweetness which is just what you want in a happy marriage!

8th anniversary – Clematis

By the 8th anniversary, you and your partner are no doubt as thick as two thieves! You're each other's confidants and have a super-strong bond that just keeps growing stronger. Which is why the lovely pink and purple clematis flower is the traditional flower for this year as it represents the linking of two minds.

9th anniversary – Poppy

The classic poppy flower is one that everyone knows and loves and is the traditional flower for the 9th wedding anniversary. Poppies, with their beautifully vibrant red petals, symbolise remembrance, hope and imagination, so the ninth year of marriage is a great time to reflect on your time together and hope for many more happy years.

10th anniversary – Daffodil

The 10th wedding anniversary is a huge milestone that should definitely be celebrated in style! Daffodils are an extraordinary flower that represents the first decade of marriage. With their bright yellow colour that's as radiant as your love for each other, daffodils are strong and resilient and look absolutely incredible when arranged in a bouquet! Learn more about the meaning of daffodils.

11th anniversary – Morning glory

The pretty little morning glory flower traditionally represents the 11th anniversary as they symbolise love and affection. With their bell-shaped head and gorgeous colours, we couldn't think of a better, or more meaningful, flower to help you and your spouse celebrate the next decade of your marriage and renew your commitment together.

12th anniversary – Peony

Everyone's favourite big, ruffled bloom, the peony flower, is also the symbol for the 12th wedding anniversary. Graceful, sophisticated and elegant, peonies symbolise a time in your marriage where you can appreciate the finer things in life. And, as peony meanings include romance, prosperity, good fortune, a happy marriage they're perfect to give to your loved one!

13th anniversary – Chrysanthemum

Chrysanthemum flowers symbolise devoted love, happiness and longevity making them perfect to give to your partner on your 13th wedding anniversary! These wonderful flowers are loved all over the world in many cultures. It's even said that just looking at a big bouquet of chrysanthemums can improve your luck.

14th anniversary – Dahlia

Aren't dahlias just mesmerising to look at? A big bunch of these beauties will definitely delight your spouse on your 14th wedding anniversary! With an explosion of colour unlike any other, these flowers will tell your partner that there are still plenty of exciting things to look forward to in your marriage.

15th anniversary – Rose

Your 15th wedding anniversary is a big milestone that should be celebrated in an amazing way. And no flower symbolises love and passion quite as much than the classic red rose. After fifteen years of marriage, through all the good, the bad and the downright ugly, roses are the perfect way to show your intense love and affection for each other no matter what. Learn more about the meaning of roses.

20th anniversary – Aster

The aster is a unique flower with meanings of love and wisdom, which is ideal for your 20th wedding anniversary. Giving your partner a bouquet that includes asters will show just how much you appreciate them and how much you've learned over the last two decades about each other and yourself.

25th anniversary – Iris

Twenty five years, a quarter of a century and your love for each other is even stronger than it was during the first years of marriage! To celebrate such a wonderful event the pretty iris is the traditional flower for the 25th wedding anniversary as it symbolises strength, courage and admiration. These tall, vibrant flowers will perfectly represent your strong, bright relationship.  Learn more about the meaning of the iris flower.

30th anniversary – Lily

Sweetly scented lilies are the flower of choice for the 30th wedding anniversary. And what a truly beautiful flower to celebrate with! Symbolising pride and devotion, as well as fresh life and rebirth, lilies represent all of the changes you've gone through together, from house moves to children, and yet your love remains strong.

40th anniversary – Gladioli

After forty years of marriage, a bold and striking flower deserves to represent such a milestone, and the gladiolus is a perfect choice! With meanings of strength, integrity and infatuation, giving this flower to your spouse on your 40th wedding anniversary will show them that they have invoked passion in your life.

50th anniversary – Yellow roses and violets

If you've come here wondering what flowers are appropriate to get for your 50th wedding anniversary, we just want to take a second and congratulate you on this amazing accomplishment! To celebrate this occasion there are actually 2 flowers that represent the 50th wedding anniversary, which are yellow roses and violets. Both of these flowers, with their complementary colours, look beautiful together and represent you as a couple who support and complement each other perfectly. Learn more about the meaning of yellow roses.