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30th Wedding Anniversary

For the 30th anniversary, pearls are the traditional gift

Traditional, Modern and Symbolic Anniversary Gifts

Below is a list of both traditional and modern gift materials, as well as classic flower and gemstone symbols, which mark a couple’s 30th wedding anniversary in countries around the world…

Traditional Gift – UKUnited KingdomPearl
Traditional Gift – USUnited StatesPearl
Traditional Gift – SpainSpainPearl
Traditional Gift – GermanyGermanyPearl
Traditional Gift – RussiaRussiaPearl
Traditional Gift – FranceFrancePearl
Traditional Gift – ItalyItalyPearl
Flower GiftFlowerLily
Gemstone GiftGemstonePearl
Modern GiftModern giftDiamond

About 30th Wedding Anniversaries

It has a wonderful ring to it: 30th wedding anniversary. A magnificent moment for any married couple achieving such a remarkable milestone.

Also referred to as the Pearl Anniversary – or the more tongue-twisting trigentennial – this celebration is universally celebrated with one of the Earth’s most precious jewels.

Yes, pearls are the official traditional gift for the 30th wedding anniversary. Lying hidden deep inside an oyster shell, they emerge as exquisite and treasured gems of nature. 

Symbolising hidden beauty, purity, charity, honesty, wisdom and integrity, pearls define the best human qualities. For long-time couples, they are a reminder that true beauty comes from within – and that what is most valuable is the shared experience of a richly maturing life.

How to Celebrate a 30th Wedding Anniversary

After 30 years of love, friendship and unity, many couples will have grown-up children, and possibly even grandchildren, who will also be overjoyed to enjoy the anniversary celebrations.

In fact, it is more than likely that the extended family will want to take on the responsibility of organising a party that commemorates this landmark date in appropriately grand style – and let the couple simply relax and embrace cherished guests as they arrive for the celebrations.

For a decorative touch, the traditional 30th wedding anniversary flowers – lily and sweet pea – can be used as a main theme for the party.

The pearl is the queen of gems and the gem of queens.” Quoted by: Grace Kelly

30th Wedding Anniversary Gifts for Him, Her… and the Couple

Each anniversary year is marked by specific gifts, both traditional and modern. With pearls being the classic gift, popular 30th anniversary ideas for women include a pearl necklace, pearl earrings or pearl bracelet. For men, pearl cufflinks or a pearl tie pin make excellent choices.

For something a little more modern, diamonds would be just as joyously received. You really can’t go wrong with either: pearls or diamonds.

Buy her or them the cottage garden bouquet for their 30th wedding anniversary gift.
Buy her or the couple this beautiful Cottage Garden Bouquet with lillies and roses for their 30th wedding anniversary gift.

30th Wedding Anniversary Gifts for Him

What can I buy my husband for our 30th wedding anniversary?

Here we have some traditional 30th wedding anniversary gift suggestions for you, including stunning jewellery.

Buy him these 9K White Gold 0.21ct Diamond Cufflinks for his 30th wedding anniversary gift
9K White Gold 0.21ct Diamond Cufflinks
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Buy him this Citizen Gents Eco-Drive 32 Diamonds DC Watch for his 30th wedding anniversary gift
Citizen Gents’ 32 Diamonds DC Watch
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Buy him the Thomas Sabo Desert Sky Ethnic Skull Bangle for this anniversary gift
Thomas Sabo Desert Sky Skull Bangle
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Personalised 12 Yr Old Malt Whisky and Engraved Tumblers
Personalised 12-Year-Old Malt Whisky Gift
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If you would like to buy something different for this anniversary, check out the ideas below, or hundreds of additional gift suggestions on our other anniversary pages.

Buy him the Galway Crystal Renmore Decanter Set for this anniversary gift
Galway Crystal Renmore Decanter Set
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Buy him this British & Irish Lions 1970s Vintage Rugby Shirt for this anniversary gift
British & Irish Lions Vintage Rugby Shirt
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Buy him this set of craft lagers for this anniversary gift.
The Craft Lagers Gift
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Buy him this handy Gentlemen's Hardware Credit Card Tool for this anniversary gift
Gentlemen’s Hardware Credit Card Tool
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30th Wedding Anniversary Gifts for Her

What should I buy my wife on our 30th wedding anniversary?

Bearing in mind that pearls and diamonds are the traditional and modern-day gifts, respectively, here are a few great ideas…

Buy her these White Gold Diamond Round Cut Earrings for this anniversary gift
White Gold Diamond Round Cut Earrings
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Buy her a diamond pendant for the 30th wedding anniversary gift, we have a selection to choose from.
Selection of Diamond Pendants
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Buy her this Thomas Sabo Love Bridge Pearl Silver White Bracelet for this anniversary gift
Thomas Sabo Love Bridge Pearl Bracelet
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Buy her this stylish GC Cable Bijou Ladies White Mother of Pearl Steel Watch for this anniversary gift
GC Cable Bijou Ladies’ Mother of Pearl Watch Buy now acotisdiamonds.co.uk

But that’s not all… below are more suggestions for gifts that would also be ideal for this special occasion.

Buy her Name a Rose gift for this 30th anniversary
Name a Rose Gift
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Buy her these Galway Crystal Longford White Wine Pair of glasses for this anniversary gift
Galway Crystal Longford White Wine Pair
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Buy her this Harmony Couple Sitting on a Rock Heart Sculpture for her 30th anniversary gift
Couple Sitting on a Rock Heart Sculpture
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Buy her a personalised photo phone case for this anniversary gift
Personalised Photo Phone Case
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30th Wedding Anniversary Gifts for Him, Her, the Couple… and Parents

Still looking for the perfect gift? How about these 30th anniversary ideas below. An experience day gift for the couple, or for each other, will certainly create treasured memories to share for many years to come.

Buy them a beautiful bottle of Champagne with a box of Champagne Truffles.
Bottle of Champagne with Box of Champagne Truffles. Buy now
Buy them the Wonderlust Blue Pagoda 3 Piece Set, beautiful bone china set for this anniversary gift
Wonderlust Blue Pagoda 3 Piece Set
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Buy them an anniversary newspaper from the day they got married, perfect gift
Anniversary Day Original Newspaper
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Buy this Personalised Pearl Wedding Anniversary Photo Plate for their anniversary gift
Pearl Wedding Anniversary Photo Plate
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Buy them or each other an experience day to remember for the 30th wedding anniversary gift.
Treat the celebrating couple or each other to an adventure or spa day for their 30th wedding anniversary gift. Buy now redletterdays.co.uk

Travel & Experience Gifts

  • Location visit
  • Travel and activity gift vouchers
  • Adventure days
  • Food and drink (afternoon tea for two)
  • Escape to the country (many locations to choose from)
  • Luxury spa day for two
  • Country house weekend getaway
  • London Rock-n-Roll Legends Tour

Jewellery

The traditional 30th anniversary gemstones are pearls and diamonds.

  • Earrings
  • Pendants
  • Rings
  • Necklace
  • Tie Pin
  • Cufflinks

Something Different & Unique

  • Plan a tour of some of Europe’s most romantic and alluring cities… Paris, Venice, Prague, Santorini, St.Moritz.
  • Head off for an adventurous holiday pearl-hunting – in the Persian Gulf, Japan or Western Australia.
  • Book tickets for one of your favourite 1980s bands – you can still catch plenty of old rockers performing live at reunion concerts.
  • Camp out at a 1980s weekend music festival, for an authentic retro experience.
  • Return to your honeymoon location and relive the passion.

Ask any long-married couples to reveal the secrets of their happiness and longevity, and you will receive many different answers. They would all agree on at least one common aspect, however: sharing marriage vows 30 years ago was a magical high point of their lives.

Now it’s time for another one – a 30th wedding anniversary party celebrated in the grandest style possible. Of course, the definition of style varies from one couple to another.

Some would prefer a relatively subdued celebration with just an intimate circle of friends and family; others, more robust festivities with just about everyone and their dog… neighbours, colleagues and 30 years of acquaintances invited to party into the early hours.

Whichever celebratory path you follow, enjoy the moment – 30 years of moments, in fact, all leading to this special day.

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Comments

  1. Barbara says

    07/02/2016 at 5:02 pm

    My heart would be lost without you, and I will love you forever til the end.

    Reply
    • Jon says

      25/04/2017 at 4:49 pm

      Thanks Barbara

      Reply

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