Momie Tullottes, Contributing writer

Each wedding anniversary you and your partner reach marks a special moment that can never be replaced.

Tradition can lend a hand in celebrating that special moment with something memorable and thoughtful.

Many traditional and modern anniversary gifts follow a pattern, but finding something in those guidelines does not have to lead to dull gifts.

Employing a bit of creativity while concentrating on the interests of your better half can help you give memorable gifts.

Gift Ideas: What To Give

1st Anniversary Gifts

According to PersonalizedGiftSolutions.com, traditional 1st anniversary gifts should consist of paper. The modern variation on 1st anniversary gifts is a clock. The jewelry of choice is gold.

To put all three ideas into a unique blend, a golden clock framed with a handwritten piece of poetry could become a treasured gift.

To achieve this look, use an appropriately-sized display box. Place the poem and the clock inside and seal it. The display box can be mounted or placed on a shelf.

5th Anniversary Gifts

The traditional 5th anniversary gifts include wood in the traditional concept, silverware for modern and sapphires in jewelry. A personalized wooden plaque that includes a special poem or message is one idea for the 5th anniversary gift.

10th Anniversary Gifts

A traditional suggestion for 10th anniversary gifts is something made from tin or aluminum. The modern variation is the diamond. Some ideas for classy aluminum gifts include an aluminum table vase with fresh flowers or an engraved aluminum watch. For tin, try candle tins, decorative home accents or tin tableware.

Any jewelry with diamonds that suits the recipient's tastes is good. Diamond rings and diamond earrings both make popular anniversary choices.

25th Anniversary Gifts

Silver is the suggested 25th anniversary gift across the board. Silver dinnerware is one idea. Another could be a silver necklace or bracelet. Having that jewelry engraved can make it even more special.

If the recipient is a mother, a silver charm bracelet with a special charm to symbolize each child is a gift that can forever be cherished.

50th Anniversary Gifts

Gold is the thing to give after 50 years together.

Some household suggestions for gold include a gold tea set, gold flatware or china outlined with real gold.

For the practical person who likes to save, a gold bar would make a great 50th anniversary gift.

Then, of course, there is a great deal of gold jewelry to choose from.

75th Anniversary Gifts

Happy-Anniversary.com lists the diamond as the traditional gift for a 75th anniversary, gold for the modern variation, and diamond as the jewelry suggestion. By combining those options, a gold ring with a diamond stone would be one idea. Another could be a diamond necklace dangling from a gold chain.