Wood Anniversary Cards (5th Anniversary)

Wood anniversary cards for the 5th anniversary

Wood is the traditional UK symbol for the 5th wedding anniversary. Five years is the first proper milestone, and wood stands for roots. A framed print is wood and paper at once, which is why it suits this year so well.

Year five usually gets marked properly - a meal out, other people involved. The card wants to be the one they keep on the shelf afterwards.

The modern list says silverware for this year, the flower is the daisy and the stone is sapphire - useful alternatives if the material itself doesn't suit them.

Wood anniversary gift ideas

  • A framed print - wood frame, paper inside, symbol covered twice over.
  • A tree for the garden, or one planted somewhere on your behalf.
  • A wooden chopping board that will outlast the kitchen.
  • A card the whole family can sign if you're marking it together.

What to write in a 5th anniversary card

  • Five years. Roots properly down now.
  • Half a decade of you. Best decision I ever made.
  • Happy fifth anniversary - here's to the next five.
  • Five years in and still the easiest choice I've made.

More anniversary cards

The rest of the range - funny, warmer, and cards for a son and daughter-in-law. All blank inside.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the 5th wedding anniversary called?

The 5th is the wood anniversary on the traditional UK list. The modern list suggests silverware instead, and plenty of couples use whichever suits the person better.

What do you write in a 5th anniversary card?

Name the year, name one specific thing from it, and keep it in your own voice. There are lines to copy further up this page, and our message generator will build one around the wood symbol for you.

Are the cards blank inside?

Yes. Every card is blank inside so the message is yours, and each one comes with a kraft envelope.

How quickly will it arrive?

Orders placed on a working day are usually posted the same day. First Class is normally next working day; Second Class is meant to take two working days but can take up to five.

Can you post it straight to them?

Yes - enter their address at checkout and it goes direct, which is easiest if you're posting from a distance.