Iron and Candy: The Ultimate Guide to Celebrating Your 6th Wedding Anniversary

Reaching your 6th wedding anniversary is a quiet milestone. You’ve made it past the initial flurry of the first five years—the paper, cotton, leather, fruit, and wood phases—and you are settling into a deeper, sturdier rhythm of partnership.

Traditionally, the 6th anniversary is symbolized by iron (representing strength and durability) and candy or iron (representing the sweetness of your shared life). Modern gift lists also suggest wood or calla lilies, giving you plenty of creative direction.