Collection: 5th Anniversary Gifts — Wood Year

Quick answer: Wood is the traditional 5th anniversary gift and silverware is the modern one. If you want a gift built around a memory rather than the material, a song lyric canvas of your first-dance song with your names and wedding date works well, and you can pair it with a small wood keepsake to keep the theme exact. Canvases start at $69 (10x20) with a free digital proof and free US shipping on every order.

Updated November 3, 2026: added a gift comparison table, a second customer review, The Knot as a source for the modern gift, and refreshed the FAQ.
By Kirstie Rickert, founder of AmourPrint

Custom anniversary song lyrics canvas with a couple's names and wedding date

Print your first-dance song or "your song" with names and wedding date. Printed in Victorville, California, where we've made personalized gifts since 2012. You approve a free digital proof before printing, and canvases ship 5–7 days after proof approval.

Why is wood the 5th anniversary gift?

The traditional year-by-year list (paper for the 1st, wood for the 5th, tin for the 10th, silver for the 25th, gold for the 50th) traces back to Emily Post, who published the first known list in 1922 and expanded it in 1957 (Hallmark anniversary history). The Knot lists wood as the traditional gift because it stands for strength and growth, silverware as the modern gift, daisy as the flower and sapphire as the gemstone (The Knot, 5-year anniversary gifts).

Which 5th anniversary gift fits your partner?

Gift idea	Theme	Best for
Song lyric canvas of your wedding song	Memory (pair with wood)	A partner who keeps sentimental things and has wall space
Carved or engraved wood keepsake (box, cutting board)	Traditional: wood	Someone who likes the year-by-year tradition
Engraved silverware or a serving set	Modern: silverware	A couple who hosts and cooks together
Daisies or a sapphire piece	Flower / gemstone	Adding a small extra to a main gift

Which canvas size should I choose?

Size	Price	Good for
10x20 in	$69	Shelf, hallway, nightstand wall
20x40 in	$149	Above a bed or dresser
24x48 in	$159	Above a couch
30x60 in	$210	Large statement wall

Prices from the custom song lyrics canvas product page. Code LOVE15 takes 15% off; PAIRUP20 takes 20% off 2 or more canvases.

Sheet music style anniversary song lyric canvas personalized with names and date

What do customers say?

"We couldn't be happier with our purchase..the quality far exceeded my expectations."

— Denise H., Trustpilot, Jun 13, 2023

"I am extremely happy with the product ordered from amourprints."

— Dana S., Trustpilot, Apr 30, 2023

5th Anniversary Gift FAQs

What is the traditional 5th anniversary gift?

Wood is the traditional 5th anniversary gift, a symbol of strength and growth. The modern gift is silverware.

Does a song lyric canvas count as a wood anniversary gift?

Not by material. It's a memory gift: your wedding song with both names and your wedding date. Many couples pair it with a small wood keepsake to keep the tradition.

How much does a 5th anniversary song lyric canvas cost?

From $69 for 10x20 inches, $149 for 20x40, $159 for 24x48 and $210 for 30x60. The digital proof and US shipping are free.

Which song should I put on a 5th anniversary canvas?

Most couples choose their first-dance or wedding song. If you didn't have one, pick the song from your first date, your proposal, or a song that carried you through your first five years together.