BRIDAL GURU / Jan 14, 2026
Top Anniversary Dresses for Every Milestone — From 1 Year to 25+
Wedding anniversaries come with their own meaning and mood, and the right dress helps set the tone. Year one brings the butterflies, year 30 brings the “look how far we’ve come” pride, and every milestone in between deserves a moment. No matter how new or how seasoned your love feels, you deserve an anniversary dress that fits your story as beautifully as it fits you.
Find what to wear for each milestone, with anniversary dresses that get more sentimental as the years stack up.
What to Wear to Your Wedding Anniversary
There’s really no “right” way to dress for your anniversary. It’s your love story, so you get to set the rules. Still, if you’re looking for a little guidance, here are a few things to consider when choosing your wedding anniversary dress.
Be Guided by Symbolism
Some couples love leaning into the traditional symbols for each year, which can be a fun way to shape your wedding anniversary outfit. Take the first year: it’s tied to paper, a sweet nod to the “blank page” in your love story, so people often choose something simple and a little bridal.
Lean into Traditional Colors
If symbolism feels too big on themes, leaning into the traditional colors for each year is an easy place to start. Choosing an anniversary dress in that year’s milestone color lets you honor the tradition without feeling too boxed in — and still keeps your look a little extra special for the occasion.
Go Bridal for Vow Renewals
If you’re renewing your vows on major anniversaries (as many couples do), you can wear white for a full bridal moment. In the earlier years, that might mean something fresh and playful, like a white dress you’d wear to your bridal shower. But as the years go by, the celebrations tend to feel a bit grander, which means your anniversary dress can follow suit: richer fabrics, bolder silhouettes, a bit more drama.
Wear What You Want
And of course, plenty of people wear whatever makes them feel stunning — which might actually be the best rule of all. Because in the end, the best wedding anniversary dress is the one that feels effortlessly, unapologetically you.
1st Wedding Anniversary Dress
Earlier milestones usually call for something soft and romantic, the kind of look that brings back that “newlywed” glow. The traditional symbol for this milestone is paper, which represents a love story that’s still being written. It’s fresh, delicate, full of possibility — basically the perfect excuse to wear something sweet and a little bridal.
Get the Look: GS3633 - Sweetheart Mesh Dress with Lace-Up Back and Jewel Brooch
If you want to relive your “walking down the aisle” moment (minus the heavy train), this white mini does it. Off-shoulder sleeves, a sweetheart neckline, and that flirty length keep things bridal enough to feel romantic, but fun enough for an anniversary celebration.
Get the Look: GS3515 - Floral Embroidery Embellished Glitter Mesh Sweetheart Neckline Dress
Gold hues like champagne and rose are classic for year one, and this embroidered mini wears them beautifully. The floral detailing and flirty length keep things romantic and youthful, with just the right shimmer for your first big milestone.
5th Wedding Anniversary Dress
Five years in, and things are less butterflies and more “we’re growing together.” The wood anniversary is all about strength and stability, so your outfit should tap into that vibe. Choose a wedding anniversary dress that says, “We’re building something to last, and we’re making sure that we look good doing it.”
Get the Look: GL3681 - Floor Length Corset Dress with V-Neckline and Embellishments
The 5th anniversary calls for something blue, and this corset gown absolutely delivers. With its bodycon shape, can’t-miss-it shimmer, and luxe fabric, it guarantees you glow with confidence that can’t be faked.
10th Wedding Anniversary Dress
After a decade, your love has proven that it can bend and bounce back through about anything — just like tin and aluminum, the symbols of this milestone. It’s the perfect moment for an anniversary dress that feels sculpted, sleek, and powerful.
Get the Look: GL3807 - Spaghetti Strap Dress with Corset Bodice and Bejeweled Bandeau
With its body-hugging design, bejeweled details, and gathered fabric, this gown feels perfectly in tune with a 10th anniversary. The blue fabric symbolizes stability, while the metal-like finish nods to the tin and aluminum that define the milestone.
Get the Look: GL2942 - Glitter Print Mesh Cut-Away Shoulder A-Line Dress
Silver is another year-ten symbol for endurance, and this A-line dress channels it beautifully. With its modest style and subtle shimmer, it’s the simple but stunning choice when you want to celebrate a decade together in something timeless.
20th Wedding Anniversary
Fine china marks the 20th anniversary because it represents something precious, much like your love: delicate, but enduring when cared for over time. This milestone deserves a dress that feels refined and grown-up — something that reflects how much of a treasure your love has become.
Get the Look: GL3057 - Sequin Embellished Mermaid Dress w/ Jewel Embellished Detached Mesh Layer
Emerald marks the 20th anniversary as something rich, rare, and treasured — very on-brand for the love you’re celebrating. This mermaid gown shines like a jewel, complete with a detachable mesh layer that lets you dial the drama up or down.
If your celebration is a little more laid-back (maybe a fun dance date with your partner), you can also lean into playful styles like this asymmetrical dress. It still fits the theme while keeping things fun and easygoing.
25th Wedding Anniversary Dress
After 25 years, your celebration is probably going to be a little grander than a simple dinner out — and your outfit should follow suit. It’s the Silver Anniversary, so yes, you’d traditionally wear a silver wedding anniversary dress, but it has to be elevated enough to honor the milestone.
Get the Look: GL3593 - Illusion V-Neck Fitted Dress with Beads, Glitter, and Sequins
This wedding anniversary dress truly delivers. The silver base is dotted with delicate embellishments, while the beaded fringe and intricate patterns bring the level of grandeur a 25-year celebration calls for.
30th Wedding Anniversary Dress
Pearls symbolize beauty that develops over time — the kind that forms slowly, layer by layer, eventually becoming something truly rare and special. That’s why they represent the 30th anniversary. For a major milestone like this, choose a dress that feels just as timeless, refined, and radiant.
Get the Look: GL3780 - Fitted Off-Shoulder Dress with Jewel Embellishments
Shimmering lines of jewels give this gown a pearl-like glow. With its timeless silhouette and eye-catching sparkle, it’s the kind of dress that honors three decades exactly the way it should.
Find the Wedding Anniversary Dress that Celebrates Your Journey
Dressing up for your anniversary is a sweet way to honor your journey, and the right outfit can make the moment even more special. GLS Collective has anniversary dresses that balance elegance with personality, giving you the chance to show who you’ve become as a couple (and who you are in your own gorgeous right).
Discover wedding anniversary dresses for year one and beyond at GLS Collective today.
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