The second Wedding Anniversary is symbolised by the gift of cotton. To some, the
cotton is seen as a string of cotton binding the two closer together. Or even,
it's that bit of cotton tied around the finger as a constant reminder of
something important. To the two people concerned, it's a reminder of the wedding
vows which made them husband and wife.
The cotton thread can also be seen as so many threads woven together
to make a piece of fabric. In the case of the married couple, it's the
fabric of their lives to date with it's a pattern of hopes and dreams
emerging as their relationship grows.
Wedding anniversary gifts could include cotton sheets, towels,
and clothing.
The flower associated with the second wedding anniversary is cosmos,
and Rose
Quartz or Garnet is the gemstone.
Rose
Quartz is known as the love stone. It aids peacefulness and calm in
relationships. Said to ease stress and tension and promotes restful sleep
Traditional gifts for the second wedding anniversary
could be clothing, monogrammed bathrobes, cotton pajamas, hammock,
placemats, bed linen, tea towels, aprons, t-shirt with a personalized
message, cotton sarong, cushions, decorative rugs.