• Flowers are a traditional fourth anniversary gift.flowers image by OMKAR A.V from Fotolia.com
  
  Each wedding anniversary is represented by traditional and modern gifts, with fruit or flowers as the fourth anniversary's traditional gift and appliances as the more modern choice. From literal interpretations to more figurative twists, ideal anniversary gifts featuring traditional themes, modern themes or a hybrid of the two can span a variety of styles and price points.
  
  

Traditional Gifts

• Traditional gifts for the fourth anniversary include fruit and flowers, from fruit trees or baskets to bouquets and potted plants. Rose bushes or a dozen roses are both romantic and beautiful gifts that follow tradition, while a fruit-of-the-month subscription or a fruit tree is a gift that lasts beyond the anniversary itself.
  
  

Modern Gifts

• Appliances are the modern alternative to flowers and fruit, giving couples hundreds of options for practical or romantic anniversary gifts. Large appliances like ovens, dishwashers and grills or smaller appliances such as cappuccino machines and toaster ovens are handy gifts that can also appeal to coffee and bagel lovers, while stand mixers are ideal for chefs and bakers.
  
  

Linen and Silk

• Linen and silk are another modern motif for anniversary gifts and can include handkerchiefs, scarves, bedsheets, neck ties or wraps. Nylon is also attributed to the fourth anniversary and is ideal in items such as jerseys, caps or outdoor recreational materials.
  
  

Combining Old and New

• Ideas for a hybrid gift that features both traditional and modern interpretations include food dehydrators, juicers, indoor gardens and gardening appliances. Look for wine chillers, fondue pots or other appliances that can incorporate fruit or flowers to pay homage to old and new anniversary gift ideas. Include silk, linen or nylon by finding a scarf in a floral pattern or presenting gardening materials in a nylon knapsack.