First Anniversary Gift Ideas Your Spouse Will Love
No matter how you decide to celebrate your first wedding anniversary, exchanging gifts with your spouse is an essential part. There are tons of first anniversary gift ideas. But today I am focusing on the thoughtful ones (as usual).
Those first anniversary gift ideas that will express clearly your message, fit in the symbolic meaning of the first anniversary (and will bring you the WOW-effect!). And I am sure you’ll find the right gift!
** This following post contains some affiliate links. Despite that, the written in here is honest and based on my own opinion or/and experience, research and wish to share my findings with you!
Even a small token of appreciation or a handmade card will be significant for your honey. There are lots of options – either traditional or extravagant gift choices. Since the traditional first wedding anniversary symbol is the paper, the efforts would be almost zero. Moreover, here you are more than 30 first anniversary gift ideas that can be found easy on the market.
Gift Suggestions to Purchase for Your First Anniversary:
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Tickets (#1)
Purchase event tickets ( movie, sports event, concert, theater, etc.) to attend together. A backstage pass also sounds great and exciting! Just in case you are using an app for buying tickets, make sure you’ve ordered the paper printed version.
Even plane tickets for an escape weekend will fit perfect into the paper topic.
Tip for the tickets: After using the tickets, you can frame them like this:
Framed Concert Tickets – image via TwoTwentyOne
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Ticket Shadow Box (# 2)
Having in mind anniversary idea #1, why not upgrade it by starting a new family tradition – collecting tickets! This is also a great Time Capsule Gift!
Tickets Box – via Wicked Good Candle and Decor on Amazon
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Folded Book Art (# 3)
Your special date, initials, significant words or your love “code” – just contact and order your customized folded book
Folded Book Art – Handmade Piece of Art via The Book Artisan on Amazon/Handmade
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Soundwave art print (# 4)
Recording your voice while saying “I Love You” sounds awkward & lovely at the same time. I vote “yes” because this art print can be displayed on your wall, just above your love nest (I mean – the bed 😉 )
Via Etsy
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An anniversary journal (# 5)
An anniversary journal is a perfect gift to record your anniversaries memories throughout your marriage. You may think that you will never forget how you celebrated your anniversaries, but the chances are you will! (don’t forget to write down how you spend your anniversary together and what gifts you’ve exchanged)
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First Edition Book or Autographed Book (#6)
Look if you could find a favorite celebrity autograph HERE
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Wish Paper Flowers (#7)
Handmade by Stacy The Paper Flower Girl – check HERE
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The Love Book (# 8)
Create your own personalized book that lists all the reasons why you love someone – you customize it online and then order
The Customizable Love Book Online – check at the official Love Book website
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Paper Dolls (#9)
Etsy artist transforms your spouse and you into a pair of paper dolls – sounds simple and not very cool. But just think like this – one day your kids may be playing with these cute dolls plus they look very cute indeed. (all right, if the first thing that crosses your mind is a Voodoo doll, just pass it – that’s not your gift)
Via Etsy
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Newspaper Ad/Crossword (#10)
Order ad in your favorite morning newspaper, leaving a message for your spouse. In the morning, leave the newspaper on the table opened at your ad space. (oh, don’t forget to prepare the special breakfast for two…) Some local newspapers provide customized crossword puzzle services – just call at the editor’s office.
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Funny Greeting Card (# 11)
Via Etsy
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Intimate Board Game (#12)
It is always exciting to find interesting ways to spice up your nights. Playing erotic board games is one of them. (If you are too shy, though I can’t figure out a sensible reason for that, the classic board games are options, too. You can check some suggestions for family games here)
The XXXopoly – check HERE
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Scratch Map Travel Edition (#13)
I just love this anniversary gift idea. It is an evergreen. It works perfectly for each anniversary, not only the first one. If you love traveling, that’s your gift solution – go and order!
Scratch Travel Map – via Amazon
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Magazine subscription (#14)
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Kindle Paperwhite E-reader (#15)
Kindle PAPERwhite – check HERE
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Newspaper of your first year (#16)
Create and order on Newspaper Club
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Paper jigsaw puzzle (#17)
Customizable Photo Puzzle – check it HERE
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Paper-weight (# 18)
Remember that the gemstone of the first anniversary is the Nacre also known as The Mother of Pearl? This paperweight looks so gorgeous, that if I had the money, I would’ve bought it immediately!
Gorgeous Paper Weight with Mother of Pearl – check it HERE
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Paper jewelry for her (#19)
It is very innovative. And it is paper, right? (although barely recognizable)
Paper Bracelet – via BeadforLife on Amazon/Handmade
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Book (#20)
52 Uncommon Dates: A Couple’s Adventure Guide for Praying, Playing, and Staying Together by Randy E Southern via Amazon – check HERE
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Art print (#21)
There are millions of options and varieties of anniversary print art here , but I think this personalized carved with your names oak trees is really cute. First, it is printed, second – paper is made of trees, right?
Personalized Carved Oak Trees Art Print – check it HERE
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Custom Anniversary Caricature (#22)
Capture fun memories, hobbies, personality quirks – the talented artist from this website will make it looks awesome.
You can order at Give A Caricature
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Blooming “Plant Me” Seed Paper (#23)
19 Colors Seed Paper – via Bloomin
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Sheet music (#24) like this one
Via Pinterest
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Kitchen timer (#25) (as a funny gift starter)
If you prefer being a modern family.
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Outdoor sundial (#26)
Grow Old With Me Sundial –first wedding anniversary modern gift (although looking vintage) – check Here
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National Park passport (# 27)
Document your future travels and adventures (if you’re into nature and travel, of course…)
You know, some photos deserve to be printed on paper
Portable Polaroid Zero Ink Printer – check HERE
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Jewelry (#29)
I know this sounds very boring, but it is something that is always appreciated. Being in line with the symbols of the first anniversary, I suggest you pick up jewelry with Mother of Pearl gemstone.
For Him:1.Mother of Pearl Shell Cufflinks – check HERE
For Her:2. Kendra Scott “Signature” Kiri Pendant Necklace – check HERE
For Her:3. Mother of Pearl Cocktail Ring with Gift Box – check HERE
For Him:4. Mother of Pearl Cufflinks 18K – –check HERE
For Her:5. Kendra Scott “Signature” Elle Drop Earrings – check HERE
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Home Decoration (#30)
1. Mother of Pearl 4 Inch Caviar Spoon – check HERE
2. Pocket Knife (Stainless Steel & Mother of Pearl) – check HERE
3. Creative Mother of Pearl Rectangle Tissue Box – check HERE
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Wrist Watch (#31)
I am not really fond of giving watches as gifts, but guess what! I’ve found so cool wrist watches with Mother of Pearl gemstone that simply must share with you!
Mother of Pearl Wrist Watches
For Her: 1. White Mother of Pearl Watch Cuff Inlay Style – check HERE 2. Peugeot Women’s Gold-Tone Brown Leather Strap Watch – check HERE For Him: 3. Stuhrling Original Mother Of Pearl Date Watch – check HERE 4. Invicta Men’s Excursion Gold & Nacre – check HERE
I admit – making this collection of first anniversary gift ideas was not that easy as I thought at first. I carefully research on each gift idea and I can truly say – I am almost happy I didn’t know about these at the time our first anniversary was. Otherwise, I would have had a big problem picking up only one!
If you feel crafty and artsy, then you might look at the paper wedding anniversary DIY gifts – there are more 30 so wonderful suggestions that make me think honestly – why didn’t I think of it before! At least – you’ll have an inspiration for your first wedding anniversary gift ideas.
