First Anniversary Gift

Tradition has it that paper is the symbol for first year anniversaries, while its contemporary counterpart is clock. So if you are looking for anniversary gift ideas for your first year together, you may want to consider these two symbols to help narrow down your search.

Paper Gift Ideas

Gifts made out of paper run the gamut. There are a lot of paper-made products that you can consider for this type of gift. You may wish to purchase any paper-made item or you may also create your own paper gift.

Here are a few suggestions:

1. Photo Mosaic – You may have a photo mosaic of a picture of the two of you together, made out of several other pictures that you have taken in the course of your relationship.

On the internet, you can easily find photo shops that can accommodate this type of request.

2. Books – If your partner is particularly fond of a specific author, you may get a collection of the author’s books or you may get a copy of a title that they don’t have, yet.

If you want to go the extra mile here, you may get a copy of a first edition title or a hard-to-find title. It would be even greater if you can get it autographed.

3. Love Poem/Letter – Write a love poem or a love letter for your partner, print it on special paper and have it framed. This will make for a great wall hanging as well.

This gift will be even more special if you haven’t written a poem before or you’re not one to frequently write love letters.

4. Scrapbook – This is a very personal gift, one that will truly convey your message of love. Make a scrapbook of all your memories together: photos, movie or concert tickets, letters and other mementos you have kept throughout the course of your relationship.

5. Newspaper Announcement – Surprise your partner with a special message printed on your local newspaper. It could be a simple anniversary greeting or an invitation to a dinner date.

Clock Gift Ideas

For this gift, you may have limited options as compared to paper-based gifts but you may still make it special by putting a bit of creativity into your gift.

Have a photo of the two of you together printed and placed on the face of the clock. This way, each time you both look at the time, you will be constantly be reminded of the wonderful blessing that is your relationship.

You may also have a special message printed and placed on the face or body of the clock.

There are clocks of different styles from various manufacturers that you can choose from, either from the internet or from regular land-based shops.