by Virginia L. Allen

Created on: April 14, 2009

Second only to giving birth, a couples wedding day is one of the most important events in one's life. Reaching that first year is truly a time worth celebrating.

Traditionally, gift giving for a first year anniversary consist of paper. Since paper gets its strength from the interlaced connections of its individual threads, it is for this reason that paper is the medium of choice.

On the other hand, modern gift giving for a first year anniversary is simply a clock. Just as time last for an eternity, it is every couples wish that their marriages last just as long.

Listed below are several gift ideas for first year anniversaries.

* Paper.

A.- Gift Baskets.

Using a large paper gift box, include items such as:

1.) His and hers stationary sets, monogrammed with the first letter of the couple's last name. It's a great incentive for the couples to write little notes to each other throughout the day.

2.) Embellished letter opener.

3.) A book of poetry.

4.) Romantic coupon book that entitles romantic gestures from one couple to the other.

5.) Personalized calender.

6.) Tickets to a Broadway play, a concert, or a movie.

7.) Photo album.

B.- Miscellaneous.

1.) A puzzle or board-game - a great way for the couple to spend quality time together.

2.) A deck of playing cards.

3.) Japanese paper lanterns (instead of dinner by candlelight, the couple can eat dinner by lantern light).

4.) A scrap book to perserve important memories, accompanied with a gift card to a local arts and craft store (to purchase additional scrap-booking supplies).

5.) A gift card for a photo session at a local photography shop.

6.) Magazine/newspaper subscription of the couple's favorite magazines/newspaper, accompanied by a magazine holder.

7.) Art print.

8.) Recipe holder, containing several dinner recipes for two.

9.) Magnetic to do list.

10.) Magnetic grocery list.

11.) Unique paper weight.

12.) Decorative storage boxes.

13.) Monogrammed his and hers hat boxes.

14.) Monogrammed his and hers journals.

15.) Monogrammed his and hers portfolios.

16.) A fancy picture frame to frame couple's wedding license.

* Clock.

1.) A set of his and hers monogrammed wrist watches.

2.) A crystal clock engraved with couple's wedding date.

3.) An embellished wall clock in the color scheme of the couple's wedding.

4.) Outdoor sundials.

The first five years of a marriage are often said to be the hardest. For couples celebrating their first year, it is truly an accomplishment. Therefore, these gifts and the meanings attached to them, will help couples look forward to years and years of a happy and enduring marriage.

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