What to Give a Couple on their first Anniversary
There are numerous gift ideas for couples celebrating their first anniversary. In order to choose the most appropriate gift you will need to consider the personalities of each person, their lifestyle, their housing situation, and the uniqueness of their relationship.
Selecting the right gift is not a difficult task, but you do want to make your choice carefully. For example, you would not want to purchase outdoor items for a couple living in a condo or apartment with limited or no exterior space to decorate.Traditionally, the first year anniversary gift is paper. Fortunately, this opens up a wide field of options to select a gift from. First of all, there is the option of giving the couple money. Money is a gift any newly married couple can use. As an alternative to money, you could give the couple a gift certificate to their favorite restaurant, department store, grocery store, or elsewhere. Tickets are made of paper. Depending on the hobbies and interests of the couple, you could give them tickets to a sporting event, theater, symphony, or even the circus or a carnival if you know that’s something they would enjoy. If you’re feeling extravagant, plane tickets or tickets for a cruise would be a very impressive first anniversary gift. For a more budget friendly first anniversary vacation escape, you could arrange a three day weekend at a romantic location close to home.Paper gifts could also be in the form of framed photos. Candid photos from the wedding would be a nice gift. A framed piece of poetry or art would fit the traditional theme of giving paper on the first anniversary. A poem or an encouraging, uplifting letter written by you could be framed and given as a unique, very personal gift to the couple.If you do not want to give a traditional type gift, the modern gift designated for a couple’s first anniversary is clocks. You can have a wall clock, table clock, or mantle clock personalized with names, dates, or a specific message for the couple. It is helpful to know the interior design of the couple’s home so that you can select a clock that will compliment their décor.You do not have to go with the traditional or modern ideas suggested for first anniversaries gifts. You can simply give the couple something you know they need or want. Newly married couples may need accessories for their home. They may have unfurnished or sparsely furnished rooms. The kitchen may only have the bare necessities and could use a few luxury items or helpful gadgets.You can purchase numerous types of family tree gifts. Giving the couple a print of the family tree with room for them to add more members as time goes by would be a unique and thoughtful first anniversary gift.A couple’s first anniversary is very special. A gift that ties in memories of the wedding, such as a collage of wedding or reception photos and various other items such as napkins, ribbons, bows, lace, the newspaper announcement, the actual wedding invitation, and many other items would be unique, thoughtful, personal, and truly special.
