30 Paper Gift Ideas to Celebrate Your First Anniversary
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The tradition of giving themed gifts to your spouse on your wedding anniversary dates back centuries. And while it may seem outdated to some, many people like to celebrate big milestones the old-fashioned way—by year. According to traditional wisdom, your first anniversary is considered the Paper Anniversary. While at first paper may not seem special, a little creativity can make it the basis of a thoughtful anniversary gift, perfect to show your spouse how much you love and appreciate them.
Celebrate year one with one of these clever and unique paper-themed gifts!
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An Eye-Popping Card
A key part to any gift is the card that goes with it. Surprise your husband or wife with a card that comes to life, like the pop-up cards below. Not only will they be impressed, it will also get them excited for your gift. Any of them would also be perfect to accompany tickets to a show or concert, or plane tickets to a surprise destination, which are also made of paper (hint, hint).
Paper-Inspired Jewelry
While all of the gifts on this list revolve around paper, not all of them are made of paper. These beautiful sterling silver jewelry pieces each have a folded paper theme, whether its origami or a paper airplane. That makes them both thoughtful and practical, and you can’t go wrong with that.
Real Paper Jewelry
Surprisingly enough, some designers actually use paper to make jewelry. But not just any paper. All of these pieces incorporate intricate papers from around the world, which are glazed and reinforced with durable resin, to create unique and long-lasting designs. The fact that they are made of real paper adds an extra touch of thoughtfulness as a first anniversary present.
(Not committed to paper? Check out our list of gift ideas for any anniversary—10 Anniversary Gifts Husbands Can’t Help but Love!)
Paper Flowers
Paper flowers have many things going for them. For one, they last much longer than real flowers do. For two, the paper used can be customized to add a personal touch to your gift. If your spouse is an avid music lover, you could give them handmade sheet music roses and tickets to their favorite band in concert. If they like to travel, you could give them roses created out of handmade vintage maps along with tickets for a weekend getaway. If all else fails, go with a classic Italian crepe paper red rose to add that romantic touch to your gift.
Personalized Wall Art
Things just got personal. Try giving your spouse customized wall art to liven up your living space. A map of the night sky from the place and time you were married will bring stars to their eyes. A street sign poster with your names on it will remind them of when you first crossed paths. And a scratch off poster of all the places you’ve been together will remind them of where you’ve been.
A Place to Preserve Memories
Time flies. Your first anniversary will soon be your fifth, and then your tenth, and then your—well you get the picture. The best you can do is try to save a few memories of the times you spend together. Try one of these books, which you can hold on to, add to, and treasure forever.
(We’ve got ideas for him and for her! See our list of 10 Anniversary Gifts Your Wife Will Love)
Conversation Starters
Hopefully after one year you have not run out of things to talk about. That said, every couple gets in the habit of talking about the same things and can use some new ideas. These cards (made of, you guessed it, paper) bring couples closer together with deeper conversation. So get chatting!
Fill-in-the-Blank Love Notes
To be quite honest, not everyone is great at expressing their feelings on paper. Knowing what words to use and how to string them together can complicate the romantic sentiments you want to get across. That’s why these fill-in-the-blank notes are great. With their guidance, you can finally say everything you want to say and more.
Handwritten Love Notes
If you happen to be one of the gifted ones who can write out their thoughts and feelings without assistance, these note cards and stationary sets provide the perfect space to do so. Tell your spouse how much you love and cherish them in style.
Romantic Coupons
Who can forget one of the most popular forms of paper gifts? Romantic coupons. Show love for your spouse with your actions instead of your words using ideas from these coupon booklets.
Something to Make them Laugh
If you want to add a gag gift made of paper to keep up with tradition without being too serious, you can’t go wrong with these novelty items. Between toilet paper, an adult coloring book, and love note scratch off tickets, you are sure to get a smile on their face.
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Show your husband some love this anniversary with a gift he can’t help but get excited about.