Unforgettable First
Anniversary Ideas

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Below you will find our first anniversary ideas for gifts and celebration. Some are based on symbols and themes and others are general ideas that are perfect for any anniversary celebration.

Keep in mind that having an unforgettable first anniversary does not always include exchanging expensive gifts, going on vacation or spending lots of money. You can take an idea or two and spin them into memories that will last a lift time!

Also remember preparation and presentation is everything. Give from the heart and it will always be a special and memorable day!


First Anniversary Symbols and Themes

Traditional Symbol: Paper

Modern Symbol: Clocks

Traditional Gemstone: Gold Jewelry

Alternate Gemstone: Peridot

Traditional flower: Pansies

Color: Papyrus Yellow

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First Anniversary Gift Ideas for Him


Traditional Anniversary Gifts for Him:

Tickets to a concert, show or sporting event
A special photograph that is framed with a poem or love note
A book with a note written inside
Life insurance
A framed poem or love letter


Modern Anniversary Gifts for Him:

A new dress watch
A new sport watch
Desk clock


Unique Anniversary Gifts for Him:

A personalized 1st anniversary keepsake
A special photograph made into a puzzle
A custom created photo calendar

gift for her

First Anniversary Gift Ideas for Her


Traditional Anniversary Gifts for Her:

Tickets to a concert, show or sporting event
A special photograph that is framed with a poem or love note
A book with a note written inside
Life insurance
A framed poem or love letter
A journal


Modern Anniversary Gifts for Her:

A new fashion watch
A new sport watch
A wall clock


Unique Anniversary Gifts for Her:

A personalized 1st anniversary keepsake
A special photograph made into a puzzle
A custom created photo calendar

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First Anniversary Gift Ideas for Couple


Traditional Anniversary Gifts for Couple:

Tickets to a concert, show or sporting event
Life insurance
Posters & prints
Board Games
Calendars
Puzzles


Modern Anniversary Gifts for Couple:

A wall clock
Travel clocks
A novelty clock


Unique Anniversary Gifts for Couple:

Personalized 1st anniversary keepsake
A special photograph made into a puzzle
A custom created photo calendar

For our complete list see
1st Anniversary Gift Ideas


“Happy marriages begin when we marry the one we love, and they blossom when we love the one we married.”
-Sam Levenson




Unforgettable First Anniversary Ideas for Celebration:



Read a Poem
Plan on showing your love with one of these Unforgettable Anniversary Poems or write your own.

1st Date
Relive your first date or the first time you met. Include as many details as you can remember!

Romantic Game
Add some sexy adventure and play a romantic game together.

Plan a Stay-cation With a Theme
A stay-cation means you stay home with a vacation state of mind. You can turn off the phones, leave the mail, and turn your home into a retreat for the day or weekend. Be sure to get everything you need beforehand (food, beverages, movies, suntan lotion) so you will not have to leave the house unless you want to. You can also have fun with a theme (tropical, winter villa etc.). With proper preparation you can have an unforgettable time without spending much money.

The Classic Love Letter
Write your spouse a love letter and include one of these Unforgettable Anniversary Quotes


See Our Complete Collection of:
Romantic Anniversary Ideas


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