1st Wedding Anniversary Gifts

This page contains all gifts associated with the first anniversary and provides some gift suggestions. Clicking on the links will send you to Amazon where you can view even more relevant gift ideas. Also included is a link to an online florist that stocks the appropriate anniversary flower.

Traditional – Paper

Modern – Clocks

Flower – Carnation

Carnations and Roses $40.46 from Teleflora

First Year Anniversary Gifts

Traditionally, the first anniversary is known as the paper anniversary. Paper is a versatile material that is used in countless ways. Although the idea of given your spouse paper may seem dated, there are actually a variety of gift ideas you can choose from with a paper theme. It could be as grand as a plane ticket for a vacation or as simple as an anniversary card. If your partner is a bookworm, try a book from their favorite author. Any of these will surely make your first anniversary an occasion to remember

Clocks are the modern first anniversary gift and are used to indicate time. As such they are a perfect way to symbolize the time that has passed and will come in the life of a married couple. Giving a clock as an anniversary gift to your partner lets them know that you have cherished the time you have spent together. It is also recognition that you remember how much time has passed in your marriage as you celebrate one year together. There is also much practicality in a clock, not only can a nice clock help decorate a room, but they make it even more convenient to know what time it is in different rooms of your home.

Carnations are delightful and resilient flowers which grow around 16-18 inches tall and are known for their sweet scent. These flowers blossom from spring until summer and probably originate in the Mediterranean region. Nowadays carnation may be purchased red, white, yellow, green, and their original pinkish-purple. They are the perfect gift for loved ones and are often associated with love and fascination. They are also easy to find because of their popularity as a long lasting flower.