1st Wedding Anniversary Gift Ideas

1st anniversary hearts

The traditional 1st anniversary gift is represented by paper and the modern gift is clocks. The first anniversary gemstone is gold and the flower is a pansy, which represents consideration and merriment.

As the traditional first anniversary gift is paper, an idea is to create your own time line.

Traditional 1st Anniversary Gifts

art gift

Create a one-of-a-kind, 1st anniversary gift with a personalized art gift. A real artist creates a pencil sketch, watercolor or oil painting from your photo. Many customization options available, including combining photos. Choose from traditional and modern styles.


  • Choose a romantic first anniversary paper gift for your wife or husband from our showcase which has several lovely paper roses or love notes.
  • Place a favorite photo from your first year together in a personalized photo frame and attach a voice message to it.
  • What's more romantic than a message in a bottle for a 1st anniversary gift? Tips for writing a romantic love letter.
  • Personalized, handmade paper roses. Buy a single stem to include with a gift or an entire bouquet. Check out the same vendor's very humorous anniversary toilet paper especially for the first year!
  • Celebrate your 1st anniversary with a night on the town. Or compare the best hotel bargains for a quickie romantic getaway.
  • Practical 1st anniversary wishes? Give a framed, share of stock to symbolize your marriage goals. Personalize a plaque with your 4-line message.

Modern 1st Anniversary Gifts

  • Choose from our selection of traditional and modern anniversary or Movado clocks many of which can be personalized.
  • View our special collection of whimsical clocks that's sure to bring a smile.
  • Check out the three ultra geeky clocks from ThinkGeek if you want a unique 1st anniversary gift.

Gold 1st Anniversary Gifts

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