Thursday, 1 November 2012

Great Ideas For 1st Wedding Anniversary Gifts

By Tameka Ware


There are a plethora of 1st wedding anniversary gifts that would be perfect for any couple. It is nice to choose something to acknowledge the special day. Many times it is said that the first year is one of adjustment and is often considered a difficult one. This is one more reason why it should be commemorated. Whether you are the happy couple of a friend or family member there are many presents that can make it special.

Each year gives two options, the traditional and the modern. For a couples first year the traditional gift is paper, while the modern is clocks. This means that you should choose a present from one of these categories. While it may seem that it does not leave many choices, once you sit down and think about it, it actually does.

There are a great many things that can be chosen that are made from paper. A nice card, a book, or even money would all be appropriate. When it comes to clocks, the styles are virtually endless. It is a nice idea to choose something that will be symbolic to the couple. Perhaps a book of poems that has includes a poem that may have been read at the wedding would be a nice idea.

Gather together pictures from the first year and incorporate them into a scrapbook. Making one each year is a wonderful tradition to start. It is something that the person making it and the one receiving it will eagerly look forward to each year. Every year you will be able to tell a story with pictures from the past year.

Get crafty to make a clock with the couple's invitation attached to the front. All you need is a clock making kit, some Mod Podge, the invitation and a brush. This will become a treasured keepsake. For a different look put the couple's photo on the front instead of the invitation. The clock can be placed in a place of honor where it will remind them of this day.

A gift certificate for a massage or day at the spa satisfies the traditional paper present. A fun and relaxing day together is the perfect way to celebrate. A gift certificate to a restaurant is also thoughtful and useful. Think about the pair and what you think they would enjoy.

The scrapbook is not the only photo gift that you can give. Check out the photo section of your favorite pharmacy or department store for many more ideas. You can put pictures on almost anything. Cups, ornaments, aprons and playing cards are just a few options. Look around to find something that will be used often so you are able remember this day all year long.

Of course when it comes to 1st wedding anniversary gifts, you do not have to stick with paper or clocks. You can get anything you desire. Whether traditional, modern or something else, your thoughtfulness will surely be appreciated. The important thing is to let the couple know that you remember their special day and want to celebrate their love for one another.




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