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Your first anniversary as a married couple is a momentous occasion. So what’s the best way to mark such an important milestone? The traditional 1st-anniversary gift is considered to be paper, while the modern gift is a clock, which commemorates the passage of time over this important first year. It's also great to consider a personalized gift—it's something that will always leave a lasting impression and may become a treasured heirloom.
No matter what gift you choose, it’s the sentiment behind it that matters. From unique paper prints and classic clocks to fun custom presents—and everything in between—we’ve got you covered.
Read on for the best 1st-anniversary gift for every couple.
Uncommon Goods The Anniversary Journal
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It might be your 1st-anniversary, but there are so many more to come! This journal lays it all with custom pages that make it easy to capture all the special moments of your love. As a special keepsake, this book makes it easy to revisit every memory and milestone as you move through life together.
Journey Print Shop Custom Anniversary Art
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If you and your beau have traveled near and far to special places close to your heart, this custom art is the perfect way to illustrate your journey as a couple. Choose the maps you’d like to feature along with names and a date for a sweetly sentimental piece of artwork that captures the road to love.
Lea Redmond "Letters to My Love"
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Nothing spells romance like handwritten love letters. This keepsake collection of aerograms is meant to be filled with all the sweetest sentiments to your one true love—words that will be cherished forever, no matter where the road may take you.
Picture Poema Custom First Anniversary Couple's Portrait
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Sure, you may have an album full of wedding photos from the big day, but a custom couple’s portrait is an extra special way of capturing the moment you said "I do!" This hand-illustrated portrait can be customized with everything from the flowers and favorite pets that were included on that special day.
ZaavyAnne Paper Anniversary Custom Paper Cut Portrait
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This custom paper cut portrait from Etsy helps you show your sentiments with paper! This striking handmade artwork features a couple’s silhouette with personalized lettering that floats against a dreamy watercolor galaxy background.
New York Times Custom Front Page Puzzle
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The biggest news on the day you were married—your wedding of course! While it may not have made the front page of the New York Times, you can celebrate your special day with this custom front page puzzle which features the date you tied the knot.
Minted Your Vows as a Letterpress Art Print
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The vows made on a wedding day are the deepest sentiments of love and commitment for your beloved— this is the perfect anniversary is a perfect time to revisit them. Instead of tucking them away, make them a part of your everyday! This letterpress print puts these meaningful words on to paper so you’ll always remember them.
Artifact Uprising Wedding Layflat Photo Album
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A 1st-anniversary is the perfect time to revisit memories from your wedding day. Fill this customizable album with wedding photos or fun, candid snapshots from the celebration.
Twine Boulevard Newlywed Anniversary Wine Carrier
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Sentimental wines that mark a special milestone are meant to be saved and enjoyed down the road. Store special bottles in this pinewood box—it's sweetly illustrated with love birds who, just like you, are ready to savor every last drop!
Estelle Colored Glass Cakestand
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Traditionally, the couple enjoys a piece of their wedding cake on their 1st anniversary. Whether you froze a portion of it or are recreated the flavors in a fresh cake for the occasion, you'll want to serve it in style. This hand-blown stand is perfect to show off the special dessert—and many more to come.
Paper Rose Co. Paperversary Bouquet
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Wishing you had more than just pictures of the dreamy flowers from your big day? Now you can! Immortalized your wedding bouquet with this whimsical paper version. Just the right gift for your paper anniversary.
Mark and Graham Sarah Chloe Homme Square Cufflinks
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Every guy needs a great pair of cufflinks and a first anniversary is a perfect excuse to give them to him! This pair is made of sterling silver with a custom monogrammed so he’ll know that these cufflinks, like you, will always be his.
Artifact Uprising Color Series Photo Book
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The first year of marriage has left you with stories to tell—and now you can! This modern photo book lets you create a collection of images for every season or year, with customizable options for format, design, and personalization. With so many memories of an epic year, this gift will be one you’ll revisit again and again.
DipintoAdArte House Number
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If you and your partner have moved recently, this hand-painted ceramic house number is the perfect way to decorate and celebrate your new home. It's also a great housewarming gift–file away in your memory for the next time you're looking for something unique!