Every moment of marriage is worth treasuring, but arguably the first anniversary is extra special for obvious reasons – it’s the first! Congratulations on a year of married life. Traditionally the first anniversary gift theme is paper, so if you’re looking for a paper gift for your husband to celebrate this special anniversary, we’ve got you covered!
Engraved Leather Notebook
Is there anything better than a leather notebook? We know – a personalised leather notebook! This engraved notebook features the name of your man and plenty of lined paper for him to spill forth his many ideas. A bookmark will help him keep his place, and an elastic strap keeps his ‘man plans’ together. This is one simple but lovely gift.
£13.75 on Etsy. Buy it here.
Paper Plane Cufflinks
Love wordplay? Want something a tad unconventional? Then go for these paper plane cufflinks! If anyone asks, technically they’re paper, and anyway, these personalised silver cufflinks are absolutely stunning. They come in free gift packaging with your choice of fonts for your personal message on the lid.
£16 on Not on the High Street. Buy it here.
Engraved Watch
If you want to go down the modern route of first anniversary clock gifts, then this rose gold engraved watch is just perfect. Personalise the back of the watch with your loving message, and the whole thing will be packaged for you and your husband in a nice gift box. This is a fab way to tell your man that your love for him is timeless.
£40 on Not on the High Street. Buy it here.
Message in a Bottle
A castaway is rescued by the one who found their message in a bottle, which floated over miles of ocean to reach them. Your and your husband’s love story may not be that dramatic, but celebrate it nonetheless with this unique personalised message in a bottle. You can include your wedding vows, a poem, the lyrics of your favourite song, or your own words. Then your message will be tied up with crimson ribbon, sealed with a cork, and passed on to your man for a special first anniversary gift.
£12.49 on Getting Personal. Buy it here.
Met, Engaged, Married Night Sky Print
Is your husband an armchair astronomer, or does he just make you feel like you’re walking among stars? Either way, he’ll enjoy this ‘Met, Engaged, Married’ print displaying the dates of these three important events, the coordinates at which the events took place, and the alignment of the night sky at those coordinates and on those dates. How neat is that?! This is one memorable gift that will never lose its novelty on the walls of your home.
£24.24 on Etsy. Buy it here.
Bespoke Heart Map
Is there a place filled with special memories for you and your husband? Immortalise it in this personalised heart map, which features the address of your choosing at its centre. This creative and gorgeous wall art will be a keepsake that you and your man will adore through the years, and your special place will remain close to your heart in this way. You can even add a message at the bottom of the heart.
£54.99 on I Just Love It. Buy it here.
Newspaper Front Page
For a lovely personalised paper gift, why not go for a bespoke newspaper page hand-crafted here at The Occasional Reporter? Celebrate one year of marriage via three witty stories and black and white photos of your choosing. Printed on timeless conqueror laid paper, this gift will ensure that this testament of you and your husband’s love lasts for years.
£69.99 on The Occasional Reporter. Buy it here.
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