Our first anniversary marks an important milestone in our life and what better way to remember it than by giving a gift that lasts forever? There’s something particularly heartfelt about paper gifts that capture the moment you share with the one you love. Here are some creative and thoughtful ideas to capture the special memories of that first year together.
Photo Album
A photo album is a timeless gift idea. You can either get a standard photo album that suits your aesthetic or look for something custom or handmade. You can include some photos from your first year together, as well as thoughtful quotes or meaningful memories. Fill it up with unforgettable moments and stories so you can look back and reminisce on them together.
Scrapbook
A scrapbook is a great way to capture meaningful memories and preserve them in a beautiful, tangible way. Put together photos, mementos and tickets from places you have visited together to create a unique piece for your first anniversary. You could even add notes about how you felt at the time to give your scrapbook more personality.
Memory Cards
Memory cards are an inexpensive paper gift that you can make in the comfort of your own home. Make a deck of cards with a meaningful, funny or sweet moment on each. When you open the cards, you can think back to that moment and remember why you are together.
Love Notes
Love notes are a beautiful way to remind your partner of your bond and remind yourselves of what you mean to each other. Pick up some nice stationery and write down snippets of your feelings and memories. You can choose to make them overtly romantic or funny and quirky, whatever suits your relationship best.
Love Book
Love books are simple and easy to create. Pick up a blank journal or get creative and make one on your own. Every day, you can both write down a few words that express how you feel about the other person and your relationship. It’s a wonderful way to look back and reminisce on all the beautiful moments that made your first year together special.
Personalized Clocks
A clock with a personalized message on it can make for a lovely anniversary gift. You can add your names and anniversary date or include a meaningful quote that suits your relationship. Personalized clocks can be the perfect way to show your partner how much you adore them and help capture those special memories for years to come.
Postcards
A collection of postcards with meaningful quotes can be a great way to show your partner how much they mean to you. You can print or draw postcards or buy some online or from a local store. These postcards can be a wonderful way to remind yourselves of the beauty of your relationship and keep the memories of your first year together alive.
DIY Art
If you are the creative type, you can create your own piece of art for your first anniversary. You can paint a canvas with a unique design that resonates with both of you or make a paper creation with your favourite photos and memories. Whatever your choice, it will be a beautiful and unique way to remind yourselves of the first year of your life together.
Custom Pillowcases
Custom pillowcases can be a sweet and thoughtful gift for your first anniversary. You can add your favourite photos and special moments to them, as well as quotes or poems that are meaningful to you. This is a great way to show your partner your love and keep those special memories close to you each day.
Collage
A collage can be a fantastic way to capture those special moments and show them off around the house. You can compile photos, artwork, quotes and mementos on a poster and make it even more personalized by framing it yourself.
Paper Lanterns
Paper lanterns can be a beautiful and meaningful way to capture your first anniversary. You can create your own paper lanterns with personalized messages and decorations or buy pre-made ones that you can hang around the house. Whichever you choose, these lanterns will help you keep your most cherished first anniversary moments alive.
Photo Album
A photo album is a timeless gift idea. You can either get a standard photo album that suits your aesthetic or look for something custom or handmade. You can include some photos from your first year together, as well as thoughtful quotes or meaningful memories. Fill it up with unforgettable moments and stories so you can look back and reminisce on them together.
Scrapbook
A scrapbook is a great way to capture meaningful memories and preserve them in a beautiful, tangible way. Put together photos, mementos and tickets from places you have visited together to create a unique piece for your first anniversary. You could even add notes about how you felt at the time to give your scrapbook more personality.
Memory Cards
Memory cards are an inexpensive paper gift that you can make in the comfort of your own home. Make a deck of cards with a meaningful, funny or sweet moment on each. When you open the cards, you can think back to that moment and remember why you are together.
Love Notes
Love notes are a beautiful way to remind your partner of your bond and remind yourselves of what you mean to each other. Pick up some nice stationery and write down snippets of your feelings and memories. You can choose to make them overtly romantic or funny and quirky, whatever suits your relationship best.
Love Book
Love books are simple and easy to create. Pick up a blank journal or get creative and make one on your own. Every day, you can both write down a few words that express how you feel about the other person and your relationship. It’s a wonderful way to look back and reminisce on all the beautiful moments that made your first year together special.
Personalized Clocks
A clock with a personalized message on it can make for a lovely anniversary gift. You can add your names and anniversary date or include a meaningful quote that suits your relationship. Personalized clocks can be the perfect way to show your partner how much you adore them and help capture those special memories for years to come.
Postcards
A collection of postcards with meaningful quotes can be a great way to show your partner how much they mean to you. You can print or draw postcards or buy some online or from a local store. These postcards can be a wonderful way to remind yourselves of the beauty of your relationship and keep the memories of your first year together alive.
DIY Art
If you are the creative type, you can create your own piece of art for your first anniversary. You can paint a canvas with a unique design that resonates with both of you or make a paper creation with your favourite photos and memories. Whatever your choice, it will be a beautiful and unique way to remind yourselves of the first year of your life together.
Custom Pillowcases
Custom pillowcases can be a sweet and thoughtful gift for your first anniversary. You can add your favourite photos and special moments to them, as well as quotes or poems that are meaningful to you. This is a great way to show your partner your love and keep those special memories close to you each day.
Collage
A collage can be a fantastic way to capture those special moments and show them off around the house. You can compile photos, artwork, quotes and mementos on a poster and make it even more personalized by framing it yourself.
Paper Lanterns
Paper lanterns can be a beautiful and meaningful way to capture your first anniversary. You can create your own paper lanterns with personalized messages and decorations or buy pre-made ones that you can hang around the house. Whichever you choose, these lanterns will help you keep your most cherished first anniversary moments alive.
