Congratulations on a year married! Your first anniversary is a significant occasion. Over the past year, you have created many firsts together and now it’s time to celebrate all that you have become together since you tied the knot.
How should you celebrate your special first anniversary? Traditionally, you give a gift of paper on your first anniversary. Over the years, the more modern gift idea for a first anniversary is a clock. Whether paper or a clock, picking out that perfect gift can sometimes feel like an impossible feat.
Traditional First Anniversary Gift: Paper
Modern First Anniversary Gift: Clock
How do you capture all the love that you have created together and give your love the most perfect gift? We’ve got your back.
Check out the best first anniversary gift ideas for your husband or wife.
Related: Want to pair the perfect date with your special anniversary? Explore endless date night ideas.

First Anniversary Gift Ideas
First Dance Song Print
Whisk yourself back to that special moment of your wedding day every time you pass this personalized print hanging on your wall.
Anniversary Book to Document Memories
A perfect gift for your “paper” anniversary. Capture your favorite memories for years to come with this special anniversary book.
Knock Knock What I Love about Us Book
This one-of-a-kind fill-in-the-blank book makes it super simple to share your love with each other.
Our Moments Conversation Card Game
Get to know each other better with these fun conversation cards. Whether you’ve been together for one year or many, there is always something new to learn.
First Anniversary Toilet Paper
This takes your paper anniversary to another level. (Tip: Replace the roll overnight so your spouse wakes up to a silly expression of love in the morning.)
The Stars on the Night You Were Married
Replicate the night sky from your special night in this thoughtful print.
Personalized Newspaper Anniversary Poster
Capture all the memories from the year you were married with this clever personalized newspaper poster.
Personalized Clock
For a more modern first anniversary gift, give the gift of a clock. This unique personalized clock is functional and special.
Paper Origami Heart Clock
The perfect mix between your traditional (paper) and modern (clock) first anniversary gifts.
Personalized Wedding Portrait
Capture that special memory forever with this whimsical and fun gift idea.
Smart Watch
The modern gift for a first anniversary is a clock. Can’t get more modern than a smart watch (clock).
Plane Tickets
First anniversary trip? Yes please! Just make sure you print the details on PAPER to tie in with your traditional paper gift idea.
12 Months of Dates
The gift that just keeps giving. Read on for all the details on how you create a year’s worth of dates.
Personalized Stationery Set
Take your paper anniversary to the next level with personalized stationery.
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