Sunday 6 January 2013

Great Ideas For 1st Wedding Anniversary Gifts

By Gabrielle Lambert


When two people decide to make the commitment of marriage, it is always an occasion that should be remembered. Once a year, on the date of the original ceremony, they take time together to reminisce about all the wonderful things their union has seen. Though each one is special, 1st wedding anniversary gifts can be some of the most treasured ones of all.

Traditionally, each year of celebration has been assigned a special material that the gift given from one spouse to another should be made from. The first anniversary is paper. Initially this may sound like a very boring or difficult medium to work with but there are actually quite a few interesting things that can be done with this theme.

Handmade crafts are one way to give one's spouse a very unique present that represents exactly how special the union is. There are many things being created with paper such as amazing lampshades, animal statuary, origami figures and even one of a kind wrapping. This is something a person can make themselves or buy something form a local artist or store that specializes in such things.

Another wonderful idea is to present one's spouse with an attractive painting or print. Perhaps one from their favorite artist or maybe a depiction of a scene that brings to mind a special memory shared together. This can be made even more personal by adding a handwritten love letter to go along with the artwork.

If married to a person who enjoys writing notes, stationery could be just the thing. There are many ways to make this unique to the receiver such as choosing a color or border theme that speaks to them, or having the papers and envelopes personalized with their monogram or a photo. Take the wow factor over the top by enclosing a writing instrument that has their name on it as well.

Another really creative idea that can pack a big surprise in a small package is to present the gift of tickets. A play, a game, a museum or a trip, all of these things can be represented by tiny slips of paper in a cute little box or envelope. The one on the receiving end will have no idea what is coming so imagine the excitement on their face when this is revealed.

For the romantic person who loves to reminisce about special times and great memories, a scrapbook could be the perfect solution. These can be done by hand, or there are several websites that allow a person to upload scanned images and arrange them digitally and have them printed out in a professionally hard bound book. It is a way to immortalize those moments that meant the most and to say that the year was something one wants to remember forever.

A simpler, yet equally as romantic option, is to choose a photograph of a treasured memory and have it framed for display. Paper 1st wedding anniversary gifts do not have to be unimaginative or bland at all. It only takes a little bit of thought and creativity to come up with an idea that will let that special someone know how important time with them has been.




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