Reaching your first year of marriage is a momentous occasion. You can choose to celebrate the occasion the traditional route, paper, or the more modern option, a clock. Either way, finding a personalized gift to mark this special occasion is key. We’ve compiled some of the best options below.
1st Wedding Anniversary Gifts For Him
Engraved ‘To my Husband’ Pocket Watch
This Engraved ‘To my Husband’ Pocket Watch would make a sweet and sentimental memento to celebrate your first year of marriage. The engraving on the front of the watch is stunning and reads: “To my Husband – I Loved you then, I Love you still – Always have, Always Will” and is accompanied by a flower, joined wedding rings, and a small heart. The watch is a beautiful symbolic gesture about the passage of time in the first year of life together. You can also choose to personalize the watch with a photo of you on your wedding day.
The watch measures 1.78 inches wide and comes with a chain measuring 15.75 inches.
1 Year 1st Wedding Anniversary Couple’s T-Shirt
This 100% cotton 1 Year 1st Wedding Anniversary Couple’s T-Shirt is a great way to showcase your love as a married couple. It comes in both men and women sizing in five different color options. Both sex’s sizing ranges from small to 3xl.
Image3D Custom Viewfinder Reel
Celebrate your favorite memories from your first year of marriage with this Image3D Custom Viewfinder Reel. This would make a great keepsake to share with friends and family for years. Simply purchase the reel through Amazon and you will receive a Viewfinder Reel Gift Card with code to upload your Custom Reel photos. The gift card code will cover the cost of 1 Custom Reel. The Viewfinder itself is sold separately if you don’t already have one handy.
Personalized First Year Paper Anniversary Gift – Lyrics first dance song
What better way to celebrate your 1st anniversary than with a Personalized First Year Paper Anniversary Gift – Lyrics first dance song? This customized art print will include the lyrics to your first dance song at your wedding in the shape of a heart. Each design is unique and is printed on high quality designer card-stock that you can purchase unframed or framed.
Whiskey Glass Set with Wood Box Engraved ‘To My Husband’
This Whiskey Glass Set with Wood Box Engraved ‘To My Husband’ would make a great gift for a husband that loves whiskey. The box is delicately engraved ‘To My Husband – I Loved you then, I Love You still. Always have, Always will’ and includes two handblown Crystal Cut Glasses, six Stainless Steel Stones, a Velvet Bag, and two timeless Slate Coasters.
One Awesome Husband Funny Coffee Mug
If your husband is a coffee drinker, gift him this One Awesome Husband Funny Coffee Mug for your 1st anniversary. This 11 oz coffee mug is made of high quality ceramic and has a nice matte black finish with a unique design on both sides. It is also dishwasher and microwave safe. The design has an arrow pointing up to your husband so every time he uses the cup he’s reminded how awesome you think he is.
Personalized Secret Message Leather Bracelet for Men
The Personalized Secret Message Leather Bracelet for Men offers a simple, authentic and meaningful gift idea for your husband, meant to bring a smile and a happy feeling. The bracelet is handmade with high quality European genuine leather and measures 10mm wide and has a strong hypoallergenic magnetic clasps. You can include a special phrase, word, coordinates or date to be engraved on the inside of the bracelet.
Artblox Soundwave Art
There are so many great customization options for the Artblox Soundwave Art. Whether it’s a custom voice message to your spouse, your favorite song as a couple or your first dance, all your partner needs to do to hear it is by scanning the encoded QR code with almost any smartphone camera. You can also customize the color combinations and design and include a small personalization text on the bottom of the art block as well.
1st Anniversary Hip Flask
Have a toast to your 1st wedding anniversary with this 1st Anniversary Hip Flask. This stainless steel flask features a wood effect vinyl front wrap and has a 6 oz capacity. It features the words “1st Anniversary, I still love you as much as the day we met.”
Hand Casting Kit for Couples
Commemorate the first year of marriage with this Hand Casting Kit for Couples. You can look back years down the road to see what your hands looked like when you were young and first married. The kit comes with everything you need to make the cast: a large Plastic molding bucket (1 Gallon), a bag of casting Stone Powder (1200g), a bag of Alginate Molding Powder (450g), a de-molding stick, sandpaper, a mixing stick, a Mahogany Mounting Plaque, and detailed instructions.
Wallet Card Love Note
Let him carry around your declared love with this Wallet Card Love Note. Your message is engraved with permanent etching using an industry leading laser engraver, which means it will not fade or scratch off, ever! It also is made of sturdy metal and fits perfectly in in any wallet, measuring at 3.5 x 2 inches (credit card size).
Custom Morse Code Bracelet for Men
For a unique gift for your husband, gift him this Custom Morse Code Leather Bracelet for Men. This genuine leather bracelet is custom made with your special message in mores code made with metal beads and tubes. The yarn is wrapped twice at the end of each character, making morse code message easily readable.
Custom Personalized Antique Bronze Keychain
For a gift he can look to when he’s missing you or to look to as a reminder of your love, gift him this Custom Personalized Antique Bronze Keychain. Each keychain comes with your initials engraved on as well as a heart. You can order just one to give away or order 2 and each have one. You can also include the date of your anniversary. The tag is 1.5 inches long and 3/8 inches wide.
Abalone and Koa Wood Tungsten Ring
For a memorable first gift, give your husband or partner this Abalone and Koa Wood Tungsten Ring. This black tungsten wedding ring exudes tropical vibes with flawlessly inlaid abalone shell and koa wood with perfectly polished edges and interior. It is crafted with exotic earth elements and is made with sustainably sourced, Eco-friendly elements.
1st Wedding Anniversary Gifts for Her
Personalized Cutting Board
Celebrate your first wedding anniversary with a Personalized Cutting Board. Each cutting board can be engraved with your names and anniversary date. There are three woods that can be chosen for the board, including cherry wood and walnut.
The boards can be made in three different sizes that include 18 x 12 x 1.25 inches to 16 x 10 x .75 inches to the smallest at 12 x 9 x .75 inches.
Roman Numerals Engraving Bar Necklace
This beautiful Roman Numerals Engraving Bar Necklace would make a keepsake anniversary gift for your wife. It helps keep your memories close to her heart with the date of your anniversary engraved in roman numerals. You may select the number of engraving size and the color, which includes Gold Plated, Silver Plated, and Rose Gold Plated chain and bar. You can customize the size of the necklace as well.
Art Metal Sculpture Décor
Gift a unique art piece with this Art Metal Sculpture Décor. The sculpture showcases a couple kissing and is made of iron as it represents a strong bond between partners that is very difficult to break. The sculpture measures 5.7 inches tall.
Our 1st Anniversary Picture Frame
Celebrate one of your favorite moments of your first year of marriage with this Our 1st Anniversary Picture Frame. This 5 x7 inch picture frame is made of top quality natural wood and features engravings that measure the minutes, days, seconds and weeks of your first year together.
1st Wedding Anniversary Christmas Tree Ornament
This beautiful 1st Wedding Anniversary Christmas Tree Ornament is handmade in the United States and would be a lovely anniversary gift around the holiday season. The ornament is 3 inches in diameter and is made of a fine white porcelain with flawless glaze finish.
Custom Catch Personalized Anniversary Gift Blanket (Mr & Mrs)
This beautiful Custom Catch Personalized Anniversary Gift Blanket (Mr & Mrs) would be a great keepsake to celebrate a first year of marriage. Each sherpa throw is customized with your last name and anniversary date and measures 50 x 60 inches. Blanket colors are Grey, Blue, Sage, Camel or Red.
1 Year Marriage Anniversary Wine Bag
Buy a bottle of your favorite wine or a nice bottle of champagne to celebrate your first wedding anniversary with this 1 Year Marriage Anniversary Wine Bag. The bag is made of an eco-friendly 100% natural cotton linen and can accommodate a regular 750ml wine or champagne bottle.
Willow Tree “Together” Figurine
This Willow Tree “Together” Figurine offers a memorable piece of art to commemorate your 1st wedding anniversary. The 9-inch figurine features a couple standing with their arms wrapped around one another. This figurine is cast from artist Susan Lordi’s original carving and painted by hand.
1st Anniversary Copper Penny Keychain
Commemorate your 1st anniversary with a customized 1st Anniversary Copper Penny Keychain. The maker will choose a penny from the year of your 1st wedding anniversary and hand stamp “1 down” and a heart around the date of your wedding. “Forever to go” is also stamped on the back aluminum piece. You can also order a matching second keychain to be able to share the keychain with your partner.
Anniversary Wedding Gift Sign
This Anniversary Wedding Gift Sign takes actual numbers from U.S. license plates to create a customized five number date sign to represent the date of your anniversary. Just select the date and the stain color of the backboard. All signs come with a saw tooth backer for hanging.
Gold 1 Year Anniversary Cake Topper
If you’re celebrating your anniversary by eating your preserved cake topper or another sweet treat, then purchase this Gold 1 Year Anniversary Cake Topper. The topper is made of a sparklingly tin foil and comes preassembled. It can also be used as photo prop and measures 7.36 x 6.26 x 0.35 inches.
Genuine, One of a Kind, Real Rose, Hand Dipped in Precious Metals
Whether it’s a rose from your wedding day or a gift for a partner that loves roses, this Genuine, One of a Kind, Real Rose, Hand Dipped in Precious Metals would make a memorable gift. Each real rose is preserved eternally in a variety of premium finishes from rose gold to silver to platinum. No two are alike as skilled artisans preserve every living rose through a five-day process showcasing the uniqueness of each special rose. Each rose measures 11-12 inches in length.
Engraved 3D Moon Lamp
Give the gift of light and sentimentality with this Engraved 3D Moon Lamp. The lamp is engraved with a sentimental saying for either a wife or a husband to show your love. Just touch to change the color of the lamp as well as adjust its brightness. The lamp is 5.9 inches tall and is made with 3D printing technology to form a realistic full moon shape.
VINAKAS Sterling Silver Necklace Anniversary Gift Bundle
The VINAKAS Sterling Silver Necklace Anniversary Gift Bundle comes with a number of great gifts to celebrate an anniversary. The set includes a sterling silver necklace, a leather journal, rose petals, and a romantic candle set. It also comes with a unique bamboo wood “I Love You” card that you can write a personalized message in.
Marriage Prayer Rustic Wood Plaque
This sweet Marriage Prayer Rustic Wood Plaque would make a beautiful addition to your home’s décor and offers a special way to showcase your first year of marriage. The wood plaque is made of high quality wood and features an inspiring quote/prayer alongside handmade string art hearts. The wood plaque measures 12.5 ×8.5 inches and can hold a 4 x 6 inch photo.
365 Days and Counting Happy 1st Long Locket Necklace
For a spouse that loves jewelry, this 365 Days and Counting Happy 1st Long Locket Necklace would make the perfect gift. The locket necklace comes with an engraved insert with the warming words: “365 days and counting, Happy 1st.” The necklace and the locket are made of stainless steel and is hypoallergenic, meaning it will not rust or tarnish and is very durable. The chain is approximately 24 inches long.
Personalized Engraved Marriage Chopping Block
This beautiful wooden Personalized Engraved Marriage Chopping Block would make a great anniversary gift. Each block is made with top-grade hardwood that is sustainably sourced and are 100% food safe. Each block is also handmade and carved with the saying “And the lived happily ever after” as well as the names of the couple and their anniversary date.
King and Queen Beer and Wine Glass Gift Set
This King and Queen Beer and Wine Glass Gift Set comes with two custom glasses, one 16 oz beer glass with ‘King’ and a 12.75 oz wine glass with ‘Queen.’ Both glasses are dishwasher safe.
Personalized Mickey And Minnie Mouse Better Together Forever Throw Pillow
For the Disney loving couple, this Personalized Mickey And Minnie Mouse Better Together Forever Throw Pillow is the best gift. Each personalized pillow cover can be customized with the couple’s last name as well as the wedding date or anniversary date. Each pillow measures 18 x 18 inches.
Happy Anniversary Couples Game
The Happy Anniversary Couples Game lets couples celebrate their anniversary by remembering why they are together and offers over 100 insightful questions on topics they may have not thought or talked about in a long time.
Dainty Gold Pearl Choker
This dainty and beautiful Dainty Gold Pearl Choker would make a lasting impression as a 1st anniversary gift. This choker measures an adjusted length from 14.5 inches to 16.5 inches and features 14K Gold filled chain and beads as well as handcut pearls.
Set of Crystal Champagne Flutes
Toast to making it through your first year of marriage with this Set of Crystal Champagne Flutes. This set of four champagne flutes are handcrafted and handblown by expert craftsmen. Each glass measures 1.5 inches at the top, 2.6 inches at the bottom, and are 10.4 inches high. Each glass holds up to 6 oz.
wallart777 Custom Canvas Prints with Your Photos
The wallart777 Custom Canvas Prints with Your Photos offers high-quality custom prints of your treasured photos and puts them on canvas to help your memories come to life in art form. Each canvas art is ready to hang with strong hooks fixed on the frame and comes in sizing ranging from 8×10 to 12×18 to 18×18 to 48×32 and more.
Modern Numbers Date Sign
The Modern Numbers Date Sign offers the opportunity for a one of a kind art piece. Just provide the dates of your anniversary and you will receive an art piece that is designed by an American artist and is professionally printed in Florida. Each piece is an original gallery wrapped canvas with vibrant color that does not fade over time.
Engravable Silver Bracelet for Women
What better way to show your love than with a piece of jewelry that has a specially engraved message just from you? This Engravable Silver Bracelet for Women is handcrafted in sterling silver and offers a chic bracelet ready to be personalized as you wish: with a name or a thoughtful phrase you choose – engraved in a beautiful font. Your message can also be engraved on the inside for her eyes only.
Size is adjustable: You can bend the cuff a little to open and close it on your wrist and it will stay in the shape you need.
5” Personalized Wood Ampersand
This 5” Personalized Wood Ampersand would make a great addition to your home as a gift. It is 5 inches high and made of birch plywood and is polished with natural pigmented brown beeswax. It can be personalized to include a message or your names and the date of your anniversary.
Paper Anniversary Gifts
A Year of Us: A Couples Journal: One Question a Day to Spark Fun and Meaningful Conversations
The A Year of Us: A Couples Journal: One Question a Day to Spark Fun and Meaningful Conversations is a fun way to celebrate the next year of your marriage. This journal will help couples tell stories and share feelings thanks to insightful questions and a new prompt per day. Each page in this daily journal will spark conversation about future goals, emotions, romance, hobbies, or other engaging topics.
A Thousand Years by Christina Perri
Whether it was your wedding song or not, Christina Perri’s ‘A Thousand Years’ song is romantic and filled with beautiful sentiments about the one you love. That’s why this A Thousand Years by Christina Perri Inspired Wedding Song Lyric Wall Art would make a great first wedding anniversary gift. This print is printed on thick matte paper with premium inks. You can chose to purchase just the 8X10 print, or can receive the print mattered and/or framed as well.
1st Paper Anniversary Gift, Potted Paper Desk Rose
The 1st Paper Anniversary Gift, Potted Paper Desk Rose showcases the traditionally gift, paper, for a 1st wedding anniversary. The rose is handmade from paper and is attached to a high quality floral stem. The single rose is then anchored in glued pebbles inside a terra cotta pot with an overall height of 7 inches. A “Happy 1st “paper” Anniversary” is then attached to the floral steam alongside a lady bug.
Wedding Anniversary Memory Book
The Wedding Anniversary Memory Book is a great way to capture the memories you make as a couple throughout your years together. This scrapbook has dozens of beautifully illustrated pages, measures 8 x 8 inches and includes three sheets of high-quality stickers so that you can customize your the pages in your own way. It is hardcover and printed on thick, high-quality paper. A yearly record keeper is also included as a helpful reminder of flowers and traditional and modern gifts for each of your anniversaries.
In My Life by The Beatles
For the Beatles fans, this beautiful In My Life by The Beatles inspired wedding song lyric wall art print would make an excellent gift. The print states the lyrics “In My Life I Love You More” and has a whimsical background of clouds. Prints come by default unmatted and unframed, but you can choose to have both included. Prints can be 8X10 or 11×14.
Folded Book Art Paper Anniversary Gift
Personalized Wedding Anniversary Push Pin World Map
Start pinning all your travel adventures in life together with a Wedding Anniversary World Push Pin Map, custom designed by California artist Wendy Gold. The map can be personalized with your names and anniversary date. Maps can be either vintage or modern in style and are available unframed or framed in four recycled wood frames options. Three standard map sizes are: Standard – unframed: 18″ x 24″/ Framed: 20″ x 26″; Large – unframed: 22″ x 28″/ Framed: 24″ x 30″; and, X-Large – unframed: 24″ x 30″/ Framed: 26″ x 32″.
One Year Down Forever to Go Happy First Anniversary Greeting Card
A great way to celebrate one year together in the ‘traditional’ manner is with this paper One Year Down Forever to Go Happy First Anniversary Greeting Card. The card reads “One year down, forever to go” – a simple sentiment made in adorable lettering surrounded with hearts. The 6 x 4.25 inch folded card is printed on premium white shimmery heavyweight cardstock and is left blank inside for your personal message.
Visible Voice Soundwave Art
Give the gift of sound with the Visible Voice Soundwave Art print. This meaningful gift that says exactly what you want them to know…. “I LOVE YOU” with a printed soundwave of words “I love you” with accompanied phrase in your choice of font. Just record your voice and the print will be customized to you, allowing the giftee to use their smartphone and a QR code to hear the message.
Various Sizes Available: 8×10/ 11×14 / 16×20.
Custom Star Map
Letters to My Love: Write Now. Read Later. Treasure Forever.
With Letters to My Love: Write Now. Read Later. Treasure Forever you can make memories that last a life time and can be passed down to any future kids you may have. This keepsake collection of aerograms capture moments in time thanks to an innovative format that invites romantics to declare their affection to their beloved in 12, fold-and-mail letters to be opened in the future. Each letter is printed with a unique prompt such as: “When we first met.,” “What I love about us.,” “It’s the little things, like when.,” and “I promise to you.,” plus two blank letters.
For I Have Found the One My Soul Loves
This For I Have Found the One My Soul Loves, Song of Solomon 3:4, Christian Art is reproduction print of a highlighted King James Bible scripture and is sure to bring a smile to your spouse. The company scans real pages from old Bibles for the print. It does not come with a frame but measures 8×10.
Lovebox Cube -1 Year Anniversary Gift Box For Men
One way to celebrate the ‘paper’ wedding anniversary is to purchase a paper-based gift box such as this Lovebox Cube – 1 Year Anniversary Gift Box For Men. Your own pictures, filled with love and memories, will pop up when opening the box. You can choose 13 pictures to customize your box. Each is made with art paper, thick cardboard, and solid beechwood to make them a high-quality gift that your loved one will cherish long after opening.
It also doubles as a magnet. The magnets hidden inside this popup box make it a fun present to open. Once given, you can place the photo part on a fridge or any other magnetic surface.
Paper Flowers & Roses Dozen
A unique paper anniversary gift for the flower lover is this Paper Flowers & Roses Dozen. The bouqet is an elegant collection of ivory and dark purple paper folded into 3 unique roses and 9 flowers. The 9 traditional flowers are printed with “I Love You” accented with hand-painted purple edges and cream pearl embellishments. The bouquet is securely wrapped with matching satin ribbon. The bouquet measures approximately 7 inches in diameter and over 12 inches tall.
Black and White 1st Anniversary Gift Card
This Black and White 1st Anniversary Gift Card would be a great way to write a love note to your significant other on your anniversary date. The card measures 6.5×4.25 inches and is crafted on a beautiful ebony black card with white ink.
Map Art Gift Family Established Sign
Showcase your new life and home together with this Map Art Gift Family Established Sign. This digital print is customized to showcase the place you call home via a colorful map. Your print comes beautifully framed in a 13 inches h x 13 inches w x 1.5 inches deep solid New Zealand Pine shadow box frame. Print design measures 12×12 inches. All prints are professionally printed on a premium matte archival Red River paper with ChromaLife100+ inks.
Clock Anniversary Gifts
The 11 Inch Personalized Wooden Wall Clock for Couple offers a daily reminder of your love and the family you’ve created together. Each wooden clock is made custom for each couple and features interlocking hearts, the couple’s first names and the established date. The clock is battery operated and is hand stained on all sides in a charming barnwood gray color.
RIRHTAJUS Anniversary Sundial
Celebrate your anniversary in a classic, yet distinctive, way with this RIRHTAJUS Anniversary Sundial. The sundial is beautifully engraved and features a beautiful poem to showcase your love. The solid brass sundial compass offers a rich, antique patina finish and is fully functional. It can be used for basic measurements and object of mathematical study.
Sizing is as follows: 5 inches Round, 2 inches High Sundial Compass with a 6.3 x 6.3 x 3 inch Wooden Box.
Hatch Restore
One of the best and most innovative digital clocks on the market is the Hatch Restore. You can personalize a sleep-wake routine to help you fall asleep, stay asleep and wake up refreshed by creating a mood with a library of soothing sounds, white noise and lights. Users can gently wake to a custom Sunrise Alarm Clock that supports healthy cortisol levels.
You can also relax with a soft-glow reading light without the eye-straining blue hues.
Custom Watch for Men
For a personalized gift option, gift this Custom Watch for Men. The watch is made with fine Wooden Craftsmanship, is very light and also durable. It comes with a Japanese Quartz Movement to guarantee an accurate time and has an original battery that can last more than 3 years. To personalize the watch, you can include a custom engraving of a personalized message or date. Bandwidth: 24mm (1 inch).
Personalized Antique Desk Clock
For the spouse that loves antiques and vintage items, gift them this Personalized Antique Desk Clock. The beautiful vintage desk clock measures approximately 3 cm across and is 6 cm in diameter. You can include a custom message to be engraved of up to 70 characters per side of the watch.
12-inch Blue Copper Wall Clock
A great addition to your home to celebrate your anniversary would be this 12-inch Blue Copper Wall Clock. The clock is made of copper and handpainted with acrylic paint. It comes with a high-quality quartz movement crafted in one of the oldest factories in Europe (Germany) and has a noiseless stroke and high accuracy.
MOSITO Digital Wooden Alarm Clock with Wireless Charging
What better way to combine two things your partner needs, a clock and a way to charge their phone, than with this MOSITO Digital Wooden Alarm Clock with Wireless Charging.This digital clock is formed to look like wood and offers the time as well as wireless charging on top. You can also adjust the dimness and sound levels of the clock.
How To Select the Best 1st Year Wedding Anniversary Gift
You’re Setting the Stage for Future Anniversaries
Remember that this is the first of many anniversaries to hopefully come! You want to set the stage and raise a high bar on how much you show your love and respect for your new spouse. Find something that shows them that you have enjoyed your first year of marriage together, as well as how well you’ve gotten to know them over the past year.
Traditional or Modern?
There may need to be a discussion around whether you value the traditional wedding anniversary gift giving traditions or if you want to go with the more modern twists. Maybe you just want to do your own thing or make new traditions that are special for you as a couple.
Physical Gifts and Experiences
It’s important to consider what is more important to you as a couple, experiences or physical gifts. Maybe you want to exchange a small sentimental gift and opt to splurge on an experience like a nice dinner or vacation or spa day. Maybe you prefer to splurge on a nice gift that you partner can enjoy over a lifetime. Communicating your needs and expectations around these preferences on your first wedding anniversary can get the tone for all of your anniversaries down the road. It also means a lot less missteps and hurt feelings in the future.
FAQs About 1st Year Wedding Anniversary Gift Ideas
What is traditional for the 1st wedding anniversary?
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.
Why is paper the first anniversary gift?
Paper was named as the traditional first wedding anniversary gift because it symbolizes the blank page the couple can write the newest chapter of their life on. It also symbolizes the fragility of the first years of marriage, yet it also offers a life-long substitutability if handled with love and care.
Why is the modern traditional 1st anniversary gift a clock?
The clock is the more traditional 1st wedding anniversary gift as it symbolizes the fact that time is precious. It also symbolizes the fact that you must spend time to nurture and grow your new marriage and life together.
