Five first wedding anniversary gift ideas

In this article, we take a look at five gift suggestions that can be given to couples who are celebrating their first wedding anniversary. For the first wedding anniversary, gifts traditionally given are paper. We look at a paper gift and others that could make great anniversary presents.

Great gift ideas

How do you give paper? Aren't paper gifts a boring present? Well, they don't have to be. More exciting anniversary ideas are what comes printed on the paper!

Tickets or vouchers

Tickets for upcoming concerts and events make great presents. Think about the couple you are buying for. Would they like a voucher for a week-end break or spa day? Is there a concert or play they would like to attend? Vouchers can be purchased for a meal or you could get a ticket for a summer festival or theatre play.

Gifts for the home

Moving away from tradition, young couples may still be in the process of home building. Giving a practical gift for the home could be really helpful. Do they still need kitchen equipment or something that could make all the difference in the front room? Wedding gifts often miss out something crucial that the couple could really do with. You can give that home gift for their anniversary.

More ideas

Couples that play together, stay together! The first year of a wedded couple can be taken up by the home and work. Is there a gift you could give that would make a special day out for them?

Activities for fun-loving couples

How about a fun day of go-karting, paint-balling or quadding? It's something they can do with you and other friends, truly marking the day with the people they care about.

Wedding mementos or keepsake

Mementos or memories of the wedding are a good idea. Have you still got pictures of their big day? You could have them framed or printed on canvas to make a special gift that will last. If you have funny photos, make a collage of them and frame them for a humourous gift. Give them a memory to remind them of the day they got married.

A special night celebration at home

If the budget won’t stretch too far, how about all the ingredients for a cosy night in? Buy presents to make a 'night in’ pack of a DVD, popcorn and chocolates. Depending on how well you know the couple, you could also add in bath salts and massage oils. This can create a really relaxing first wedding anniversary night.