Good 1 year anniversary gifts for her

Good 1 year anniversary gifts for her

PATRINA'S PAPERIE / Etsy

There are many customs and rituals when it comes to weddings, and some even extend into the first year (and beyond). For example, when it comes to anniversary gifts, there are certain traditional anniversary gifts by year, a custom that goes back all the way to the '20s. The reason for each is mostly symbolic: The materials for each present start off soft and delicate, and then get stronger through the years, just like your union. So, as you approach the end of your first year together, these are the traditions that extend to that anniversary.

What is a traditional 1-year anniversary gift?

The first anniversary gift is traditionally made of paper. Why? Not only is the material delicate and fragile, it's also a blank slate — just like your marriage. You still have plenty of shared history left to write.

Are there any other traditional gifts for a first anniversary?

In 1937, the American National Retail Jewelers Association came out with a complementary "modern" list of anniversary gifts with more practical items; there, the first-anniversary gift of choice is clocks. And, if that wasn't enough tradition for you, year one is also associated with carnations, gold and the color yellow.

What is a good first anniversary gift?

If you're looking for first anniversary gifts for women, gifts for men or gifts for couples, there's a lot of leeway. Between paper, clocks, carnations and gold, there are so many options to choose from. But the best 1-year anniversary gifts are embedded with meaning. Paper gifts can be personalized in so many ways, with newly married names, important dates, vows, words from a wedding song or other mementos from the wedding. Here, we have some favorite gifts that fit the themes and are meaningful to your first year together (plus a few that are just for fun).

With that first big gift taken care of, you can get a jump planning your second anniversary gift (or jump far ahead to your three-year anniversary gifts and four-year anniversary gifts).

Best Overall 1-Year Anniversary Gift

PaperDaisyBespoke

Custom Line Drawing

Unusal First Wedding Anniversary Gift

TheBookArtisan

Folded Book Art

Best 1-Year Anniversary Gift Under $20

Gift Republic

100 Dates Scratch Off Poster

Unique First Wedding Anniversary Gift

IMAGE3D

Custom Viewfinder Reel

Custom 1-Year Anniversary Gift

CustomFamilyGifts

Personalized Milestones Map

Paper Anniversary GIft for Superhero Fans

TreeTownPaper

Comic Book Bouquet

Meaningful 1-Year Anniversary Gift

Uncommon Goods

The Story of Us Fill-In Journal

Unexpected Paper Gift

GoodsBeauty

Paper Stool

Custom Art for First Anniversrary

OurLoveWasBorn

Night Sky Print

Cute Paper Gift

Recycled Ideas

Flower Seed Paper Confetti

For Daring Partners

We're Not Really Strangers

We're Not Really Strangers Card Game

Cute Anniversary GIft

Knock Knock

What I Love about You Book

Uncommon Goods

Intersection of Love Photo Print

For Her to Wear Always

PaperAnniversaryLove

Personalized Paper Jewelry

Artifact Uprising

Color Series Photo Book

America's Test Kitchen

The Complete Cooking for Two Cookbook

Traditional and Modern 1-Year Anniversary Gift

MiGiraLaCesta

Geometric Rainbow Paper Wall Clock

Uncommon Goods

Carnation 3D Art

Anniversary Gift for Him

Cheer Greetings

Beer Greetings

Patrina's Paperie

Ampersand Foil Print

DearAvaGifts

1-Year Anniversary Gift Necklace

Great for Him

PaperAnniversaryLove

Invitation Cufflinks

Patrina's Paperie

Personalized Copper Foil Notecards

BeatificHappyPlanner

Personalized Planner

Uncommon Goods

Carnation Grow Kit

Lisa Leonard

Sweet Love Initial Ring

Society6

Biology Australia Wall Clock

CopperandBrassPaper

"Love Looks Good on Us" Greeting Card

GIGU

Starburst Ball Modern Wall Clock

Why trust Good Housekeeping?

For decades, Good Housekeeping as provided expert reviews and advice on gift-giving, including gifts for girlfriends, gifts for boyfriends, gifts for moms, gifts for dads and gifts for kids, among others. While not every product in this round-up has been tested in the labs at the Good Housekeeping Institute, editors have used their experience doing market research on gifts, their knowledge of trends, their information about what kinds of gifts have resonated with readers in the past, along with customer reviews, editor's picks and bestsellers to put together this list of the best 1-year anniversary gifts.

What do you get a girl for a one year anniversary?

The Best One-Year Anniversary Gifts.
Sentimental anniversary journal. One year down, forever to go—so now's the time to start documenting your memories together. ... .
Original origami art. ... .
Printed wedding vows. ... .
Chic gold watch. ... .
Personalized stationery set. ... .
Custom ring holder. ... .
Relationship-building card game. ... .
Dapper whiskey decanter..

What is a traditional 1 year anniversary gift?

1st Anniversary: Paper On your first-ever anniversary, paper represents the traditional gift. The threads within paper symbolize the strength and connectivity of your blossoming relationship. Paper is also a blank slate, a reference to the beginnings of a new life together.

What should I do for my girlfriend on our first anniversary?

There are so many creative 1 year dating anniversary ideas and ways to have fun on the day. You could revisit the place you first met, plan a romantic soiree for two, cook their favourite meal, or go on a special adventure together, or even plan a mini scavenger hunt with little gifts and notes along the way.