One year paper anniversary gifts for him

Traditionalists, your search for the perfect gift ends here. 

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You're about to clock 365 days as a married couple. Congratulations! But how should you commemorate this special occasion? As the tradition goes, paper anniversary gifts are the way to go. 

While this may sound limiting, celebrating your first wedding anniversary with a paper gift leaves plenty of room for creativity (thanks in part to craft sites like Minted and Etsy)—and it’s a tradition steeped in history. Paper anniversary gifts are thought to symbolize the fragility and youth of your new marriage, and they can be inexpensive, highly customizable, and most important, thoughtful. 

If you and your spouse are going the traditional route—or if you’re a friend or loved one looking to congratulate your favorite couple while they cheers in quarantine—your search for the perfect paper anniversary gift ends here. Ahead, shop 31 keepsakes that are timeless, thoughtful, and worthy of this momentous milestone.

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  Custom Wedding Portrait

  For a creative memento that will stand the test of time, look no further than Henry James Paper Goods’ custom wedding portraits. Founder Kadie draws each print by hand using your family photos, color palette, and clothing choices for inspiration. 

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  Custom Date Memento Print

  You toiled over your perfect wedding date—why not turn it into a print? Choose your font, color palette, and size to create a custom work of art.

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  Custom House Portrait

  If you bought a family home during your first year of marriage, celebrate both occasions with a custom portrait from Minted. For this super sweet housewarming gift, upload a photo of your home, and Minted's team will create a one-of-a-kind line drawing of your humble abode.

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  Hardcover Wedding Photo Book

  Thoughtfully preserve your big day with a custom photo album from Artifact Uprising. This hardcover book is an instant family heirloom that your spouse will keep on display for years to come.

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  First-Dance Sheet-Music Print

  Never forget your first dance with vintage-inspired sheet music of your wedding song. Provide the song name and artist, and Blim & Blum will find the lyrics and sheet music for you. 

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  Wilde House Paper ‘The Lover’ Print

  These original art prints from Wilde House Paper are perfect for the poetry lover. Each artwork speaks to a specific type of partner, from the Dreamer to the Realist and more.

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  Personalized Stationery

  Custom stationery is the gift that keeps on giving—especially in quarantine. Work with Brianne of Peony Papeterie to design a unique set for your loved one, down to the font, style, color scheme, and paper weight. 

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  ‘On the Rocks’ Framed Print

  Gift the art lover in your life a unique print from For Your Guest Bathroom, a photography curation service that features affordable prints from a handful of artists. For a personal touch, opt for a print that features your honeymoon location, like the above shot from the beaches of France.

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  Custom Photo Print

  • Make use of your wedding photos and frame a favorite shot. Add customized text at the bottom to commemorate your special day, and choose a color theme, size, and frame. 

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  Custom Night-Sky Print

  Pure romantics will love this custom night-sky print that uses the location, date, and professional astronomy software to depict the night sky on your wedding day. Choose from three fonts, three design styles, and 25 colors to further customize your piece. 

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  Vegetable Kingdom: The Abundant World of Vegan Recipes by Bryant Terry

  For the budding home chef, a good cookbook is worth its weight in gold. Vegetable Kingdom: The Abundant World of Vegan Recipes by food justice activist and author Bryant Terry has more than 100 simple recipes that teach you and your spouse the basics of a great vegan meal. The best part? The recipes are centered on real food, not powders or meat substitutes.

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  Sin ‘Paper’ Plates

  Need something to serve those delicious meals on? Look no further than these porcelain “paper” plates from Sin. Yes, cheeky interpretations of the tradition are welcome. 

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  City Skyline Wedding Art

  Pay homage to your wedding location with a vintage-inspired print from Chicago artist Alexander Doll. He uses archival paper and ink to reimagine you and your loved one as a classic, Art Deco couple against the city skyline of your choice.

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  Custom Quote Print

  Frame your vows, the lyrics to your wedding song, or a favorite quote for a paper anniversary gift that tells a story. Work with the team at Minted to customize the font, color scheme, and layout.

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  Hardcover Travel Photo Book

  Remember your honeymoon with a one-of-a-kind travel photo book from Artifact Uprising. The company’s software allows you to customize your book down to the fonts, layout, and text.

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  The Astrology of You and Me by Gary Goldschneider

  Those who look to the stars for answers will appreciate this couple’s astrology book. Chapters are organized by astrological sign, so you can learn every heavenly thing there is to know about yourself and your partner.

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  Artifact Uprising Walnut Desktop Photo Calendar

  Create a personalized calendar with photos from your wedding day or your first year of marriage to decorate your new WFH space. Customize each month with photos and colors, and add special text to specific days for birthdays, anniversaries, and holidays. 

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  Paper Poppies Bouquet

  Swap the flowers this year for a handmade paper bouquet. This set comes with eight poppies made of crepe paper, and you can customize them by size and color. 

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  Basquiat by Leonhard Emmerling

  Whether you’re celebrating an anniversary, birthday, or holiday, you can’t go wrong with a thoughtful coffee table book. There’s something for the design aficionado, the pop culture fiend, and the art lover, like this Jean Michel Basquiat collection. 

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  Hudson Valley Toile Wallpaper (Samples)

  Moved into a new space together? Look to Sheila Bridges, revered designer and creator of Harlem Toile, for stunning wallpaper inspired by traditional French toile. Her patterns turn traditional pastoral scenes on their head with visual tropes that “lampoon some of the stereotypes deeply woven into the African American experience.” This print pulls from her own experience as a homeowner in New York’s Hudson Valley. It’s a piece of art in your home—the wallpaper design is in the Brooklyn Museum’s collection.

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  Typewriter Wedding Vows Print

  For a sentimental keepsake, get your wedding vows printed from World of Words. Each piece is printed on handmade cotton paper and customized with typewriter, script, or calligraphy font. 

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  Ticket Stub Diary

  For the cooped-up concert-goer or avid sports fan, gift a sentimental ticket stub booklet that you can both fill for years to come. This is an especially thoughtful option if you went to a game or event for your first date. 

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  ‘What I Love About You’ Fill-in-the-Blank Book

  Go the sentimental route with this endearing fill-in-the-blank book from Uncommon Goods. With 37 simple and heartfelt prompts, this book will serve as a teeny window into your first year of marriage.

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  Kate Spade New York Invitation Picture Frame

  Your invites were works of art, right? For a subtle yet meaningful home flourish, try this frame from Kate Spade New York that places your wedding photo next to your invitations. 

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  The Sun and Her Flowers by Rupi Kaur, Gift Edition

  The gift edition of your spouse’s favorite book of poetry or novel makes for a thoughtful paper anniversary present. Engrave it with their initials for a sentimental touch. 

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  Tasting Papers (2-Pack)

  You may not be hosting friends for now, but you can make at-home date nights more feel special with these fun tasting papers for wine and cheese. 

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  Personalized Special-Place Map Print

  Celebrate your first meeting place, family home, or wedding location with a personalized map print from Blim & Blum. Add up to two lines of custom text and choose from a heart or a star symbol to mark your special locale. 

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  Luxe Dominoes Playing Cards

  Upgrade game nights with a chic playing card set from Luxe Dominoes. The colorful acrylic case comes with a Bicycle 808 Standard Index playing card deck.  

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  Offline Activities by Tamara Shopsin & Jason Fulford

  For a quirky keepsake, gift this book of fun and creative offline activities to your loved one. Coupled with a bouquet of fresh flowers and a touching card, it makes for the perfect low-key paper anniversary gift.

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  The Bucket List by Kath Stathers

  For the adventurous, globe-trotting couple, gift a travel book to inspire your next vacation (you can dream!). Sit down and mark the activities you want to complete together throughout your marriage. 

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  Brass Easel & Calendar

  Perk up your home office with this minimalist calendar. The easel style will perfectly showcase your wedding photos, and the clean metallic lines will go with all kinds of decor.