First anniversary paper gift ideas (1 year)
Paper is the traditional first-anniversary material — perfect for something personal and printed:
A paper star map of your wedding night
The real sky from your wedding, printed on matte paper and framed. From $14.99 at myskykept.com. See your sky free →
Love letters
One for each month of your first year.
Concert or event tickets
Paper tickets count.
A custom illustrated portrait
Of you two.
A photo book of year one
Your first year in pictures.
Origami flowers
They last forever.
A map of where you met
Framed.
A personalized book
Your story as a storybook.
Vow print
Your vows, framed.
A journal for the next year
Write in it together.
Tip: Your wedding night sky on paper is the most literal and personal paper gift there is.
Questions
What is the 1st anniversary traditional gift?
Paper.
Paper gift ideas for him?
A star map of your wedding night, tickets, or a journal.
Paper gift ideas for her?
Love letters, a photo book, or a framed star map.
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