Your one-year wedding anniversary is a time to toast the wonderful beginning of a lifelong adventure together. The future is full of love and surprises for you both, and there's no better way to celebrate the time you've spent together and the time to come than with a unique gift or experience.
We’ve rounded up 25 one-year anniversary gifts for every type of partner. Whether you’re looking for a classic gift, like a sweet book or paper flowers, or something a little more creative, like an online adventure or bucket-list road trip, they'll love and appreciate any of these ideas. Cheers to one year of wedded bliss!
Paper Gifts
It’s a Victorian-era tradition that anniversary gifts during the earlier years in marriage are more inexpensive and fragile. Each year is represented by a different material, with year one being paper, making them perfect one-year anniversary gifts. There's nothing wrong with being traditional, and these paper gifts put a creative twist on the theme!
How Do I Love Thee From A-Z
UncommonGoods
uncommongoods.com
$20.00
Tell your special someone just how much you love them with this book full of alphabet-based prompts. Each letter gets its own page and prompt, like describing your partner's charm or how you know you can depend on them. This romantic book will be a keepsake for years to come!
Paper Flower Bouquet
You won't have to add water to this bouquet made completely out of paper. There are all different sizes and colors of arrangements to choose from. Or, if you prefer, you can have a bouquet made out of the pages of your partner's favorite book.
Folded Book With Wedding Date
If either of you is a bookworm, this customized book with the pages folded into your anniversary date will stand out on any bookshelf.
Couples' Anniversary Journal
UncommonGoods
uncommongoods.com
$85.00
Start a tradition of commemorating your anniversary in this journal. Add photos and additional memorable moments you shared during the year.
I Like You, I Love You
People I've Loved
peopleiveloved.com
$12.95
Remember the journey of falling in love with your spouse? Illustrator Carissa Potter shares the romantic, awkward, and hilarious moments partners encounter as they get to know each other and eventually commit to a life together. Take a stroll down memory lane and read through this masterpiece together, and don't forget to reminisce on your own getting-to-know-each-other moments.
Romantic Gifts
Sweep them off their feet with a special gift that's sure to woo them all over again. These gift ideas are classic, intimate, and a little bit flirty.
Gold Envelope Necklace
The Pink Locket
etsy.com
$68.00
A great way to commemorate your wedding anniversary or the day you met, this minimalist envelope necklace can be customized with a personal stamp. If dates aren't your thing, you could also opt for your initials or a short message.
The Bouqs Co. Monthly Flower Subscription
The Bouqs Co.
bouqs.com
$74.00
Keep the love going for an entire year with this monthly flower subscription. It'll be the anniversary gift that keeps on giving.
Maude Burn Massage Candle
Maude
getmaude.com
$25.00
For the one who lights your fire, this discreet massage candle will help heat things up between you two. It has skin-softening natural oils, and three heavenly scents to choose from that are guaranteed to make them swoon.
Venus Et Fleur Eternity Roses
Venus Et Fleur
venusetfleur.com
$399.00
Venus et Fleur flowers are ideal for the spouse who loves having flowers around the house. These last up to one whole year.
Bath Soak
Oui the People
ouithepeople.com
$28.00
Just as the name implies, this bath salt mix is a big mood. Give your partner the gift of a relaxing and sensual bath thanks to this soothing, bergamot-scented mixture. It's full of detoxifying ingredients like potassium, magnesium, and calcium to send stress straight down the drain.
Fun Gifts
If tradition isn’t your thing, you can get a little more creative with your one-year anniversary gift. These ideas are fun and even keep the celebratory vibes going all year long!
Create-Your-Own Reel Viewer
UncommonGoods
amazon.com
$29.95
This nostalgic reel viewer is a fun way to look back on some of your most special moments together. Customize the reel with some of your favorite photos, then pop it in to marvel at the memories.
Personalized Fortune Cookies
Fancy Fortune Cookies
fancyfortunecookies.com
$0.70
These fortune cookies are a sweet gift they'll never expect! Write up to five custom fortunes for your spouse to crack open.
Lovebox Spinning Heart Messenger
UncommonGoods
uncommongoods.com
$100.00
This messenger is a modern way to send your sweetie love notes. When a message is sent, the outer heart will spin until the recipient opens the box to find it displayed inside.
Custom Puzzle
UncommonGoods
uncommongoods.com
$129.00
For the one who completes your puzzle, this customized option is an adorable way to celebrate the fact that you found each other. It displays an aerial view of the exact spot you two met.
Instagram Photo Magnets
Social Print Studio
socialprintstudio.com
$18.00
Relive all of the best memories of your first year together by turning your favorite photos of each other on Instagram into these fun photo magnets.
Adventurous Gifts
For any couple who'd rather spend their time exploring outdoors, these gifts will help spruce up your weekly date night and create new memories.
Couples Camera Set
The Adventure Challenge
theadventurechallenge.com
$147.99
Set off on 50 different dates (all surprises!) with this fun scratch-off date book. This set comes with a camera so you can document every single adventure you go on together. If you prefer, you can also buy the book on its own. If you want to keep the fun going all year long, opt for a monthly adventure box.
Winery Trip
SHOP NOW
Revisit your favorite winery, or try a new one. They make a great afternoon or evening activity where the two of you can enjoy time together.
Scratchable World Map
Keep track of all the trips you've been on as a couple and plan out where you want to head to next on this scratchable world map.
All-Inclusive Tropical Trip
SHOP NOW
It may be on the pricier side, but nothing beats booking a trip to an all-inclusive resort so you and your boo can get a little R&R.
Meaningful Gifts
It's OK to get a little sappy — it's your one-year wedding anniversary! These gifts pull at the heartstrings and might even cause some happy tears.
Star Constellation From Wedding Night
This framed constellation is a unique yet romantic way of keeping an element of your wedding night on display in your home.
Couples' Q&A Journal
This journal provides a question a day that each person can answer. Once the journal is completed, you'll have a 3-year time capsule!
Personalized Cutting Board
Morning Joy Co.
etsy.com
$69.00
If they love to cook or are always prepping a cheese spread before guests come over, they'll love this engraved cutting board.
Personalized Bottle of Wine
Personal Wine
personalwine.com
$28.00
Any wine-lover will love having a personalized bottle to keep in their collection. Either toast to your one-year or save it for a future anniversary.
Everyday Photo Book
Artifact Uprising
artifactuprising.com
$59.00
Create a photo book of all the memories from your first year. This will make for a great place to keep them instead of in the cloud.