Congratulations are in order – it’s your first wedding anniversary! No doubt you’re planning on surprising one another with a gift to celebrate this happy milestone. If you want to stick to the anniversary tradition, we’ve sorted your gift guide, whether you choose classic wedding anniversary symbols or their modern counterparts.
Traditionally, the first wedding anniversary is celebrated with paper gifts, symbolising the newness of marriage. It represents the blank slate on which your love story will be written and the delicacy of your new status as Mr and Mrs – the years haven’t given you the strength only time can provide. Alternatively, the modern couple opt for clocks on their first wedding anniversary, symbolising the eternity of your
Falling in Love Print, Rachel Kennedy Designs
Personalised Anniversary, Not on the High Street
Origami Paper Plane Necklace, ETSY
Surprise your sweetheart with a trip to their favourite location – you can symbolise this with a paper plane, or with plane tickets to the dream destination.
Anniversary Crest Print, Uncommon Goods
Kate Spade NY Hello Darling Card Set, Papier D’Amour
Send love notes to one another. Who said letter writing was a lost art?
Typography Personalised Flat Notes and Calling Cards, Rifle Paper Co.
Personalised Leather Journal in British Tan, Papier D’Amour
George Jensen Koppel Clock, Peter’s of Kensington
Howard Miller Crosby Clock, Zanui
Kartell Tic & Tac Clock, David Jones
World Clock, Down That Little Lane
Menu Marble Wall Clock, Norsu Interiors
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