First Anniversary Paper Gift Guide: 15 Ideas for Year One

The first wedding anniversary is traditionally celebrated with paper — a gift to you, because paper points straight at meaningful, keepable things. Here are 15 ideas, from classic to creative.

Sentimental keepsakes

1. Your wedding song's lyrics printed as wall art. See song canvases →
2. Your vows printed and framed. Vows canvas →
3. A custom map of where you married
4. A handwritten "reasons I married you" letter or book
5. A photo book of your first year together

Creative paper twists

6. Tickets (concert, travel, a show) — paper and an experience in one
7. A custom illustrated portrait on paper or canvas
8. A star map of your wedding night, printed
9. A crossword or puzzle made about your relationship
10. A subscription to a magazine or paper they love

Keep it going

11. A "year two" letter to seal and open next anniversary
12. A recipe card box started with family recipes
13. A framed first-dance lyric with your names + date
14. A personalized calendar of your photos
15. A board game or card game customized to your story

The one that lasts past year one

Most paper gifts are lovely but delicate. The version that survives to your 25th is your song printed on canvas — paper-inspired, but built to stay on the wall. See popular wedding songs →