1-Year Anniversary Gifts That’ll Mean More Than a Bouquet of Flowers

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Your first anniversary is a time to toast the wonderful beginning of a lifelong adventure together — and there’s no better way to celebrate your first year of marriage than with a thoughtful 1-year anniversary gift. The future is full of love, joy, and surprises for you both, so commemorate the time you’ve spent together over the last year with a unique gift or experience.

Now that the thrill of the wedding presents others have given you has worn off, it’s time for you and your partner to step up to the plate. From romantic card games to virtual classes, we’ve gathered 30 of the best 1-year anniversary gifts that’ll knock your partner’s socks off. So whether you’re looking for something cheesy in the best way like red roses that last up to 3 years, or something really creative like a personalized photo lamp — we’re sure your partner will appreciate it, especially if they fall under the “it’s the thought that counts” camp.

Paper Gifts

According to a Victorian-era tradition, it’s believed that anniversary gifts during the earlier years of marriage should be inexpensive and fragile. And we urge you to run with that as the wedding was likely already expensive enough. The key is to use a different material each year, with year one being paper. There’s nothing wrong with being traditional, and these paper gifts put a creative twist on the theme!

Reasons Why I Love You Hardcover Linen Journal

If words of affirmation are your love language, why not inspire them by gifting an empty journal and urging them to fill it out? If words of affirmation are their love language, watch their face light up as they read through all of the pages you’ve poured your heart into. While there aren’t any guided prompts or questions, the creator suggests you fill this journal with love notes, collages, quotes, or whatever makes you think of them. So if you have your first-date movie tickets saved — put them in the journal. Your wedding vows — put them in the journal. Changes you wish you made to your wedding vows — put them in the journal.

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A Love Journal: 100 Things I Love about You

Tell your special someone just how much you love them with this book full of prompts. Among the 100 writing options are fill-in-the-blank lists, milestone prompts, and romantic inquiries. This romantic book will be a keepsake for years to come!

Pop Up Garden Lilacs

Paper is traditionally a first-year anniversary gift, but there's nothing more classic than a bouquet. Get the best of both worlds with this arrangement of lilacs made entirely of paper — no watering necessary!

Couples’ Anniversary Journal

Start a tradition of commemorating your special day in this journal. It features prompts to allow for romantic reflection and help you record the memories you shared during the year. It also comes with envelopes to store precious photos of you together. This one-year anniversary gift is sure to be a new family heirloom.

‘I Like You, I Love You’ by Carissa Potter

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

They say the first year is the hardest, which is why you really need to up the ante when it comes to the romance department by gifting them something that’s sure to impress them, if not make them cry happy tears. These gift ideas are classic, intimate, and, most importantly, flirty.

Customized Monogram Pendant Necklace

There are few ways to top last year’s big diamond ring, which is why we recommend something with personality that can easily be worn every day if you’re deciding to gift jewelry this year. This golden letter pendant necklace from Jenny Bird is one of our favorites because it’s customizable (get them your newly shared initials for a truly special touch) and looks great paired with other necklaces. On top of that, it’s made with stainless steel and finished with high polish gold so it can be worn to the beach, the gym, or even in the shower.

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Custom Couples Keychain Set

If they’re guilty of forgetting their keys at every given opportunity, maybe a personalized keyring set is exactly what they need. Each piece of the set comes with half a heart and an attachment that can showcase up to 15 characters, like your anniversary date or pet names.

Massage Oil Candle

Turn up the heat with this massage oil candle from Dame that has a spout for easy pours, unlike other massage candles that can get messy (or messier than you intended, at least). Not only are massage oil candles hot, but they stimulate connection through aromatherapy and can even alleviate stress after a long day. You won’t hurt yourself as the candle melts right above body temperature, so it feels warm to the touch rather than scalding hot. The key is to light the wick and allow enough oil to melt into an even layer, approximately 20 minutes. There are three mood-setting aromas (Green Tea, Fig, Cedarwood Virginia), and it’s formulated with moisturizing oils, so your skin will be a lot softer after use.

Forever Real Roses

Your love is forever, so why shouldn’t your roses be? A lot cheaper than Venus Et Fleur, but with the same quality, these forever roses can last up to three years (!!!). You may be wondering how it works, but TLDR; it involves a unique preservation production process. Each box set comes with 27 roses, and there are so many colors to choose from, including the basics like romantic white, pink, and red, as well as vibrant blue or bright yellow.

Custom Couples Keychain Set

If they’re guilty of forgetting their keys at every given opportunity, maybe a personalized keyring set is exactly what they need. Each piece of the set comes with half a heart and an attachment that can showcase up to 15 characters, like your anniversary date or pet names.

Date Necklace

A customizable necklace is a great way to commemorate your one-year anniversary. This minimalist bar necklace can be personalized with the date you tied the knot in Roman numerals or numbers for an engraved gift that’ll remind them of your fondest memories from your first year together whenever they wear it.

Customized Monogram Pendant Necklace

There are few ways to top last year’s big diamond ring, which is why we recommend something with personality that can easily be worn every day if you’re deciding to gift jewelry this year. This golden letter pendant necklace from Jenny Bird is one of our favorites because it’s customizable (get them your newly shared initials for a truly special touch) and looks great paired with other necklaces. On top of that, it’s made with stainless steel and finished with high polish gold so it can be worn to the beach, the gym, or even in the shower.

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Forever Real Roses

Your love is forever, so why shouldn’t your roses be? A lot cheaper than Venus Et Fleur, but with the same quality, these forever roses can last up to three years (!!!). You may be wondering how it works, but TLDR; it involves a unique preservation production process. Each box set comes with 27 roses, and there are so many colors to choose from, including the basics like romantic white, pink, and red, as well as vibrant blue or bright yellow.

Massage Oil Candle

Turn up the heat with this massage oil candle from Dame that has a spout for easy pours, unlike other massage candles that can get messy (or messier than you intended, at least). Not only are massage oil candles hot, but they stimulate connection through aromatherapy and can even alleviate stress after a long day. You won’t hurt yourself as the candle melts right above body temperature, so it feels warm to the touch rather than scalding hot. The key is to light the wick and allow enough oil to melt into an even layer, approximately 20 minutes. There are three mood-setting aromas (Green Tea, Fig, Cedarwood Virginia), and it’s formulated with moisturizing oils, so your skin will be a lot softer after use.

Date Necklace

A customizable necklace is a great way to commemorate your one-year anniversary. This minimalist bar necklace can be personalized with the date you tied the knot in Roman numerals or numbers for an engraved gift that’ll remind them of your fondest memories from your first year together whenever they wear it.

The Bouqs Co. Monthly Flower Subscription

If flowers are the way to their heart, keep the love going for an entire year with this monthly flower subscription from The Bouqs. It'll be the anniversary gift that keeps on giving. This bouquet is filled with a vivid mix of pink tulips and purple irises that'll express your sincere feelings for them.

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Fun Gifts

Some people don’t believe in tradition, and that’s OK. These gift ideas are fun, which is often the most important thing in a relationship anyway, and great for those who want something a little less basic than flowers and chocolate.

Couples Edition Card Game

Sure, you’ve been married for a year, but how well do you really know your partner? We’re Not Really Strangers is a card game designed to foster connection and reveal things about each other you may have never known. There are 3 different levels: perception, connection, and reflection. There are also some wildcards scattered throughout. As you dive deeper, you can progress through the levels. Don’t be surprised if you get some of the questions totally wrong, laugh uncontrollably, or start tearing up — intimacy can do that!

Table for Two: Recipes for the Ones You Love

If cooking is your love language, this recipe book is filled with delightful recipes to make for your partner. If cooking isn’t your love language, even better, because these recipes are easy to replicate. And if you have no interest in ever stepping foot in the kitchen and simply want your partner to do all of the dirty work, just gift this cookbook to them and they’ll get the message. After all, that was food writer Bre Graham’s intention for her first cookbook — a collection of recipes and multi-course menus for others to cook for people they love.

Personalized Wood Burned Photo and String Heart

Just because you’ve been married for a year doesn’t mean your home is fully decorated. Oftentimes, art is the last thing one thinks about when decorating a home together, always waiting to find the perfect piece. This custom piece will display your favorite photo alongside a beautiful string heart. What's more, you can add custom text at the bottom to personalize the art even more.

Create-Your-Own Reel Viewer

Look into the past with this creative gift idea. This nostalgic gadget is a fun way to immortalize and reflect on some of your most memorable moments. You can customize the reel with 7 of the best photos from your first year together, then pop it into the reel viewer to marvel at the memories.

Fondue Set

Give your date night a culinary upgrade with this fun fondue set. Fill the pot's three sections with dips, munchies, and toppings that are as sweet as your love. It'll turn a normal night at home into a romantic night to remember.

Lovebox Spinning Heart Messenger

Created in France, this messenger is a modern way to give your sweetie love notes. Send your heartfelt message via the app, and the outer heart on the box will spin until the recipient opens the box to find it displayed inside. Whether you're a room or an ocean apart, this gift will let them know they're loved.

Custom Puzzle

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 to commemorate that special moment. You two can piece it together for a fun date-night activity.

Personalized Photo Lamp

Let your love for each other light the way and immortalize your favorite photo as a couple with this photo lamp. This anniversary gift is not only fun to look at, but also functional. Submit your personalization for the wood base, send your photo to the seller, and soon you’ll have a gift that’s sure to blow them away.

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.

he Adventure Challenge

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.

Scratch the World Travel Map

You’ve been on so many trips as a couple, so use this scratchable world map to keep track of all your travels and help you plan where you want to go next. Simply use a coin to scratch the gold coating of the places you’ve visited to reveal a vibrant, detailed map below.

Scratch the World Travel Map

You’ve been on so many trips as a couple, so use this scratchable world map to keep track of all your travels and help you plan where you want to go next. Simply use a coin to scratch the gold coating of the places you’ve visited to reveal a vibrant, detailed map below.

Our Adventure Book Travel Diary

Inspired by one of the most heart-pulling movies ever made, this adventure book is the perfect present for your adventurous counterpart. It'll help you two document every trip you take, while also giving you a place to keep all of your favorite memories.

Meet My Bees

If you and your partner are always busy as bees, treat them and yourself to an online experience dedicated to the important pollinators for your anniversary. You’ll learn about the bee’s anatomy, behavior, and much more from a fourth-generation beekeeper in Lisbon, Portugal. It’s sure to be a buzzworthy experience.

Our Adventure Book Travel Diary

Inspired by one of the most heart-pulling movies ever made, this adventure book is the perfect present for your adventurous counterpart. It'll help you two document every trip you take, while also giving you a place to keep all of your favorite memories.

Mr. and Mrs. Luggage Tags and Passport Holder Set

If you and your partner love to take off for trips across the globe, this custom passport set (that comes with matching luggage tags) would make an adorable 1-year anniversary gift. Not only is it cute, but it'll come in handy when you're waiting in customs or trying to track down your luggage post-flight.

he Adventure Challenge

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.

Meaningful Gifts

It’s OK to get a little sappy — it’s your 1-year wedding anniversary! These gifts pull at the heartstrings and might even cause some happy tears.

Custom Star Map

The stars aligned for you to get married, so commemorate that fateful day with this framed constellation. You can customize the color, font, shape, and frame for a personalized one-year anniversary gift. It’s a unique yet romantic way of keeping an element of your wedding night on display in your home.

Couples' Q&A Journal

Filled with a variety of questions about your relationship, about each other, and about you as individuals, this journal will become a keepsake of your marriage. It provides a question for each day of the year with space for both of you to answer. Once the journal is completed, you'll have a 3-year time capsule of your relationship!

Personalized Charcuterie Board

If they love to entertain, this charcuterie board will give them another reason to host a gathering. Made of marble and mango wood as strong as your love for each, this handmade cutting board can be engraved with your names, initials, wedding date, and other designs for a memorable anniversary gift. You can also add matching coasters for another personalized gift.

Moët & Chandon Impérial Brut

Engrave this bottle of champagne with a custom message for a personalized one-year anniversary gift. This Moët & Chandon Impérial Champagne is bright, fruity, and complex. It will elevate your special occasion, so go ahead, pop this bottle of bubbly and toast to your first year of marriage or save it for a future anniversary.

Fabric Frame Photo Album

Skip the cloud and store all the sweet memories from your first year of marital bliss in this photo book. You can choose the color of its fabric binding and foil stamping and fill its thick pages with your favorite moments for a customizable, long-lasting one-year anniversary gift you’ll both cherish.

Acrylic Personalized Gifts Spotify Plaque

If you two have a special song together, this plaque will display the title and artist in a gorgeous glowing design. Under $15, this meaningful anniversary gift is a steal.

Fabric Frame Photo Album

Skip the cloud and store all the sweet memories from your first year of marital bliss in this photo book. You can choose the color of its fabric binding and foil stamping and fill its thick pages with your favorite moments for a customizable, long-lasting one-year anniversary gift you’ll both cherish.

Acrylic Personalized Gifts Spotify Plaque

If you two have a special song together, this plaque will display the title and artist in a gorgeous glowing design. Under $15, this meaningful anniversary gift is a steal.

Moët & Chandon Impérial Brut

Engrave this bottle of champagne with a custom message for a personalized one-year anniversary gift. This Moët & Chandon Impérial Champagne is bright, fruity, and complex. It will elevate your special occasion, so go ahead, pop this bottle of bubbly and toast to your first year of marriage or save it for a future anniversary.

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