First Wedding Anniversary Ideas   

Made it through your first year of marriage ?  Congratulations !

They say that the first year is the hardest, where much is learnt.  You have completed the first hurdle and managed to make it further than many couples.

This is perhaps one of the most important anniversaries so you better remember it, forget and you could be in the dog house. It is also a time to celebrate and look back on your past year together. The actual day of your anniversary there are a couple traditions you should carry out in order to keep things alive.  

Cut the top layer on your wedding cake 

Hopefully you saved the top layer of your cake and put it in your freezer. Take it out a few hours before you’re ready for it then cut it together just like you did on your wedding night. Feed one another a bite. Warning, it may not taste that great as all cakes don’t take to the freezing process the same so be prepared with a drink!  

Look through your wedding album 

Sit down together and look at your wedding pictures. If you have a video you can play that as well and laugh at some of the sillier moments.  

Relive the wedding night  

Everyone knows how much fun the wedding night after party can be so bring that excitement and passion back. Ladies put on your wedding night lingerie and seduce your man!  

Second Honeymoon

Some couples like to go on a second honeymoon and take a trip together. This is a great idea as it is quality time you will get to spend together as a couple. If you didn’t get a chance to go on a honeymoon then you should try to get one in this time around. If you already have kids find a babysitter to watch them and at least go away for a few days. Couples need to connect and be able to spend time together, especially early in the marriage as it will set the tone and commitment level for future years.  

Gift Ideas for Your First Anniversary

Gifts can vary depending on the couple and what you hope to say with your acknowledgement of the special day.  

Here's a few ideas to get you thinking:-

Photo book 

Make a book of all your special times together over the past year. It will be fun to look back on and even laugh at. You can do this as a scrapbook where you paste pictures in and other decorative items. Or you can do this as a professionally bound book online that you make and order a printed copy of.  

Date night 

If you’ve had a busy year and found that you don’t have a lot of time together then this is the chance for a true date night. Do something fun you usually don’t have the time to do.  

Jewelry  

Always a winner with the ladies you can score major bragging points if you get your wife a great piece of jewelry. Or make your man shine with some great jewels that will make him feel special.  

Special gadget

If your spouse has a hobby and you want to get them something special just for them that they can enjoy then you should. They will love it and realize how lucky they are to have someone who encourages them to do their own thing and pursue their favorite activities.

After a year of being married, you've got some idea of what your husband or wife would like - whether it's a gift or some shared experience. 

Most of all, don't forget to make sure that you can spend time together on your special day, for many that's the best gift of all !