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10 One Year Anniversary Gift Ideas

By: Christy Miller

Break Studios Contributing Writer

Your one year anniversary will be one of the most special days of your life, so make sure you check out these 10 one year anniversary gifts ideas. You need to make sure you give your wife a great gift for your first anniversary, because she will always remember what you gave her. A first year anniversary gift is not just a present, it is a statement of your love. Consider surprising your wife with one of these ten best one year anniversary gift ideas.

  1. Jewelry. A piece of jewelry is a one year anniversary gift that most women would love. A locket with your wedding date engraved on the back will make a gift of jewelry even more special. You could also have a special message to your wife engraved in the back of a locket.
  2. Picture Frame. A pretty picture frame with a picture of the two of you in it, is a special gift that any wife would love. Any picture of the two of you would do, but a picture of the two of you at a special occasion would be better.
  3. Weekend Trip. A weekend trip is the perfect way for newlyweds to reconnect after being married for a year. Where you decide to go on the weekend trip can be tailored to your wife's taste. If your wife likes to be pampered, you can take her to a spa for the weekend. If she likes spending time outside, you can take her on a camping trip for a weekend.
  4. Flowers. Give your wife a nice arrangement of flowers for her one year anniversary gift. If you don't know what your wife's favorite flowers are, roses are always a nice choice. You could also have an arrangement of flowers made with the same type of flowers your wife carried during your wedding.
  5. Gift Basket. Giving your wife a gift basket for her first anniversary gift will me special if you tailor it to her likes. For example, if your wife likes watching movies, you can make her a gift basket with DVDs and popcorn. If your wife likes drinking coffee, you can make her a basket with different gourmet coffees in it.
  6. Photo Album. The truth is that women love sentimental gifts. Giving your wife a photo album, with pictures of your first year of marriage, will be a gift that she will always cherish. Pick a photo album in your wife's favorite color or the color of your wedding.
  7. Personalized Wine Flutes. This is a great one year anniversary gift, even if your wife is not a wine drinker. Many people use wine glass filled with colorful beads and use them for decorations in their house. You can have your names and first anniversary date engraved into the glasses.
  8. Letter. Even if you don't have much money, you can still give your wife a special first anniversary gift. A letter written from your heart will mean more to your wife than any expensive gift ever could. When you are writing your wife a letter, make sure you use beautiful stationary.
  9. Romantic Bedroom.  A romantic bedroom is something special that you can easily do for your wife on your first anniversary. To make a romantic bedroom, light three or four scented candles through out the bedroom. Putting rose petals on the bed will make the bedroom even more romantic. Having chocolate covered strawberries sitting will ad another romantic touch.
  10. Full Body Massage. This is another wonderful, but inexpensive gift you can give your wife. All you will need to do is buy some massage lotion. If your wife likes a certain scent, then see if you can get massage lotion in that scent.
Posted on: Dec. 16, 2010