First Year Anniversary Gifts

Paper is the traditional symbolic gift for a 1st anniversary gift. Paper is an excellent gift choice as the anniversary gift can be money, a stock portfolio, or a check. All of which are very useful monetary gifts for a couple in the first years of their marriage.

Young people setting off on their own are not usually very asset heavy, so they often have a necessity to purchase a large number of household items as they prepare to live on their own, this gets expensive. Add to this the fact that weddings are often very expensive affairs and may take a substantial time period after the actual event to pay off, or that the couple may have student loan debt, a new mortgage or car loan and you can see why monetary gifts can be very important to a newly married couple.

Some individuals view giving money as being impersonal but it really isn't. A monetary gift actually shows a great deal of caring and concern for the financial welfare of the couple. But for those who would like to give a little more personal monetary gift then the selection of a favorite stock portfolio is a wonderfully thoughtful gift idea that has a bit more of a personal touch added to it.

To add a touch of humor to your money gift you can origami your money into a playful design to present as a gift.

His and her personal journals are a wonderfully unique first wedding anniversary gift idea and fit in ideally with the traditional theme of giving paper to celebrate this important 1st anniversary.

The journals can be leather, or cloth bond, and the theme of the covers can be decorated to match the personal interests of the couple. Carnations are the first year anniversary flower, and a clock is the modern first wedding anniversary gift idea, so either of these themes could be used as a symbolic cover choice for these gifted journals.

Genealogy gifts are a paper theme first anniversary gift idea that is very suitable for newly married couples. There are a number of genealogy books and kits available for uniting the couple onto a new family genealogy tree.

A family tree book is a sentimental gift idea as well is a kit for tracing a new couple's ancestry. A poster or print of a genealogy tree is another novel gift choice, it can then be filled in by the couple, and then put on permanent display within their home.

Another nice genealogy gift is a poster or plaque that highlights the history behind their now shared name or one that highlights the history behind both of their birth names. A Coat of Arm Plaque can be a very unique and fascinating genealogical gift idea.

Gift certificates are always appreciated and come in a wide variety of themes such as to a favorite restaurant, favorite coffee shop, sports event, theater, movie or play.

Gift cards for entertainment are always a great way to get a welcome anniversary gift choice, while a gift card to a neighborhood department or grocery store, is always a useful gift item for a couple in their early years of marriage.

If you are choosing a gift from the Modern Anniversary Gift List and considering a clock then select your gift thoughtfully. Most people don't need too many clocks sitting around the house but if you select one with a unique twist to it then yours can still be a much appreciated gift.

You could choose matching his and her watches, an old fashioned cockoo clock, or a grandfather clock. Just keep in mind that if you are selecting a clock as a 1st anniversary gift then choose this item with a great deal of attention to detail, it must be unique in its appearance or design, if it is to be appreciated!

1. Carnation
2. Lily Of The Valley
3. Sunflower
4. Hydrangea
5. Daisy
6. Calla
7. Freesia
8. Lilac
9. Bird Of Paradise
10. Daffodil
11. Tulip
12. Peony
13. Chrysanthemum
14. Dahlia
15. Rose
20. Aster
25. Iris
28. Orchid
30. Lily
40. Gladiolus
50. Yellow Roses / Violets

An always romantic anniversary gift is a bottle of champagne or wine decorated with a large satin bow or gift wrapped in a beautiful decorator box. Of course be sure to accompany your gift with two romantic crystal wine goblets.

Don't forget that the packaging of your gift can add tremendously to the enjoyment of its giving. Be creative in your use of ribbons, wrapping, and gift accents. Attaching a small gift, envelope, or flower to the outside of the main present can greatly enhance its attractiveness.

Eco-friendly packaging can act as an additional gift. Instead of paper, wrap your gift in a basket, a box, a decorative metal tin, a trunk or suitcase or some such other imaginative wrapping. You could even package your gift in a set of book boxes!

Be creative. Sometimes keeping the packaging and the gift entwined adds an amusing touch to the gift. For example a gift certificate for a local travel agency might be wrapped in a travel bag, or suitcase, and presented with a simple big red bow wrapped around it. If your gift is a stock portfolio, check, or cash then it could be packaged within a briefcase, piggy bank, or coffee canister.

You choose the theme for your gift, such as paper for that special first wedding anniversary that you have been shopping for, and then have fun bringing a unique twist to your gift idea. Be creative in your choice of gift and in your wrapping material.

Because you believe in us, work for us, and trust in us, I love you.

It is your desire to be in love that has held us together, and for that I will be eternally grateful to you, for I now could not imagine my world without you in it.

It is because you love me that I love you.....Because You Love Me.

Love is that mushy gushy stuff that makes your heart sometimes feel like it is being twisted into the shape of a pretzel. It is being accepted for who you are, and being accepting of the other persons faults, and insecurities.

Love is very giving. It is a deep rooted caring for another person that is so strong that it makes you wish that you had the ability to heal every hurt that they might feel. You want so badly to make them smile when they are sad, and yet sometimes this same love is filled with anger....Is Love Over Rated?

When it comes to a choice between using your head or your heart to decide whether or not to pursue a love interest, or in deciding what you should or should not do in your life, always choose your heart.

If you listen to all the little voices in your head then you might be prevented from ever venturing outward and into the greatest experiences that you might ever have ...Is it better to use your head or your heart?

When you participate in pleasurable activities like smiling, laughing, exercising or playing, your brain does an amazing thing and releases a little chemical message known as an endorphin.

These endorphins are feel good messages that have the power to actually remove physical and emotional pain. They travel down the spine, and then throughout your body, sending a feeling of well being as they go. These endorphins not only have the ability to relieve pain but they also have the power to make you feel happy. So remember to take time to play - It really is important.