Gift Ideas for Your First Anniversary

Paper may not seem like a great gift for the first anniversary, but tradition deems it. There are more modern alternatives, but paper has long been the tradition and many wish to stick with it. The good news is that you don't have to get them a spiral notebook and hope your partner squeals with delight. You may be surprised how flexible the 'paper' title can be.
Tickets

Tickets are made of paper right? Not all tickets, I suppose, if you consider that most airlines don't use paper tickets any longer. Your itinerary will be printed on paper though, so if you want to take your new spouse on a trip for your first anniversary, you've just found the perfect paper gift.

If you can't afford a getaway for your first anniversary, there are plenty of other types of tickets you can buy. You can go to the movies, a concert, ballet, or the opera. Don't forget about special events that may be taking place near the time of your first anniversary. Look for local fairs, plays, or even auto races or other sporting events.

Loveopoly

This is a personalized twist on the game of monopoly, and yes, the board is made of paper material. This game can be ordered and customized with pictures of you and your spouse, and the stops have a marriage-like theme.

Token Gifts

You can, if you look hard enough, find places to buy acres of land on the moon, a piece of the Pacific Ocean, or you can buy a star from the sky for your new spouse for your first anniversary. As romantic as this may seem, the certificate you receive is more of a novelty than it is a true form of ownership. I don't believe at the present time you can really own any part of any of these three, but it's a fun idea. These are sweet reminders that if we could, we would give them the moon, the stars, and apparently, a piece of the ocean.

Games

Like Loveopoly, there are other board games out there that fit the paper theme. As long as the game has a board with it, it's paper! You could give a stack of your favorite games, or games you want to try, to your spouse for your first anniversary. These can offer you time to spend together during your busy week, and a great way to relax.

Star In Your Own Romantic Adventure

'Books For You' offers you the opportunity to take a romantic tale and make it your own. They have a few different stories to choose from, and the rest is up to you. You provide your names, some things about yourselves, and a location, and they place the details within the already written storyline. The result is a romantic adventure staring you and your spouse. You can also be featured on the cover.

Gift Certificates

These aren't always made of paper anymore, but some still are. Inquire about certificates at your spouse's favorite shopping spots, or look for somewhere new you think they would love to try.

Books and Magazines

Books and magazines are definitely paper products. You can get subscriptions to your spouse's favorite magazines for your first anniversary, or prepay for them to be in a book club.