Paper, Cotton, Leather and so it goes
Each Year I Love You More
It's Our Anniversary!
Traditionally there are particular gifts for each year of your marriage. The first anniversary is Paper; the second is Cotton; the third is Leather and so on. We may be too modern to keep exactly to this tradition. Yet, we can incorporate beautiful handmade paper wrapping in the first year gift. A colorful cotton sash into the second year gift. And maybe an ensemble of a wallet for him and a handbag for her in supple fine leather.
Also, you don't need to wait until your 75th (Diamond) anniversary, to give diamonds. Or, you can give jewelry that grows with the years such as a ring that gets a new stone inset every year. Visit Diamond.com (click ad at the right) to see all things diamond - a great gift anytime.
Perhaps a romantic anniversary weekend or cruise is in order. The Fun Ships at Carnival Cruise Lines (click at right) may be just the ticket!
We only suggest a few ideas here but read more ideas in our articles on Romantic Travel and Romantic Gifts for many more suggestions.
A Special Anniversary Surprise
So, you've been married for one year. It's time to get the part of your wedding cake that you put in the freezer and enjoy it with your spouse. Take it out, defrost it and serve it on 2 special plates. Pour champagne into the memory flutes you received as a wedding gift. And, remember, just like at your wedding, the guy is supposed to feed the girl and vice versa. Hold that thought....
Whether this is your first year or your fifth or your fifteenth, a gift of flowers, a special dinner, jewelry, or a vacation celebration may be in order. Even as life interrupts, so each day isn't exactly like on your honeymoon, you can keep the romance alive by giving, sharing or going somewhere together on your Anniversary. A few of our recommendations are at the right and below.