A iversaries are occasio to celebrate togetherne , love, trust and unity. The first a iversary is also a time to celebrate surviving that first critical year - which is often toted as the most difficult time in a marriage. There are many adjustments that need to be made and lots of kinks that need to be worked out. So if you know a couple that is about to celebrate this extraordinary milestone, congratulate their succe and achievement with a ecial gift. A iversaries have historically been a ociated with gifts made from various materials including polished metals and precious stones. Traditionally, the first a iversary has been symbolized by paper. Today, it is also marked by the gift of clocks. Henry Van Dyke wrote, "For those who love, time is eternity." If you are in need of further i iration, trying sending your friends or family congratulatio and warm wishes with one of these wonderful first a iversary gift ideas:
Framed New aper from the Day they were Married: Finding the perfect paper gift is easier than it sounds. Unlike other a iversary gifts, paper allows you to be extremely flexible and inventive! One idea is to have the front page of the new aper from the day they were married custom framed in wood or metal. It makes a wonderful kee ake gift that will be cherished for years to come.
A ecial Book: If the couple enjoys reading books about history, travel or science, or if they are both avid Stephen King, John Grisham or Michael Crichton fa , how about giving them a hardcover version that they can read together over and over again. Other ideas are to pick up a coffee table book that humorously illustrates the first a iversary or the various facets of marriage, or buy a few books that talk about ecial places that they might like to visit.
Tickets to an Event: Here's some paper that will not go to waste! Give them the ultimate first a iversary gift of fun and entertainment. Pick up a couple of tickets to a seasonal, musical or orting event that they'll both enjoy. Just place them i ide a nice card for giving purposes.
Antique Clock: Show them that love is timele with the gift of an antique clock. Look for wrought iron indoor/outdoor clocks, cuckoo clocks, mantle clocks and dial quartz wall clocks. Make sure to research the authenticity of a piece before making a purchase.
Gift of Time: Interpret clocks to mean watches, calendars, traditional clocks or the gift of time. If the couple already has children, offer to baby-sit the kids for them while they go out to di er or get away for a weekend. It's a wonderful gesture that makes a perfect first a iversary gift.
2005, Kathy Bur -Millyard. Need more great gift ideas for a variety of people and occasio ? Visit The Home Gift Sho er at http://www.homegiftsho er.com - And don't mi our new, full article R feed!
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