First-Year Anniversary Gifts for Men

Celebrating the first year

Figuring out some great ideas for first-year anniversary gifts for men is not that difficult if you take the time to really think about the personality you're buying for. Incorporating either the traditional material of paper or the modern of clocks, or both, is a wonderful place to start.

Tickets

Surprise your husband with tickets to see his favorite sports team or band. If the budget allows, include other paper items such as airplane tickets and restaurant reservations in another city where you'll travel to see his idols.

Watch

A nice watch would fit in nicely with the modern one-year marker of a clock. For a more classical touch, you could even get him a pocket watch with a love statement engraved on the back or inside.

Magazines

One of the best first-year anniversary gifts for men in paper would be to try and find one or two rare copies of his favorite magazine or comic book. For others, a first edition of a favorite novel would also work.

Clock

Take the modern material literally and buy him a desk, bedside table or mantle clock. It can be an heirloom piece you have engraved or a fun, whimsical piece featuring one of his favorite childhood cartoon characters.

Coupons

If money is tight, a homemade gift can mean just as much to a man as it does a woman. Creating some romantic coupons for breakfast in bed, massages or spicier nights is one of the cheapest first anniversary gifts for men.

References

• The Wedding Anniversary: First Anniversary Gifts