Congratulations, it’s now been a full year since you and your husband or wife recited your wedding vows in front of your family, friends, and those other people your mom insisted on inviting. Now’s the time to defrost that slice of year-old wedding cake and celebrate your first anniversary. Whether you’re enjoying a special dinner out or going on a little getaway, you’re probably also trying to figure out the perfect gift for your spouse.
According to tradition, first-anniversary gifts should be made from paper. Of course, a simple love note would qualify, but if you want more options to choose from, we’re here to help. For this guide, we dug through our extensive archive of expert-recommended products to bring together the best paper gifts for all types of couples — from cocktail napkins for consummate party hosts to temporary wallpaper for renters. And when you make it to your next anniversary (and the ones after), we have you covered there, too. We’ve also compiled picks for 2nd-, 5th-, 10th-, and 15th-anniversary gifts.
For the couple that likes to write by hand
Zhi Jin Classic Thick Cloth Linen Notebook
There’s lots to choose from on our list of the 100 best notebooks, but the cloth linen cover on our fourth-place winner makes it feel more giftable than other utilitarian options. Strategist writer Hilary Reid says it “has that special feeling of a really well-made minimalist object.”
For the couple that values good design
Princeton Architectural Press Grids & Guides: A Notebook for Visual Thinkers
Each page of this notebook, writer Molly Young’s favorite, features a different grid design, from simple dots to a triangle-pattern grid, so it’ll appeal to spouses who notice the little details. “The grids are all bold enough to provide structure but faint enough to foreground your writing,” says Young.
For the adventurous couple
Rite in the Rain Weatherproof Top-Spiral Notebook
When we tested this pocket-size notepad, we were impressed that the pages could get wet without looking water-logged or smearing the ink. A smart choice for keeping a record of your travels to far-flung locales.
For the couple that loves live music
Andre Saraiva Dream Concert "Beatrice Inn"
One of our luxury holiday gift-guide picks, this print of artist André Saraiva’s fantasy lineup for a show at the Beatrice Inn (when it was a nightclub in the mid-aughts) should delight music lovers and New York nostalgics.
For the couple that wants a statement wall
Mercer41 Rodas Shatter Geometric Peel and Stick Wallpaper Roll
If you live in a rental or are just not ready for a long-term décor commitment, removable wallpaper can zhuzh up your space for the time being. Anna Tatsioni, design expert at Decorilla, likes this one for its metallic, geometric design.
For the couple that registered for a Squatty Potty
No.2 Toilet Paper
Couples that want to optimize every aspect of their bathroom will love this toilet paper’s cheeky packaging.
For the couple that registered for a high-end camera
The Photographer's Playbook: 307 Assignments and Ideas
If you’re overwhelmed by all the features on your fancy new camera, try out the exercises in this book (recommended by professional photographers) to learn how to take great shots together.
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