1st Anniversary Gifts for Him
February 2nd, 2010 | 
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It can be difficult to shop for men; a gift that is meaningful and yet useful can be hard to identify. The usual necktie or cologne is not very original for a first anniversary. The traditional gift for the first anniversary is paper; that could translate into a few good gift ideas.
He might enjoy a nice calendar from an online store, with personal photos from the first year of marriage. If possible, the photo of the month could correspond with the previous year of marriage (i.e., a first Christmas picture for December, a wedding photo for the month of the anniversary). Any special dates as a couple, or just family birthdates, could be handwritten on the calendar as a gentle reminder.
Another paper idea could simply be personalized coupons, each one worth something that means a lot to that man. For example, a Sunday dinner of his choice, a backrub, or offer to mow the lawn and he gets to decide when to redeem the coupon.
The modern gift for the first anniversary is a clock; that is much easier to translate into gift ideas. You could buy him a really nice pocket watch with an inscription for the first anniversary. A handsome desk clock might be another useful gift. A nice wristwatch would be an alternative, although an inscription would still be appropriate. If funds are not an issue, an antique grandfather clock for his den would be an impressive surprise.
A trip to a meaningful location is always another thoughtful gift idea. Planning all of the details and just telling him to be ready for an adventure would be fun and rewarding. The destination could be a place that is special to you as a couple or just somewhere that he would enjoy. If he loves a sport that is in season, arrange for great seats and a weekend get away in the city where the team plays (or follow that team out of town). Look at the concert schedule for his favorite band and book a weekend trip to see them in an interesting location. If he is a history buff, find something monumental that happened on the wedding date and arrange an appropriate excursion to that sight—there are bound to be other exciting things to do in that location.
Does he hunt, fish, rock climb? Buying him equipment or supplies to go with his hobby is sure to win approval. Simply writing in an anniversary card along with that gift that he can have a free weekend (or week) to explore that hobby will make him feel less guilty about being away so close to the anniversary date. If funds are truly not an obstacle, there are always cars, motorcycles, or boats to be purchased, as most men love their toys!
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