5 Ideas To Celebrate The First Wedding Anniversary
Although all are important, the first wedding anniversary is special and therefore must be celebrated in the best way. It’s amazing that 12 months have already passed since that day you said “yes, I do”!
You have probably experienced thousands of things since then. You may be expecting a baby or there may even be a new member at home.
Either way, surely your relationship is in one of its best moments. Therefore, we want to give you ideas to celebrate your first year as a marriage in the best possible way.
Ideas for the first wedding anniversary
Did you know that every wedding anniversary has a name? The first is often referred to as that of “paper weddings” because it is the most fragile material.
As time goes by, it grows stronger, in an excellent allusion to the relationship. For this reason, the 15th anniversary celebrations are made of glass, those of 25 silver and those of 50 gold.
But, beyond its material, the first wedding anniversary is a special date because it is the first time it is celebrated. 365 days have passed since that unforgettable date, and that is cause for joy.
Here are some ideas that can help you celebrate.
1. Create a book
It does not have to be physical, you can also do it in digital format and send it by email. Although, since the wedding is ‘made of paper’, it would be a good option to give it to them made with this material.
Collect all the photos of the wedding and of the whole year that you have spent together: trips, dinners, outings, removals, etc.
The idea is that it perfectly portrays everything that you have experienced in these first 12 months as a married couple. Do not forget to add a phrase or dedication at the end to give it a more personal touch.
2. Romantic and special dinner
Perhaps this year you have already gone to dinner at a good restaurant or have prepared his favorite food. However, in this case, it must be special and different. You can go to that exclusive place that you have always liked, or where you went on the first date.
You can also enjoy a romantic menu at home, by candlelight and with soft music in the background. The important thing is that it is different and unforgettable.
3. Have breakfast in bed
It’s the perfect time to have breakfast in bed! You can buy it (there are multiple companies that send it directly to your home) or prepare it yourself.
Make it a very complete menu, with fruit juice, yogurt, cereals, sweets, buttered toast and coffee. And, of course, some detail, like a card or some flowers.
4. Enjoy a second honeymoon
You have already gone on a trip after the wedding, and it was surely a pleasant experience. Why don’t you repeat it?
It does not have to be a very remote destination, expensive or that requires 15 days of vacation. You can simply do a ‘weekend getaway’ and forget about everything.
The only thing that matters is to enjoy and have fun. The idea is that you break the routine and, of course, that they are special days of celebration.
5. Perform a symbolic ritual
Perhaps for the wedding you will perform some special ritual, romantic and according to the situation. Why not repeat it on your wedding anniversary? Or perhaps, you may want to do a different one more to give thanks for these 365 days of life together.
There are different related ceremonies, such as planting a tree, having an intimate dinner with direct relatives, renewing vows, blessing the rings in church, etc.
There are also other lesser known ones:
- The colored sand, in which the different shades are stirred to join.
- The union of hands, with a colored braid.
- The red thread that is tied on the little fingers.
The important thing is the company
Whatever you do, as long as you strive and be something original, any gift will be special for your partner. The fact that you are the one who prepares it will already contribute to making him very excited.
However, don’t rest on your laurels. Don’t let him think you’ve forgotten or don’t care. Always be detailed and attentive, and your relationship will be invincible.
