The Art of Paper: Why the Traditional First Anniversary Gift is Actually Brilliant

When you reach your one-year wedding anniversary, you’ve survived the whirlwind of the wedding, the first twelve months of merging lives, schedules, and toothpaste tubes, and you’ve officially earned your first milestone. According to traditional gift-giving custom, the theme for year one is paper.

At first glance, paper might feel a little underwhelming compared to the gold, diamonds, and luxury trips waiting down the road. But paper is actually one of the most poetic, versatile, and deeply meaningful materials you could choose.