When you are searching for the perfect first anniversary gift ideas, you have a choice of going with a traditional approach or non-traditional gift. For example, after one year of marriage traditionalists say that you should give a gift that involves the use of paper. This is a great idea but you can also give a non traditional type of gift.

One first anniversary gift idea that you cannot go wrong with is a gift that takes some time, thoughtulness, and creativity. Anyone can go out and buy a watch or some flowers or a box of candy. Show how much you love and care for your siginicant other by putting some thought into the right gift. Of course, we think our Romance Inside A Box and Romantic Room Design ideas go a long way towards providing a gift that both of you will enjoy and remember for a long time to come. But even if you have some other first anniversary gift ideas, make it as personalized as possible. Several of our gift items can be personalized including our Romantic Messages In Bottle and Key to My Heart.

Short on cash? There are plenty of things you can do that take little or no money including making dinner at home for your loved one. Take some time to decorate your dining area and cook them a gourmet meal consisting of their favorite foods. Can't cook? Thank goodness for restaurants that will prepare an entire meal that you can pick-up and serve at home. When it comes to a wine selection, remember that price does not always dictate quality. Some of the best bottles of wine that I have enjoyed have been under $20 (check with your local wine merchant).

Have a Happy First Anniversary and enjoy (and use) the anniversary poems listed below. To view our anniversary packages, check out I'll Love Your Forever, and our Ultimate Romance Package and read more about romantic first anniversary celebrations. If you are staying in Monterey County California for a romantic getaway, simply click on our link for Romantic Hotel Decor.

Love is something eternal.
The aspect may change,
but not the essence.

Vincent Van Gogh

What greater thing is there
for two human souls,
than to feel that they are joined for life
to strengthen each other
in all labor,
to rest on each other
in all sorrow,
to minister to each other
in all pain,
and to be with each other
in silent, unspeakable memories.

George Eliot

How Do I Love Thee? Let Me Count The Ways
Written by Elizabeth Barrett Browning

How do I love thee? Let me count the ways.
I love thee to the depth and breadth and height
My soul can reach, when feeling out of sight
For the ends of Being and ideal Grace.
I love thee to the level of everyday's
Most quiet need, by sun and candle-light.
I love thee freely, as men strive for Right:
I love thee purely, as they turn from Praise.
I love thee with the passion put to use
In my old griefs, and with my childhood's faith.
I love thee with a love I seemed to lose
With my lost saints, -- I love thee with the breath,
Smiles, tears, of all my life! -- and if God choose,
I shall but love thee better after death.


"On this celebration of our first year of marriage, I want you to know that my love for you is as strong as it has ever been. I will continue to love, honor and cherish you forever. You are my soulmate, my inspiration and my strength. We is greater than me because you make me a better person"(Brian Borgia)

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