1st Cotton or Paper Wedding Anniversary Gift Ideas
1st Wedding Anniversary
Paper Anniversary Gift Ideas
Traditional: Paper
The 1st wedding anniversary is traditionally celebrated with paper gifts. This tradition dates back centuries and symbolises the growth and development of a marriage at the 1-year mark.
Browse Paper gifts →Modern: Clocks
The modern alternative for a 1st anniversary is clocks. Modern anniversary gifts were introduced as contemporary alternatives to the traditional list.
Browse Clocks gifts →Flowers: Carnation
The 1st anniversary flower is the carnation. A bouquet or arrangement makes a thoughtful complement to any anniversary gift.
Browse Carnation arrangements →Gemstone: Gold
The 1st anniversary gemstone is gold. Jewellery featuring this stone makes a lasting keepsake.
Browse Gold jewellery →Frequently Asked Questions
What is the traditional 1st anniversary gift?
The traditional 1st wedding anniversary gift is Paper (US) or Cotton or Paper (UK/Australia/NZ/Canada). The modern alternative is Clocks.
What is the 1st anniversary colour and flower?
The 1st anniversary colour is Gold/Yellow and the flower is Carnation. The gemstone is Gold.