My 1st anniversaryis next week. What is a good gift?  Should I go with tradition and get something paper?
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The newspaper idea (above) is actually pretty good... you could set up a time capsule together.  Get the day's newspaper, maybe some magazines.  Write letters to each other to be read on your 25th anniversarry.  Take some photos, stuff like that.  Seal it in a pretty container (like a large, attractive popcorn tin maybe?) and swear not to open it until your 25th.\n\n\nPaper could also mean:\n\nletters or poems\nbooks\ncoupons for good deeds\ngift certificate to a great restaurant (and a promise for a great date!)\nPlane tickets / hotel reservations for a trip\na deed for a great condo :-p  don't we all wish!
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I would say you, but then again you already know this and wouldn't be asking right? \nI did three things for my fiance (husband on Saturday) I made him a scrapbook of us and things that have happened since we met, I got him a bride/groom ornament, and I made him a love letter that explains to him how I feel about him.\nYou could get him a watch, or a bracelet. You could buy him a beer mug engraved, you could get him a picture frame. Here are some websites that you could try out fo some ideas.\nhttp://www.poetrygift.com/bridegroom.html\nhttp://www.findgift.com/Occasions/Wedding/Bride-to-Groom\nCongratulations!!!
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what about something like off buy a gift .com or even just a simple box with pictures of you and him inside or things that you know he likes, more personal instead of monetry value.... and special little things it isn't always about things that cost alot of money, but more the effort of something that capturing the heart, but them I am an old romantic!!
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write/find some good poem, and use your creativity with some flower pictures in powerpoint and make a nice image out of it. Then get a real good Frame sold especially for anniversaries, and insert the printed image(poem) in the frame. that wud be a nice thing with a jewel and flower gift. Also get some nice yankee candles...
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1) Wedding Day Mementos (http://marriage.about.com/od/anniversaries/ss/createanniv_2.htm)\n\n2) Anniversary Party Ideas\n(http://marriage.about.com/od/anniversaries/ss/createanniv_4.htm)\n\nTake a look at these pages. I'm sure you will find them interesting!
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Traditional 3rd wedding anniversary gifts have a theme of Leather. Contemporary or modern 3rd anniversary gifts have a theme of Crystal or Glass. \n\nWith that in mind here are a few suggestions:\n\n1.) Wow Factor 4 Business Professional! ~ Leather Briefcases from Forzieri in Italy. They ship worldwide in three days. (See Link 1 Below) \n\n2.) Functional AND Personal! ~ By lifting the clasp, this watch can reveal your special picture or personal statement behind a crystal and stainless steel frame, as well as an engraved message on the watch casing. (See link 2 Below)\n\n3.) Relive the Memories! ~ Real2Reel Multimedia can take your paper photos and/or digital pictures and put them on DVD in a romantic musical photo montage video. The video can be played on any DVD player... VHS available too! (See 3rd link below)\n\nIf these ideas don't suit you, you can also search Amazon or ebay... just type in "leather gifts" or "crystal gifts" minus the quotes in the search window on their site. \n\nHappy Anniversary!
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get him a jersey of his fave football or basketball player...if he doesn't like sports and is sappy you could pick 2 stars right next to eachother and name them after the two of you...i think it's like $150 or something like that...i think that it just so romantic but you can't do it unless he's the kind of guy who appreciates things like that. good luck and happy early anniversary!!
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I wouldn't go with some materialistic like diamonds or a gift certificate...you'll both be getting enough wedding gifts to fit this kind of category. Rather I agree with the framing idea of a love letter. Or create something special out of a souvenir you have from a special day you shared or do something special with a photo. Better yet, (and I am getting married in July and would love this ) you could write down all the reasons you want to marry her and roll it up, place it inside an antique wine bottle and have it secretly placed in the room where she'll get dressed on your wedding day...LOVE IT!
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Yes.  Get her something special.  Birthdays and anniversarys are two different occassions.  I think that the anniversary trip was a fabulous idea!  I don't recommend trying to top that.  Just get her something simple.  Since you will be flying, consider getting a little picnic set.  Put some of her favorite things in it.  Ask the flight attendant if you could sing happy birthday to her over the pa system.
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Hi; I do appreciation baskets quite often.  I start with a pretty basket I find at Michaels/Hobby Lobby/or any Craft store; know your budget.  Fill with lotion, candles, gift certificate to dinner or movie, nice card telling how much that person means to you.  Add anything special that they collect ... I know our pastor's wife loves pretty journals and pens; anything personal that shows you "thought" about them -- that's the trick.  I recently did this and included the other ladies by having them "donate" to her -- like a money tree -- we gave her the money and it really blessed her.  Also, I had the ladies write down a blessing or special note of appreciation to her and included that in a beautiful china cup for her to read later.  I didn't just use one poem, I used a bunch of blessings -- a basket full of blessings.  Have fun!  She will be blessed just because you thought of her!
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Yeah a picture frame is nice,like a sterling silver one she can put her wedding picture in.I bought my sister-in-law ( who got remarried at 60) a cute man and woman embracing plaque,that could stand on a little stand they give you or hung.It was only 10.00 at a craft store.She loved it.Just some little token of their love is great.
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Something very special, some thing that he will remember for he rest of his life, ...\nBesides sex. uhm\nwow this is tough.. uhm well buy him 8 items (one item for each year)\nMake him feel young again  like when he was 8 years old... \nUhm Wash his car ?? iam sure he will appreciate that (do it in a bikini)\n\nUhm...\nwell i realy dont know much bout anniversaries, cus iam not married..\nBut yea\ni gave it my best\n********\nMany anniversaries have special names. Generally speaking the longer the period, the more precious and/or durable the material associated with it.\n\n1 year is a paper anniversary \n2 years is a cotton anniversary \n3 years is a leather anniversary \n4 years is a linen anniversary \n5 years is a wood anniversary \n6 years is an iron anniversary \n7 years is a wool anniversary \n8 years is a bronze anniversary \n\nbuy him something bronze, a sculpture or him!\nFurthermore, there exist rather confusingly only partially overlapping, partially contradictory lists of anniversary gifts (such as wedding stones), separate from the 'traditional' names.\n\n8th Year-Bronze/Pottery (sculpture if you ask me)\nOr just get a ring, and engrave somethinf sweet into it!\nHope for the best for you two\nand HAPPY ANNIVERSARY IN ADVANCE!
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50th Anniversary's are hard to buy for, because usually the couple has more than their share of knick knacks, they have a fully furnished home, so they need little.  \n\nGive them a gift certificate for a favorite restaurant, or just give them money.  If they are having a party, usually a money tree is available for placing money gift on.  \n\nIf you still would like for them to have a remembrance of you and your gift, why not try a christmas ornament that is engraved with their special wedding day.   Every year they look at it they will remember that special 50th day and the one who gave it.
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A gift is almost required for this kind of occasion--this sounds like something that would require a gift on the same scale as an anniversary present.  If you think in that direction then it might give you some more ideas.\n\nSome Mormons do drink wine and caffeine, but if you don't know for sure then it is a good idea to avoid them.\n\nI would look for something elegant like a cut crystal vase, with a dry floral arraignment.  You can buy the vase and then go to a florist and ask them to make an arraignment for you.  Or you could do it yourself, if you are skilled in that area.\n\nA pair of pumpkin pies (use Libby Pie Mix) would give that homemade touch.  If you follow the instructions on the can they are very easy to make.  You could buy a pie, or a cake, but the homemade touch would be better.  This isn't a "pot luck" dinner so I wouldn't try to bring anything except a desert course and of course you want to present it in a dish that you expect them to keep, and tell her that she doesn't have to worry about returning anything. \n\nYou can have your husband contact his boss or you can contact her yourself and ask her if you can bring a centerpiece for the table.  If you coordinate with her in advance then it will show you care, and she can make room for it at the table.  Make sure that the arraignment you get is a low one.  Most floral shops can help you with this.\n\nYou could bring a nice set of linen napkins or a beautiful salt and pepper set--that could be easily put on the table.  A silver candle set with a set of nice candles would also be nice.\n\nI guess the best rule would be simple and elegant.  People are more impressed with this kind of gift.  Remember, if you seem to be spending a lot of money then the gift will look like a clumsy attempt at a bribe, a modest gift would be the best, and of course you want to avoid something tacky.
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Whos anniversary Your parents? Your friends? Or yours?\n\nTradionaly the 1 year anniversary is paper.
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whatever you are best at. i am a writer, i leave my hsband notes all over. my husband is more of a gift giver , he does things for me or surprises me with things. surprises *like coming out of work and having my car covered in i love you post its (yep, covered. not good for shy people or eaily embarrased)  :)\n *a handmade card or letter\n* a special gift\n *a favorite picture, framed etc \n\nsomething that is special and meaningful to you will (should) be special to the other person.
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If you are really really really good friends, do something personal for her.  Make something for her using your computer.  You could make a book with pics of you and your friend and stories about fun, crazy, or memorable times you had together.  Get the book bound with a cardstock cover you make yourself.  You can have binding done at Office Depot and other such stores.  Kinda like a scrap book but everything is computerized so it is much faster and professional.  I made one for my friend and she cried she liked it so much, but we have been friends for years so we had a lot of memories.  Good luck on the hunt for the perfect gift.