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First Anniversary

First Anniversary

July 9, 2009

The traditional gift for the first anniversary is paper. This sounds easy right? Tickets a show or the Caribbean are awesome if it's in the budget,. Cash or in a card on the other hand while handy, is not very romantic, especially for such an auspicious occasion.

So what else is there to do?

There is a box that some couples make with 2 glasses, a bottle of wine, and letters that they write to one another in the days before their wedding. These letters reflect the couples hopes and excitement, their gratitude and inner most thoughts as they are about to make their promises of forever.

This is also a good option for couples who do not want to do their own vows but do want to share their thoughts and feelings with one another.

Personally, I don't know if I could stand the anticipation! But what a wonderful first anniversary it will be as you read those letters.