Celebrating a year of dating or your first year of marriage is a major milestone! We’ve created a curated list of the best 1 year dating anniversary gifts to wow her on your special day! Below, we’ll help you find the best gift for the special occasion!
We’ve found some great gift ideas, and the best part? We’ve found great options in any budget! We also have chosen some of our favorite things that you can get customized to make it even a more thoughtful gift!
So don’t sweat anything — we’ve thought all about “What do you get a woman for your first anniversary?” as well as both traditional gifts and modern gift ideas! Plus, most of our ideas ship quickly!
If you’re hunting for your boyfriend or husband a gift, check out our best gift ideas for your boyfriend.
Hitting the one-year mark with your girlfriend is reason to celebrate. And that means you’ll need to find the perfect gift to show her just how much you care. So it's time to skip the gift cards and really wow her! Whether you’re looking to wow her with a big present or want to create a personalized gift she’ll cherish forever, you’re sure to find some great ideas on this list of one year dating anniversary gifts for her. This small box really packs a punch! The explosion scrapbook box has a total of five different layers, including DIY cards, stickers, and picture card, allowing you to create a unique personalized gift to show how much you care. You can decorate the layers with photos and mementos of the year you’ve spent together, then add a small gift to the box in the center. If you’re looking for a unique anniversary present to give your girlfriend, this carved heart treat print is a great choice. Personalize the gift by adding each of your names to the heart carved on a tree. This black and white print would make a great addition to her home. Show her how infinite your love is with a black and white diamond infinity pendent. Set in sterling silver, this beautiful necklace features contrasting diamonds in an infinity shape hanging from an 18-inch rolo chain. Get creative with your anniversary gift with this Our Story So Far scrapbook. The blank book features a custom cover page and several pages for you to fill in on your own. Add mementos, photos, and personal notes to the book to show how much you care on your anniversary. If you want to show how much you love her, but need a little help expressing yourself, this Why I Love You Book is the perfect gift idea. Each page features fill-in-the-blank questions for you to answer to show your girlfriend just how much you appreciate her. Capture the spot of your first day or the place you met in this heart map print to give your girlfriend a gift she’ll always cherish. Choose any location worldwide to feature on this heart-shaped print, then add the date your relationship began to create a personalized present that’s sure to wow her. Plus, a paper gift is a traditional gift for the first year of dating or marriage! Make sure you keep the spark alive during the years after your first anniversary with the help of date night dice. With the roll of a die, you can have inspiration for a variety of fun and unique date nights right at your fingertips. The two dice feature up to 36 different date night ideas. The best part? This is a traditional first anniversary metal gift because paper and metal are the traditional items to give. With the help of this hand casting kit, you and your girlfriend can have a little fun creating a custom keepsake on your anniversary using your own hands. The kit comes with a plastic molding bucket and casting powder, allowing you to create a mold of you holding hands as a couple. Snap a good photo of you with your girlfriend then put it in this beautiful string art wood picture frame. The frame reads “Lucky to be in love with my best friend,” making it a great way to show her how much you care on your anniversary. Skip the traditional floral bouquet and give your girlfriend an adorable rose teddy bear instead. It's such a unique gift idea and sure to make her smile as you celebrate your 1st anniversary. Show her how much you love her with the help of a song with this Can’t Help Falling in Love With You music box. The hand-crank music box plays the popular love song and features the lyrics engraved on the top of the box. Help commemorate your first anniversary with a rustic keepsake. She’ll love these hand-painted Willow Tree anniversary figures, featuring a couple sitting together in an embrace. This custom star map print will let her remember what the stars in the sky looked like on the night of your first date. Just add the date and location of your first date and you’ll receive a photo of the constellations in the sky that night. Help create a deeper connection between you and your girlfriend with a couples game. This fun game features more than 100 cards to help spark conversations with your partner. The questions help you learn more about each other, reconnect, and strengthen your bond. Make sure your first anniversary gift stands the test of time with this metal sculpture featuring a couple kissing under an umbrella. The iron gift is a great way to show you care by giving her a decorative gift she can display in her home. Let your girlfriend know you’d be lost without her with the gift of a compass necklace. This sterling silver necklace features a compass design featuring the directions north, south, east, and west engraved on a round pendant. And the decorative gift package is sure to show your girlfriend just how much she means to you. Satisfy her sweet tooth with these delicious chocolate cover pretzels! This spa gift basket includes everything from bubble bath to massage oil for getting pampered for a special night! This record player also is blu tooth capable! So why not take a stroll down memory lane and relive your love story!The Best Romantic Gifts for Your 1 Year Dating Anniversary
- You’ve picked a time and place to celebrate! If you’re going for a romantic dinner, make sure you make reservations before hand and confirm them on your anniversary eve.
- Choose your guest list — Will it just be the two of you, or will your family and friends be there?
- Set a budget ahead of time! You may want to choose a less expensive restaurant or activity if you’ve already spent a pretty penny on the gift or vice versa.
If none of these 1 year dating anniversary gifts sound like the perfect fit, why not consider planning a romantic evening together!
5 Ideas for Anniversary Celebration
Along with our list of best anniversary gifts, we also wanted to include a few experiences in case your girlfriend or wife isn’t big on material items.
1. Go on a Day Trip
Start with a delicious breakfast and then hit the road for a fun day trip! We love to go to a local winery, bingo place, or park to hike!
2. Do a Photo Shoot
Hire the service of a professional photographer to take some candid photos of you, or you could also plan a themed photo shoot if you wanted!
3. Retrace Your Love Story
Go back to where you had your first date and/or your first kiss. Reliving your love story and happy memories will help you feel closer and connected on your special holiday!
4. Go to the Spa
Enjoy a spa day together to reconnect and relax! A couples massage never hurts!
5. Surprise Her with Special Notes
Whether you’re a writer, singer, or none of the above, she will love seeing (or hearing) sweet love notes throughout the day. You could do 100 Reasons Why I Love You and put each reason on a note card. Then hide them all around the house or even the city you live in for her to find! You could end with a romantic movie night at home!
You could also play 105 Yes or No questions together!
We hope these 1 year dating anniversary gifts offer your fresh inspiration to plan the perfect time together! After all, it’s hard work to be in a committed relationship sometimes, and it’s time for ya’ll to celebrate!
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