During the first year of marriage the couple is getting to know each other in a more intimate way. They are also getting used to the way the other spouse does many different tasks such as laundry, cooking, cleaning, and conducting their personal finances. They are learning each other’s habits whether they are good or bad. The first year appears to be the most difficult year of a marriage. This is when a large number of marriages fail. When giving a first year traditional wedding gifts first it is important to remember that spouses should be praised for surviving this difficult year of marriage.
Anniversary gifts that are given after the first year of marriage don’t have to carry an expensive price tag. Most people tend to pull toward giving a more meaningful gift such as one that comes more from the heart and not as much from the cheek book. Your gift should be based on a sentimental value, and a memorandum of the past year. The anniversary gift should contain a special message of appreciation, love, friendship, commitment, and thankfulness for sticking with the traditional marriage through the good times and the bad times. Giving a first year anniversary gift should most definitely be given from the heart.
