The following was published on Forever Anniversary. 

It’s your 1st year wedding anniversary and you’re looking to make it extra special! Perhaps you and your partner are still paying off your wedding, and that’s okay! Your 1st anniversary gift & occasion doesn’t have to be costly — what matters is the commitment you have made to each other and the bond you are developing. Sure, that first year of marriage may be characterized with various kinds of adjustments and struggles, but you know deep in your heart that your bond is strong and you love each other dearly. That is really all that matters. Though there are a lot of different kinds of symbols for the 1st year wedding anniversary, you get to decide what is meaningful and significant to you and your spouse. As you reflect on this 1st year of marriage, consider celebrating with your spouse in a way that appreciates the milestone the two of you have reached.

In this Complete Guide to your 1st Wedding Anniversary:

• Traditional Vs. Modern Anniversary Symbols
• Color
• Gemstone
• Flower
• Anniversary gift ideas for her & for him
• Celebration ideas

Read the full post here.