One of the most celebrated anniversaries is a couple's first anniversary.

It marks the end of a year filled with firsts and begins a new year of dreams and promises for the future.

The traditional anniversary gifts for the early years of marriage are inexpensive and more practical than gifts for the later years.

The traditional first anniversary gift is paper.

Paper has been used for centuries to exchange ideas and express feelings.  As a first anniversary gift, paper can be used in a number of ways.  taking a photograph of their first apartment or house is a fun way for a couple to remember their beginnings when they celebrate additional anniversaries.  A photograph of a couple on their first anniversary day, perhaps at their favorite restaurant, is a favorite way to commemorate that special day.

Stationery is a traditional paper gift for a first anniversary.  From the days of using a quill pen and parchment to modern times of printing email messages, men and women have used paper to convey messages of love.

What better time to give a husband, wife, boyfriend or girlfriend a touching love poem than on their first anniversary?

With that in mind, At " target="_self" A Message in a Bottle they have created heartfelt love poems that celebrate the very special joy of a first anniversary.

If you find it difficult to express your feelings use one of there poem templates, or take parts from other poems to create a truly unique personalised love letter.

One of our many templates:

To the love of my life

I love you with all my heart,

You have made me and make me happier

than I ever thought I could be.

You are the best thing that

has ever happened to me.

You bring out the best in me

And I love you not only for whom you are

But also for whom I am when I am with you.

I love ending each day with you

Wrapped in my arms and waking up to

Your beautiful smile each morning.

You are my best friend

And I want to spend my life with you.

All my love,

Forever and always

What better way to celebrate a first anniversary with a traditional paper gift than with a love poem that expresses all the joy of the past year and hopes and dreams for the future.

Give your wife, husband, girlfriend or boyfriend a touching gift that will remind him or her of your special first year together.

You won't find a more unique first anniversary gift!

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