7 Ways to Make Your First Anniversary Special 

Last updated on April 23rd, 2022 at 10:13 pm

When you share a life with someone you love, time flies. Before you know it, an entire year has passed, and you’re celebrating your first anniversary. 

When you reach that one-year mark, it’s definitely a cause for celebration. With these fun and romantic ideas, you can make your first anniversary special for your and your partner.  

Ways to Make Your First Anniversary Special 

Plan a second honeymoon 

Did you fly off for a honeymoon right after your wedding? Then you can think of your first anniversary as your first honeymoon anniversary too. Why not mark this occasion with a second honeymoon trip?

What could be more special than jetting off to a romantic destination to celebrate your first year together?

Get matching tattoos

If you’ve been planning to get inked, your first anniversary is the perfect time to get couples’ tattoos. Make an appointment to get tattooed together. 

Explore the internet, and you’ll find a number of great ideas. Or, simply get a tattoo of the name or initials of your partner. What a terrific way to re-declare your love and make your first anniversary special. 

Take a walk down memory lane 

Who says anniversaries are one-day only celebrations? Extend your anniversary, and take a walk down memory lane. Plan a week-long celebration that includes visiting all of the significant places you frequented with your partner while you were dating. 

Recreate some of your dates, and cherish all the old memories.

Gift something really special 

The first anniversary calls for a special gift. Instead of buying a last-minute gift from a store, give something handmade or customized. 

Even if you aren’t an artist, draw something, write a poem, or play a song, and dedicate it to your special someone. 

You can also explore unique customized gift options, like personalized jewelry, fun custom couple bobbleheads, Spotify music plaques, 3D photo lamps, personalized caricatures, etc. 

Spend a night under the stars

After enjoying an eventful anniversary day, don’t let the celebration frizzle out. Instead, make your night special too by spending it under a blanket of open sky and twinkling stars. 

Cook together, and eat outside under the stars. If you have an outdoor kitchen, you’re all set, otherwise have a barbeque in the backyard. After your outdoor meal, watch a romantic movie on an outdoor projector and movie screen while sipping wine or champagne. 

Create a dreamy setting with crochet pillows, candles, fairy lights, and dream catchers. 

Spend the night in fancy hotel 

Reserve a honeymoon suite in the best hotel in your city, and spend your first anniversary basking in romance. Make reservations ahead of time to let them know your celebration plans. You may be able to request room decoration too. 

Don’t miss out on the romantic amenities offered by your hotel. Book a couples spa session, enjoy a romantic room service dessert or bottle of champagne, or have a poolside date night. 

Plan something adventurous

If you and your partner are adventure junkies, take your first anniversary as an opportunity to check off an adventurous activity from your bucket list. 

Try bungee jumping, river rafting, snorkeling, or rafting. Plan a cycle trek or go camping. You could even take a ride in a hot air balloon, and re-create your proposal.  

Takeaways 

Having someone to spend your life with is a gift. Don’t take it for granted. Cherish it every day, and be sure to celebrate the milestone moments with zeal. 

If your first anniversary is approaching, plan a romantic day for your beloved. Hopefully these ideas will help you make your first anniversary special. 

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