1 Year Anniversary Gift Ideas for Your Husband
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If it’s almost been a year since your wedding, you might be searching for the perfect one year anniversary gift idea for your husband.
I just celebrated my two year wedding anniversary, and I actually used one of these ideas myself last year to celebrate our first!
I’m sharing all of the best one year anniversary gifts for your husbands, from experience gifts to things you can buy. Let’s get right into it!
Personally, I’m a huge fan of experience gifts when it comes to giving to your spouse.
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First, we’ll cover some experiences you could plan to celebrate your 1-year anniversary instead of gifting each other presents. Then, I’ve got some great gift ideas to use if you would prefer actually exchanging gifts!
Experience Gift Ideas
There is nothing more thoughtful than planning a trip together, a nice dinner out, or a fun date to celebrate your 1-year instead of gifting physical items! Here are some ideas to get you started.
Beach or Mountain Trip Getaway
One of the best ways to celebrate your first year of marriage is to plan a quick getaway together. Whether your husband loves relaxing by the ocean or hiking in the mountains, a little trip is the perfect way to make new memories!
This is what we opted to do for our own personal 1-year wedding anniversary. We took a trip to Hilton Head Island in South Caroline and spent money on an AirBnB, going out to eat, excursions, etc. instead of buying each other gifts.
It doesn’t have to be fancy or far away. Just a change of scenery where the two of you can celebrate how far you’ve come in one year is nice!
You could even make it a surprise and book a mountains cabin or beachside Airbnb for the weekend!
Tickets to an Event on Your Anniversary (Sporting Event, Concert, Dinner Reservations)
If your husband loves a good night out, surprise him with tickets to something fun on your anniversary.
Whether it’s his favorite sports team, a concert you’ll both enjoy, or dinner reservations at a restaurant he’s been wanting to try, it’s a great way to spend quality time together!
Experiences like these feel extra special because you’re creating a memory instead of just giving a gift. Plus, it gives you both something to look forward to and a reason to get dressed up and celebrate.
Hot Air Balloon Rides
A hot air balloon ride is such a romantic anniversary gift. Plus, it’s one you’ll remember for a lifetime!
You might be surprised how easy it is to actually find one near you. Most people don’t realize that there are hot air balloon companies all over the country, often within an hour or so of where you live.
They’re a lot more popular (and easier to book) than you’d think! Plus, you’ll get amazing views and probably a little champagne toast when you land.
Bed & Breakfast Overnight Stay
Book a night at a local bed and breakfast! It’s an easy way to sneak away from the usual routine without planning a full on vacation.
Most bed & breakfasts are tucked away in cute little towns and offer a quiet, relaxing atmosphere. It’ perfect for celebrating your first year of marriage.
Plus, there’s something about the homemade breakfast, historic houses, and slower pace that makes the whole experience feel extra thoughtful and romantic.
All-Inclusive Resort Weekend
Find an all-inclusive resort to vacation or spend the weekend at! If you really want to go all out for your anniversary, an all inclusive resort weekend is just hard to beat.
It takes all the stress out of planning because everything is included. Find one with meals, drinks, activities, and sometimes even entertainment all in one spot for the two of you to enjoy.
All you have to do is show up and enjoy each other’s company. Whether it’s a beach resort, a mountain lodge, or a luxury spa retreat, an all inclusive stay makes it a splurge perfect for celebrating a one year.
1-Year Anniversary Gifts For Your Husband
Alright, here are some awesome 1-year anniversary gifts for your husband! These are sure to “wow” him and he’ll love how thoughtful they are.
1. Questions for Humans: Couples Edition
You may be familiar with the Dr. John Delony podcast, and he’s released some conversational cards that are great!
This deck comes with 52 cards with questions on them that are fun, thoughtful, and silly.
Learn more about each other by using these on dates or on a weekend getaway car ride.
2. Custom Keychain with Wedding Photo
Customize this keychain with your favorite photo from the wedding!
It’s made of a high quality leather and has a sturdy key ring.
Add a quote, the year you were married (or the year of your anniversary) and select the color leather.
3. Engraved Pocket Knife
A super nice pocket knife is always a great gift for a husband, but this one is especially perfect for a 1 year anniversary!
It says “1 year down forever to go Happy Anniversary” engraved on it.
Plus, it’s prime eligible so will get to you super quick!
4. Wall Can Opener
If your husband likes to enjoy a beer, drink, or glass soda every once in awhile, this wall bottle opener is a great gift idea to always remember year one.
It’s made of solid wood and goes great on the wall of a man cave or garage.
5. Ammo Box for Men
This personalized ammo box is a great gift for any occasion, but is a fun first anniversary gift if your husband enjoys hunting.
I know my own husband would love this box to store all of his ammo in.
6. Tool Organizer for the Garage
If your man enjoys fixing up the garage and has a lot of tools laying around, this organizer could make a great gift!
My husband would prefer something more practical like this than a traditional one year anniversary gift (although those can be great, too) so this could be perfect for your husband if he feels the same.
7. Grill Apron
This one is just hilarious. If your husband has a grill and is a griller, gifting him this apron for your one year anniversary would be a hoot.
Plus, since it’s pretty affordable you could also gift him some premium BBQ sauce, new grilling tools, etc. and make it more of a little “grill” themed gift basket.
8. Carhartt T-Shirts
My man really appreciates new practical items like everyday t-shirts he can wear.
If I was gifting him an anniversary preset, something like this would really be a winner in his book!
9. Wedding Keepsake Box
Put together a box of wedding keepsakes and present it to him on your one year anniversary.
Include things like printed wedding photos, pressed flowers from his boutonnière, any souvenirs from your honeymoon, wedding cards from friends and family, etc.
You’ll have a fun time going through everything together on your 1-year anniversary!
10. DIY Scrapbook
This DIY scrapbook comes with everything you need to create a really personalized and thoughtful gift.
Your husband will LOVE looking through this book filled with photos and memories of your first year together.
11. OnCloud Sneakers
Gift him something he can wear and use everyday! If your husband is a fan of shoes and likes to sport sneakers, OnCloud is a premium brand.
These will match any outfit and are sure to be a hit.
12. Anniversary Cookies
Can you even believe that you can grab these custom cookies from Amazon? They are perfect for the first anniversary!
Plus, they are a nice treat for after dinner.
13. YETI Cooler
So many husbands can appreciate this, whether they need something to haul the latest fishing catch home in or want a cooler for beverages, this cooler is the ticker!
This is the most compact cooler from YETI and is the perfect price for a really nice first anniversary gift.
14. Ninja Outdoor Pizza Smoker Oven
This gift is one you can both enjoy as a couple and as a family later down the line!
Make delicious pizzas at home with this Ninja pizza oven.
15. Couples Pickleball Set
Learn a new hobby together this year! A couple’s pickleball set is a really thoughtful gift.
You two can go play at a local court on Saturday mornings for fun.
Even if you only go out to play a few times, this is an affordable gift so it’s worth the time together!
16. Fujifilm Instax Mini EVO Instant Camera
If your husband loves taking photos or dabbles in photography as a hobby, this brown instant camera is a fun treat.
It prints high quality photos on demand.
17. Personalized Leather Photo Keychain
A cute keychain is a great first anniversary gift, especially when it’s filled with photos from your wedding or special moments from the first year.
It is super easy to upload photos before purchasing to include in this photo keychain. It’s like a little mini photo album they can attach to their keys!
18. Engraved Cufflinks
If your husband has an office job and wears dress shirts frequently, engraved cufflinks can be a really thoughtful anniversary gift idea!
Plus, each set of cufflinks is designed and handcrafted in Massachusetts. Each purchase supports a small U.S. business! We love that.
19. Toilet Golf Game
This is just a funny gift. You can gift this and then have a serious gift to give after.
It’s just so hilarious! If he’s a golfer.. or someone who sits on the toilet forever, this golf game is a hoot.
20. One Year Anniversary Watch
The engraved one year anniversary message on this watch is so sweet!
No one will see the message but him once he’s wearing it, so he can wear it with nicer outfits to work, etc. but also out on date nights.
21. Wooden Date Night Activity Ideas
If you’re always stumped on date night activities, this box filled with ideas is a great 1st anniversary gift idea.
and Don’t Forget… the Perfect First Anniversary Card!
So technically the first anniversary is the “paper” anniversary and while I feel it’s a bit hard to get a gift that matches this theme, getting a card that nods to the “paper” theme is a great idea instead. Pair it with any of the gifts above for the ultimate combo!
“We’re on a Roll” Card
How hilarious is this card? If your husband enjoys a bit of humor, this card is one of the funniest out there.
Plus, it’s pretty affordable. Skip the trip to Walgreens to card shop and just grab this card instead.
“Otter Half” Card
This card reads “Happy Anniversary to my Otter Half” and is so cute for a husband!
It’s blank on the inside so you can write any sweet message that you’d like.
One Year Down, Forever to Go
It gets right to the point, and is a stunning card to give your husband!
He’ll think it so personal that you not only found an anniversary card, but one that honors the one year milestone!
Conclusion
No matter what you choose to give your husband for your one year anniversary, the most important thing is that it feels personal and meaningful for you as a couple.
Whether it’s an experience you can enjoy together or a thoughtful gift he’ll use every day, the gesture is what makes it special. After all, your first year of marriage is a huge milestone! It deserves to be celebrated in a way that reflects your relationship.
Hopefully, this list gave you some fun and creative ideas to help you find the perfect gift. Whether you go big with a weekend getaway or keep it simple with something sentimental, the best gift is one that you think he’ll really cherish. Here’s to many more happy anniversaries ahead!
