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1st (first) Wedding Anniversary - Paper Wedding Anniversary - Paper Gift Ideas or Paper Anniversary Wedding Presents List

In the UK the 1st (first) Wedding Anniversary is celebrated with the giving of gifts of Paper.

A Paper wedding anniversary is the 1st (first) anniversary of the date on which a wedding took place.

Married persons may mark the anniversary date of their marriage in special ways. Especially with weekend breaks, special themed events or meals.

Other people might give the couple gifts of Paper appropriate for the 1st (first) year anniversary. These gifts are different in different countries. For example, in the United Kingdom the 7th wedding anniversary is called the Copper Anniversary and the 10th anniversary is called the Aluminium Anniversary. In the United States, these anniversaries are sometimes celebrated with gifts made of wool or tin, respectively.

First Wedding Anniversary Gifts Suggestions:

London Theatre Vouchers - Suggested Paper Wedding Anniversary Gift - London Theatre Direct Gift Vouchers come in multiple denominations of £10 can be redeemed against any available theatre tickets, theatre dinner packages, River Thames cruises and London attractions.

London Theatre Direct Gift Vouchers can be used up to one year after purchase date. The vouchers will be numbered and mailed ONLY to the address specified in the booking.

Even if the recipient does not have a computer, vouchers are redeemed over the telephone. A telephone number will be provided with the gift vouchers.

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Incidentally the 1st (first) Wedding Anniversary Flower is the Carnation

Carnations Our suggested floral gift that contains Carnations is the Golden Days Hand-tied bouquet from Eden4flowers.co.uk - A beautiful, traditional florists selection of the freshest gold yellow and cream flowers fashioned in the hand by the florists using wide range of flower varieties, including Roses, Alstroemeria and Solidago. This bouquet is an ideal gift for a wide range of different occasions but remains a firm favourite of people purchasing flowers for First Wedding Anniversary celebrations.

This fresh flower product is delivered in a water bubble to any UK delivery address. Personal card message, care instructions and flower food are all included. This bouquet contains approximately 23 stems - Varieties used: 2 Large Head Golden Roses; 3 Creamy Yellow Carnations; 3 Sprays Golden Chrysanthemums; 6 Plumes Saffron Yellow Solidago; 3 Golden Spray Carnations; 2 White Statice Flower; 2 White or Gold Alstroemeria; 2 Sprays Pure White Aster Flower - All flower deliveries from Eden4flowers.co.uk are delivered with a Vase Life Guarantee.

Carnations are often worn on other special occasions, especially Mother's Day and weddings. They were known as "Jove's Flower" in ancient Rome as a tribute to one of their beloved gods. In Korea, red and pink Carnations are used for showing their love and gratitude toward their parents on Parents Day - Korea does not separate Mother's Day and Father's Day, but has Parents Day on May 8. The Carnation has the meaning of 'admiration', 'love', and 'gratitude'

There are a number of significant wedding anniversaries celebrated in the UK (and it would appear - around the world).

A wedding anniversary is the anniversary of the date on which a wedding took place. Married persons may mark the anniversary date of their marriage in special ways.

Other people might give the couple gifts appropriate for the year of their anniversary. These gifts are different in different countries. For example, in the United Kingdom the 1st Wedding Anniversary is called the - Paper Wedding Anniversary. In the United States, this anniversary is celebrated with gifts of Clocks.

Other wedding anniversaries are commemorated in the UK with the following articles or items:

2nd Wedding Anniversary - Cotton Wedding Anniversary

3rd Wedding Anniversary - Leather Wedding Anniversary

4th Wedding Anniversary - Silk Wedding Anniversary

5th Wedding Anniversary - Wood Wedding Anniversary

6th Wedding Anniversary - Iron Wedding Anniversary

7th Wedding Anniversary - Wool Wedding Anniversary

8th Wedding Anniversary - Bronze Wedding Anniversary

9th Wedding Anniversary - Pottery Wedding Anniversary

10th Wedding Anniversary - Tin Wedding Anniversary

12th Wedding Anniversary - Linen Wedding Anniversary

15th Wedding Anniversary - Crystal Wedding Anniversary

20th Wedding Anniversary - China Wedding Anniversary

25th Wedding Anniversary - Silver Wedding Anniversary

30th Wedding Anniversary - Pearl or Ivory Anniversary

35th Wedding Anniversary - Coral Wedding Anniversary

40th Wedding Anniversary - Ruby Wedding Anniversary

45th Wedding Anniversary - Sapphire Wedding Anniversary

50th Wedding Anniversary - Gold Wedding Anniversary

55th Wedding Anniversary - Emerald Wedding Anniversary

60th Wedding Anniversary - Diamond Wedding Anniversary

75th Wedding Anniversary - Diamond Wedding Anniversary

Other Flower Gifts:

1st Anniversary Carnation

2nd Anniversary Lily of the valley

3rd Anniversary Sunflower

4th Anniversary Hydrangea

5th Anniversary Daisy

6th Anniversary Calla

7th Anniversary Freesia

8th Anniversary Lilac

9th Anniversary Bird of paradise

10th Anniversary Daffodil

11th Anniversary Tulip

12th Anniversary Peony

13th Anniversary Chrysanthemum

14th Anniversary Dahlia

15th Anniversary Rose

20th Anniversary Aster

25th Anniversary Iris

28th Anniversary Orchid

30th Anniversary Lily

40th Anniversary Gladiolus

50th Yellow roses & violets

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