Paper anniversary ideas that last.

The first anniversary is paper. These ideas keep the tradition and are worth keeping themselves.

Paper stands for a blank page: the first year of a story still being written. The best paper gifts are ones you keep rather than recycle.

Ideas

Letters: one for each month of the first year, or one to open in ten years.
A book: a first edition from the year you met, or a photo book of the first year.
Tickets: to a play or concert, framed afterwards.
Fine art on paper: a print of the real galaxy that was overhead at your wedding, on fine art paper, framed with your names and the date. See the paper anniversary gift.

Whatever you choose, add the date, the place and a line only the two of you understand.

Why is the first anniversary paper?

Paper stands for a blank page and the start of a shared story.

What is a good paper anniversary gift for him?

Something kept rather than used: letters, a book, or a framed print on fine art paper.