You can reminisce together while you eat your dinner and celebrate your first year anniversary. Look to the wants Your partner is sure to want something. Think of your partner s wish list and try to give at last three of the items in the list. The gifts need not be material. For instance, he or she may wish for you to be more understanding and more thoughtful. Those who are more modern choose to give an item that either has glass or crystal. This can be a necklace or some glassware, which can be enjoyed with a romantic dinner at home. Couples who are on the 5th year usually offer an item made out of wood. The best thing to get made of this material is some piece of furniture. This is a great gift especially for couples who are fond of wearing matching everything even when they are really old. 3. Buy plates with gold markings or a border that is made of gold. Finding a chinaware like this may seem difficult but this is something that will definitely put a smile on the couple s face. This will truly make the husband and wife feel special during this momentous occasion. Some supermarkets already sell these pre-packed. The person can easily get one of these from the rack and give it to the couple. But if the individual wants it to be meaningful, it will be a good idea to get all of these items one by one to add that personal touch. If you do not have the money to buy an expensive gift for your partner, there is no sense scraping your savings and buying something you cannot afford. Anniversary gifts need not be expensive. As clich d as it is, it is often the thought that counts a lot. This is the reason why personalized gifts are better appreciated than gifts that you have just bought from the store. One project that you can do is to make matching jackets for the couple or maybe a couple of scarves for the winter season. You can also turn their favorite photo into an image that you can cross stitch and then framed. This will be a wonderful addition to their bedroom or their sitting room. If you are into crafts, you can also make them a handmade photo album with papers that you have hand-made yourself.