The first year of marriage is really a period of testing between a couple. They are in the process of establishing a new home and really getting to know one another. One of the first really big test in a marriage is what is would be a great gift for the first wedding anniversary.

If you follow along with wedding traditions it is very likely that you know that the traditional wedding anniversary gift for a first anniversary would be paper. This could really give you a lot of room to work if you put some imagination into it. Steer clear from gift certificates unless you are absolutely sure that your spouse is going to love it.

Now having mentioned that if you plan to give money it will go over great if it is presented in the proper way. Normally a lot is sacrificed in the first year of marriage for being able to set up a new home. If you connect the gift of money with an unfortunately neglected hobby or interested it will be really well accepted.