So you finally made it to the first year of marriage. Somewhere, there’s a badge with your name on it.
But there’s no time to find it just yet, as if you thought remembering your vows at the wedding was challenging enough, be aware that for every year of your marriage, you’ll also need to know what each year symbolizes, to be able to give a related gift to your spouse!
No need to panic (at least for now) as for the first year, also known as your paper anniversary we’ve got you covered. That’s because we have the perfect paper related gift you can order right here on our website.
Here is an explanation of why your first year of marriage is commemorated with a paper related gift, along with what would make the perfect present idea to tell you more.
With a history dating back to the Victorian era in the 1800s, the idea of a paper anniversary has several symbolic meanings.
Paper represents a timeless form of expression, as for centuries we’ve etched our innermost thoughts on paper. For couples born before the internet age, letter writing was often how people declared their love and admiration for each other.
Paper also represents a blank page, in that you are still in the first throws of your marriage, with so much more to look forward to. Yes, even if that ‘settling in’ period has worn off and those gripes have taken hold. Hang in there.
That’s because paper also symbolizes natural growth. All couples will change as individuals and as a couple over time, and a marriage is all about adapting and growing alongside each other.
In essence, paper is about recognizing you are still at the early stages of your new lives together, and reminds us to be patient and understanding.
Even if the first year of marriage has been quite the adjustment, you’re not quite at the stage of needing those other types of papers just yet. So let’s focus on finding that perfect anniversary gift for your spouse instead!
What appears on the paper is supposed to be a reflection of who you are as a couple. Sure, you could opt for a generic card, or even a napkin art at dinner having forgotten it was your anniversary at all (blame Siri). But how about something that captures the essence of your personality, allowing you to treasure the gift forever?
We are of course talking about a caricature, which you can order right here on Givealaugh.
How it works is that you’ll submit a few photos of you both, and our artists will create a hilarious representation of you in digital print or canvas form. We’re fairly certain that when it comes to guessing a present, you will completely surprise your spouse when you present them with a caricature.
Here are just some of the reasons why our artists can create the perfect gift to celebrate your first year of wedded bliss when you opt for a caricature for your paper anniversary.
I mean, have you seen our gallery page? We have couples (and their dogs) donning Star Wars outfits. One guy is on the roof (possibly escaping his wife). Another couple isn’t holding hands, but the anatomy of a wild bull. It’s all going on.
Whatever makes you and your spouse laugh can easily be captured in a caricature. That’s because it’s all about supersizing your personalities in one fun image.
Wherever you hang it in your home, you’ll constantly be reminded of the hilarity of this gift, and it will also make any visitors laugh too.
P.S: Are you a friend or family member of the couple? You can also order them a caricature to celebrate their paper anniversary through Givealaugh. Doing so means you’ll also get the first laugh!
Whenever you can add some originality into a gift it’s always going to be a hit. With a caricature, it is custom made by us for you.
I mean, you could try heading down to Walmart and asking if they have a comedic drawing of you and your other half down aisle seven. But, you’ll probably be out of luck.
Instead, sit back and relax while our talented artists take to work (on paper, as it happens). As if by magic, a hilarious drawing of you and your spouse will appear ready for you to present for your anniversary.
When you first get married, time can go by in a flash. Although you may have plenty of wedding photos, what about the time in between?
Anniversaries may not warrant having a personal photographer to capture the day. But with a caricature, you’re capturing so much more, in a way that’s completely unique to you as a couple.
We can guarantee that whether you look back in five years, or even twenty, the caricature you had done for your first paper anniversary will always bring back good memories. It might just encourage you to keep up that fun spark, reminding you of a past time when you felt more carefree.
Ready to have your face transferred onto paper? Your marriage is truly at its most exciting point and we’re here for it.
To get started, have a few photos to hand and visit our caricature drawing page. You can select the number of people you’d like to be in your caricature, along with how you’d like us to print your image. For a first anniversary, we highly recommend a canvas print, but you can also opt for a digital print too.
All that’s left is for you to tell us whether you’d like any custom background elements, and our artists will get to work!
Once your artwork arrives, be sure to tag us on Instagram to let us know what your spouse thought when they saw it. You can also give us a follow to see how other couples were depicted in paper form. We can promise continual entertainment!
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