10 Meaningful Ways to Celebrate Your First Wedding Anniversary

Can you believe it's been one year already since your Big Day?!

Your first year of marriage is filled with milestones, memories, and plenty of learning - and your first anniversary is the perfect chance to reflect, reconnect, and relive the magic of your wedding day.

Whether you're after something romantic, fun, or budget-friendly, here are 10 creative ways to celebrate your first wedding anniversary.

1. Revisit Your Wedding Venue

Take a trip down memory lane by visiting your ceremony or reception venue. Recreate a few of your favourite wedding day photos or enjoy a romantic meal nearby.

2. Have a Wedding Photo Night

Dust off your wedding album or USB and relive the best moments together. Light some candles, pour your favourite drinks, and watch your wedding video or flip through your photos.

3. Plan a Staycation or Romantic Getaway

Escape your usual routine with a cosy weekend away. Whether it’s a countryside retreat or a night at a boutique hotel in your city, it's a great way to reconnect.

4. Exchange Thoughtful Paper Gifts

The traditional first anniversary gift is paper. Write heartfelt letters, gift a custom art print of your vows, or create a photo book of your first year as newlyweds.

5. Recreate Your Wedding Menu

Cook a meal at home inspired by your wedding breakfast or order from the caterer again if possible. Add a slice of your saved wedding cake if you've kept it in the freezer!

6. Book a Couple’s Photoshoot

Capture your love a year later with a professional photoshoot. This is also a lovely chance to wear your wedding accessories again or get dressed up for the occasion.

7. Rewear Your Wedding Outfit

If you still have your dress or suit, why not slip it on again? Even if just for fun at home or a few photos - it’s a special way to relive the excitement of your big day.

8. Host a Mini Celebration

Invite close friends or family for a relaxed dinner or drinks to celebrate your first year. Share your favourite wedding memories and maybe even your first dance song!

9. Create a Memory Box

Gather keepsakes from your wedding and first year together - tickets, cards, photos, notes - and place them in a beautiful memory box you can add to over the years.

10. Have a First-Year Highlights Picnic

Pack a picnic with your favourite treats, head to a local park or beauty spot, and bring along a list of your top moments from the first year. Read them to each other and celebrate how far you’ve come.

Here's to many more happy years ahead x