Sometimes, the list of possible anniversary gift ideas is so short that couples even receive two or three of the same thing when they unwrap the gifts. Your gifts need not be like that! One way to make your gifts unique without really veering so much away from the norm is to turn what is usual into something unusual with just a little bit of imagination your imagination. By tradition, gifts that are often given to couples celebrating their first anniversary are made of paper. This is true for all, whether they are close or not to the couples. Some couples even abide with the annual themes and give each other gifts that are made of materials that are prescribed. According to the themes, paper is the material that is prescribed to be given at this period of the relationship. Tradition dictates that they arrive home bearing flowers while the woman prepare a special dinner. Still, some women also buy gifts for their husbands during this special occasion. This will make the occasion extra special and more unique. But what should they give their husbands? Well, that is the question. This is why most people would give books on marriage, photo albums made of handmade paper and others like that as gifts to couples celebrating that year. Generic gifts like this is actually perfect for men because not only will you have to think of something that he only can use, you will also be giving something that both partners will appreciate. Some even prefer it that way because the gifts are more personalized and more fitting to the people who will receive them. One problem though is the actual process of making the gift. Some people do not have the time anymore to make gifts. With people constantly on the go, they cannot anymore devote time to knit a sweater or make a photo album. Or if you already have several candidates in mind, knowing what wedding anniversary year they are celebrating can help in narrowing down the choices. This will make your job easier and more manageable. In fact, it can save your feet from needless suffering going from one store to the other looking for an appropriate gift.