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Marriage is one of the most important and exciting relationships in life. It's a unique bond that can only be sustained by continual effort on both sides. In order for your marriage to thrive, it's essential that you keep it healthy with thoughtful gestures and gifts that show your significant other how much you care about them. Anniversary presents are symbolic of your love for one another, so don't just buy something off Amazon—go big or go home!

1st Year Anniversary Gift: Paper

In the first year of marriage, paper is often a symbol of new beginnings. In this case, you might want to get your spouse-to-be some paper that they can use to make something. Here are some ideas: a paper airplane kit a paper chain kit a book of blank pages with instructions on how to make various things out of them (a paper doll, for example) an origami book that includes instructions on how to make flowers and other 3D objects. 

At Wattle Designs we have tonnes of anniversary gifts that are paper as you would expect! Click here to view our anniversary gifts!

2nd Year Anniversary Gift: Cotton

Cotton is the traditional second anniversary gift, and for good reason. It's a symbol of love and unity, as well as growth and fertility. Cotton is a renewable resource that grows from the ground—it's one of humankind's earliest cultivated crops! You can celebrate your commitment to each other by gifting cotton-based items with this meaning behind them: Blankets Pillows T-Shirts.

We have a best second wedding anniversary gifts blog post all around our best second anniversary gifts. Read more here. 

3rd Year Anniversary Gift: Leather

If you're looking for a classic, versatile gift that can be used for years to come, you may want to consider leather. It's a traditional third anniversary gift and has a number of associations that make it an excellent choice: Durability. Leather is durable and long-lasting. Strength & Success. Many people associate the color black with strength and success (think the color of Darth Vader’s suit), which makes it an ideal material for accessories like wallets and belts that are worn every day by your partner or significant other.

Wealth & Status/Elegance. In our world today, leather is often associated with wealth and status; think of pricey designer shoes or handbags made from this material! Buying a piece of leather gear such as luggage or slippers will show your loved one how much you value their time together—and how much longer the relationship might last!

4th Year Anniversary Gift: Fruit & Flowers, or Linen & Silk

For your fourth anniversary, the traditional gift is fruit and flowers. However, you can also get creative and give your partner a gift of linen or silk. 5th Year: Wood For the fifth anniversary, wood is the traditional gift. Wood is symbolic of strength and stability, making it a great choice for your fifth anniversary. You can get wood art as a gift, or you can make your own wood gift by carving your initial into a piece of wood and giving it to your significant other. You can also buy many different kinds of wooden furniture—it's one of those gifts that has endless possibilities! See our personalised floral gift cards here. 

6th Year Anniversary Gift: Candy or Iron

If you're on the fence about what to get your sixth-anniversary partner, consider an iron or a box of candy. Both are traditional gifts for the sixth anniversary, and both are sweet. Iron is a metal, and candy is made from sugar—so they're both kind of like chocolate, which is another common gift for this milestone. And if you're into puns, they also both have "six" in their name: iron and candy!

The sixth year has long been known as an auspicious one—because it's divisible by two (and three!) numerically significant numbers: 1+2+3 = 6! Couples often celebrate their sixteenth wedding anniversary by renewing their vows or going on vacation together; but if those aren't options for you right now and your relationship has been feeling less than stellar lately anyway (or perhaps even if it hasn't), then maybe just giving each other something small will be enough to brighten up your day without breaking any bank accounts open.

7th Year Anniversary Gift: Copper, Wool, or Brass

As the seventh year of marriage approaches, you might have already begun to think about what gift to give your spouse. If so, it may be tempting to reach for something traditional and expected. But there’s no reason why you can’t still surprise them with a lovely gift that also reflects their personal taste and interests. Here are some unique anniversary gifts by year: The seventh anniversary is traditionally associated with copper, wool, and brass—all symbols of love and loyalty. Copper is said to represent the warmth of a home and our relationship when it's at its strongest; wool represents comfort; while brass signifies prosperity! If any of these apply to your relationship then these beautiful gifts would make delightful additions to your home or wardrobe!

This image comes from the Spruce website here. 

8th Year Anniversary Gift: Bronze or Pottery

Bronze, a metal alloy that typically consists of copper, tin and zinc (though there are other variants), is traditionally given as an eighth anniversary gift. Pottery, a ceramic material made from clay and plastic, is also often chosen for an eight-year anniversary gift.

9th Year Anniversary Gift: Pottery or Willow

The ninth year is a time of celebration, and a pottery or willow gift can be an apt symbol for the occasion. Willow is a plant that represents long life, so it's perfect for a wedding anniversary. Shop Willow gifts here. 

Pottery is linked to fertility, which makes it ideal for couples trying to start or expand their family. If you choose pottery as your ninth-year gift, make sure you choose something practical like dishes or bowls that can be used every day by your friends or family members. If they don't have any of these items yet in their home (or if they need an upgrade), then this could be just what they need!

10th Year Anniversary Gift: Tin, Aluminum, and Diamond Jewelry

10th Anniversary: Tin, Aluminum and Diamond Jewelry Tin is a soft, malleable metal that is resistant to corrosion. Aluminum is a light, strong metal that has good thermal and electrical conductivity. Diamonds are the hardest natural substance known to man. These three elements come together to create amazing jewelry for your 10-year anniversary! You can find a great list of 10th anniversary gifts here. 

11th Year Anniversary Gift: Steel and Fashion Jewelry

The 11th year is the year of the sheep, which means a lot to you both. You met in college, and your relationship was built on mutual interests and respect. You've been together for eight years now, but it feels like yesterday that you first laid eyes on each other. As couples get older, it can be difficult to find gifts that express how much their partner means to them—especially when there are so many anniversaries between the traditional two-year mark and 20th wedding anniversary! So instead of stressing over what kind of gift would be appropriate this year, why not settle on something quick and easy? A fashion jewelry piece is exactly that: It's something fun that shows off your personality while also expressing what kind of person he/she is. They'll love opening up their present and knowing that you took time out of your day just to make them smile!

12th Year Anniversary Gift: Silk and Linen

For the 12th anniversary, silk and linen are traditional gifts. Silk denotes the tenderness of your love; linen represents the strength of your commitment. This is a great time to get creative with your gift-giving by making a quilt out of silk and linen fabrics, or embroidering a message onto an existing piece that you have at home. You could also go for something more traditional—like a new pair of sheets or bedding—that would represent both elements equally as well—with one being softer than the other! Cotton is the traditional second anniversary gift.

Here at Wattle Designs, we have custom anniversary prints, they are the perfect gift for those looking for something extra special this year. From simple quote prints to first dance lyrics prints and cotton canvas art. All of your prints are completely customisable to pretty much anything you like, we can change the entire text, font, and colours as well as print size and frames. Have a look at our Anniversary Print collection here!

These personalised custom wedding prints are the perfect couple’s gift. They are easy to create and customise, just select the size and materials and get in touch with the customisations you want.

How to order and customise your Custom Anniversary Prints

1. Purchase the print in your preferred size and print surface.

2. Email me your lyrics info@wattledesigns.co.uk or add a note to your order.
If you would like to add names and a special date then please send it as well.

3. I will message you proof within 24 to 48 hours to get your approval before it’s packaged and shipped. If you need me to make any changes to the designs at this point, then I am happy to do so.

You can also change the font, and colour and make it either portrait or landscape, just make sure you let me know!
There are a few font choices in the photos but if you have something specific in mind just ask.

There may be a few days delay in shipping if there are multiple amendments to the print.

You can choose from the following formats and sizes:

– A4 (21cm x 29cm) printed on a high-quality card and sent through the post

– A3 (29cm x 41cm) printed on a high-quality card and sent through the post

My prints are printed onto 230gsm cardstock (or 100% cotton canvas if you choose that option at checkout).

Prints will be carefully packaged for you in a protective cellophane sleeve and either inside a board-backed envelope or a cardboard tube for larger sizes. FREE DELIVERY TO THE UK.

All items are dispatched within 1-3 working days.

Please feel free to contact me with any questions. I am happy to help wherever possible.

Please note *THE FRAMES ARE NOT INCLUDED link below, where you can find many more pictures.

Custom Song Lyric Print

This custom anniversary print allows you to change the text to whatever you like. You might want to change the text to your wedding vows, or a special wedding speech, or a special song that means a lot to you and your partner. With this print, you can change pretty much any aspect of it, so make sure you get in touch with the customisation you want.

This print is perfect for a friend or loved one that just got married, or if you are celebrating a special wedding anniversary. Of course, this print doesn’t have to be a wedding anniversary gift, it could just be a great gift for yourself or a friend with a poem, quote or song lyric they love! Take a look at the print here. 

Take Me To Bed Quote Print

Take me to Bed quote print is a cheeky print that is a great gift for newly weds, or a loved one. It goes perfectly for bedrooms or guestrooms. With this design you can choose the font, the size and whether you want it digitally sent to you or just printed or both! Either way you get a super high quality custom print that is perfect for any bedroom!

View the print here.

Custom Poem Print, Bespoke Poem Wall Art

This beautiful print shows your own custom poem, print, song or any wording along with the title or more text along the side. This is a great custom design, perfect for a wedding or anniversary gift. We get a lot of enquires about getting these wall prints with custom songs from people’s weddings or celebrations. If it is your loved ones birthday then why not get their favourite song or poem on this print. It looks beautiful and it makes a perfect custom gift.

Made to order with your own poem, book extract, song lyric and anything else to make a totally unique gift!

This listing is for a completely customisable print. I’m happy to accommodate whatever it is you’d like to say in print form. View the print here. 

The Art of Marriage Poem Print | 1st 2nd Wedding Anniversary

The Art of Marriage is a poem by Wilferd Arlan, it’s a popular and simple poem that is very popular with those looking for a simple and sweet poem at their wedding. This poem has been around for decade and is one of the most popular readings ever since it was written in 1961.

These custom anniversary prints are available in three different designs/fonts, so make sure you have a proper look at everything available here. The design has a beautiful image of a magnolia in the corner. The print can be customised with the names of the Bride and Groom, or the wedding date. It’s perfect for wedding gift for friends or family.

This print makes a perfect gift for a wedding or 1st Anniversary (printed on paper or card) or second anniversary (printed on cotton canvas). View the custom print here. 

Second Wedding Anniversary Gift, Cotton Flowers Printed on Cotton Canvas

Traditionally the second wedding anniversary is to give you partner something made of cotton. If you are following this tradition it can be a little hard to find an exciting gift made from cotton, so you often need to get very creative. The meaning is said to be around comfort and strength, which is what you should have developed in your marriage after two years! Others say that it means strength because of how the fibers of the cottons hold together.

We have put together this beautiful image of a cotton flower to as the perfect gift for a second wedding anniversary. It’ even on a cotton canvas so it’s the perfect gift if you are looking for something a little extra special for your second wedding anniversary. View the custom print here. 

Together They Built A Life They Loved Quote Print, Personalised Anniversary Print

The “Together they built a lift they loved” personalised quote print, is the perfect gift for an anniversary or wedding. It looks great in any bedroom or living for those who love personalised quotes. It’s unknown what the origin of this quote is but it is often used to show a loved one their soft side. After all, who doesn’t want to build a life with the person you love?

This quote and design can be personalized in any number of ways, you can add a number or date to the print, change the font and colour. Just sent us an email with your design thoughts and we can get you a completely custom design. View the custom print here. 

Our range of custom anniversary prints is great for those looking for something extra special this year as a gift or for those soon attending a wedding!