The first weeks of marriage are said to be the most difficult making the first anniversary the most happiest and special occasion in any couple’s life. The day deserves celebration and gives you the best chance to look back and feel the warmth of love that has taken you so far. It is natural that you want to make it a memorable day filled with countless memories that you can reminisce in the future. Here are some ways that will help you make your happiest day a beautiful memory.
Pre-plan your Special Day
You may be so much in love with your partner that every day seems like your anniversary but do remember that anniversaries are indeed special and never forget those special days, especially the first one. Make plans well ahead of the day at least a week in advance. Make reservations of the surprise dinner, confirm your leave of absence from office, book the movie tickets and make sure nothing keeps you from spending the entire day with your spouse. Don’t allow immediate business meets or procrastinated jobs take away your fun.
Spend the day together
Be sure you spend the entire day with your better half. Forget the phone, laptops and emails for the day. If a party has been organized by your friends and family, enjoy it to the fullest and at the end of the day do spend a personal intimate moment with your spouse alone. Strengthen your bond which may have been strained due to both of yours’ busy schedules. Talk, listen and let out your hearts open. Make it a no fight, no argument day and try to get over your differences by letting each other know of your love. The feeling of togetherness is the best thing you can gift each other.
Exchange gifts
Gifts need not be expensive diamonds or branded watches. Gifts are symbols of love and that’s what they exactly need to be, a testimonial of your love. A small video of your cute love confession or an embarrassing love song can also be a memorable gift. Handmade gifts even better show you care for your spouse by showing your sincerity and effort you put into making the gift. You can also exchange love letters that express how truly you feel for each other.
Recreate and relive your special days
You can create new memories by reliving the old ones. Fall in love again and again. Visit some the same place that you did on your first date or do the same activity that you loved to do once before but haven’t been able to do for a while. Sit together and watch your wedding video and photos and replay your special song. Dance to your first dance together, go back to your first meeting place or take up a second honeymoon trip. If you are planning for a surprise, your wedding venue or the venue of your first date can be the perfect place to stage to surprise.
Do something new
Get creative and do something that you have always wanted to do but been afraid of doing without someone by your side. Plan together and go on a trip or do some activity that thrills both of you. Both of you can go trekking, camping, visit an exotic place, do some charity work or just cook together at home.
Capture the memories
Take a personal photo-shoot and maintain an anniversary scrapbook where you can add your future celebrations also.