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Paper for the first anniversary, and the first year is the middle chapter of this book, so the tradition and the story line up.
Paper anniversary · for your wife
A paper anniversary gift for your wife: a book about your first year
The first wedding anniversary is the paper one, and a printed book about your first year married fits it exactly. Your words go in it unchanged.
Which book, and why
Twelve Reasons Why
If you would rather tell her what the first year taught you about her, each chapter here is one of those reasons.
How long it takes
This date is yours, so count back from it. Printing and shipping, from the day you approve the book:
- United Kingdom6 days
- United States9 to 10 days
- Ireland9 to 14 days
- Germany6 to 8 days
- Australia9 to 14 days
- Canada9 to 11 days
- New Zealand6 to 8 days
- Singapore6 to 8 days
- Netherlands7 to 9 days
- Austria7 to 11 days
- Sweden8 to 13 days
- Denmark6 to 7 days
The digital edition unlocks the moment you approve it, so it never misses a date. All delivery times
Common questions
Why is the first anniversary called paper?
The traditional list gives the first wedding anniversary to paper, so books, letters and prints are the classic gift. A book written from your own memories is the most literal version of it.
Is there an order-by date?
Not one we can set, because the date is yours. Count back from it using the production and shipping times on this page, or choose the digital edition, which is ready as soon as you approve it.
Can I include the wedding day itself?
Yes. If the moment you knew was the wedding, or the morning before it, write that as your third answer and the book builds a chapter around it.
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