A paper gift is the traditional offering for the first wedding anniversary ... a reprieve and different opportunities for creative gifts. For the first year, carnations are the customary bloom ...

Anniversary gifts don't have to be cliche or boring. We've rounded up thoughtful, unique and romantic gift ideas to mark your special day.

"They love to do their own take on traditional wedding gifts," a source previously told PEOPLE. "The first anniversary was paper, and Meghan wrote out the wedding speech and had it framed for him." ...