Wedding/Anniversary Couple
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$75.00
$75.00
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Custom made Wedding/Anniversary Couple Book Fold. Handmade personalized gifts made from recycled/upcycled books. Such a perfect First Wedding Anniversary Gift! Upon speaking to the Mother Of The Bride I was able to add the lyrics of the first dance to the inside cover! Nice touch! AN AGE-OLD TRADITION For generations, the traditional first anniversary gift has been paper. This tradition dates back to the Victorian Era (1837-1901), and has a long history! Today, many loving spouses still celebrate their one year wedding anniversary with a paper gift. Why do we follow this tradition, and why do we give paper? (Paper is such a simple, everyday material!) Although there is no definitive answer why paper is the traditional 1st anniversary gift, there are many different theories circulating about the symbolism of paper and the first year of marriage. 1. Paper represents the blank page 2. Paper reminds us of the fragile and modest beginnings of marriage 3. Paper symbolizes writing your future together 4. Paper symbolizes the true interweaving of your lives 5. Paper is a reminder of natural growth 6. Paper is the eternal proclamation