72 Best 1 Year Anniversary Gift for Boyfriends (2024 List)

You and your boyfriend have been together for a year! It is time to celebrate, but first, you have to select the perfect gift. If you need a little help, we’ve put together a great list of 1 year anniversary gifts for boyfriends below. Whether you’re looking for something practical or sentimental, this list will have the gift for you!

1 Year Anniversary Gift for Boyfriends

Simply scroll through the list below and find the perfect gift idea. If you’re interested, we also have a list of surprise gifts for boyfriends, and romantic gifts for guys.

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List of 1 Year Anniversary Gifts for Boyfriends

1. Faceless Portraits

Faceless Portraits

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One of the newest trends in artwork is faceless portraits. Your boyfriend will love this unique gift showcasing the two of you together! An artist will use the photo of your choice of you and your boyfriend to create a unique portrait of the two of you. My children actually created a faceless portrait for me for Christmas, and it was my favorite gift! Capture one of your favorite memories, or send in a picture from each month for a collage of your first year together. There are several artists found on Etsy who will do this portrait for you, or you may be able to find a local artist in your town.

2. Custom People Magazine Sexiest Man Alive Cover

Custom People's Magazine Cover

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Every year People Magazine names the sexiest man alive. This year, for your 1 year anniversary, you can make sure your boyfriend takes that title! He will love this gift that showcases your favorite photo of him on the cover of the Sexiest Man Alive issue. The artist will print his name on the cover as well, officially giving him the title. They will even personalize the sub-heading of the article title to whatever you want to say about your man.

3. Date Night Ideas Scratch Off Card Game

Romantic Date Night Ideas

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It has been a great year, but now you are ready to begin your second year of adventures together! Gift your boyfriend with this kit of 35 scratch-off date night cards. When you are ready to plan a date, choose one of the cards and scratch it off. The catch? You have to do whatever it says! There are helpful categories such as inside, outside, sloppy, break a sweat, and grub. They are also color-coded to tell you the best time of day to experience the date. The estimated price is also included on the card to help you make the best selection before scratching it off. Get ready for a fun year of adventures together!

4. Personalized Plaque

Personalized Plaque

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Do you and your boyfriend have a special song that describes your love for each other and your relationship? Spotlight that song with this beautiful custom-made acrylic plaque. First, choose your favorite photo of the two of you together and send it to the artist. You will also send the song title and musician name. If there is a certain line of the song that stands out, you will send the minute cue and the artist will notate it on the plaque. The finished plaque is unique and a beautiful piece to have on display in your boyfriend’s home or office.

5. Personalized Watch

Personalized Watch

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Every man can appreciate a nice watch, and when it is personalized by the lady he loves, it creates a timepiece he will never want to lose. Choose the perfect watch based on his personal style and then decide on your personalization. Is there a saying you say to one another each day? Do you want your names and the date of your first date? Be creative and make it a sentimental piece you will treasure for years to come. Most towns have jewelers who can create this piece for you, but you can also order it online via Etsy.

6. Personalized Compass

Personalized Compass

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Let your boyfriend know you are never lost when you are with him by giving him a personalized compass. This beautiful compass can be engraved on both sides and inside the cover. You can choose a font or send the artist a photo of what you want it to say in your own handwriting for an extra special touch. Whether you choose to engrave your names, the date of your first date, a special saying the two of you have together, or his initials, it will be a special item he will cherish for years to come.

7. Custom Photo Keychain

Custom Photo Keychain

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Give your boyfriend a beautiful leather keychain photo book. It is small enough to not make his keys too bulky but still holds fourteen photos of the two of you. You could choose one photo from each month, then add a couple of holiday photos or special memories. You can personalize the cover with your initials or your anniversary date to make it even more special. He will always have a year full of memories right at his fingertips with this sweet keepsake!

8. Promise Necklace

Promise Necklace

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This beautiful link chain necklace is perfect for the man in your life. It is classic and not too flashy which makes it ideal for men of all ages and styles. The necklace comes in a gift box with a card with a beautiful message for your boyfriend. You are able to choose from a few different messages, all of which are beautiful and meaningful. When your boyfriend opens this gift, he will put it on and won’t want to take it off!

9. A Men’s Survival Kit

A Man's Survival Kit

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Do you want a unique way to tell your boyfriend you don’t think you could “survive” life without him in it? Give him a men’s survival kit for your 1 year anniversary. Survival kits come with things such as a knife that is also a bottle opener and a seat belt cutter, a pen that can also be used for self-defense and to break glass and a spork that also works as a knife, bottle opener, and whistle. It may also have a paracord bracelet that includes a compass, bottle opener, fire starter, and rope. Your boyfriend will love the variety and uniqueness of these tools. This is also a great gift for guys who have everything.

10. I Love You Couple’s Bracelets

I Love You Bracelets

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Tell your boyfriend, “I love you,” in one hundred languages with these coordinating bracelets. Each bracelet is made of healing stones and a special projection stone that has “I love you” printed in one hundred languages. You can see the words by looking in the stone or by using the camera and your phone to project them on a wall or surface. Each pair of necklaces is packaged with a sweet message card expressing your love for your boyfriend. You can select your bracelets from a variety of colors and message cards.

11. Beard Kit

Beard Kit

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Does your boyfriend have a beard? This amazing beard kit is the perfect gift for you to give him on your 1 year anniversary. Quality beard growth oil, beard balm, a beard brush, a beard comb, and scissors all come in a nice gift box creating the perfect kit for your boyfriend to care for his beard. The beard oil and balm will detangle and tame the beard and hold it in the perfect shape and style. He will be able to keep it the perfect length and shape with the comb, brush, and scissors. He will definitely appreciate the thoughtfulness of this unique gift.

12. Massage Oil and Massage Ball Roller

Massage Oil And Roller

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You and your boyfriend work hard and deserve an evening massage to celebrate your 1 year anniversary. After a nice dinner out, gift him with this massage oil and massage ball roller gift set. You can spend the rest of the evening using this set on one another. The spa-quality massage oil is the perfect combination of relaxing muscle tones and calming scents that will relieve the stress of the day. The massage ball roller will relieve back and shoulder tension and aches as the two of you spend a relaxing evening together.

13. Couples’ Matching Promise Necklaces

Couple Matching Promise Necklaces

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For this special anniversary, show your love for one another with these beautiful matching necklaces. They each have two intertwined ring pendants, each engraved with a special message. The smaller ring says, ” Eternal Love,” and the larger ring says, ” The world looks wonderful when I am with you.” These necklaces come in a classic gift box and make a wonderful gift for both you and your boyfriend. Include a handwritten note expressing how much he means to you and you have a gift that is both affordable and meaningful.

14. Custom Photo Dog Tags

Custom Photo Dog Tags

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Your boyfriend will love this one of a kind dog tag necklace! Choose your favorite picture of the two of you and send it to the artist, who will engrave it onto the dog tag! They will add text personalization on the back of the dog tag as well! Add your names, the date you met, the date of your first date, or the date of your 1 year anniversary! Make it personal and make it special. You may even decide to get one for yourself as well!

15. Personalized Constellation Map Nightlight

Personalized Nightlight

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Do you ever wonder what the stars looked like on the night you first met? When you send in your date, the time, and the location, this artist will create a beautiful constellation map on an acrylic night light that will become one of your boyfriend’s favorite showpieces in his home or office. The nightlight sits on a simple wooden frame. During the day, it is a unique piece of art and conversation piece, then at night, it lights up the room and is a show stopper! It will catch the eye of everyone who sees it.

16. Roman Numeral Hoodie

Roman Numeral Hoodie

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This unique hoodie is the perfect gift for your boyfriend on your 1 year anniversary! Choose the date you want to be embroidered, whether it is the date you first met, the date of your first date, the date you made your relationship official and exclusive, or the date of your 1 year anniversary, and the artist will embroider it on the hoodie in Roman Numerals. They will also embroider your initials on the cuff of the sleeve for an added personal touch. You can include a note telling him his love “warms” your heart the way this hoodie will warm him when it is cold.

17. Engraved Pocket Knife

Engraved Pocket Knife

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Every man loves a pocket knife, so your boyfriend will definitely appreciate a personalized pocket knife as a gift for your first anniversary. With his name carved into the front of the handle, your initials or anniversary date carved into the back, and a sweet message engraved on the blade, this knife will definitely be cherished by both of you! Who knows, it may even become a family heirloom that you choose to pass along to your future children or grandchildren.

18. Laser Etched 3D Crystal Photo

Laser Etched 3D Photo

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Give your boyfriend a beautiful piece of art with this 3D Crystal photo. Send the artist your favorite photo of the two of you, and they will laser etch it into the crystal, creating a unique showpiece that he can proudly display in his home or office. This is a wonderful answer to the question of what to give the man who strives to have nontraditional and unique pieces of art as opposed to normal photos and boring frames. He will be sure to show this piece off to every guest who walks through the door! If you’re looking for 1 year anniversary gifts for him then this is a great idea.

19. Wood Smoked BBQ Grill Set

BBQ Grill Set

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Is your boyfriend an avid griller? Does he love to try new recipes and grilling tricks? For your anniversary, gift him the tools to turn his ordinary grill into a backyard smoker! This kit includes a stainless steel grill smoker box, three different types of all-natural wood chips for hours of smoking meat, a specialty meat thermometer, a grill scraper, and a book of recipes and instructions. Your boyfriend will create amazing meals for the two of you for years to come!

20. Hand Casting Kit

Hand Casting Set

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On your 1 year anniversary, gift your boyfriend with this special hand-casting kit. The two of you can spend the evening going out for a nice dinner, maybe a movie, and then creating a plaster hand mold of your hands intertwined together. This kit comes with everything you need to make a one-of-a-kind piece of art together. This kit includes the powder for the plaster, a bucket for creating the mold, a measuring cup, spoons, sandpaper, a sculpting tool for perfecting the final product, and a mounting plaque for your final display.

21. Engraved Music Box

Engraved Music Box

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On your first anniversary, tell your boyfriend, “I Can’t Help Falling in Love with You,” with this beautiful wooden music box. The lyrics to the classic song are engraved on the inside of the lid of the box. The box itself is exquisite, with intricate designs hand carved on all four sides and on the top of the lid. As you turn the handle, the box plays the melody of the classic song, “I Can’t Help Falling in Love with You.” This piece will be treasured by both of you for years to come.

22. Soundwave Art

Soundwave Art

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On your first anniversary, give your boyfriend a beautiful carving of the visual soundwaves of your voice recording or your special song. Send the artist a voice recording of you telling your boyfriend how much you love him, or send the youtube link to your special song as a couple. They will use the recording to create a visual of the soundwaves made either when you are speaking or in the song. This handmade piece of art will truly be one of a kind, with a special message engraved underneath the soundwave engraving. Hang it on the wall for everyone to see when they come to visit.

23. Photo Projection Necklace for Men

Photo Projection Necklace

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Does your boyfriend prefer understated and smaller jewelry? This necklace is definitely the best gift for him on your first anniversary. This stainless steel chain has a small pendant that holds a picture of you and your boyfriend. You can look through the pendant to see the necklace or shine a light through it to project it on the wall. Your boyfriend will love the uniqueness of this simple necklace.

24. Custom Line Drawing

Custom Line Drawing

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Your first year together has been full of amazing memories. Capture one or more of these memories with a line drawing of your favorite photos as a gift for your boyfriend on your first anniversary. Choose one photo from each month to create a collage, or just choose your favorite photo for a beautiful masterpiece that your boyfriend can hang in his home or office. If you are like me, you are probably going to want to order one or two for yourself as well.

25. You are the Best Thing I Ever Found on the Internet

You Are The Best Thing I Found On The Internet

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Did you and your boyfriend meet online? If you did, this is a light-hearted, fun gift idea for your first anniversary. The link attached is for a tumbler, but there are coffee mugs, t-shirts, mouse pads, candles, and more with the same sentiment. Create a gift basket with his favorite drink mixes, this tumbler, and assorted snacks to let him know how much you love him. This is a great way to celebrate your first year together without being too mushy or sentimental.

26. Crave Box

Crave Box

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Every relationship is a little “sweet and salty,” and this box of snacks will let your boyfriend know he is the only one you “crave” in life! A box filled with some of the most popular brands of chips, candy, and other snacks is the perfect lighthearted gift for your 1 year anniversary. Your boyfriend will have snacks for days and each time he opens one, he will think of you and this fun, creative gift.

27. The Ultimate Game for Couples

The Ultimate Game For Couples

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Celebrate your 1 year anniversary with a night at home and this gift for your boyfriend. It is a game for couples that asks meaningful questions or asks you to perform funny challenges, encouraging bonding time with each other. It is designed to play alone or to play with other couples to see which couple knows each other best. With questions like, “Which celebrity would I most like to meet?” and “What is one thing I would like for you to do more of?” you will guess your partner’s answers which will lead to great conversations. Challenges like “Let me tickle your feet for 30 seconds without resistance” are sure to lead to a night of laughter and fun.

28. One-Year Anniversary Sign

One Year Anniversary Sign

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12 Months, 365 Days, 8,760 Hours, and 525,600 Minutes. You are celebrating a year together, and this sign is the perfect gift for you to give your boyfriend! Your names will be added to this custom sign creating a beautiful work of art for your boyfriend’s home. He will love the rustic look and the personal touch.

29. Capsule Love Letters in a Bottle

Capsule Love Letters

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Give your boyfriend this sweet bottle of love capsules for your 1 year anniversary. He will have 50 small capsules with words of affirmation already printed on each one. Add two more of your own messages, and he will be able to open one a week until your two-year anniversary! He will find messages such as, “you are that once-in-a-lifetime dream come true,” and, “true love does not have a happy ending because true love never ends.” Every time he opens the bottle, he will be reminded of how much you love him.

30. Personalized Song Lyric Poster

Personalized Song Lyrics

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Do you and your boyfriend have a special song? If you do, this is the perfect gift for you to give him on your 1 year anniversary! This poster comes in a variety of layouts, but each one has a photo of you and the lyrics to your special song printed on it. Choose from layouts such as the lyrics covering the entire background and your picture in a heart in the center of the poster or your picture at the top of the poster with the lyrics in the shape of a vinyl record. No matter the layout, the sentiment is the same, and your boyfriend is guaranteed to love this gift.

31. Personalized Leather Toiletry Bag

Personalized Leather Toiletry Bag

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You will let your boyfriend know you are ready for another year of adventures with him when you give him this beautiful personalized leather toiletry bag for your1 year anniversary. Choose from a variety of sizes, or get him more than one! You can personalize it with a special saying, his name, your names or initials together, or the date of your anniversary. This is a classy, useful, and still personal gift for your special day.

32. Custom Leather Bracelet for Men

Custom Leather Bracelets

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For your 1 year anniversary give your boyfriend a gift that is understated yet masculine and classy with this leather bracelet. It is a simple leather band with a small silver plate that you can personalize on both the top and the underside. You may want to use Roman Numerals to mark your anniversary date on the top and “I love you” on the underside. Maybe you want your initials on the top and a heart on the underside. The possibilities are endless, so be creative, and it will be a piece you will both cherish for years to come.

33. Reasons Why I Love You Puzzle

Reasons I Love You Puzzle

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This unique gift will show your boyfriend that when you are together, things just fit into place! Choose from a ready set of 12, 20, or 32 reasons that you love him, or you can send the artist your own custom set of reasons, and they will engrave each one into pieces. After dinner, present it to your boyfriend, and you can work it together as he reads each of your reasons for loving him. This is a special gift that is perfect for your 1 year anniversary.

34. Personalized Wallet

Personalized Wallet

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To celebrate your 1 year anniversary, order your boyfriend this beautiful wallet with your photo engraved on the front of it. You can tell him your life is so much “richer” now that he is in it. This wallet can be engraved on the front, inside, or both. Send a picture for the front and engrave a special message on the inside. Your boyfriend will love this gift that is both practical and sentimental. He will think of you each time he pulls it out of his pocket!

35. Personalized Penny Keychain

Personalized Penny Keychain

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For your 1 year anniversary, order personalized penny keychains. These sweet penny keychains come in sets of two, so you can give one to your boyfriend for your first anniversary and keep the other one for you. The artist will stamp your initials (ie D & G), and the month and day that you specify. You will tell him the year, and he will select a penny made in that year and will stamp a heart around the year. This special keepsake is simple yet sentimental and meaningful.

36. Personalized License Plate Sign

Personalized License Plate

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Do you want to surprise your boyfriend with the most unique 1 year anniversary gift yet? These license plate signs are created with letters cut from a variety of license plates from all over the country. Each letter is from a different plate, making a fun collage of your names in a framed sign. This sign will look great in your boyfriend’s home or office. You may like this gift so much that you will decide to order one for yourself, too!

37. Our Adventure Scrapbook

Our Adventure Scrapbook

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Highlight all of your adventures from your first year together in this vintage-looking scrapbook. Your boyfriend will appreciate the time and thought that you will put into creating the perfect scrapbook for him as a gift for your first year anniversary. The scrapbook comes with a few bonus items, including some postcards and photo corners. The pages are a tan color reminiscent of a scrapbook whose pages have yellowed. Choose the perfect pictures to capture your year together.

38. Stainless Steel Engraved Wallet Insert

Engraved Wallet Insert

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On your 1 year anniversary, give your boyfriend a simple engraved wallet insert that is the size of a credit card. Every time he opens his wallet, he will see this simple message from you, “When I tell you, I don’t say it out of habit. I say it to remind you that you are the best thing that has ever happened to me. No matter where you are, a part of me will always be with you.” This sweet insert comes with its own envelope. Give it to your boyfriend with one of the wallets listed earlier in this list for the perfect gift combination.

39. A Relationship Journal

Relationship Journal

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On your 1 year anniversary, gift your boyfriend this journal that you will complete together. On each page, there is a series of writing prompts that will serve as conversation starters. Work on one or two each time you are together until you have it completed. The prompts will bring you closer together and your answers will be fun to read for years to come. Examples of the prompts include, “One of my most memorable trips with you and why,” and “My dream vacation with you would be.”

40. Lightsaber Chopsticks

Lightsaber Chopsticks

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Is your boyfriend a Star Wars fan? Do you want to get him a gift for your 1 year anniversary that is more fun than mushy and serious? He will love this fun gift! Give him lightsaber chopsticks! Choose from a variety of colors, including blue, red, pink, and green. You can also order one set or multipacks of two, three, or four sets. Gift these alone or put them in a basket filled with Star Wars goodies. Plan a dinner at home where he can use them to eat while you watch the movies together. This is one of those weird gifts that will probably make him laugh.

41. Desktop Boxing Set

Desktop Boxing Set

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Tell your boyfriend that you know the two of you can “knock out” any trial that will come your way with this desktop boxing set. Fingertip boxing gloves, a punching bag, and a book of fingertip boxing moves and boxing trivia create a fun gift set that will make him smile. He will think of you every time he sees it on his desk, and he can use it every time his coworkers add stress to his day. This is the perfect fun-loving gift for your 1 year anniversary.

42. Lucky to be in Love with My Best Friend Frame

Lucky To Be In Love

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Is your boyfriend your best friend? Do you share everything and always confide in one another? On your 1 year anniversary, gift him with this sweet wood frame that says, “Lucky to be in love with my best friend.” Choose your favorite picture of the two of you to place in the frame, write a sweet card, and treat him to a delicious dinner for the perfect anniversary celebration. He will cherish this picture frame and the picture in it, placing it in a place of honor in his house or office.

43. My Girlfriend is Hotter than My Coffee Tumbler

My Girlfriends Is Hotter Than My Coffee

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Does your boyfriend realize how hot you are? Maybe you need to remind him with this tumbler as your 1 year anniversary gift. This black tumbler with a lid says, “My girlfriend is hotter than my coffee (and yes, she bought me this).” It is a fun way to celebrate your relationship with humor and give him a gift he can use each day. This is a 20 oz, stainless steel tumbler that will keep his hot drinks hot or his cold drinks cold most of the day.

44. Personalized Camera Roll Keychain

Personalized Camera Roll Keychain

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This blast from the past makes a fabulous 1 year anniversary gift for your boyfriend. The keychain is a replica of a roll of camera film. You can send the creator five to twenty of your favorite photos, and they will put them on the photo roll for your boyfriend to enjoy. You can also send in the Spotify code of your special song to be printed at the end of the film roll. Your boyfriend can play the song by scanning the code. The keychain comes in a beautiful vintage box that looks like a little chest. This is definitely a gift your boyfriend will love. I you’re looking for 1 year anniversary gifts for a teenage boyfriend then this is a great one.

45. Custom Line Drawing Hoodie

Custom Line Drawing Hoodie

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Earlier on this list, I suggested a line-drawing portrait, but this takes that suggestion and levels it up! This artist puts your personalized line drawing on a hoodie that your boyfriend can wear everywhere he goes. Choose your favorite picture of the two of you and send it to the artist, and they will make a one-of-a-kind hoodie for your boyfriend for your 1 year anniversary. I think you may need one for yourself as well, so you don’t steal his! You are both going to love this gift!

46. Wood NightStand Organizer

Wood Nightstand Organizer

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Men have so many things that they keep in their pockets and empty onto their nightstands at the end of the day. Help your boyfriend keep his things organized and tidy with this beautiful two-tier wood organizer. One side of the organizer serves as a phone charging dock, while the other side has two small shelves for change, glasses, and other small items. There is even a little rod at the top where he can hang his watch, bracelets, or a necklace. His nightstand will be neat and tidy, and he won’t lose his things.

47. Custom Photo Socks

Custom Photo Socks

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Let your boyfriend know you will be with him every step he takes with these custom photo socks! You send the artist a picture of you, and they will print it all over your boyfriend’s new socks. I know he will love this first anniversary gift and will wear them all the time. This is the perfect gift for a relationship that thrives on fun and humor. Throw these socks in a gift basket with his favorite snacks and other little gifts for the perfect gift!

48. “Love you most. The end. I win.”

Love You Most. The End

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On your 1 year anniversary, give your boyfriend this sweet picture frame that says, “Love you most. The end. I win.” Next to the words, there is a string art heart, and, on the other side, a place where you can add your photo. Your boyfriend will know you love him more than anything and will treasure the picture of the two of you in this frame. He will be proud to display it in his home or office.

49. Morse Code Bracelets

Morse Code Bracelets

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On your first anniversary, you can give yourself and your boyfriend these sweet and simple bracelets that have beads spelling out, “I love you,” in morse code. These bracelets are small and understated and perfect for that person who chooses not to wear a lot of jewelry. Your boyfriend will appreciate the meaning of the bracelet and the thought that you put into this gift.

50. Da Vinci Code Puzzle Lock Box

Da Vinci Code Lock Box

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For your first anniversary, give your boyfriend a gift in this beautiful puzzle lock box. This metal lock box comes with two rings hidden inside a tube with a sweet heart-shaped cutout. You can choose to use the rings as your gift, or you can take them out and put something else inside. You can set a code unique to you and your box and watch as your boyfriend attempts to figure it out and find the gift you have placed inside. This is the perfect gift for the boyfriend who loves a challenge.

51. BBQ Tools in a Classic Case

BBQ Tools In Classic Case

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If your boyfriend loves his grill, this is the perfect anniversary gift for him! This twenty-piece BBQ tool set comes in a classic aluminum carrying case and has everything he will need to prepare the perfect anniversary dinner for the two of you. Some of the tools included are a spatula, grill tongs, a digital temperature fork, a cleaning brush, and a basting brush. The tools are high quality and will make him feel like a professional chef every time he grills!

52. Moccasin Slippers

Moccasin Slippers

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Let your boyfriend know that you want him to kick back, relax, and be comfortable on your first anniversary by gifting him with a pair of soft moccasin slippers. These slippers have memory foam cushioning providing warmth and comfort the whole time he is wearing them. They have a rubber sole to prevent slipping on any surface. Your boyfriend will love these slippers and will think of you every time he wears them.

53. Personalized Puzzle Piece Sign

Personalized Puzzle Piece Sign

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Your boyfriend will know he was your missing piece when you gift him with this beautiful wood sign. The sign features two puzzle pieces that come together to form a heart in the middle. The two pieces have your names engraved in them, and the date of your anniversary is carved in the heart. Under the pieces, the sign says, “Love is the piece that holds us together.” This is a beautiful, one-of-a-kind piece that your boyfriend is sure to love!

54. Custom Photo Blanket

Custom Photo Blanket

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Your boyfriend can wrap himself up in your love when you give him this one-of-a-kind fleece blanket for your 1 year anniversary. Send the creator five of your favorite pictures and your desired text, and they will create a soft and beautiful photo collage blanket for your boyfriend. This will be a beautiful and useful showpiece for his home. He will be able to feel your warmth every time he uses it to cover up.

55. Leather Tray and Keychain

Leather Tray And Keychain

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Help your boyfriend organize his things on his dresser or nightstand with this beautiful leather trinket tray and keychain. The tray features two compartments. The smaller compartment has the words “Love you forever,” engraved into the leather. The larger compartment has more words of love and affirmation, beginning with, “To My Man, to love is nothing, to be loved is something, to be loved by you is everything.” This is a beautiful gift for your 1 year anniversary.

56. One Year of Love

One Year Of Love

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Celebrate your 1 year anniversary with this box of 52 cards with suggestions of things for you to do together as a couple. For the next year, you will choose one card a week and follow the directions. Slow dancing in the kitchen, going for a walk, and having a pillow fight are examples of the fun experiences you will have together. Most of the ideas are simple and require no preparation. Grow closer to one another through your second year together!

57. My Man Fleece Blanket

My Man Fleece Blanket

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Tell your man how important he is to you with this blanket. The blanket is filled with words of love and affirmation. “I wish I could turn back time so I could find you sooner and love you longer.” “If I could give you one thing in life, I would give you the ability to see yourself through my eyes.” Everything you ever wanted to say is printed on this beautiful blanket. This anniversary gift will warm his heart as it warms his body.

58. Personalized Chess Set

Personalized Chess Set

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A personalized chess set is a unique gift you can give your boyfriend for your one year anniversary. Whether your boyfriend already plays chess or the two of you want to learn to play together, this set is the perfect gift. You can have his name embroidered on the inside of the case as well as another line of personalization where you can tell him how much he means to you. This is definitely a gift he will remember forever.

59. You’re Stuck with Me Now (No Refund)

You're Stuck With Me Now

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You will let your boyfriend know you aren’t going anywhere when you give him this candle as his anniversary gift. The candle says, “You’re stuck with me now (and no refunds).” He can’t get rid of you even if he wants to try! The candle has a masculine scent of black cedarwood, juniper, and sandalwood. This is sure to be a lighthearted gift he will always remember.

60. Thanks for Being My Boyfriend Keychain

Thanks For Being My Boyfriend Keychain

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For your first anniversary give your boyfriend this keychain that expresses your love for him in a hilariously unique way. The keychain says, “Thank you for being my boyfriend. If I had a different boyfriend, I would punch him in the face and go find you.” This is the perfect gift for the couple who loves to laugh together and have fun.

61. Personalized Golf Tees

Personalized Golf Tees

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Does your boyfriend enjoy golfing? If he is a golfer, this is definitely the best gift for him on your anniversary. You can choose from 5 to 50 tees, all of which can be personalized. You can also personalize the inside of the tee box. He will proudly show these tees off at the clubhouse before his tee time. The tees come packaged in a beautiful leatherette tee box. Yout boyfriend is guaranteed to love this gift!

62. Personalized Log Candle

Personalized Log Candle

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How romantic is it when a boyfriend carves your initials into a tree to remain there forever? Capture that feeling with this gift for your anniversary. It is a precious tree trunk candle with your initials and anniversary date carved into the front of it in a heart-shaped cutout. Every time you light this candle together, it will burn bright and show how strong your love for one another is. This is one of my personal favorite 1 year anniversary gifts for boyfriends.

63. I Love You Because Mini Notebook

I Love You Because Mini Notebook

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Let your boyfriend know how much you love him with this simple mini notebook. The cover of the notebook says, “I love you because,” and every page is blank, allowing you to write special notes telling your boyfriend all the things you love about him. You can even leave a few blank and add to it throughout the upcoming year as you move toward your second anniversary. He will love and cherish this special gift.

64. Where It All Began

Where It All Began

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For your first anniversary, give your boyfriend a framed map with a heart marking the location of your first date. Above the map, the frame says, “Where it all began.” You and your boyfriend will always remember that first night together, the nerves, the excitement, the anticipation, and the butterflies. It is a night you will always cherish, and this print celebrates not only that night but the relationship that began at that very spot.

65. First Anniversary Comic Book

First Anniversary Comic Book

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This unique anniversary gift may be my favorite on this list! Create a personalized comic book for your boyfriend that follows your first year and all of the adventures you had together! Choose from a digital download that the company sends you to print on your own or a printed copy they ship to you. You can even choose to have it printed in a hardback book. Depending on the style you choose, you will send 19-49 images to be included in the comic book. You will also get to personalize some of the text in your book. Your boyfriend is going to love this gift!

66. Personalized Memory Box

Personalized Memory Box

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This precious memory box is a wonderful gift option for your boyfriend on your first anniversary. After choosing the style and size of your box, you will send the creator thirteen photos of you and your boyfriend. The will be placed on the inside walls of the box, which will open up and be seen as he opens the box. In the center of the box, you can place a few small gifts. The entire box is magnetic and can be hung up on display once it is open.

67. Hand Drawn Canvas Print

Hand Drawn Canvas Print

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Your boyfriend will love this beautiful hand-drawn print of your favorite photo together. The artist will add your names and anniversary date to the print before sending it to you. This will be an amazing piece of art that your boyfriend will be able to hang as a showpiece for everyone to see. The hardest decision to make with this gift will be which photo to send!

68. Our Song Cassette Print

Our Song Cassette Print

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Many couples don’t even remember ever playing a cassette tape, but for those of us who do, this print is so much fun! Gift your boyfriend with a print that has the lyrics of your favorite song printed on a cassette tape shape. The title of the song, your names, and your anniversary are all printed along the title strip at the top of the cassette tape. Your boyfriend will love the vintage feel of this one-of-a-kind gift!

69. Custom Watercolor Portrait

Watercolor Portrait

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Choose your favorite photo of you and your boyfriend and submit it to this artist so she can create an amazing watercolor portrait for your boyfriend’s first anniversary gift. A watercolor portrait is a unique piece of art that adds a level of class and sophistication to your decor. Your boyfriend will appreciate this handmade gift and the thought you put into choosing it for him. You will both cherish this painting for years to come.

70. Custom Lego Mini Figures

Custom Lego Mini Figures

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Lego lovers are going to flip out over this sweet custom gift. Your boyfriend will love the personalized minis created to look like the two of you standing on a personalized brick with a message you specify. You can specify what you want their shirts to say as well. The figures and their brick come in a gift box with a personalized card. This is such a fun gift for you to give your boyfriend on your first anniversary!

71. Heart and Key Necklaces for Couples

Key To My Heart Necklace

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This beautiful gift set is a pair of necklaces. The girlfriend’s necklace is a heart with a key shape cut out of it. It says, “He who holds the key can unlock my heart.” His necklace is a key that says, “mine.” When you put the two together, they fit perfectly. This sweet set is a beautiful first anniversary gift for both of you!

72. One Year Later, I still pick you

One Year Later I Still Pick You

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The musician boyfriend will appreciate this cute guitar pick celebrating your 1 year anniversary. The pick says, “One year later, I still pick you.” Your boyfriend will love the creativity and the fact that it is small enough to carry in his pocket as a constant reminder of your love and commitment. This is a sweet and unique gift that you will both love!

Wrap Up

That does it for this list. Let us know if there are any great gift ideas that we missed in the comments below. Also, let us know if you have any comments or questions.

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