An anniversary gift that's about you two
A personalised anniversary poem is one of the few gifts that gets better the more specific it is. Anyone can buy flowers. Only you know that the spare room is a regrettable shade of green, or that one of you always checks the back door twice. Put those things in a poem and you have something that belongs to nobody else.
Tell us your names, how long it's been, and a few memories. We'll write a rhyming poem around them in under a minute, and you can read the whole thing free. Ask for changes as many times as you like, then choose one of six designs and download a print-ready A4 PDF.
For Sam — Our First Anniversary
— Love, Alex
A sample poem. Yours is written from scratch around your own details.
The perfect paper anniversary gift
Traditionally, the first anniversary is paper. A poem about your first year, printed on paper, is about as fitting as it gets, and far more personal than a notebook or a pair of tickets. Print it at home or at a local print shop, put it in a frame, and it can stay on the wall long after the first year is over.
It doesn't have to be the first, of course. A poem suits every anniversary, from cotton and leather in the early years to silver, ruby, golden and beyond. Our guide to anniversary gifts by year has ideas for each one, and if you're stuck on the card, see what to write in an anniversary card.
What to tell us about your years together
- How you met. The party, the app, the office, the friend who set you up, the first thing either of you said.
- Your firsts. First date, first flat, first holiday, first argument about paint colours.
- The year you're celebrating. For a first anniversary, what happened this year: the wedding, the move, the new puppy, the broken boiler. For a ruby or golden, the big chapters.
- Your in-jokes. Nicknames, a phrase only you two use, the song one of you always gets wrong.
- The everyday things you love. The morning cup of tea, the way they hum while they cook, the shared crossword, the Sunday walk.
- How they make you feel. At home, lucky, still surprised. Your own words are best.
For your partner, or your parents
- Your wife or husband, from you. See our poems for your wife and poems for your husband.
- Your parents, for a ruby, golden or diamond anniversary, written from all the children.
- Your grandparents, for sixty years and counting. See our poems for grandparents.
- Friends, as a gift for a couple you love, on a year that matters to them.
How it works
- Tell us about you both. Your names, how many years, and a few details and memories.
- Preview your poem free. It's written in under a minute. If you'd like changes, ask for a rewrite.
- Download and gift. Choose a design and unlock the A4 PDF for £9.99. It's emailed to you within minutes.
Ready to write yours?
It takes about five minutes, and you'll read the whole poem before you pay a penny.
Start your anniversary poemQuestions
Is a poem a good paper anniversary gift?
Yes. Paper is the traditional first anniversary gift, and a poem about your first year together is a personal way to mark it. You get a print-ready A4 PDF, so you can print it on good paper and frame it.
Can I order a poem for my parents' anniversary?
Yes. Give us both their names and a few family memories, and put all the children's names in the 'from' box. It works well for a ruby, golden or diamond anniversary.
Can I change the poem before I buy?
Yes. Tell us what to change, such as a memory to add or a lighter tone, and we'll rewrite it as many times as you like before you pay.
How quickly will I get it?
You see a free preview in under a minute, and the PDF arrives in your inbox within minutes of paying. That helps if you've only just remembered the date.