1st Anniversary: Celebration + Traditional Gift Ideas

Oh hey, I am still alive! Life, actually to be very honest, work has kept me very {very, very} busy the past 6 weeks as I have been planning, organizing and confirming each and every detail of the events that I will be hosting and attending during our on-campus recruiting season this Fall. You may be asking what does this really mean? The short version - I work with an amazing group of the most dedicated people that are focused on attracting the top students to join our company's internship and full-time university graduate hire programs. My role within the University Relations team is the Campus Manager for the East/Central US. I contribute to our company's long term vision by identifying and building strategic partnerships with top academic institutions throughout the East and Central US. I develop and execute various programs and events aimed at promoting our company's brand and developing candidate pipelines for our intern and full-time university positions. 

Here is a quick glimpse into my world - 

Even though it can be exhausting at times and I may not want to see my suitcase for a few months after the Fall recruiting season has finished, it is also the most rewarding role that I have ever had. The next 8 weeks are going to be a whirlwind but I am thankful to wake up every morning excited about the day ahead. 

Now onto what I was really planning on sharing today. TC and I will be celebrating our 1 year wedding anniversary in just six days! As I am writing this my mind drifts back to that special day where we were surrounded by our loving families and amazing friends as we committed to love, serve and take care of each other for the rest of our lives.  

It doesn't seem possible that we have been husband and wife for 365 days but I am thankful to have shared each of those days with you, TC. 

As our anniversary has quickly been approaching, I have been thinking about how I would want to incorporate the traditional gift of paper into our gifts.  I really wanted to find an item that we would treasure for the rest of our lives and that we could even show our children in the years to come. 

I narrowed down my ideas to my top three choices and will share with everyone the winner this weekend since TC likes to check-in every now and then to see what's happening on ChalkSouthernToMe. :) 

ONE. Custom Life Map by EmilyBrooksDesign

TWO. Custom Landmark Art by Laura Ann

THREE. Custom Painted Wedding Invitation Keepsake 

Want to know what the traditional and modern gift will be for your wedding anniversary this year? If the answer is yes then go ahead and bookmark this page. I hope everyone has a wonderful week!