A Traditional First Anniversary Gift
The first wedding anniversary marks a significant milestone for a couple's journey together.
The tradition of gifting paper symbolizes the blank pages of a new book, representing the fresh, yet-to-be-written story of the couple's life together. While there are many ways to honor this tradition, one of the most meaningful and unique gifts you can give is a personalised print featuring their wedding venue which has been hand drawn in ink and painted on high-quality luxury paper.
A venue art print makes a perfect paper anniversary gift as it encapsulates the love and memories of where their first year together started.
Ailbhe, our creative director and artist is passionate about fine art and her illustrations are hand-drawn over several days and carefully crafted to get every detail just right. Over the past 10 years, Ailbhe has drawn most of Ireland's most popular and beautiful wedding venues. Special attention is paid to capturing the details of unique Country Houses, and the magnificent architecture of Manor Houses and Cathedrals.
Featured Venue; Ballymagarvey Village, Co. Meath / Shop First Wedding Anniversary Gift of Ballymagarvey Village Print here Featured Venue; The Merrion, Dublin 2 / Shop First Wedding Anniversary Gift of The Merrion Print here.
Personal & Unique
One of the most wonderful aspects of gifting art prints is the personal touch it carries. Unlike generic gifts, an art print created from a hand-drawn illustration is unique. It reflects the thought and effort you've put into choosing something truly special. Our extensive collection of ink venue prints features over 100 hand-drawn ink illustrations. All are available with the option to further personalise your print by including, the couple's wedding date and names in our Shop. If your venue is not currently available in our collection Ailbhe is open to commissions for new ink-illustrated venue artwork. Find out more about our custom venue artwork here.
Featured Venue; Tinakilly House, Co Wicklow / Shop First Wedding Anniversary Gift of Tinakilly House Print; here
Timeless Keepsake
At Appleberry Atelier, we believe a venue art print is a keepsake that can be cherished for years to come by any couple. As the years pass, this piece of art can serve as a beautiful reminder of their first year together, a tangible memory of the love marked by their wedding day. It’s a gift that ages gracefully, becoming more meaningful with time.
Featured Venue; Saint Macartan's Cathedral, Co. Monaghan / Shop for First Wedding Anniversary Gift of Saint Macartan's Cathedral, Co. Monaghan Print; here
Featured Venue 1; Ballyfin Demesne, Co. Laois / Shop First Wedding Anniversary Gift of Ballyfin Demesne Print here Featured Venue 2; Lyrath Estate, Co. Kilkenny / Shop First Wedding Aniversary Gift of Lyrath Estate Print here
Finishing Touches
Consider framing the artwork in a way that complements your home decor and enhances the beauty of the artwork. We offer you the option to complete your print with framing. Our frames are gallery-style handmade frames that are made in Ireland and complement our original art prints perfectly. Frames are solid wood and hand-painted white, each frame includes white core mounts and acrylic instead of glass for safe shipping. All of our prints are also available unframed if you would like to source your own frame.
Featured Venue; Borris House, Co. Carlow. Image by Styled by Amber / Shop Borris House Print; here
Gift Wrapping
Complete your gift by opting for us to gift-wrap your art print. It will arrive ready for you to present to your loved one or can be shipped directly to your recipient, including a card with your personal message.
Final Thoughts
Celebrating your first wedding anniversary with a personalised wedding venue artwork print is not just a nod to tradition but also a deeply personal and thoughtful gesture. It’s a gift that captures the essence of your relationship, and acknowledges your journey, by illustrating a lasting memory that will adorn your home for years to come. As you continue to write the story of your life together, this unique piece of art will be a cherished reminder of the beautiful beginnings of your married life.
