Clocks represent the contemporary alternative.
Decide between the traditional gift and the contemporary for the first anniversary of your marriage. When shopping for a couple, keep both partners in mind. Try to think creatively, not literally. Shop successfully for a couple by asking around for insight into their taste and style, if you don't know them well. Interpret clocks to mean watches, calendars, weekend getaways, babysitting, maid or chef services, or a grandfather or mantel clock.