Buy her a piece of jewelry that she has been eyeing for a long time. It doesn't have to be super expensive but something that has a special meaning. Present it to her in a cute way, like hiding it in a box of her favorite chocolates.
You need to be very discreet. Maybe create a fake event or excuse to get her to take time off work. For the destination, think about what would make her really happy. If she is into art, a city known for its art galleries would be ideal. During the vacation, keep surprising her with little things like a bouquet of her favorite flowers or a special piece of jewelry.
You can plan a surprise weekend getaway. Book a nice hotel in a place she has always wanted to visit, like a cozy cabin in the mountains or a beachfront resort. Then, pack her bags secretly and blindfold her on the way to the destination.
Plan a weekend getaway without her knowing. Book a nice hotel in a place she loves or has always wanted to visit. Pack her bags secretly and on the day of departure, tell her to get ready for a surprise trip.
Surprise her with a hot air balloon ride. It's a unique and exciting experience that she'll never forget. You can arrange for a champagne toast while you're up in the air. Another way is to have a professional photographer secretly follow you both around for a day and capture all the special moments. Then present her with a beautiful photo album at the end of the day.
I took my wife on a date night to a place she had never been before - an old - fashioned drive - in theater. I had secretly prepared a picnic basket filled with her favorite treats. When we got there, she was so excited. We watched a classic movie under the stars, cuddled up in the car. I also gave her a small gift, a charm bracelet with charms that represented special moments in our relationship. It was a night full of nostalgia and love.
One great way is to make a scrapbook or a photo album filled with all your memories from the first year of marriage. Include pictures, tickets from movies or concerts you went to, and little notes about what you were thinking during those moments. Also, you can buy her a piece of jewelry that has a special meaning, like a necklace with your wedding date engraved on it. Or, you could cook a romantic dinner at home with all her favorite foods and a special anniversary - themed cake.