Monthsary gift ideas: 30 sweet ideas for every month together
By The LoveStorySpace Team · Updated · 7 min read
Quick answer
The best monthsary gifts are small, personal and easy to repeat every month: a letter with one new memory, a photo from this month, a playlist, love coupons or a page that counts your days together. Save the bigger gifts for the 6th and 11th monthsary, and keep the rest sweet and simple.
Key takeaways
- A monthsary comes every month, so the best gifts are small, personal and easy to repeat.
- Mark the milestones (1st, 6th, 11th monthsary) with something a little bigger.
- A gift that grows each month, like a page with a new photo every time, beats twelve separate gifts.
- Always add a few words: the message is what they keep.
A monthsary is the celebration of each month you've been together. Filipino couples celebrate it every month, usually on the same date they became official, and the gifts are meant to be sweet rather than expensive. Here are 30 ideas, from the 1st monthsary to the 11th, and what to write with them.
Sweet and cheap monthsary gift ideas
- A handwritten letter with one memory from this month
- A printed photo of the two of you from this month, with the date on the back
- Her favorite milk tea or coffee, delivered with a note
- A playlist of the songs you listened to this month
- A jar of small notes: one reason you love them for every day of the month
- A homemade dinner of the first meal you shared
- A bouquet of three flowers: one for each word in “I love you”
- A voice message they can replay when they miss you
- Love coupons: a movie night they choose, a massage, “you win the next argument”
- A page with your photos and a live counter of your days together, updated every month
Monthsary gift ideas for your girlfriend
- A small charm for her bracelet each monthsary, so it grows with you
- A plushie with a QR code on the tag that opens your love page
- A photo strip from a photobooth date
- Her favorite snacks in a box with a letter on top
- A surprise video call with a song you sing (badly is fine)
Monthsary gift ideas for your boyfriend
- His favorite food, cooked by you, with a note under the plate
- A jersey or cap from his favorite team with your date inside
- A playlist for his gym sessions or drives
- A gaming night where you finally learn his game
- A page of your best photos he can open on his phone at work
Ideas for monthsary milestones
| Monthsary | Idea | Why it works |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | A letter about the first day you became official | It starts the habit |
| 3rd | Recreate your first date | You're past the first awkward weeks |
| 6th | A small trip or a staycation, plus a page of your first six months | Half a year deserves a bigger moment |
| 11th | A countdown to your 1st anniversary, one note a day | It builds up to the big day |
What to write on a monthsary
- “Happy [6th] monthsary, love. [Six] months, and you still make my phone feel like home.”
- “This month I loved [the night we got lost looking for that café]. Can't wait for next month's story.”
- “One more month of you. Still my favorite person to tell everything to.”
- “[180] days together and I'd choose every single one again.”
Frequently asked questions
What is a monthsary?
A monthsary is the celebration of each month a couple has been together, usually on the date they became official. It's a common tradition in the Philippines.
What should I give for a monthsary?
Something small and personal: a letter with a memory from this month, a photo, a playlist, love coupons or a page with your photos that you update every month.
Do you need to give a gift every monthsary?
No. A message, a date or a small surprise is enough. Save bigger gifts for milestones like the 6th or 11th monthsary.
What is a good cheap monthsary gift?
A handwritten letter, a printed photo, a homemade dinner, a jar of notes or love coupons all cost very little and mean a lot.
Can I make a monthsary page online?
Yes. With LoveStorySpace you add your photos, a letter and a counter of your days together, and send it as a link or a QR code. It's free to create; publishing takes Love+, $4.99/month.
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