So this is our first Christmas as a married couple and I really want to make it special. I have no clue what to get my husband though. He is not super materialistic and usually shrugs when I ask what he wants. He likes tech stuff and watches football but also enjoys quiet evenings with a book. I want something that feels personal and thoughtful but not too cheesy. I already did the custom mug thing last year when we were dating. I want to surprise him with something that makes him smile and maybe even tear up a little. Any ideas from people who have been through this first Christmas as a couple? 
I went through the same thing last year and ended up getting my husband a custom star map of the night we met. It was framed and had our names and the date. He actually got emotional when he opened it. It is romantic without being over the top and looks great on the wall. You can find ones that are minimal and stylish too.
If he is into tech maybe a smart home gadget would be fun. I got my husband a smart light setup and he spent hours playing with the settings. It is practical and kind of geeky in a good way. Plus it makes the house feel cozy during winter nights.
Smart lights could be fun. He loves messing with tech stuff.
One idea is a personalized leather keychain with coordinates of your wedding location. It is small but meaningful and something he will carry every day. I gave one to my partner and he said it was the most thoughtful gift he ever got. You can even add a short message on the back.
I surprised my husband with a handwritten letter and a photo book of our first year together. It was not expensive but he said it meant more than anything else. Sometimes the best gifts are the ones that show how much you notice and remember.
You could go with a cozy gift like a matching pajama set or a weighted blanket. I know it sounds basic but my husband loved it. We ended up watching movies in those pajamas all winter. It is sweet and practical and sets the mood for cuddly nights.
Matching pajamas sound hilarious and cute. I might do that!
If he likes football maybe get him tickets to a game or a jersey from his favorite team. I did that for my guy and he wore it all season. It is a fun way to show you support his interests and it gives you something to do together if you go to the game.
I gave my husband a subscription box for coffee and he was obsessed. Every month he got a new blend to try and it became a little ritual for us. If your husband enjoys coffee or tea this could be a great gift that keeps giving.
Another idea is a custom playlist and a Bluetooth speaker. I made a playlist of songs that reminded me of our relationship and paired it with a small speaker. He played it while cooking and said it made him feel loved. It is simple but very personal.
A playlist is such a sweet idea. I love that!
You could also get him a book with a personal note inside. Pick something he would enjoy reading and write a message on the first page. My husband still keeps his on the nightstand and says it reminds him of me every time he opens it.
I once gave my husband a weekend getaway voucher. It was not super fancy but it gave us something to look forward to. We used it in January and it felt like Christmas lasted longer. If you want to create memories this is a great way to do it.