Hailee Steinfeld and Josh Allen recently marked a significant milestone as they celebrated their first wedding anniversary on 31 May 2026. The couple, who tied the knot in Santa Barbara, California, just a year prior, took to social media to reflect on their journey and share details of their intimate celebration at home.
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In a heartfelt post on her Beau Society Substack, Steinfeld, 29, recounted the joy of their special evening, which included their newborn daughter. The couple shared a romantic dinner, reminiscing about their wedding while exchanging gifts that adhered to the traditional anniversary theme of paper, representing new beginnings.
Reflecting on their first year together, Steinfeld recalled, “On 31 May 2025, Josh and I were reading our vows in front of our closest friends and family, on what was, at that point, the best day of our lives. On 31 May 2026, we were sitting on the couch watching our wedding video with our daughter!” The couple used this time to contemplate their relationship and the changes they had experienced since their wedding day.
Steinfeld took to Instagram to share some stunning black-and-white photographs from their wedding, captioning the post with, “Oh to relive this day over and over…” Just three days later, she detailed their anniversary celebration, emphasizing the importance of reflection during such occasions.
The couple dressed for the occasion, with Steinfeld opting for a simple outfit that included jeans and a touch of mascara. They enjoyed a cozy dinner at home, featuring dishes that held sentimental value, including their wedding soup, which is a tortilla variant, and homemade mushroom pappardelle. Their dessert of choice—gooey butter cake—has become a favourite of theirs during date nights.
Their anniversary included a cherished family activity, as they watched their wedding video together and sifted through old photographs. This nostalgic journey allowed them to share their favourite dates and memorable moments from the past year. Steinfeld expressed their commitment to checking in with one another, asking meaningful questions about their growth as a couple.
“I’m a big fan of taking a moment—be it a birthday, an anniversary, or a new year—to reflect on how much life can change in a relatively short amount of time,” she noted. This thoughtful reflection underscored the evolution of their marriage and their aspirations for the future.
Continuing with their anniversary traditions, Steinfeld and Allen exchanged meaningful paper gifts. The idea stems from customs regarding the materials traditionally associated with each anniversary year, with the first year being represented by paper. This theme encapsulates the essence of starting anew in their life together.
Steinfeld presented Allen with a custom deck of playing cards featuring a photo from their wedding, while Allen gifted her framed prints of their favourite wedding photos. Steinfeld expressed her delight at these gifts, as they had delayed framing their cherished memories for a year. The couple also exchanged handwritten anniversary cards, reinforcing the personal touch to their celebration.
For those interested in the tradition of anniversary gifts, Steinfeld has shared a graphic illustrating the materials corresponding to each year of marriage, a list that extends up to 60 years. Looking ahead, the couple anticipates that next year will bring the exchange of cotton gifts in accordance with their anniversary tradition.
As they embark on this new chapter of parenthood and marital bliss, Steinfeld and Allen’s anniversary celebration stands as a testament to their love and commitment, as well as a reminder of the importance of cherishing both the past and the future.