Canada’s first couple, Avril Lavigne and Chad Kroeger , have something to celebrate – the couple’s first wedding anniversary! Avril was given a HUGE 17-carat emerald-cut ring by her husband as an anniversary gift. The 29-year-old singer tweeted a photo of herself with Chad while wearing the mammoth ring earlier today (which she has taken down): “I still can’t believe my 1 year anniversary gift. 17 carat emerald cut.