Time cannot be stopped. Minutes fly by, filled with tenderness and mutual feelings for each other and for the children. Hours pass, full of worries and everyday household chores. Another year has passed. One of the most significant holidays for loving hearts is coming - our 19th wedding anniversary. We can look back. Evaluate achievements, think about what else can be done to increase well-being and maintain harmony in the family.
That tiny sprout of mutual love, which was planted almost two decades ago, gave rise to a mighty tree of mutual understanding, loyalty and support. During this period, the spouses got to know each other thoroughly, learned to understand without words, by gesture and glance. Very often, even habits and character traits become similar among people who have lived together in harmony. Most likely, the family tree gave birth to the fruit of love, or even more than one - the couple had children. How much tenderness and care, expectations and anxiety they carry! And, at the same time, they strengthen and give a developmental impetus to family relationships.
Celebrating a wedding anniversary allows you to revive in your soul those first, still inexperienced steps towards rapprochement. Remember all the wonderful things that have happened over the past years. This is a great occasion to gather your closest people under one roof and have fun from the heart.
Symbolism of a pomegranate wedding
Each symbol that is used to call a holiday has a deep meaning.
- Creton is a fairly stiff, dense cotton fabric. It is woven with a plain weave from pre-dyed threads. The result is a persistent geometric pattern (checks, stripes). This is how the lives of two spouses are intertwined into a single fabric. And the strength and integrity of the canvas depends on both of them. Scandinavians, French, and Germans celebrate the Creton anniversary. They are happy to give the “newlyweds” bed linen, covers for furniture or for cars made from the same material.
- Hyacinth is a beautiful plant with a strong, pleasant aroma. Its small, star-shaped, five-petaled flowers are collected in a lush inflorescence that resembles a plume. According to legend, it was created by the god Apollo from the body of a friend who was accidentally killed. The color of hyacinths can be very different - from soft peach and pinkish to dark purple, burgundy and lilac. And hyacinth is a gemstone colored in all shades of lilac, red, orange and yellow. And both of them are considered patrons of peace and prosperity, harmony in the family and a problem-free life.
- Garnet also has two meanings. This is a healthy berry with bright red, juicy grains. And a mineral with pronounced mystical properties. Like a pomegranate seed, the family life of the spouses must have a solid, strong core, and only then can its sweetness be felt. And the fiery gem is a symbol of prosperity and abundance, because for almost two decades the spouses have acquired property, created savings and are firmly on their feet. It rekindles faded feelings, gives healthy children and helps to maintain faith in the future and one’s strength in any situation.
Three patron symbols of the anniversary make it possible to arrange an unforgettable celebration. After all, they can be combined when decorating a room, used in dishes and decor. And when choosing gifts, great opportunities open up.
Pomegranate wedding traditions
The 19th wedding anniversary has its own customs. There are not many of them, but they are the ones who make the celebration truly unforgettable.
- Only the closest and most faithful people are invited to the holiday. It doesn't matter if they are relatives or old friends. The main thing is that they sincerely rejoice in the family happiness of the spouses and do not harbor evil thoughts. Typically, the guests also include the couple's children and parents.
- Gifts given to your beloved half from the heart do not necessarily have to amaze the imagination with their high cost. A handmade item, an inexpensive souvenir, or the fulfillment of an old dream is quite suitable. A bouquet of hyacinths will be a pleasant addition to a sincere gift.
- The festive table and room should be decorated with hyacinths - they will fill the room with a captivating aroma.
- Before the start of the feast, the “newlyweds” are showered with hyacinth petals. Moreover, it is not recommended to shake them off until the end of the holiday.
On this significant day, it is customary to say a lot of good words and good wishes. It can be in poetic form or in the form of another toast. To wish you a delicious and rich life, like a ripe pomegranate. Or airy, like hyacinth petals, tenderness and love. And also - a happy journey together until the golden anniversary.
History and traditions
In Russia, the 19th anniversary of marriage is most often celebrated under the auspices of garnet stone , which carries the energy of prosperity, strong spirit and tranquility. In the old days, there was a tradition: on their wedding day, lovers, in addition to “engagement rings,” gave each other rings with dark red garnet.
Jewelry was worn constantly and its condition was monitored. Normally, the minerals should have remained bright and transparent. This meant that the marriage was under the protection of higher powers (God, the Universe) and was not in danger. Cloudiness, darkening, and cracking of the stone were a harbinger of divorce or serious problems in a couple (for example, infidelity or illness of one of the spouses).
On the 19th anniversary, the rings were engraved with commemorative inscriptions and worn again at the celebratory ceremony. Such a ritual symbolized the release of the negativity accumulated over the years - the influence of evil forces and unkind people.
Nowadays, the above-mentioned tradition looks a little different: we do not give each other garnet rings on the first wedding day (Green Wedding), but we give them or any other jewelry with a symbolic stone on our 19th wedding anniversary.
How to celebrate the 19th anniversary?
Of course, each family prefers to celebrate this holiday in its own way. Someone invites a house full of guests and throws a noisy party. Some people prefer to sit quietly and comfortably with a glass of pomegranate wine by the fireplace and dance to light music. For some, it is preferable to spend this day on a long-planned trip. Or, rent a table in a restaurant with good cuisine, where you can order a musical greeting and a gorgeous cake, and you don’t have to stand at the stove and then clean the whole house. However, there are general traditions that are usually followed during the celebration.
Holiday outfits
The main highlight of this day, of course, will be pomegranates and hyacinths. It’s great if your wife has jewelry made from these stones, or if your husband gives his beloved a ring, bracelet or pendant early in the morning. However, ordinary buds of living hyacinths or their artificial copies will perfectly replace missing jewelry.
It is best to choose the appropriate shades for dresses, shoes, and accessories:
- noble burgundy, wine;
- bright scarlet, rich red;
- soft amethyst, violet;
- pink, peach, lavender;
- deep ruby, light pink.
Don't wear a single color palette. You can limit yourself to a bright tie, belt, brooch. Or, on the contrary, highlight a bright dress or burgundy suit with discreet silver-beige-gray accessories. If the wife puts on a pomegranate crown or a wreath of hyacinths, she will look like a beautiful fairy, a queen at this holiday. After all, she is the strict and merciful guardian of her small family kingdom.
Gala menu and cake
When serving, you should use red and burgundy tones, but do not get carried away. For example, a beige or white tablecloth might have a red border or a floral print. You can also lay openwork crimson lace on top. It’s a good idea to put vases with hyacinths of various shades, scatter artificial flowers and beads. Decorate the table with floating candles or candelabra, and choose matching napkins. Throw garlands of flowers, bunches of balloons, paper flags and lanterns along the walls.
There must be something pomegranate on the menu:
- juice or nectar;
- pomegranate fruits;
- salads with its grains - “Monomakh's Hat”, “Pomegranate Bracelet”, “Fruit”, “With Chicken”, “Little Red Riding Hood”, “Ruby”, with persimmon and Chinese cabbage;
- you can serve puff verrine salads in transparent serving glasses, with herring and pomegranate;
- meat with pomegranate sauce;
- cakes decorated with grain hearts;
- whipped cream with juice, mousses, cocktails;
- pomegranate wine.
You can lay out imitation garnets from papier-mâché, ceramics, metal or plaster, or use products made from red ornamental stones or glass.
And, of course, the highlight of the festive evening is the magnificent cake. If the hostess of the house prefers to treat herself to masterpieces created by herself, then all that remains is to choose the most successful recipe and beautifully decorate the delicacy. It could be a scarlet heart, a ring with a garnet stone. You can make cream hyacinths, pomegranate jelly, and syrup as decorations. You can also order a cake from professional confectioners - exactly the kind your family likes.
Wedding traditions for 19 years of marriage
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A pomegranate wedding does not have any strict rituals or traditions of celebration. There are only a few points that deserve special attention:
- This day is spent together or in a narrow circle. There are usually no lavish celebrations. Celebrate with your closest and dearest people. They are the ones who can appreciate the love, mutual respect and cohesion that unites spouses.
- The presence of pomegranate on the festive table. It is used as a salad ingredient or as a decoration for any dish. If you plan to celebrate at home, you can prepare something unusual to surprise your guests. For example, chicken in pomegranate sauce or eggplant with pomegranate.
- There should be hyacinth on the table. A beautiful and delicate flower will fill the room with a pleasant aroma and add a special touch to the festive atmosphere. Guests can shower the spouses with hyacinth petals, which should not be removed until after the banquet.
- A well-chosen gift for a pomegranate wedding. A great tradition is to exchange gifts. It doesn't have to be something expensive.
Wedding Anniversary Gifts
On this anniversary, it is customary to present gifts related to the symbolism of the wedding, or having red and burgundy shades. And the main gift is a smile and a great mood, warm words spoken from the bottom of my heart.
Gifts for husband
For the anniversary, the wife prepares a small gift as an expression of her feelings for her dear husband. It could be:
- a sweater or scarf knitted with your own hands;
- bathrobe or towel;
- knitted T-shirt, tie;
- deep wine-colored leather wallet;
- ring with garnet or hyacinth insert;
- for heavy smokers, ashtrays, pipes and lighters with hyacinths or pomegranates are suitable;
- leather burgundy gloves;
- organizer, cufflinks, tie clip, keychain.
There are actually a lot of ideas. The choice of gift depends on the personal preferences and needs of your dear spouse.
Surprise for the wife
An anniversary is a great occasion to pamper your beloved. What can you give her?
- In the first place are decorations and souvenirs made of pomegranate, hyacinth, in the form of flower buds or with their images.
- You can present a bottle of good perfume with a hyacinth scent.
- A set of cosmetics in red shades is also suitable.
- Your beloved will be delighted with a certificate to a beauty salon or a branded lingerie store.
- An openwork wool or cotton shawl, stole, or dress would be a great gift.
- If your wife is fond of flowers, you can give bulbs of rare varieties of hyacinth.
- Organize a trip to attractions, along a tourist route or to a resort.
A bouquet of elegant hyacinths will be a wonderful addition to any gift.
Gifts from guests
When choosing gifts for a married couple, you should keep in mind that separate gifts are unacceptable for this holiday. You need to present a gift that will be useful to both of them, emphasizing unity and harmony in the family.
- Set of bed linen or covers for furniture made of cretonne.
- Curtains, tablecloths, bedspread.
- A set of good red wine and two personalized glasses for spouses.
- Souvenirs for the home with pomegranate or hyacinth motifs: crafts, candelabra, figurines of doves, swans or two connected rings, a heart, flowers created by the hands of jewelers, boxes for small items.
- Wicker basket full of pomegranates.
- Bedside rugs or runners in the hallway.
- A beautiful photo album for a family archive or an original photo frame.
- A painting with flowers, a mosaic panel, a tapestry.
If the owners love home flowers, you can give a live hyacinth in a pot.
