The day marking the 13th anniversary of marriage is called the Lace Wedding. Lace symbolizes value, which is why the main thing I would like to wish to the heroes of the occasion is to appreciate each other under any circumstances. However, on this day there can be a lot of words of congratulations on the wedding anniversary of 13 years of marriage.
Congratulatory remarks in prose are very convenient, because the phrase can be supplemented with your own words, changed and selected statements that are suitable in meaning, even if the original type of congratulation was accidentally forgotten.
What is the name of?
Despite the fact that the number thirteen is considered to be the devil’s dozen, the anniversary in question has received quite beautiful and gentle names:
- Lace . Everyone knows that this is an elegant, light and airy fabric, similar to the relationship of a married couple to a given period of time. Just as a unique pattern is formed in lace, the husband and wife have already formed their own certain foundations, orders and traditions. But it is worth remembering that such material is very delicate and fragile, which means it must be handled with care, so spouses must not forget to protect each other, show care and make compromises.
- Lily of the valley . This flower is a perennial plant, which every spring, despite frosts, is one of the first to bloom and give us its fragile beauty and pleasant sweetish-refreshing aroma. Likewise, married life, despite various life difficulties and adversities, still retains its value.
According to popular belief, on the thirteenth anniversary of marriage, devils throw an apple of discord between a couple. Love, tenderness, loyalty, wisdom and sincerity can defeat the machinations of evil spirits. The symbols of the anniversary in question - lace and lily of the valley - are associated with precisely such qualities. Therefore, even if feelings have faded, then it’s time to renew them, as well as return your former passion. For which there are a lot of opportunities, for example, someone is building a new house, but in our time it is more appropriate to say moving to a new home and starting to make repairs there together, someone gives birth to another child and raises him together, someone goes On the second honeymoon, in general, any joint ventures between partners are welcomed.
Congratulations from friends on the thirteenth anniversary
From friends, congratulations on the beautiful Lace wedding, amazing, light and passionate! You are the thirteenth year - dear spouses, But these are serious merits in marriage: Once again do not swear, endure, and do not argue... But do not give up all your water areas at all. To be supportive in everything, to inspire and learn, To be wiser and calmer - this will be useful to everyone. So go with the wind, your ship with sails made of wonderful lace woven by you!
Let the words of praise sound at your lace wedding. The spouse is praised by the newlywed, The spouse is the head! Respect will be intertwined with patience in your family, Let everyone’s marriage be in surprise, in lacy light muslin.
For a lace wedding, like a ray of light, friend, you shine! Accept the heartfelt words, Long ago the spouses picked up the key And wound up the clock of your eternal love... Let the chimes strike, celebrating joy more often, And so that the gears do not rust Let the husband speak compliments, let him give sweets, Well, let them add more gifts of happiness!
We give beautiful poems for a lace wedding to a beautiful couple from the heart... Keep your earthly love, Let your feelings, like a flower, be fresh! Let tenderness and care for each other be the basis in your laces, in labor, battles, worries and leisure, in any conditions, at all times! Be faithful, offer your shoulders, And cover with your breasts, if anything happens... And melt from your love like candles... And take care of your nest!
Since the day of your wedding, thirteen years have flown by like a supernova, We want to congratulate the two lovebirds And we wish the passion of love, So that everyday life and worries recede for a moment, How eyes meet with a spark, So that your marriage does not know what rush hour is And all your dreams come true!
Ancient rituals and traditions
- On such a wedding anniversary, the married couple hung a nettle wreath on the front door. This was done in order to drive away evil spirits from one’s home;
- the head of the family had to sweep the house with an aspen broom in the morning. Thus, the man swept away all the omissions and quarrels that had occurred during the 13 years of marriage with his beloved;
- Also, one of the traditions was to plant a birch tree near one’s home. The entire family went out into the yard, all together dug a hole and planted a tree, after which its trunk was tied with lace, which was considered a good sign and protected the family from evil spirits, unkind and envious people. While the birch tree lived, it retained its protection;
- The next ritual is associated with appeasing the brownie. To do this, a lace napkin or scarf was placed in the corner of the house, and some kind of treat was placed on top of the cloth - a plate of milk, cookies, sweets, etc. By this act, the “newlyweds” invited the owner of the house to their holiday, who, in turn, protected the spouses, promised them harmony and understanding in the relationship, as well as many happy years in marriage;
- For the anniversary in question, the woman wove something from lace with her own hands, for example, collars, cuffs or scarves. The resulting products were attached to all family members to their clothes;
- the man, as a sign of his tenderness and love, gave his chosen one a bouquet of lilies of the valley;
- Another tradition is a talisman that was made for the thirteenth wedding anniversary. Most often it was a lace butterfly, protecting against the evil eye, damage and envy. Sometimes invited guests gave it to a married couple;
- The “devil's dozen” is usually celebrated on a grand scale, cheerfully, noisily, with a large number of people, active competitions, with songs and dances. It was believed that loud sounds would help scare away evil spirits and evil spirits from the “newlyweds”.
How to celebrate?
Where to go
In the modern world, each couple decides for themselves how to celebrate the 13th anniversary of marriage. If you want romance, then spend this day just the two of you. Leave the kids with grandparents or a babysitter while you go on a date. Can go:
- to an evening movie session;
- to your favorite restaurant;
- ride around the city at night;
- have a picnic in nature;
- rent an expensive hotel room;
- and if funds and time allow, then generally go somewhere to the sea.
If you want to have fun, then gather your closest ones at one table, and it is appropriate to invite witnesses. It would be a good idea to think over an entertainment program for the holiday so that guests do not get bored. In the case of a banquet in a restaurant, hire an event host; you can also invite a cover band to perform your favorite songs.
How to decorate a banquet area
But if you organize the celebration yourself, then make sure that it is decorated in accordance with the thirteenth wedding anniversary. Cover the table with a lace tablecloth, tie the glasses with lace braid, and place a vase with lilies of the valley. Decorate the celebration area in light colors so that it looks airy and gentle, like the symbols of this event. If you wish, you can hang garlands with your photographs.
Ceremonial menu
Considerable attention is paid to the design of the treats. It’s a good idea to make lace motifs or sprigs of lilies of the valley on salads using mayonnaise, herbs or vegetables. The birthday cake may also have openwork or floral curls decorated with cream.
Holiday outfits
For the “bride”, a delicate lace dress, suit or lace blouse in combination with a skirt or trousers is suitable. Light shades of the outfit are preferred. For jewelry, you can give preference to pearls or silver. The groom will only need an accessory in the form of an openwork handkerchief in the breast pocket of his jacket or a lily of the valley boutonniere.
Table setting at a lace wedding
We pay special attention to table setting. If you want to fully comply with folk traditions, install a powerful oak table. We cover it with a lace tablecloth or a snow-white fabric with embroidered birds, sun rays, and flowers.
You can use pure white dishes, but they will blend in with the rest of the serving items. Therefore, we choose plates with a lace pattern on them.
Dishes in the Provence or Gzhel style will look original. You can paint the dishes yourself in a lace style or decorate them with fabric with lace flowers.
Candy bowls, vases and flowerpots decorated with napkins using the decoupage technique look original.
You can also paint and decorate bottles of alcohol and glasses.
Feel free to use crystal and silver. The sound of such dishes will scare away evil spirits.
Under the plates you can put canvas napkins trimmed with lace around the edges.
What to gift?
Probably one of the most pleasant moments of any holiday is receiving gifts; a wedding anniversary is, of course, no exception. So, what can parents, relatives and friends give to the “newlyweds” :
- lace products - tablecloths, napkins, curtains;
- paintings or dishes depicting the symbol of this celebration;
- decorative elements with symbols of the 13th anniversary - vases, coasters, figurines, flower pots;
- home textiles with lily of the valley prints - bed linen, blankets, towels, paired robes or pajamas;
- wicker furniture.
Options for the wife:
- chic lace lingerie, peignoir or robe;
- jewelry;
- eau de toilette with notes of lily of the valley;
- clothes with lace inserts or a certificate to the store, where she will choose the item she likes.
Well, in addition to the main gift, do not forget to buy a bouquet of lilies of the valley or a composition of 13 any other flowers.
The wife can give her husband :
- a vest, sweater or cardigan, possibly knitted with your own hands;
- sports equipment or a gym membership;
- gadget;
- accessories for cars – alloy wheels, DVR, car covers;
- expensive perfume;
- smoking set or hookah.
Attention. The most important thing is to take into account your loved one’s hobby and present a truly necessary and desired item.
Features of room design for the 13th wedding
If you nevertheless decide to arrange a modest gathering or a magnificent celebration in honor of the 13th anniversary of your marriage, try to comply with the basic requirements for organizing such a holiday.
The design style will definitely be lace. But don’t forget that the 13th anniversary is not only a lace wedding, but also a lily of the valley wedding. Therefore, we boldly add floral ones to the lace decorative elements.
It should be remembered that lace details are not suitable for every style.
Therefore, when choosing a wedding style, focus on those where lace will look appropriate and can create accents.
Decorative lace trim is suitable for the shabby chic style, where all elements should recreate the visual image of antiquity.
Use curtains in soft cream or light gray shades with original lace inserts. Wrap flower pots in lace fabric, and hang dark frames with pieces of antique lace on the walls.
For an interior decorated in the Baroque style, where every detail screams luxury and pomp, you can use elaborate tapestries or awning curtains trimmed with lace at the bottom.
A family wedding in Provence style would simply have to have lace. Sedan lace, French guipure, and exquisite handicrafts are appropriate here.
If you like an unobtrusive and practical country style, add thoughtful lace to your interior design.
Place lace napkins on an open surface, which will touchingly emphasize the practicality of things.
In the English style, lace is not the last place. Use linen napkins with lace trim around the edges. Decorative details with lace elements in the form of coasters for saucers and unusual dishes are suitable.
Lace is ideal for decorating an ethnic style. Here you can decorate all open shelves with lace napkins and use all possible crocheted capes. It is better to hang simple chintz curtains decorated with stitching on the windows.
To decorate a vintage wedding, use lace to decorate vases and pots. You can display decorative boxes for cutlery or lace baskets. Use crocheted lace butterflies.
We pin them to curtains or decorate ceramic vases with simple figures. Any grandmother's lace will fit perfectly into vintage decor, as it will emphasize the exclusivity and authenticity of the style.
Lace curtains, tablecloths, napkins will fit perfectly into the wedding theme.
But you can go the other way - use cotton fabrics with lace embroidery.
And many, many white flowers. Definitely, finding blooming lilies of the valley in January or August will be problematic. But they can be replaced with other white flowers. And use the image of lilies of the valley as an embroidery element.
If you want to please your guests with gifts, prepare lace handkerchiefs. You can take ordinary cotton scarves and embroider lace elements on them yourself or tie them around the edge.
Canvas bags filled with tea or herbs are also suitable as gifts. To give them symbolic meaning, we decorate them with lace or tie them with lace ribbons.
Statuses for social networks:
- “Thirteen years of marriage... Is it a lot or a little... During this time, so much has been lived with you, there have been ups and downs, there have been joys and sorrows. But together we experience all the hardships and together we rejoice in the new! Happy anniversary to us!!!";
- “Thirteen years in perfect harmony! Happy lace wedding, beloved husband!”;
- “We have lived so much together, we have something to remember and something to forget, we have something to strive for. 13 years of love, laughter, romance and adventure. It's only the beginning! I love you more than anyone in the world!”;
- “Today is our lily of the valley wedding! Time flies, and even now, like 13 years ago, I would agree to marry you. Happy holiday, my dear and beloved husband!”;
- “The most important and unforgettable day of my life happened exactly 13 years ago. How quickly time flies!”;
- “Thirteen years ago I said “YES.” Happy lace wedding to us!”;
- “13 is a lucky number, because today my husband and I are having a lily of the valley wedding!”;
- “Thirteen years in one direction...”;
- “You are my great happiness! My most beloved, wonderful, handsome man! Happy wedding day!”;
- “13 years together - a normal flight! So, you and I have chosen the right course! Happy holiday, my love!”;
- “Happiness is when someone who needs you needs you! And so it has been for 13 years! Love you!";
- “We’ve been husband and wife for thirteen years, I can’t even believe it! Happy holiday to us!”;
- “On this day our family celebrates its thirteenth anniversary! I love you more than anyone in the world!!!”;
- “The 13th is a lace anniversary or a damn dozen. As they say, husband and wife are one Satan. We have been officially complementing each other for so long now, let it continue to be so!”
If you want, you can supplement your beautiful congratulations with hashtags, in this case the following are suitable: #LaceWedding, #Lily-of-the-ValleyWedding, #13Years of Marriage, #ThirteenYears ofMarriage, #HusbandWife, #Marriage, #ThirteenYears, #WeddingAnniversary, #ThirteenthAnniversary, #Anniversary ofMarriage, #Family , #Relationships, #Love, #HappinessForTwo, #HappyTogether, #ThisisLove, #TogetherForever, #LoveIs.
So you found out what kind of wedding is celebrated after 13 years of married life, why it received such tender names, how to celebrate it and what to give. We wish you a wonderful celebration of this beautiful date and prepare for the next - agate marriage anniversary!
For my sister
Thirteen years - and the lace has woven, Gracefully and beautifully, tenderly, subtly... You saved love from storms and thunderstorms, Built a nest and created a child... Let everything continue like this, In peace, peace, happiness and fun, Let only the best, sister, what awaits you further, may your love be limitless.
If we leave prejudices aside, thirteen years is a wonderful anniversary; it’s not for nothing that it was called Lace! Let the magic number become a talisman for your marriage, and let the relationship really be light and graceful, like handmade lace!
