A wedding and honeymoon usually fly by in a flash, and before the couple has time to look back, they already need to celebrate a new joint holiday - the wedding anniversary. It is customary to celebrate such an event together or with family, remembering what good the past year of family life brought! Not without touching congratulations, and, of course, gifts. In order not to miss any of these beautiful holidays, the MyWed.by portal advises you to keep a list of all wedding anniversaries by year:
- 1-10 years from the wedding date
- 11-20 years from the wedding date
- 21-30 years from the wedding date
- 31-40 years from the wedding date
- 41-50 wedding years
- 55-100 years from the wedding date
Name of weddings by year
All weddings by year can be divided into groups according to their symbolism:
- Metal: nickel, silver, gold, etc.
- Stone: turquoise, emerald, ruby, etc.
- Textile: calico, linen, lace, etc.
- In honor of popular materials: leather, wood, earthenware, glass, etc.
Let's briefly look at each of them and discuss what wedding names exist by year and what they symbolize, and the photos will tell you what gifts will be appropriate for a particular date.
- Wedding anniversary clip
Wedding Anniversary Gifts
Don't know what to give to a loved one or a couple you know? It’s enough to remember what weddings are called based on the years of marriage to come up with an original and thematic idea for a gift! For example, for a wooden anniversary (5 years) you can give a variety of wooden products (a photo frame, a box for family heirlooms, a spice set on a stand) and items with the number “5” (a bouquet of five huge roses, a collage of five photos , cake with five candles).
Standard gifts don't suit you? Give the spouses a certificate for a master class on making interesting things, for example, for a paper wedding - a master class on origami or creating a joint painting, for a leather wedding - on creating a photo album or a painting from leather. Of course, such a gift cannot be chosen for every anniversary, but for some of them it will be an excellent option for an original present.
Congratulations
You can use both poetic wishes and congratulations in your own words. In any of these cases, the beauty of the union of the heroes of the occasion should be emphasized with the help of wedding anniversary symbols.
For example, for a faience wedding, the spouses can prepare the following words: “Today you are celebrating a faience wedding, and your relationship is as beautiful as this unique material. But you should take care of them so that they do not crack like fragile earthenware. But we are sure that everything will work out for you, and we will definitely celebrate with you the entry of your marriage into the “golden” stage of family life!”
Tip: in the list of anniversaries and their symbolism prepared above, you can find beautiful comparisons on the basis of which you can compose an original congratulation!
- Congratulations on your wedding anniversary
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What kind of wedding is it like after 7 years of marriage?
The material symbolizing this date is copper, in some sources wool. Such names are not without reason; let’s look at the origins of these allegories associated with this date in more detail.
Copper is a ductile metal with a golden-pink color. It has found its spread since ancient times, due to its accessibility and ease of processing. Currently, copper is widely used as an electrical conductor, second only to silver in terms of similar indicators. So the relationship between spouses by the age of seven reaches mutual understanding; experiences, fears and joys that are easily transmitted to each other have created a kind of exclusive symbiosis, a kind of fusion of love and all-consuming care. Unlike previous wedding anniversaries, copper has acquired its strength, and it cannot be broken, split, or torn like chintz, paper, leather, linen, wood and even bronze, since copper is already a fairly malleable material and can be mechanically molded. At the same time, copper has a relatively low melting point, which seems to tell the spouses that their relationship has not yet become ossified and can be molded and processed, that they can be made even better.
Wool is the hair on the skin of animals that serves to maintain body temperature in a comfortable range. The name “woolen wedding” seems to speak for itself: over the course of 7 years, the couple have become so close that their tandem gives metaphysical woolen warmth and comfort to both. Of course, coarse fur can inflict stings of misunderstanding, reproaches and insults on them, so it is necessary to look after it and take care of it, as well as relationships in the family. Also, some sources draw an analogy with warm woolen things that warm, heal and give coziness and comfort. But let's not focus on this.
Invitation to celebrate 25 years of marriage
It is important to decide not only where to celebrate the silver wedding, but also who to invite to it. A lot has changed in a quarter of a century, but try to gather the same family and friends as the first time, and just like then, send them invitations in advance. It is better to do this not by email or SMS, but by sending it in an envelope.
The invitation template can be downloaded on the Internet, where you can also find the original text for invitations to a silver wedding, but be sure to try to add something personal that connects you with these people and reminds them of your first wedding.
Wedding signs, customs and symbols.
There are a lot of attributes at a wedding, many of which come to us from the past. The ancestors believed in the power of these things. Currently, attributes are used to preserve the traditions and solemnity of the event.
Wedding ring.
Symbol. A wedding ring is a perfect circle that has no beginning or end, symbolizing the infinity of family happiness and the eternal love of married life, and the noble metal is a symbol of purity and purity.
Customs and traditions. The custom of exchanging rings with each other came to us from the past, when newlyweds gave wedding rings made of reed as a sign of love. They became the prototype of wedding rings. There is a tradition in the world of giving a ring to the bride upon engagement. The ring from the groom is the first gift for the bride, and during the wedding registration - a second ring, only this time an engagement ring, it is put on the finger next to the first. In Russia, some newlyweds follow this tradition.
Signs:
- if you thread the bride’s hair through the engagement ring and set it on fire, then the wedding arrangement will be successful;
— buying rings in one place and on one day is a good foundation for a happy married life;
- wedding ring by inheritance - repeat the family relationships of the parents;
- massive wedding rings - to wealth;
- smooth wedding ring - smooth family life;
- if they touch the rings of the newlyweds at the wedding - they will soon have their wedding;
- letting the wedding ring die to others means a quarrel in the family;
- loss or breakage of a wedding ring - to the breakdown of the family;
- allow another person to take the wedding ring off your finger - shorten your family life;
- washing your face with rainwater with a gold ring on your finger - to a rich life.
Veil.
The veil is a symbol of amulet. She has great strength and ability to protect the young family from adversity. The veil is also a symbol of modesty and the subordination of a woman to a man.
Customs and traditions . According to tradition, the bride uncovered her face from the veil for the first time after the ceremony so that the groom could kiss the bride. Also, the face had to be open during a wedding in church - “to be open before God.” According to Russian customs, the veil was removed before the newlyweds left the hall and handed over to the girlfriend, but now this custom has turned into throwing a bouquet. If the bride allows her husband or mother-in-law to remove the veil, then she agreed to submit to the new family, but if she takes it off herself, then she consolidates her independence and equal relationship with her husband.
Signs:
- put on your mother’s veil - repeat the life of your parents; - a veil at a wedding - protects the bride from damage; - keep the veil all your life - a talisman of marriage; - covering a baby's stroller with a veil - there will be no evil eye; - Covering the child with a wedding veil will quickly calm down and stop crying.
Bridal bouquet.
Symbol. A wedding bouquet is a symbol of a long, happy life. Flowers are a symbol of celebration and happiness.
Rose is a symbol of love, orchid is an incomprehensible mystery, lily of the valley is humility, tenderness, lily is purity, chrysanthemum is happiness, tulip is innocence, hydrangea is freshness.
White and pink symbolize youth and purity; red color – passion, temperament; yellow color – wealth, prosperity in marriage; orange – pride, coquetry; light blue – faith and hope in something; lilac – humility.
Customs and traditions . According to tradition, the groom presents a bouquet to the bride after the ransom. If the bride accepts the bouquet, it means she agrees to get married.
A modern wedding tradition is the throwing of the bouquet, that is, the bride passes the baton to the next girl who will soon celebrate her wedding.
Signs:
– to see a bride’s bouquet in a dream – to joy, fun; — catching a bride’s bouquet in a dream means meeting true love very soon; - catching the bride’s bouquet at a wedding means getting married soon; - keep the bride's bouquet - keep peace in the house.
Wedding Dress.
Symbol . A wedding dress is a symbol of the triumph of love. A white wedding dress is a symbol of innocence and purity. The blue dress is a symbol of endless fidelity and purity. A pink wedding dress is a symbol of romance, hope and girlhood. A red wedding dress is a symbol of wealth, happiness and good luck.
Customs and traditions . Before Catherine II, the color of wedding dresses in Rus' was red. She was the first to wear a white wedding dress and started a tradition. Therefore, the bride had to wear a white dress to the wedding, and a dress of a different color was a sign of an unhappy family life.
Signs: - the presence of blue in a wedding dress - the husband will be faithful; - yellow color on the dress is the color of betrayal; - satin wedding dresses - lead to failure, velvet wedding dresses - poverty in future married life.
Wedding gloves.
Symbol . Wedding gloves are a symbol of devotion.
Customs and traditions . In the 18th century, ladies wore gloves daily. Cavaliers sent gloves to their lovers as a sign of love. If the girl reciprocated, then she put on gloves, thereby making it clear that the feelings were reciprocated.
Signs:
– the bride drops the glove, and someone else picks it up and gives it to the bride – this will bring good luck to the newlyweds; - giving gloves to a friend without taking anything in return - this will bring bad luck; - put a piece of sugar in the wedding glove - the life of the newlyweds will be sweet; - on Valentine's Day, find a glove - the second glove from this pair will be with your future lover.
Garter.
Symbol. The garter is a symbol of female seduction, as well as purity, fidelity and devotion.
Customs and traditions. The tradition of garter tossing dates back to the 14th century. People believed that receiving a piece of the bride or groom's clothing would bring good luck and love to their home.
Signs:
– catching a garter means a quick and happy marriage; – a slipped garter – another man is thinking about the bride.
What flowers to give
The wedding bouquet of a young bride is usually designed in light colors, but at a silver wedding the hero of the occasion is a mature woman, and she is supposed to be given red or burgundy roses. Her husband gives her twenty-five of these roses.
Guests can limit themselves to a smaller number of flowers and present a bouquet of the most durable flowers: orchids, lilies, carnations, which will also symbolize the strength of the marriage.
Flowers for a silver wedding anniversary - irises
Florists usually decorate such bouquets effectively with small flowers, decorative greenery, leaves, twigs, and, of course, they need to be wrapped in silver paper.
An iris would be a good gift - this is also a symbol of a silver wedding; Moreover, you can present it not cut, but growing, right in the pot.
How to celebrate?
such a wonderful marital date on a grand scale . From this holiday you can even arrange a second wedding with congratulations and toasts, shouts of “Bitter” and toastmaster. Invite your family, godparents, witnesses, work colleagues and best friends. It would be good to come up with some kind of entertainment program: competitions, games, if celebrating outdoors, a good idea would be to barbecue or barbecue.
It is worth taking care of the holiday decoration . Since our main number is “Seven,” everything should be in this quantity, be it candlesticks on the table, bunches of balloons, bouquets of flowers or collages of 7 photos of the “newlyweds.”
Advice. If the holiday is planned outdoors, then in case of bad weather, prepare woolen blankets for guests.
As for style , you must, of course, take into account the symbolism of the holiday, focusing on copper and wool elements, you can choose:
- rustic - treat guests to tea from a samovar and jam from bowls. Also, Ukrainian and Belarusian dishes will fit perfectly on such a table: lard, potato pancakes, dumplings;
- English – a room with a fireplace or veranda is suitable for this theme.
And warm things such as stoles, sweaters and blankets will emphasize the comfort of your wedding. The menu must include cheese, bacon and wine; This option is suitable for the cool season. - Scottish - the highlight of such a party will be the national clothes of the Scots, which everyone present can wear.
Such a day will definitely be remembered by both guests and spouses, because it’s not every day that you see so many men in skirts. Treat your guests to lamb, beef, seafood and whiskey. To further convey the style in question, do not forget to use tartan in the decor - the famous checkered pattern.
If you want to spend this day just the two of you, then come up with something non-standard:
- love art - go to listen to classical music, to the theater or gallery;
- music - go to a rock concert or dance in a club, depending on what you like best;
- there is not enough privacy and romance - it would be great to fly together to a warm country or Europe and have a second honeymoon;
- For people with a frantic pace of life, the format of a quiet, relaxing dinner at home is perfect.
What to cook for a festive feast
Every wedding is accompanied by a rich feast. The silver wedding is no exception. If you are celebrating it in a restaurant, then all you have to do is agree on the menu . If the celebration takes place at home or outdoors, then the hostess of the holiday has the opportunity to show off her culinary talents.
But in order for her to have the strength for the celebration itself, she will have to involve her children, family and friends in preparing the festive table. There is another possibility - to order at least some of the dishes in a restaurant or cafe, and the family will handle the serving on their own.
A wedding cake crowns the banquet at both the first and silver weddings, so it is better to order it from an experienced pastry chef
Professionals make incredibly beautiful cakes in one or several tiers, decorated with silver ribbons, flowers, pairs of swans or doves - symbols of fidelity and other confectionery delights.
Silver Wedding Anniversary Cake
Such a cake will become a real apotheosis of a festive feast.
Where to celebrate the silver wedding
Many couples arrange a wedding banquet with a toastmaster in a restaurant, and if desired, it can be repeated after 25 years, but at home, a silver wedding can be celebrated simply wonderfully, and guests will feel more free and relaxed, and there will be no problems with decorating the room . Usually this is done by the children of silver jubilees. Of course, my parents have a silver wedding - 25 years of marriage! A great idea is to make a silver wedding poster with your own hands as a gift to your parents.
You can also offer original ideas for a 25th wedding anniversary outdoors if the date falls in the warm season; Find out more about how to celebrate the day here. Usually the celebration program includes competitions and games , which were also at the first wedding.
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Just don’t forget that the guests who attended are a quarter of a century older, and too active games and competitions that require a lot of physical effort will no longer be possible for them. But during this time, a new generation has been born that will enthusiastically take up the baton from its elders.
If there were fireworks at the first wedding, then it is worth repeating - this will be a brilliant end to the silver wedding celebration in every sense. The ability to have fireworks is one of the advantages of an outdoor wedding.
Ancient traditions
- it was believed that copper could bring material well-being to a married couple, so a horseshoe made from it was hung above the front door;
- copper coins were also pushed through the doorway, and then they were laid out in the corners of the house to attract wealth;
- On this wedding day, the spouses wore clothes with copper inserts; it was believed that such details warded off all evil spirits, envious people, and indeed all troubles, and attracted good luck and wealth;
- the festive table was served with copper utensils, and hot food was served on a large tray;
- the relatives had to give the heroes of the occasion drink mead, which was poured into copper goblets. This was done so that the married couple could preserve everything acquired and acquired over the years of marriage;
- lovers exchanged copper rings. It doesn’t matter what they looked like or how much they cost, the main thing is that they were given from the heart and with a pure heart. It is also not necessary to wear them, you just need to store them;
- Also, on the seventh anniversary of marriage, husband and wife gave each other copper coins, which were considered a family amulet. They, like rings, also need to be protected and stored.
