Popular beliefs give marriage anniversaries symbolic names, and each family birthday has its own characteristics, traditions and surroundings. Ruby wedding is the name of the next date of marriage, when the spouses celebrate 40 years from the birth of the family.
The bright red symbol of the 40th wedding anniversary - the noble stone ruby - reflects the beauty and strength of the relationship between husband and wife. It also contains a reminder of the fiery love that brought them down the aisle and that their closeness became blood – the color of the precious mineral hints at this.
How many years later is the ruby wedding celebrated?
A ruby wedding is often compared to aged red wine, and this is a very apt comparison, considering how many years the couple have lived together.
The estimated age of the anniversaries who celebrate a ruby wedding in 40 years of marriage is over 60 years. Life at this age seems to fly by unfairly quickly and too unnoticed, even if it was eventful.
Despite the fact that the couple has adult children and grandchildren, it happens that they all live separately and rarely intersect with the “old people”. Holidays rarely peek into the everyday life of retirees, so the 40th anniversary of marriage is an excellent occasion for a family celebration. And not just a celebration, but a real triumph of love, because a ruby wedding means that a man and a woman managed to maintain the affection and warmth of their relationship for 4 decades.
Ruby wedding - a touching and enchanting event
How to congratulate ruby wedding anniversaries
You lived a worthy and honest life, living with each other every moment. Forty years - we honor you from the bottom of our hearts. Admiring and loving you. Like rubies, fiery and bright, they lit up with the torch of the heart. Everything is for you - congratulations and gifts to you. You will go through life together until the end. Let your good, wonderful example become a guiding star. For a different family, still inexperienced and so childishly young!
The anniversary shines with rubies, Which marked forty years together. Among all the numerous families, I have never seen a better one than yours in the world! So let love live for another hundred years, Shrouded in happiness and dreams! Wishing you success and victories together, great harmony and joy! And airy, unearthly tenderness!
Forty years is quite a lot, It has flown by and flown by, It’s as if you lived like two short days as a family, But you walked together in step on a very long road! Fortieth anniversary, don’t spare rubies! We wish you not to bother, live together for a long, long time! Pour wine into glasses, And not too much, and not too little, And pour champagne, Bitter! Bitterly! Anniversary!
A wonderful holiday brought us together, It’s your anniversary in your life together! Ruby gave this wedding its name, so let's drink to you, dear ones, quickly! Four dozen passed as one, Hearts carried through the years by fire. Today we want to wish you that love will continue to walk with you!
Years have spread milestones around the world, But your love has not faded away. Congratulations on your ruby wedding. At this glorious solemn hour. We congratulate you and sincerely believe that you will continue to walk along the roads of love brightly and confidently, guarded by your eternal feeling.
Today I want to tell my beloved wife about many things, I wish for the mercy of the Lord, and I want to talk about love. We have been with you for forty years, dear, We live with dignity and happiness! I wish you health, and may the Lord protect our home!
A symbol of love and passionate fire, the ruby never left you. And with him we got to this anniversary, With fear, as soon as you parted. The color is reminiscent of “blood” relationships, both tender and passionate, loving. Let nothing destroy your union, Today pleasant blues will sound for you.
Let everything that has been passed and experienced be credited as an advance. We wish you many, many more years to come. This wedding is called a ruby wedding - We want to wait for the golden one! Live so that people envy you, So that your home is always cozy
Your long union is precious - Forty years of family is the reason for this. Love has a new taste, The heart flared up with the fire of a ruby. It is a heavenly gift to always live in harmony with your other half. Let life fulfill one dream - We wish the family to be happy!
Congratulations on your anniversary
Since 40 years of marriage is an anniversary date, guests should find out in advance what kind of wedding it is and compose congratulations in accordance with the symbolism of the holiday. Adult children should also take care of beautiful congratulations to their parents on their ruby wedding. It can be in prose, in poetry or in the form of a musical number.
How to congratulate in prose
Congratulations to the spouses on their ruby wedding in prose can be expressed something like this:
“Dear heroes of the day, you can’t imagine how glad we are to see you as a happy and radiant, still friendly and caring married couple. To preserve love for so many years, or whatever, just to live together until the ruby wedding is a real gift of fate. Obviously, you deserve this gift, so we’ll add only one thing: we sincerely wish that the new decade of your marriage will be a good and smooth road to the golden anniversary. I wish you health, joy, every kind of prosperity, respect from loved ones and inexhaustible love for each other.”
But here is what congratulations on a ruby wedding a husband can hear from his wife:
“My beloved husband, thank you that all these years you have taken care of me like a father, loved me like a gentle friend, endured, helped, and mentored me in difficult times. Believe me, I appreciate all this and consider you the best of husbands. I congratulate us on the ruby anniversary and I dream of only one thing - to see the soft light in your kind eyes longer.”
You can complement your wishes with a beautiful postcard.
Beautiful examples in verse
If you know how to rhyme words and phrases, you can come up with a beautiful or funny congratulations on your ruby wedding in verse:
The autumn of life has come, And you have spring again, Like a ruby, your friendly family splashes with radiance. In that radiance there is hope, Loyalty, joy and love, Respect and tenderness, Understanding without words. How did you learn this, How did you find the key to happiness - You always shared with your children, You raised them as best you could. So let’s say “bravo”, let’s pour some champagne, and let’s sing a good song in chorus!
After these words, of course, you will have to pour champagne and sing something, calling on everyone present to join in the singing.
Congratulations on the anniversary in verse
Musical congratulations
Children of the celebrants or guests with musical abilities can prepare a musical congratulations on the ruby wedding:
- just your parents' favorite songs;
- favorite songs, but sung with new lyrics in accordance with the theme of the holiday;
- friendly feasts for many years.
It doesn’t matter what to sing, the main thing is that it is done from the heart and of sufficient quality. A bad amateur performance will not look like a congratulation, but a test, so it is better to rehearse the number in advance. When preparing a musical greeting, it is advisable to involve a person who understands notes and is able to sort the “singers” by voice.
Sample text of congratulations to the melody of the song “Tenderness” on behalf of the heroes of the day:
1. Life flies by unnoticed, We tell each other - hold on, We believe that it will be good together Under the wing of our great love,
Chorus: We know that you and I will hide us from troubles forever Only the loyalty of two, and the years are not scary for us, because we are together.
2. It’s a pity that you can’t turn back time, The days behind you are like falling stars, Hand in hand, we go forward, And we’re ready to accept everything that awaits.
The chorus is the same.
If the spouses like other songs, you can choose similar lyrics to any melody.
Another version of poetic congratulations
Ruby wedding (40 years) - what a wedding, congratulations, poetry, prose, SMS
Happy ruby wedding to you, dears! Today you are young again. I heartily and sincerely congratulate you, I wish your family to prosper for a long time to come. The two of you have been through so much together, You don’t care about any problems anymore. This is real happiness - falling in love, getting married and never breaking up!
The autumn of life has come, and it’s spring in your family. You have been living together for 40 years: He is strong, she is gentle. Both are faithful spouses. Lovely to watch! You can wear orders for family merits. To her - for kindness, for generosity, for support and comfort. And to him - for his intelligence and honesty. And for many years of work. Let the ruby wedding strengthen your happiness! Let there be prosperity in the house! Let love reign in the family!
With all my heart I congratulate you on your ruby anniversary! Your marriage is 40 years old today, and I would like to wish you to remain as strong, strong, cheerful, brilliant a couple as the most beautiful ruby in the world. May you have enough strength and health for all your undertakings and aspirations, may your children, grandchildren, neighbors, and friends always pleasantly surprise and delight you. May this decade be a good and happy road to your golden wedding!
More congratulations in prose →
Ruby wedding, Forty wonderful years Loved truly, tenderly And were not afraid of troubles. I sincerely congratulate you on this wonderful date, I sincerely wish you health and comfort. May your grandchildren make you happy and your children help you, may your feelings be filled with strength and happiness.
There is a reason to congratulate you - you have been married for 40 years! The symbol of your anniversary is the Stone of Devoted Love. Let the ruby protect Marriage from quarrels, anxieties, insults and only fan the fire that burns in your blood!
Ruby wedding, forty years, And you, as in your youth, bloom with smiles. I wish you to live in joy without troubles and in endless sincere care. And respect each other, and appreciate, Do not allow insults and grief, And every day love even stronger To the point of tears in your eyes, to the point of insanity!
You've been walking together for 40 years, you're on your own, There's no lovelier couple in the world, There's no such strong family. Let your feelings burn, Like a fiery fireplace, And love protects the fire stone - ruby!
You have been together for forty years! There is all power in love, without a doubt! Catch the bright light of happiness, Because you are worthy of admiration! I wish you good health, prosperity, peace and comfort! Let your every minute be filled with love!
They lived together for forty years, It was as if they had crossed a field, To their joy and honor, They preserved their sacred fidelity. Such a beautiful couple's eyes glow with happiness, It is immediately clear that it was not for nothing that fate was able to connect them. On the anniversary of your life together, on your ruby dawn, I wish you optimism and good things for many years to come.
A family is like good wine: At first it plays, sings, wanders, In an excess of feelings it goes beyond the limit, But endurance must pass. And your union is sealed by the gods, proven for forty years, and your children are with you, and your grandchildren have grown up long ago. You have passed the mark of quality, And the color of the ruby is your guarantee. Good health to you, and may each other’s company always intoxicate you.
A beautiful ruby is a great jewel. However, the most important thing is love like this - Much brighter than the gem itself, Giving happiness for forty years. We cannot find dearer hearts in the world, And everyone will notice the glances of lovers. Always be close, always be together. Again, let the groom confess to the bride, How he loves her and how he will take care of her... let the bride keep this speech in her soul. To the ruby wedding we will shout: “Vivat!” I am happy to wish you good luck and happiness!
What do they give to parents and relatives?
When going to a ruby wedding, guests should know what they are giving for this celebration. The list of gifts for a ruby wedding is varied - from beautiful souvenirs and expensive jewelry to cool DIY crafts:
- candlesticks with ruby-like stones;
- boxes and caskets with ruby inlay;
- ruby colored Bohemian glass glasses;
- sets of wine accessories in a dark red chest;
- double bed linen red or with purple flowers;
- photo frames in the style of a ruby wedding;
- rare indoor plants - rose, hibiscus, azalea;
- car accessories for dad;
- necklace or bracelet for mom;
- modular paintings and photo collages.
You can give your parents a personalized watch with ruby stones and the engraving “For 40 wedding years”. You need to symbolically set the time on the watch right when presenting it with the words: “May your hearts always beat in unison, like the mechanisms of this watch.”
A good gift for a ruby wedding for parents is a trip to a seaside resort or a balneological sanatorium. It’s okay that such a gift doesn’t fit into the theme of the anniversary; it’s important to show concern for your loved ones.
What to give to your husband or wife
Spouses, as a rule, exchange valuable or simply beautiful or useful gifts. When looking for what to give a husband or wife for a ruby wedding, they usually choose:
- cufflinks or tie clips with ruby;
- a shaving or cosmetic set in a beautiful purple case;
- earrings, ring, chain with a ruby pendant;
- any souvenirs, gadgets or household appliances (toasters, bread makers, steamers) are bright red.
Usually, spouses do not wait for a special moment to present gifts, but give them along with a good morning wish.
An original gift will be a fruit and berry bouquet
DIY gift ideas
If you are so confident in your own craftsmanship that you are ready to give a handmade gift for a ruby wedding, here are some ideas:
- if embroidery is your thing, give an embroidered picture with a predominance of red shades in a beautiful frame;
- If you know how to knit, knit a pair of gifts for the anniversaries: warm hats, scarves and mittens made of cherry-colored wool;
- learned decor - make an original frame for two bottles of champagne in the form of a pair of wedding suits with scarlet elements;
- you know how to make photo collages - give a photo that reflects the brightest moments in the life of the celebrants or beautifully design a wedding photo album, which will later include photos from the ruby wedding;
- If you are a master pastry chef, bake elegant cupcakes or festive gingerbread cookies as a gift for your ruby wedding.
You can fantasize endlessly about what to give for your 40th wedding anniversary, if the friends or relatives to whom you are going to give a gift are truly dear to you.
Features and traditions of a ruby wedding
The ruby wedding is the fortieth anniversary of the wedding, as noted by Yu. Anokhina in the book “The Most Golden Wedding.” Ruby is considered one of the most durable minerals, which is why it was chosen as a symbol of the anniversary.
Over forty years of marriage, the partners’ relationship has become as strong as possible; they can no longer imagine life without each other. The couple went through both fire and water, the union was cut and became as beautiful as a ruby.
Traditions and signs
Since ancient times, many traditions of celebrating the ruby wedding have been preserved, which are observed to this day:
- The couple exchanges their old wedding rings for new ones, encrusted with ruby. Previous jewelry is kept until the wedding of grandchildren and presented to them as a gift.
- Partners light red candles. According to beliefs, this custom will bring harmony into the home and preserve the inner fire of the family.
There are several signs that will tell you what awaits a married couple in the future:
- The guest who was the first to come to the holiday will later occupy a special place in the life of the spouses.
- If partners spill wine during a celebration, there is no need to be upset. This sign promises joy and good news.
How to celebrate a ruby wedding
The celebration is held in the circle of closest and dearest. They celebrate a memorable date at home or go to a restaurant.
The room where the holiday takes place is decorated in red shades. In addition to them, white, silver and gold are used. Bouquets of red flowers are placed on the table; any except carnations will do.
Red meat and fish are served at the table. Decorate dishes with pomegranate seeds and tomatoes. Drinks on the table include red wine, pomegranate juice, and fruit juice with berries.
Drinks for a ruby wedding: Pixabay
The birthday cake is also decorated in shades of red. The dessert filling is made from berries. According to signs, the presence of red berries on the table will strengthen the connection between partners.
The couple dresses in red clothes. Ladies choose richly colored dresses, and men choose suits. If such bright outfits seem pretentious, dress in clothes that match the color as much as possible, but do not forget about the elements of red shades. For example, they select scarlet shoes or a tie.
The anniversary evening ends with fireworks. Ideally, the volleys will be red with gold - a symbol of longevity and prosperity.
Pictures and cards suitable for the event
One of the options for a beautiful gift for a ruby wedding can be original cards.
Picture with gifts tied with red bows
Scattering of stones
Composition with glasses
Ruby hearts
Bright and juicy postcard
You can purchase them ready-made in gift shops or make them yourself from several beautiful pictures that match the ruby wedding theme.
Typically, the theme of a ruby wedding is reflected in any images in which ruby red colors predominate.
How to celebrate your marriage anniversary
A ruby wedding is a rather rare anniversary, so I want to celebrate it with dignity. Celebration options are selected according to the tastes and capabilities of the family - from a banquet in a restaurant to a ruby wedding party at home, which you can hold yourself.
Is this event celebrated?
The opinions of experts in folk traditions regarding the celebration of the ruby wedding differ - some believe that the 40th anniversary of the birth of a family, like the 40th anniversary of a person, should not be celebrated. Others do not pay attention to superstitions and celebrate as they wish.
Which outfit to choose
If you decide to “pay tribute” to ruby and hold a holiday stylized according to the theme of the red mineral, then the outfits for a ruby wedding should be red, cherry or garnet.
To support the idea, individual elements will be enough
Which cake to choose
Modern culinary tricks allow you to bake a cake of any color thanks to multi-colored pastry mastic. But if you are not delighted with a uniform sweet coating, you can order a snow-white cake without mastic (covered with cream or meringue) with scarlet cream roses and hearts for a ruby wedding. Here are some options:
Cake decorated with fondant
Cake with cream and flowers
Cake decorated with red chocolate velor
What flowers are given on this anniversary?
The name of the wedding gives a hint about what flowers are given for 40 years of marriage - they should be ruby in color. Therefore, scarlet and purple roses, carnations, gladioli and other luxurious flowers in any odd number will fit perfectly into the atmosphere of a ruby wedding.
Holiday-themed flower arrangement
Scenario for home conditions
In order not to turn the wonderful celebration of a ruby wedding into a banal feast, you can choose or come up with a cool party scenario at home in advance. It is advisable that the role of “toastmaster” be taken on by one of the friends or adult children of the celebrants.
Or you can organize an evening of memories in the form of a slide view if you make a slide film about the life of the family using photographs in advance. For each slide you will need to come up with a funny comment or question, for example: guess who is in the photo or guess where it was taken.
Competitions
If at a party dedicated to a ruby wedding there will be many young guests (under 45 years old), especially married couples, you can organize fun competitions for them:
- which husband will braid his wife's hair faster using a scarlet ribbon;
- which wife can tie a red tie for her husband faster;
- which of the married couples will last longer in a slow dance with a balloon sandwiched between the partners;
- whose wife would rather give champagne to the husband whose hands are tied;
- whose family will eat a big red apple faster without touching it with their hands, etc.
All “props” necessary for competitions must be kept separate from table setting products.
Happy wedding anniversary
How to celebrate a ruby wedding?
It will be better if all the preparations for the celebration are taken care of by children or grandchildren, so as not to tire the celebrants once again. A ruby wedding involves a themed design; the hall must have red or scarlet accents. Fabric draperies, airy hearts, floral arrangements - anything is suitable for decoration. You can choose beautiful red napkins and place red roses in glass jars on the table.
A ruby wedding is a wonderful occasion to tell the celebrants how much you love them, so prepare a book of wishes and a couple of themed posters. The menu should also be themed: for drinks, aged red wine is welcome, for dishes - meat in berry sauce, red fish, all kinds of desserts decorated with cherries, strawberries, currants, red apples - even small details will help create a festive atmosphere. You can prepare a family video or slides with the funniest moments from their lives as a gift for the anniversaries, play group games, play the music that was played at their wedding. It is attention and care that is very dear to the couple, so only the dearest people should be present at the holiday.
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For a man, tie clips, cufflinks, keychains are suitable, for a woman - ruby earrings, a pendant or a brooch. Guests can present a bottle of good wine and a beautifully decorated cake; they can also give preference to more traditional gifts - household appliances or household items, the main thing is to wrap them in a beautiful red package. On the 40th anniversary of marriage, it is not customary to give bedding and clothing, so choose your gifts carefully. Napkins, towels, curtains and other household items will come in handy. The ruby wedding is the penultimate milestone before the “golden” anniversary; not every couple manages to reach it and maintain the sincerity of their feelings, so the celebrants deserve deep respect and admiration!
What to wear for spouses
40 years of marriage is an anniversary, so the spouses should look great. What the heroes of the occasion should wear is up to them to decide, because hardly anyone will follow the latest fashion trends at 60 years old. Clothes should be festive, elegant, but at the same time comfortable. The outfit must have elements of ruby color or other shades of it. Such elements for a woman include red beads, earrings, a bracelet, and for a husband a scarlet or pink tie or a red shirt.
Who to invite
The issue with those invited to the 40th wedding anniversary is resolved on its own. First of all, children, grandchildren and closest friends and relatives are invited. If the spouses decide to celebrate the holiday on a grand scale, then neighbors and good friends are invited. It is better to invite those people who helped and supported you along the path of life, helping you realize the value of your family. With such people you will have something to remember, something to talk about, and you can have a wonderful time.
Often children, on their own initiative, organize a holiday for their parents, giving them a surprise. Parents will like such a celebration; they will be glad not only to meet loved ones, but also to be shown care and attention.
For dessert, pamper your guests with fresh red berries, strawberries, wild strawberries, raspberries, or you can order a delicious, original cake if the anniversary is celebrated in winter. See the photos for examples of such cakes.
