Celebrating a wedding anniversary provides an opportunity to once again plunge into wonderful memories of first meetings, the solemn wedding day and all the bright and good things that have happened over the years of life together. It is not surprising that spouses, trying to get closer and regain feelings of romance and warmth, try to regularly celebrate anniversaries. 17th wedding anniversary is a wonderful occasion to once again confess your love and please your loved one. Putting aside routine affairs for the day, focus on the most important thing - mental comfort, mutual feelings and good emotions.
Celebrating a significant anniversary with friends and family or having a romantic evening for two, spouses can be proud of themselves. After all, they were able to navigate the ship of their love and family relationships through the storms and storms of the ocean of life. For seventeen years we spent every effort to arrange our daily life and strengthen the ties that stretched between hearts and souls on the wedding day. The family frigate survived, having overcome a long journey, and on this day it is possible to sum up the interim results, as well as gather strength to set off again. After all, there is a long and difficult voyage ahead. The spouses are in the prime of life, and it is very important to continue to love and understand each other, provide a reliable shoulder in difficult situations, and overcome all problems together.
Established traditions and signs
The 17th wedding anniversary is traditionally celebrated modestly, in a narrow family circle. Ideally, this day should be just for two. It’s worth taking a break from your worries, sending your children to friends or hiring a nanny, and devoting this time to each other. You can rent a house in a beautiful natural corner, reward yourself with a trip to the theater and restaurant, or have a candlelit evening at home in a cozy atmosphere. The following customs are typical for this anniversary:
- the holiday should be framed by the symbol of the holiday, as the old song says: “A million, a million scarlet roses.” Flowers and their images should be present on the table and in interior decorations;
- a bath with pink petals, paths and a wedding bed strewn with a delicate floral carpet - the best thing you can think of for this day;
- invited guests must shower the “newlyweds” with rose petals;
- the wife prepares baked chicken (turkey, duck, goose) with pink or red sauce for the holiday table with her own hands;
- On this anniversary, it is customary to exchange tin rings as a sign of renewal of marriage vows and mutual fidelity. If they are engraved with warm wishes and words of love, they will make a wonderful souvenir.
It would be a good idea to hold a stylized wedding ceremony on this day; the children or parents of the couple can act as hosts.
Postcards, pictures with congratulations
Complete your congratulations on the pink wedding with an original picture on the postcard. You can also decorate a congratulatory poster with them.
Tin wedding celebration
The pink and tin wedding is celebrated twice. If it is customary to celebrate the tenth anniversary on a grand scale, then the seventeenth requires a cozy, homely environment and the presence of only the closest, trusted people. Ideally, this is a holiday for spouses only. A day they can devote exclusively to themselves.
A husband can prepare a unique surprise for his beloved woman: a bouquet of roses of her favorite color, presented right when she wakes up, and a morning bath filled with rose buds or rose oil. And then – a pleasant day together or a romantic trip. You can take a boat ride or go to an amusement park. Visit the theater or organize an excursion. The main thing is to take into account the preferences and favorite pastimes of both spouses when preparing a holiday surprise.
Children can also present a surprise to the spouses, if they are old enough: to completely organize a festive holiday for the parents. Invite guests, set the table, hire a photographer to capture all the significant moments. Such a gift will undoubtedly be very pleasant for parents.
How to celebrate
Celebration options may vary. Since a tin wedding is not a big date, it is not at all necessary to celebrate it in a banquet hall in a noisy company. It is better to celebrate this event together.
You can spend your seventeenth anniversary in a romantic setting. Prepare a relaxing bath with pink rose buds or scatter flower petals in your shared bedroom. Place candles everywhere and light an aroma lamp. All this will create a pleasant atmosphere.
Rose petals in the bedroom will create a romantic atmosphere.
It is ideal if older children are involved in organizing the celebration. Order tin rings, prepare a festive table with delicious dishes and dessert. The table setting must include pink.
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Anniversary gifts
Since the symbols of the anniversary are roses and tin, it will be great if the gift at least partially contains them. It’s easier with flowers - they can serve as an excellent addition to the main gift, or be painted as a decoration. But there are original gift options with tin products.
Gift for wife
The most obvious gift for the 17th anniversary is seventeen roses of the wife’s favorite variety and shade. However, you shouldn’t limit yourself to just flowers. They can be an excellent addition to the main surprise. For example, a bouquet can include tickets to the premiere of a play, a concert, or a gift certificate to an expensive boutique or beauty salon. You shouldn’t get hung up on household appliances or cosmetics - on this day, your spouse expects crazy romantic gifts and actions from your loved one, and you shouldn’t disappoint her. Good options would be:
- vouchers for two to a sanatorium, a resort, where you can completely relax, forgetting about everyday worries;
- an interesting excursion and educational tour abroad, which my wife has long dreamed of;
- dinner for two in a reputable restaurant with varied, good cuisine. Live music is required, and the spouse can prepare an additional surprise - order a song in honor of his beloved wife and significant date;
- jewelry is always welcome. Respecting the symbolism of the holiday, you can give a set decorated with amethysts, red rubies, and garnets. Or simply with figured images of roses;
- Another interesting gift will be a personal talisman-amulet made of tin;
- elegant tin rose with a scattering of rhinestone droplets.
If your spouse is interested in aromatherapy or masks, natural rose oil would be a good gift. The most suitable idea for a gift will be prompted by an attentive attitude towards your spouse. You just need to understand what she dreams of and what she is passionate about.
Gift for husband
Every woman dreams of pleasing her beloved husband on her wedding anniversary. But how to guess with a gift? The variety of different souvenirs and things offered by shops is so great that you can easily get lost. Wedding symbols – tin and roses – will help you make a choice. Any gift containing this metal or an image of a flower that is red or pink in color is perfect. And all that remains is to take into account the personal preferences of your loved one. What gifts for husbands are most in demand this holiday?
- Cigarette case, lighter, pipe and other smoking accessories made of tin or with tin inserts.
- Camping flask, mug.
- Original beer mug.
- Cufflinks made of tin, possibly with stones.
- Writing desk set.
- Tin souvenirs - figurines, glass holders, coasters.
- Fishing or hunting gear.
- Any suitable gift, wrapped in pink or red packaging.
- Burgundy jacket or sweater, scarf (you can knit it yourself).
- Gift book edition in a pewter or velvet box.
- A burgundy rose bud with enclosed tickets to a sports match, the premiere of his favorite movie, or any other event of his choice.
A wonderful gift for your spouse would be a festive dinner consisting of your favorite dishes. Rosebuds and candles in a candelabra will help decorate the table.
What gifts from guests are appropriate?
Having received an invitation to the anniversary, you need to prepare gifts. At the same time, it is worth adhering to the symbolism of the event and not forgetting that gifts should be intended for both spouses or for the family. It is not customary to give individual gifts on this day. The following gifts and surprises are perfect:
- kitchen accessories - cups, a set of shot glasses, cutlery, beer mugs, trays and candy dishes;
- bouquet of roses and luxury chocolates;
- rugs for the bedroom, hallway or bathroom;
- decorative flowerpots and baskets;
- photos or paintings in a metal frame;
- beautiful engraving on tin, paintings and panels;
- a family portrait in an elegant frame on a special type of canvas;
- figurines, stands and shelves with tin details;
- decorative edged weapons – swords, including fantasy ones, daggers;
- sets of home textiles with prints of roses or corresponding shades - towels, bathrobes, bedspreads, bed linen, napkins;
- curtains or tulle for windows, curtains and fittings made of tin;
- All household appliances contain a small percentage of tin. It could be a bread maker, a double boiler, an electric dryer, a TV, a yogurt maker, an ice cream maker;
- elite rose wine, champagne, liqueur and a set of crystal glasses;
- coupons for visiting an exciting couples quest, which are gaining popularity. A lot of positive emotions are guaranteed;
- certificates for a joint visit to a massage parlor or bath complex offering various additional services;
- a trip for two to Thailand or to a sanatorium where you can take a course of water and mud therapy;
- a magnificent birthday cake with an inscription, made according to the original recipe;
- tickets to the ballet, theater or concert of your favorite group or performer;
- writing and stationery if spouses work with papers;
- family car accessories;
- a magnificent decorative tray with chasing or an ashtray, a flask, antique cups and glasses, jugs;
- pewter boxes, napkin rings, spice sets, candlesticks, bells;
- chess set with tin figures;
- set for vodka with decanter and shot glasses.
An excellent surprise would be a trip organized for the “newlyweds” on a motor ship, horses, a trip to the ancient cities of Russia or to the valley of geysers.
Festive table
On this significant day, you can serve dishes and drinks in pink and red colors and with floral decorations. Cutlery and decorations made of tin would be appropriate. The menu is quite simple:
- red sea fish - trout, salmon, salmon, pink salmon, as well as red caviar, served in several versions (with pancakes, in profiteroles, as a decoration on canapes and sandwiches, in small vases);
- poultry in pink or red sauce;
- red and rose wine, juices, fruit drinks;
- rose petal jam, candied flower buds, rose tea;
- birthday cake with sweet roses.
Various cakes and handmade sweets look great.
What do guests give?
For 17 years of marriage, you can give anything, remembering the symbolic meaning of the holiday: pink or tin. There are many things that fall into this category:
- Bed sets, bath and kitchen towels.
- Tableware, antique pewter kitchen utensils, bathroom and kitchen accessories.
- A large bouquet of chocolate and sweets in pink wrappers.
- A rose in a pink pot, personifying love and tenderness of feelings.
- Collage of family photos.
- Cake with roses, prepared according to a traditional family recipe.
If you know the tastes of a married couple well, you can give them tickets to the theater, a concert or a trip to an exotic country.
