In our unstable times, one can only marvel at spouses who are able to live together for so many years, soul to soul. If you just think about how many days and nights were sacrificed and placed on the altar of love and family happiness, you involuntarily understand that these people met for a reason.
Thirty-nine years ago, on the wedding day, like a small seed, a tree of love was planted, which with difficulty and perseverance made its way through all the difficulties and obstacles. Having emerged from the earth, it withstood various storms, passions, adversities, jealousy and discontent, so characteristic of newlyweds. Through mutual concessions, adjustments and adjustments, our dyad transformed into a single whole, gaining trust and mutual understanding, and finally learning the value of real feelings. From that moment on, their family crown of the family tree began to grow, the first children appeared, and with them the first additional worries. Having raised them and put them on their feet, a new addition appeared in the family again, replacing the second generation after itself. And so, on this special day, a married couple can proudly take a retrospective look back and admire the origins from which everything originated 39 years ago on their wedding day.
Traditions of celebrating the 39th wedding anniversary
Despite the fact that the date is not an anniversary, some traditions and customs have still been preserved from ancient times to the present day. And for a competent event, they should be given special attention.
- Couples can go back several decades and renew their vows to each other. To do this, they should close the lock in the same place or close to it. Thus, the marriage becomes even stronger and more sincere.
- An interesting ritual is the holding and repetition of the first wedding night. The bed should be made of crepe fabric. And the location does not matter - the main thing is sincerity and memories that will help the couple renew their feelings and experiment.
- There is another romantic tradition that instructs spouses to update an ancient ritual. He recommends doing the kissing ritual that took place at a wedding 39 years ago. Due to the fact that the symbolism of the wedding is the number 39, the couple should kiss exactly the same number of times after each toast, paying tribute to traditions.
- As a symbol of love and renewal of vows, the husband on this day can give his wife a bouquet of 39 roses. The longer it stands, the better it will be.
The couple's outfits should include crepe items. For a girl, a dress made of crepe-satin or other fabric containing symbolic material is suitable. Ideally, you can get an outfit entirely made of crepe fabric. It’s even better if your wife manages to sew her own clothes.
Congratulations in prose
Choosing a gift is an interesting and important event. But don’t forget about one more important detail, namely creating a beautiful congratulations for a crepe wedding. It is recommended that those closest to you create it in prose. This form of wish will sound sincere.
“Our dear parents. Today is an important event in your life. I can’t believe it’s been 39 years since you became husband and wife, and there’s still a sparkle in your eyes and a smile on your face when you look at each other. Your marriage has become an example for us, and we want you to continue to love and understand each other, so that there are as many bright spots in your life as possible.”
“39 years is not just a number. This is a box of experience, happiness, love and trials of fate. You managed to achieve the best in life: raise worthy children, take part in the process of raising grandchildren. But don’t stop there, because you still have a long and happy life ahead of you! May all your dreams come true and may your life be filled with good luck!”
Scenario for celebrating the 39th wedding anniversary
It is customary to celebrate this date in a close family circle. The date itself is not an anniversary, and the age of the couple usually does not in itself imply holding noisy events. Some families even prefer solitude, which helps them plunge into the past and refresh old memories. In such an atmosphere, you can take stock of the past years and set goals for the near promising future, which such a family definitely has.
You can gather your family and friends at home. A family tea party will be a great occasion to create a cozy atmosphere. In addition, it is worth remembering that a wedding anniversary is not an event to which you should invite just anyone or for the sake of decency. Non-circular dates should still be dedicated to each other, and entertainment should be left for anniversary events.
If you plan to send out invitation cards, then they can be done either manually or using modern technologies. Place cards are relevant when celebrating in cafes or restaurants.
Preparing a holiday menu
The 39th wedding anniversary does not imply any special recommendations regarding the options for dishes on the menu. Those responsible for the event themselves can order any dish they like in a cafe or restaurant. The symbolism of the event can be used in the decoration of the hall, for example, on the tables there may be crepe tablecloths or napkins.
Spouses are supposed to drink an alcoholic drink in a special way, namely in brotherhood. Then, to the standard wedding shouts of the guests “Bitterly,” kiss each other 39 times.
The wedding cake, without which this celebration would not be complete, can be made to order for the spouses. They decorate it both in the traditional style and using anniversary symbols. For example, place figures of spouses or the number 39 from mastic. When cutting the cake, the couple keeps the first two pieces for themselves, and the rest are divided among the guests. It is important that there is enough for everyone.
Celebrating the occasion
When the spouses have lived together for 39 years, this means that they have adult, independent children who can take charge of organizing the holiday. Parents will receive proper attention, and there will be another reason to gather the whole family at one table.
Romantic dinner for two
This is the most common model. The date is not so bright to convene the whole family, loved ones, relatives.
You can celebrate the event together with your loved one. It’s enough to cook something tasty, put flowers and candles on the table, and open a bottle of strong drink. A romantic dinner is often held at home, but if you wish, you can book a table in a cafe. The advantage of the second option is that you don’t have to cook and then clean up.
Creating an entourage
To create an even more cozy and thematic atmosphere, you can follow the following recommendations:
- textiles made from crepe material in pastel colors will add coziness both at home and in a restaurant;
- the living room or hall can be further decorated with balloons or garlands;
- For table setting, silver and white dishes, preferably without patterns, are ideal;
- vases with flowers of 39 pieces each in white will be an excellent symbolic addition;
- After guests have gathered together, the couple can remind them of the importance of strong family ties. Also, a relevant tradition will be the adoption of experience in creating a strong family for the younger generation.
For grandchildren who are just getting back on their feet financially and morally, you can play a scene from the early life of a married couple or sing a song they know from childhood. It is advisable to capture any event of the evening in photographs or video.
What is it called and why
For thirty-nine years, the wedding is called a crepe wedding. This name was given to this date for a reason: from the name itself you can understand why. For thirty-nine years, the couple have proven that their love can survive any adversity and life together is very important for spouses.
Crepe is a fabric whose main feature is its strength. The threads of this fabric are tightly woven and very difficult to separate. Just like the “newlyweds” - over the thirty-nine years of their lives lived together, their destinies were closely intertwined and became one, merging into one canvas.
The crepe is a little rough, which is also symbolic. The couple steadfastly endured all the hardships that came their way in life and shared all the joys, of which there were many. Both in the fabric and in family life there were various rough edges.
Proof of this are the numerous children and grandchildren who have probably already appeared in the family. The thirty-ninth wedding anniversary is one to celebrate. This will be another sign of attention and respect for such a long family life.
We have already figured out what kind of wedding after 39 years of marriage, now let's see what signs are associated with this date. This anniversary is not as simple as it seems at first glance, and has many surprises in store.
Gifts for husband
When choosing a gift for her husband, the wife should take into account not only the symbolism, but also the man’s lifestyle. Remember that the practicality of a gift at this age is most important. The following options can be a universal gift:
- a tie or scarf with a scarf for the neck, if the spouse adheres to a business lifestyle and style;
- a crepe shirt or pocket square;
- personalized napkin for the desktop.
A cigarette case framed in crepe will suit a smoking spouse. It would be ideal if you can make personalized and symbolic inscriptions to order.
Holiday symbol
Content:
The 39th wedding anniversary is called the crepe anniversary. The name is no coincidence. Crepe is a durable material. He is “rough” and extraordinarily beautiful. Created from natural threads, with a special weave unique to it, the strong material is valued in the textile industry and fashion industry.
Similar to the relationship between spouses. Maybe not always “smooth”, but they remain strong, real, unique, beautiful. Husband and wife understand that time spent together is priceless. You can't bring back youthful love, but you can maintain the reliability of what you have.
Gifts for wife
The husband can please his wife on this day with one of the following gifts:
- a bouquet of his wife’s favorite flowers of 39 units;
- any item of clothing, for example, a shawl or scarf. Ideal if it contains crepe;
- a clutch, handbag or other accessories that the spouse has long wanted to purchase or update;
- in case of good knowledge of tastes, perfume or a subscription to a similar store;
- ladies will enjoy jewelry, such as a hairpin or brooch.
In addition to gifts for women on such dates, attention is very important. We need to spend more time with each other, say kind words, leaving scandals and routine for ordinary everyday life.
Gifts from guests
You can expect the following gifts from guests:
- any textiles made of crepe and mixed materials. Their difference is that they are quite durable, they do not need to be ironed, and they last much longer than conventional types of fabrics;
- paired crepe robes;
- White dishes or any other piece of service will always come in handy for any housewife. Often such gifts are later inherited;
- When choosing home decor, it is important for guests to take into account the interior features of the apartment. You shouldn’t buy a large, albeit beautiful, figurine for a small apartment and vice versa;
- if spouses have health problems, then you can give a tonometer;
- a gift from children can be in the form of a trip to a sanatorium or a subscription to necessary beauty or health services;
- grandchildren can present the couple with a postcard or any handmade craft;
- an original and themed gift will be a cake that a married couple can cut to applause, like at a wedding many years ago at the culmination of the holiday;
- comic certificates and diplomas with original congratulations will delight a couple who has a good sense of humor;
- A creative and original gift would be a mosaic made from a joint portrait of the spouses or a frame that played an important role in their life together.
After the main part of the event, you can organize soulful competitions, for example, who can bake the most pancakes or present them in advance. But even such a simple event can make a whole show. For example, pour wine over the food and set it on fire. Such a show will definitely be remembered for a long time by both guests and heroes of the occasion.
What to give to parents
Relatives also often don’t know what to give for a crepe wedding. The first to congratulate the “newlyweds” are their adult children.
Here are some examples of what to give parents for a crepe wedding:
- Textile. Crepe tablecloths and bedspreads will be a symbolic and useful gift.
- Interior items that will make your home even more comfortable. These could be paintings, cute vases, lamps.
- Dishes. Often a large family with children and grandchildren gathers around a large table in the parental home. Therefore, such a gift will not just gather dust in the closet.
- Gifts-impressions. Children always know what their parents dream of. Perhaps they have long wanted to go on a trip or attend a rare theater performance. Or maybe they work a lot, and they just need to relax together in a sanatorium.
There are no restrictions on gifts from close relatives on the occasion of this date. The only thing you should refrain from is purchasing personal items or linen.
Holiday cupcakes would be a great addition.
