After 60 years of marriage, we can say with confidence that the marriage was a success and the union was strong. Which stone is the most striking representative of strength and durability? Diamond, of course! Rare and highly sought after, this gemstone symbolizes perfection, purity and eternity.
Thus, the 60th anniversary is rightfully called a diamond wedding. A diamond usually has many facets, which symbolizes all aspects of family life lived in love and understanding. Diamond is also the strongest material in the world - a wonderful analogy for the strength of a relationship that endures over the years. A couple who have come such a long way together is worthy of admiration.
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A diamond wedding is a very rare anniversary. The married couple by this time is usually over eighty.
Over the past years, they have experienced many difficult moments, but this united them even more firmly, the spouses trusted each other, loved each other and will always support each other. That's why the 60th wedding day is a special day, as valuable as the gemstone to which it owes its name.
Celebrating such an exceptional anniversary requires special preparations. It should be a beautiful and unique celebration. It is not necessary that organizing a holiday should be associated with huge expenses; it could be a day spent with close people, the main thing is to create a family atmosphere of mutual love and care.
In essence, this anniversary reflects the history of the entire family. Among the invitees should be everyone who has been around for 60 years of happiness: friends, relatives, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
If both spouses have brothers and sisters, who, in turn, of course, started families, then, of course, they should be invited with their families.
You should clarify in advance how many guests there will be and take care of an appropriate place for the celebration.
When organizing a celebration of an anniversary, you should take into account the advanced age of the heroes of the occasion.
Even if the “newlyweds” are still full of energy, organizing the wedding is usually entrusted to younger family members (children, grandchildren). Of course, this does not mean ignoring the wishes of the spouses. They must be discussed before planning the entire anniversary scenario and its individual stages.
When organizing your parents' diamond wedding, you should focus on what they like best.
Some people like a chic, grand celebration in a restaurant, while others, on the contrary, are more comfortable at a barbecue in the garden of a family dacha with family. After all, this special day should be celebrated in a style that most appeals to the main characters of the “wedding”. For example, you can arrange:
- festive evening in a rented restaurant;
- celebration in an informal setting, at home, indoors or outdoors;
- rest with the whole “wedding” in a country boarding house, rented for a couple of days.
It will be easier to determine the location of the holiday after its style has been chosen . You should start preparing several weeks (or even months) in advance if you plan to book a separate room in a restaurant or cafe, tourist center or boarding house. To fully meet its purpose, the wedding anniversary celebration should take place on a day as close as possible to the “real” date, but this is not always possible for all invitees. The optimal time would be the end of the week after the wedding day.
In order for each of the invitees to book a day on their calendar, guests should be notified by email or phone at least 4 weeks in advance.
To make the party truly successful, it is advisable to decorate the place where the diamond wedding anniversary celebration will take place. If time and budget allow, you can order a beautiful themed decoration for the room.
On the other hand, a few simple touches will create a festive atmosphere anywhere. For example, you can use:
- bouquets of flowers on tables;
- garlands of flowers or electric;
- candles in candlesticks;
- photographs of the couple, which depict the years spent together;
- reproductions of places they visited during their lives (cities, resorts, etc.).
Of course, the heroes of the occasion must be smart, in festive clothes, similar in style to the wedding.
Even for a very informal party, organizing special moments is important.
When congratulating you on the 60th anniversary, you can add a few touches that emphasize the importance of the heroes of the day for the people around them:
- a short story about the life of a couple, the trials that befell the spouses, joys, successes;
- a slideshow reminiscent of the years spent together from the wedding day to the present time;
- a short film – touching and/or humorous;
- songs that were played at their wedding 60 years ago;
- a small performance (song, choreography) staged by the great-grandchildren;
- reading poems written on the occasion of the diamond wedding;
- wishes of happiness and health to the “bride and groom” throughout the evening.
If the newlyweds have jewelry set with diamonds, there is no need to be embarrassed to wear it during the day.
What to give for an emerald wedding?
This is a completely separate conversation. This already has its own obligations imposed on guests by the specifics of the holiday. Since the family has had everything for a long time, it can be difficult to please. This is why it is customary to give jewelry.
But there are other proven and good options for gifts:
- Emeralds. In fact, circumstances oblige you to give your parents something with emeralds. Such decorations will not be lost, will please your parents, and may later become your family heirloom.
- Orchids. This exotic plant will please the eye, because... will fit in well at home. To make it more presentable, choose an emerald-colored glass pot.
- Glasses for spouses will also be a good gift, they will definitely appreciate it!
- Restored family photo. By the way, there may be more than one. Such reminders about the family can be collected from the family archive into an album.
- Or you can order a portrait from a photograph.
- Invite the couple's old friends to the holiday secretly from them, which will be a very big and pleasant surprise.
- Soft slippers for the house, comfortable pillows or an orthopedic mattress are also good options.
If you don’t know what is the best gift, then ask the couple directly. They will most likely say what they want, or what they really need.
Gift ideas for husband and wife
A married couple celebrating a diamond wedding, as a rule, already has everything they need, and it is difficult to find a remarkable gift for them. The main idea is gifts that have symbolic meaning.
For him:
- diamond ring, tie pin/clip;
- several bottles of excellent vintage wine;
- a beautiful carved goblet decorated with rock crystal.
For her:
- pendant with diamonds, on a beautiful chain, ring, earrings;
- beautiful original vase;
- expensive collectible interior item.
By giving a large bouquet of roses, the husband will remind his beloved of the romance and love that has pleased them throughout their lives.
The heroes of the occasion can treat themselves to tickets to the best seats in the theater, where they can sit side by side - among people and at the same time alone.
Wedding anniversary script 55 years
There are a huge number of options for holding an emerald wedding and the scenario is limited, perhaps, by the finances and imagination of the couple. This could be a quiet family dinner or a banquet in a chic restaurant, decorated according to the anniversary tradition. However, it is worth remembering that advanced age leaves its mark and most often the couple prefers a quiet family dinner in emerald style. In this case, the task of the organizers is to ensure peace and comfort of both the heroes of the holiday and the invited guests.
Room decoration
A natural or artificial emerald can become the main decoration of a room. Green vases with natural flowers will be a great addition. It is advisable to choose tablecloths and curtains of the same shade of green to create a unified composition. Particular attention should be paid to small details, for example, the decor of chairs. As you know, they form the overall perception of the picture.
The most advantageous combinations of emerald with gold, black, orange. If the date falls in the winter, it is necessary to focus on the combination of emerald green and ocher-brown tones. This choice symbolizes the nobility and gentleness of the spouses and their family unit. It is advisable to use the emerald shade wherever possible, right down to invitations and banquet cards.
Wedding anniversary outfits
After this amount of time, the couple, if they so desire, can feel young again. A dress of pure emerald color, or with various splashes of adjacent colors, is ideal for the wife. Conservative men can support the theme by wearing a green tie or boutonniere. And if your husband is not afraid of experiments, then you can choose an emerald-colored suit.
It is recommended to pay special attention to the preparation of the wedding bouquet. It’s great if you can choose one that will contrast with your wife’s dress. You can use white flowers as a base and add a green accent in the form of add-ons or wrapping paper.
Entertainment for the 55th wedding anniversary
The 55th wedding anniversary is a reason for spouses to return to their youth and have fun from the heart. Due to age, the organization can be entrusted to children or grandchildren. Organizers should remember that the celebrants are of advanced age and spending the whole day on their feet may be an impossible task for them. It is ideal if you can combine active recreation with an alternation of more passive sedentary competitions and entertainment. Competition options may include the following:
- Competition for an original compliment. It’s clear from the name: guests come up with the most original compliments possible for the heroes of the occasion. The author of the most original congratulation or compliment will win.
- The next competition is “Guess Who!” The host of the holiday gives one of the guests the opportunity to point to any animate object or guest without talking. The task of the rest is to guess the hidden object.
- Another competition called “Unusual Application”. The presenter points to any object in the room. Guests must come up with creative ways to use common items. The one who runs out of imagination is eliminated.
Don't forget about the active part of the entertainment program. When choosing music, you should take into account the current wishes of the couple, as well as the music of past years in order to return them to that atmosphere. The end of the evening can be either the launch of Chinese green lanterns or fireworks.
Holiday menu
The basis of the table for such an event is the wedding cake. You can either bake it yourself or order it from a pastry shop. You can complement the sweet card with cupcakes or a chocolate fountain. White chocolate can be dyed to the desired emerald color. And put the couple's initials on the cupcakes. For a home event, you can organize a buffet with a wide variety of snacks.
It is recommended that the wedding cake itself be made in shades of green, and topped with the symbolic numbers “55” and edible fondant. At the end of the evening or before cutting the sweets, the couple can eat the numbers each.
How to decorate a festive interior for 80 years of marriage
For the celebration, you should decorate the banquet premises beautifully, try to introduce symbolic decor in order to create pleasant impressions and pleasant memories for the guests. To do this, you can use the following recommendations:
- You can hang a beautiful poster on the wall with a picture of spouses against a background of acorns or a spreading oak tree, and decorate it with ribbons and sparkles.
- A collage of past photographs or a family tree on a sheet of paper with photos of all relatives will be interesting for all guests of the holiday.
- In the center of the table you can place original dishes, decorated with oak branches with leaves, as well as acorns. Such decorations can also be used to decorate candlesticks. You can put a bouquet of fresh twigs in a vase on the table.
- The color design is best done in the brown and green tones inherent in the symbol. On textiles, curtains, napkins, tablecloths, you can choose appropriate embroidery or patterns in the form of an acorn or tree leaves.
Diamond wedding (60 years) - what a wedding, congratulations, poetry, prose, SMS
Life gave you a sea of happiness, Walking hand in hand as a glorious couple, There was everything - both joy and bad weather, Ups and downs, and passion. Happy wedding anniversary, dear ones, It’s no joke, you are 60, May your relatives be nearby, And you won’t know sorrows, sorrows! Peace, happiness, joy, peace, Be together for a long time, Let your eyes shine only with love, We wish you to simply live and live!
You are exactly sixty today! We congratulate you on your wedding day! May the years fly by like birds, We wish you health. Your age is not for ardent passion, But we have come a long way together. Now the most important thing is peace, participation, and understanding - that’s the point! Any years are good, both those in youth and these. We wish you from the bottom of our hearts to live longer in this world!
Happy Diamond Wedding! 60 years is a whole life, a life together with the person who is closest to the rest of the world. May everyone repeat your happy and successful marriage, and may you continue to live in love and harmony. Happy Anniversary! And thank you two for being you!
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Diamond wedding - 60. This is worthy of admiration! Your young ones will be surprised by your feelings: You look and you smile involuntarily. For so many years we have understood each other, Be together in joy and sorrow, What fate has given us to humbly accept. You are two captains of the sea in life! May fate give you only happiness, Joy and fun for many days. You have long become an example for everyone, May your anniversary inspire you.
You have lived together side by side for 60 years. Your strong union has become an example for us. As before, your eyes sincerely sparkle, And your diamond anniversary is filled with faith! We lovingly congratulate you today on your magical date! We wish you happiness, good health and strong spirit, so that children and grandchildren visit often!
Diamond wedding. You've been together for 60 years. Today we will shout again: “Bitter!” “Love,” we tell you, “is advice!” By your example, you have proven that there are no obstacles to feelings. I wish you long and happy years with admiration!
With joy, we can barely hold back our tears, And we bow our heads low before you For having lived together for so many years, We don’t know any other examples like this! May God generously reward you with health, May you be around for as long as possible! We need your worldly wisdom, and we promise to please you as much as possible.
Let the calendar leaves rustle further. You have spent 60 years together. I wish you health and only understanding. Live in harmony with yourself, Tender attention.
The precious anniversary has knocked on your door, so welcome this day of goodness and happiness more cheerfully. For sixty happy years you have lived in harmony, You are already grandmother and grandfather, And you bloom like in your youth. I wish you to preserve warmth and tenderness for centuries, so that love is strong, and all hopes come true!
Like the edges of a bright diamond, Your eyes burn with fire, Even though you got married so long ago, But you feel so good together! You have lived together as a friendly family for six decades, Today is your wedding anniversary, There is no more beautiful couple than you, We wish you love, health, Don’t lose your strength, We respect and appreciate you, And we love you two very much!
Happy Anniversary, dear ones, Happy Diamond Anniversary, dear ones, Together for 6 decades - There was a lot of happiness, troubles, We worried together, And we loved, and we dreamed, And we lived to see our gray hairs, To its great depths! We wish you health, to live with great love, only together, only next to you, with a tender and loving look.
Interesting traditions and signs in honor of the holiday
An oak wedding has several generally accepted traditions that must be performed in honor of the anniversary. On this day, all close people gather together to help elderly spouses feel happy. It is customary to give surprises and wedding gifts made of oak, especially furniture and interior items used to furnish the house. The custom of changing the furnishings in the spouses’ home to a more expensive one, made of natural wood, will contribute to prosperity and longevity for the whole family.
A touching tradition is to plant a young oak tree or even a small oak alley if space allows. The small tree will take root and become a memorable sign for future generations, who will definitely get acquainted with the story of a long love. The grown oak will become the memory that will perpetuate family ties in the hearts of descendants.
There is also a sign that if one of the spouses or relatives sees an oak tree in a dream on the eve of the holiday, then prosperity, success, longevity and good health await them. If you dream about acorns, then you will experience financial wealth and increased finances.
What gifts are customary to give for an oak wedding?
Gifts for 80th wedding anniversary should symbolize a strong and unshakable tree. It can be anything, the main thing is that it pleases the married couple. Birthday celebrants can give each other oak rosaries, which will be kept as a relic for posterity. As a gift from guests, you can choose the following options:
- Pieces of furniture made of oak, for example, shelves on the wall, a table, a chest of drawers, a wardrobe, classic chairs, antiques, will decorate the house and will be remembered for a long time.
- Interior decorations, wooden decorative elements in the form of boxes, mirror frames, figurines, paintings, carvings
- Textiles with the image of a wedding symbol, towels, wall panels, terry robes.
- The grandchildren can make handmade cards by gluing live oak leaves or acorn caps to them.
- Any other useful things, household appliances, a cozy carpet for the wall, slippers, that is, everything that will definitely be useful in the household and will be preserved for a long time.
It doesn't matter how expensive your surprise is. When presenting a gift, be sure to try to choose warm words, say them with love and care, and express your respect and respect.
Colorful congratulations in verse
An oak anniversary is a wonderful event in the history of a family and clan. For the children of the family, grandchildren, and possibly great-grandchildren, this is an excellent reason to be proud of their relatives and an example to follow. That is why it is so important to choose sincere wishes and words of congratulations for the celebration in order to express your feelings and admiration to the celebrants. The following poems in honor of the celebration will definitely prove useful.
