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Each wedding anniversary - a kind of milestone in the life of a family - has its own name, which characterizes the relationship between the spouses. On this day it is customary to congratulate them and give gifts. As a rule, they are symbolic and associated with the name of the anniversary.
About the anniversary symbol
The 16th wedding anniversary is called topaz. It was not customary for our ancestors to widely celebrate this event. The topaz anniversary was celebrated in a narrow circle of family and friends. But, one way or another, a wedding in any family is considered a significant event; husband and wife were supposed to congratulate each other, and relatives and closest friends could join in these congratulations.
In our country, topaz is considered a semi-precious stone, but it is not inferior in beauty to most precious stones. It comes in a variety of colors, from blue to orange-pink. In Eastern countries, topaz was also considered a healing stone and was widely used in folk medicine. For a topaz wedding, it is customary to give items that use this amazing stone.
Congratulations
We have prepared beautifully designed 16th wedding anniversary wishes for you. You can print the picture and put it in a postcard.
To my husband
Wife
How to congratulate your wife
A topaz wedding is not widely celebrated, which means that spouses have the opportunity to devote time to each other on this day. The following gifts can sincerely congratulate your spouse and remind her of the warmth of your feelings:
- Decoration with topaz. Congratulating your wife on your topaz anniversary is as easy as shelling pears! Of course, it can be jewelry with topaz: earrings, brooch, pendant or necklace. Rings with topaz are also not uncommon, but choosing them is more difficult, because finger size changes over the years. The wife will be very pleased.
- Journey. Children are no longer small, you can leave them in the care of their grandmothers, and arrange a romantic voyage just for two. After all, your couple has earned it for so many years. You can go either to a distant country or to one of the beautiful cities of Russia. The budget for your honeymoon will depend on this.
- The publication. A budget option to celebrate a topaz wedding is tickets for two to the theater and cinema. A slight change of scenery is always good. Women love public places because of the opportunity to dress up and show off their best selves. A visit to the cinema and theater will cost you about 1000 rubles and will help you take a fresh look at each other after 16 years of marriage.
- Bouquet of flowers. A large bouquet of fresh flowers will greatly delight your spouse and will become a complete gift in itself. And to add a festive theme, choose a bouquet option decorated with beautiful stones, such as rhinestones. Just be prepared that such an unusual decor will lead to an increase in the cost of the composition and will cost at least 3,000 rubles.
Topaz wedding - how many years of marriage?
Topaz is a very durable semi-precious stone of a soft blue color. It symbolizes wisdom, calm, stability. It is no coincidence that a topaz wedding is celebrated 16 years after marriage.
During this time, the couple learned to understand each other perfectly. Their union has become strong, reliable, durable, and the relationship between the spouses is full of tenderness and reverent care.
It is believed that topaz given as a gift for the sixteenth anniversary of marriage will help a man maintain prudence and make wise decisions, and will give a woman attractiveness and charm.
What to give your husband
What should I give my husband? It is believed that topaz promotes material wealth and success in professional fulfillment. It gives a man strength and promotes career growth. A good choice would be romantic surprises or business accessories for your husband on a topaz anniversary, for example:
- Cufflinks with topaz. An excellent option for a man who wears classic suits would be cufflinks with topaz. Choose subdued colors and items with small stones to avoid pretentiousness. Silver cufflinks with topaz will cost you about 2,000 rubles.
- Tie holder. You can give your spouse a stylish metal tie clip or an excellent plastic clip. Such an accessory will be a good option both for everyday use and for special events if it is a retainer inlaid with topaz.
Holiday outfits
When choosing clothes for a holiday, it is important to take into account the features of the celebration. The 16th wedding anniversary is traditionally celebrated in blue, mint, or sea green variations. A light blue dress made of light fabric is ideal for a girl. A more formal style will look perfect with a blouse and pencil skirt in a heavenly shade. A silver clutch and white shoes will help complete the look.
Jewelry for your look can be made from either silver or gold. Jewelry and topaz will be symbolic, for example, a set of rings and earrings or a necklace. Your spouse can wear a sky-colored suit with a white tie. Shoes can be chosen either light gray or brown in different tones.
Gifts from parents
Even if the spouses decide to retire on their holiday, family and friends will definitely want to congratulate them later. How can parents congratulate their children on their 16th wedding anniversary? A gift to a strong family union should promote comfort and decorate the interior of the home of the heroes of the occasion. Parents can give their children the following useful household items for a topaz wedding:
- Set of dishes. A humorous option would be a frying pan and a saucepan donated from parents, and decoration in the form of a bride and groom. Kitchenware itself is not a cheap gift; you can buy a good set for 3,000 rubles. and more expensive, and to decorate a wedding-themed gift you only need self-adhesive colored paper, scissors and a little imagination.
- Icon. Giving children a beautiful icon is a great idea. It will not only be a home decoration, but also a talisman for a married couple for many years. The images of Saints Peter and Fevronia of Murom are considered patrons of family well-being in Orthodoxy. A beautiful icon with their appearance will protect and strengthen the family union of children, allowing them to celebrate their golden anniversary in health.
- A set of bed linen. A good set of bed linen is always a sought-after gift. For a topaz wedding, choose gift options made of satin, jacquard and silk. The set must be at least double or “euro” size, because it is intended for two people at once.
- Paired bath towels. Another option for a practical and universal gift for a married couple is towels with personalized embroidery or the inscriptions “husband” and “wife”. You can buy a pair of large bath towels as a gift for a children’s topaz wedding for 1,600 rubles. and higher.
Gift ideas for children
A couple who has been married for 16 years probably has children, most likely teenagers. Children will also want to congratulate their parents on their family birthday. The situation is complicated by the fact that teenagers do not yet have money to spend on a gift. Handmade gifts will come to the rescue, such as:
- Congratulations poster. Even elementary school students can make such a poster. Take a roll of wallpaper and create a greeting poster on the back, decorated with a congratulatory inscription and family photos. Place the result on the wall in the living room so that when your parents return from work, they will immediately see your efforts.
- Day of “doing nothing”. Teenage children can give their parents a “Worry-Free Day.” This means that on the wedding anniversary, the younger family members take on all the household chores, be it walking the dog or cleaning the kitchen, while the parents relax and have fun. For clarity, you can make a beautiful certificate “A day without worries” using quilling and scrapbooking techniques. Any parents will be happy to receive such a gift!
- Video. It will not be difficult for children familiar with computer programs to edit a memorable family video, in which they can use the video archive and photographs to tell the story of the family from the very beginning to the present. Parents will watch this film often and proudly show it to guests.
- Birthday cake. A teenage daughter, following a master class from the Internet, can prepare an unusual, delicious cake for her parents, decorated with themed figures made from mastic. These could be wedding rings, a pair of lovebirds, or even impromptu figurines of mom and dad. A handmade cake will decorate the festive table for your parents’ topaz wedding and will bring joy and tenderness to them.
Gift options from family friends
The symbol of the 16th wedding anniversary - topaz - was considered a stone of friendship, joy and prudence. Indeed, after 16 years of relationship, the passionate passions have subsided, and the main thing is the depth of feelings in the couple, mutual respect between the spouses and the presence of common good friends. Friends can congratulate the married couple by presenting them with one of these useful souvenirs:
- Metal napkin holder. You can give a metal napkin holder to a married couple, and make a special order at a jewelry store to have it decorated with a small topaz. A wonderful napkin holder will be a stylish decoration for a holiday table setting and a memorable gift for a married couple from friends.
- Photopanel. A cool option would be a donated photo panel, carefully filled by friends with joint photographs of a married couple from different periods of their lives. You can buy a panel for 900 rubles or more, and for decoration you will only need a few printed photographs.
- A couple of glasses for a married couple. Such a gift will be especially relevant if the spouses are organizing a festive feast. A pair of beautiful glasses will become a functional themed decoration for the wedding table and will cost you very little, about 700 rubles.
- Balloon flight. A surprise gift is an excellent alternative to a material gift. Firstly, the balloon option, although an extreme adventure, is still not as scary as, for example, a parachute jump. During a leisurely hot air balloon ride, the couple will not only enjoy the beautiful views, but also celebrate the special occasion with a glass of champagne.
We looked at options for gifts for a topaz wedding from relatives and family friends, and voiced ideas for gifts from spouses to each other on the 16th wedding anniversary. Whatever present you prefer, remember that half the success in congratulations is played by touching and kind words. After all, 16 years is a significant date, it is worthy of recognition and respect. Read a good poem or make a sincere toast, then your gift will become the most memorable!
