The first wedding anniversary is called a gingham wedding. Memories of the family's birthday are still fresh, and the lapping test has already passed. Therefore, chintz was chosen as the symbol of the first year of family life - a bright and very thin material.
A chintz wedding is a special celebration. Starting from this day, another one will appear on the list of family traditions - the annual celebration of the wedding anniversary.
In the first year, the newlyweds managed to endure some difficulties: to come to terms with the habits of the spouse, to establish a life, to distribute responsibilities. The lapping period has passed. At the same time, love and passion are still strong.
Calico wedding traditions
On a chintz wedding it is customary to give each other chintz handkerchiefs. It is imperative to tie a knot on them one by one as a sign of a desire to preserve love for many years. In this case, you can speak words of love. If the spouses made vows to each other during the wedding, this is a great occasion to repeat them.
After the ceremony, the handkerchiefs must be hidden in a secluded place and kept there for life. In Russia, it was believed that a correctly performed ceremony is a kind of conspiracy for eternal love.
Many modern couples on their first anniversary revise the videos and photos from the wedding, they are nostalgic. Girls love to dress up as a bride again by putting on their dress. Photo sessions "A year later" are often arranged.
On the first anniversary, a decorated bottle of champagne is opened, which was specially left for this purpose from the celebration of the wedding.
What to give for a chintz wedding
A symbolic gift, as mentioned above, are chintz handkerchiefs that spouses give to each other. If the young wife knows how to embroider, you can embroider each other's initials in the corner of the handkerchief.
It is customary to donate chintz household items and baby items with a hint of early replenishment. In order not to be trivial, you can present decorative pillows on a sofa of an unusual shape or color. Creative aprons or dressing gowns will also be in line.
A funny and very cute idea is to give the young couple pajamas in the form of animals or superheroes. Or handmade toys in the form of a pair of hares in love.
Often in the first year of family life, the arrangement of the family nest has not yet been completed. Gift certificates to construction, furniture stores and home appliance centers will surely delight the young.
A pleasant surprise, which the young couple will definitely remember, will be a rally from friends. You can steal a wife, like a year ago they stole a bride from a groom, leaving a hint message. And arrange a quest along memorable places or along the wedding route, at the end of which the husband will receive a reward in the form of a kiss from his beloved and applause from his friends.
