The wedding anniversary is a great occasion for everyone who witnessed the birth of a new family to get together and rejoice for the “young” again. But the anniversary is a holiday, a celebration. And at celebrations, it just so happened, it is customary to give gifts.
Choosing a gift is never easy. But in the case of wedding anniversaries, things are not so bad. The fact is that the name of each of them contains a hint of what souvenirs to present to spouses who have lived together for 1, 2, 5 or more years.
For example, the first anniversary (1 year of marriage of the spouses) is called a print wedding. Why? Because the relationship of the spouses has not yet strengthened, everything is fragile, light and delicate, like chintz. Accordingly, gifts for this date should be made of chintz. Bed linen, soft toys, amulets, kitchen utensils - everything is appropriate.
The biennial anniversary is called Papery. Of course, gifts for her should be made of paper. Pictures, photo albums, books (including culinary ones) will undoubtedly delight a young family.
The third anniversary is called Leather. The relationship of the spouses is already strong, tested, but still elastic, like good skin. And gifts for the Leather wedding are appropriate: wallets, leather belts, leather souvenirs, gloves and wallets, handbags for the wife.
The fourth anniversary is called Linen. Linen fabric is strong, almost everlasting. And the young family has already settled all their differences, rubbed in and everything is smooth as the surface of a linen towel. And gifts on this day were given not to the owners, but to their house. Linen towels, accessories (for example, bread bags), tablecloths, bedding are designed to decorate the family's life, to make the home even softer and more comfortable.
After five years of marriage, the couple invite guests to the Wooden Wedding. And the guests, of course, bring them wood products as a gift. Fortunately, today their choice is very large: souvenirs, various kitchen utensils, figurines, games, boxes, furniture and much more. If only there was enough fantasy.
The sixth anniversary is called cast iron. And gifts for him must be made of this heavy alloy. You can't go wrong if you present a cast-iron souvenir or tableware to a couple who have lived together for 6 years.
The seven-year anniversary is called Woolen, or Copper. And, of course, gifts to spouses should be made of these two materials. Copper dishes and jewelry, woolen blankets, toys, accessories, wool clothes will come in handy.
Eighth Anniversary - Tin Wedding. Tin dishes, accessories and other tin products on this day as a gift are more than appropriate. And the hostess can surprise the guests by making poppy buns or a pie. After all, the second name of this date is Poppy's wedding.
Ninth Anniversary - Faience. There is generally no difficulty in choosing a gift. In any tableware store, you can find magnificent sets, piece tableware, vases, teapots and exquisite earthenware souvenirs.
Ten Years of Life Together - Tin Jubilee. Its second name is Pink Wedding. What to give? Roses, of course. Roses, and in addition, tin products. For example, candlesticks and souvenirs, dishes, jewelry and accessories, paintings, wine and vodka glasses, collectible rarities.
The pink (pewter wedding) is followed by:
- Steel wedding - 11 years;
- Nickel wedding - 12.5 years;
- Lily of the valley (lace) wedding - 13 years;
- Agate wedding - 14 years old;
- Glass wedding - 15 years.
After the 15th anniversary, it is customary to celebrate anniversaries not every year, but once every half a dozen years. The more fun and brighter these celebrations are. So, the 20th anniversary is called a porcelain wedding. And gifts to him are chosen from noble porcelain.
The 25th anniversary is called the Silver Wedding. Indeed, over 25 years, the relationship has turned into a kind of jewel - rare and sparkling, like an exquisite piece of silver. Dishes, souvenirs and jewelry made of precious white metal will be worthy gifts for this anniversary.
At the age of 30, they celebrate the Pearl wedding, at 35 Coral, at 40 Ruby, at 45 Sapphire. From the names of the anniversaries, it is easy to conclude which gifts are appropriate to present to the spouses on this day.
The fiftieth marital jubilee is a bright and touching event. Spouses are given gold items, and they themselves exchange wedding rings that day - as a sign of love and devotion that has not faded away for half a century.
