What are the weddings by year
A wedding anniversary is a big celebration for many. Round dates, such as the 25th or 50th wedding anniversary, are usually celebrated noisily and cheerfully. And other names of weddings over the years are often forgotten. Although they also deserve attention. In addition, almost every wedding anniversary has its own interesting name. And it is not accidental. Anniversary names are very apt and witty. One can only wonder what wisdom the people who invented them possessed. For modern married couples, knowledge about these holidays will be useful in order to know what gifts to prepare for their life partner.
From the wedding day to the centenary of marriage
Previously, people almost knew by heart what the names of weddings are. This useful information should be preserved for posterity. And it’s worth starting from the wedding day - it is called Green Day, since the relationship of the young is associated with freshness and immaturity. The best gift on the wedding day is not only "greens" meaning "money", but also real, fragrant and fragile greens, as well as delicate bouquets of flowers.
- A year after the official conclusion of the marriage, the turn of the Chintz wedding comes. A material with this name is still used today, because it has such qualities as lightness and affordable price. This name hints at the fact that relationships are going through the first tests of everyday life, that they are still very “subtle” and simple. As a gift, you can buy a thing made of chintz - clothes or a souvenir.
2. Next wedding - Paper or Glass. The second anniversary hints that relations during this period are fragile. Husband and wife can congratulate each other by signing postcards or exchanging glassware. Usually it is not superfluous in the economy.
3. The third wedding anniversary - Leather wedding - suggests that spouses should feel each other's skin. Gifts are given by appropriate ones - leather wallets, bags, shoes, hairpins, jewelry and other products. Those who, according to their convictions, do not buy leather goods can purchase a quality substitute.
4. The next wedding - the fourth in a row - is called Linen or Rope. Gifts are given that are made by weaving technique - baskets, for example, as well as linen souvenirs or clothes. On this day, it was customary to tie a husband and wife with ropes, seating them on neighboring chairs. If they could not free themselves, it promised a long alliance.
5. Fifth date - Wooden. It is called so because the tree symbolizes fertility, as well as the presence of its own "hut". Gifts are given, of course, wooden.
6. The sixth wedding anniversary is like cast iron - strong, reliable, but at the same time it can break if dropped. Therefore, they call such a day Cast Iron. On this day they did the cleaning, and especially carefully washed the pans, the bathtub or other cast-iron objects. Six months later, the Zinc wedding is celebrated, and guests are always invited on this day.
7. For the seventh anniversary - the Copper Wedding - guests can give the spouses a horseshoe made of this valuable metal.
8. Eight years spent together is called the Tin Date.
9. Nine - Faience or chamomile, whichever you prefer.
10. A decade - the first significant anniversary - is also associated with flowers. This time with roses. This day is also called the Tin Wedding. Tin is flexible, which means that this should be the relationship of the spouses. Those who were at the wedding are invited to visit. The couple is given pewter souvenirs or roses - red or pink.
11. An eleven-year marriage is called Steel.
12. Twelve years and a half - Nickel marriage.
13. Symbols of the thirteenth anniversary - Lace and Lilies of the valley.
14. The fourteenth anniversary of the relationship is called Agatov.
15. Fifteen years - Glass.
But 16, 17 and 19 years of marriage are traditionally not celebrated at all.
18. Eighteen is Turquoise Day.
20. Two decades of living together is called Porcelain Day.
21. The twenty-first anniversary is called Opal.
22 years old - Bronze,
23 - Beryl,
24 - Satin time.
25. A quarter of a century - 25 years of marriage - a solid period. More details about how this day is celebrated and what is customary to give to spouses will be written below.
26 years old - Jade,
27 - Krasnoderevyannaya,
29 - Velvet,
30 - Pearl,
31 - Swarthy,
34 - Amber,
35 - Coral or Linen,
37 - Muslin,
37.5 - Aluminum,
38 - Mercury,
39 - Crepe,
40 - Ruby,
44 - Topaz,
45 - Sapphire,
46 - Lavender,
47 - Cashmere,
48 - Amethyst,
49 - Cedar,
50 - Gold.
You also need to tell more about the Golden Wedding. But this is later, but for now, we should also remember those lucky ones whose union is becoming stronger and stronger. What is the wedding by year after fifty years of marriage, not everyone knows. But it's easy to remember them.
55 years is the Emerald wedding,
60 - Platinum or Diamond,
65 - Iron.
At 67 and a half years of marriage, he is rightfully called Stone.
70 years of marriage - Gracious wedding,
75 - Crown,
80 - Oak.
There is also a name for a centenary marriage. This is the Red Jubilee. However, there are no married couples who celebrated it now. But history knows centenarians by the name of Ageev, who managed to celebrate this holiday. Rare couples celebrate all weddings by year, but every family tries to celebrate anniversaries.
The most "precious" dates
Now let's take a closer look at round dates. Anniversary weddings are celebrated year by year on a grand scale. Especially the Silver and Gold weddings. A quarter of a hundred years together - Silver wedding - the first of those dates, the symbol of which is the precious metal. It is customary to invite close relatives and the best friends of the family to the celebration. For many years these people have already studied the tastes and habits of spouses-anniversaries, which means they know what gifts for wedding anniversaries will be appropriate and desirable. The most symbolic present for this will be any thing made of silver - jewelry, cutlery, dishes, figurines and so on.
A tray or cup given for the Silver Wedding is a wish that the house be a full cup. In addition to silver items, a portrait of a couple in a silver frame or a whole family photo album in a silver cover will be a wonderful gift. Those who are engaged in scrapbooking can make an exclusive themed album with their own hands and fill it not only with photographs, but also with beautiful drawings.
Artists can draw using any technique and materials. Such a portrait will take a worthy place in the house of the spouses and will remind you of the bright moments of life for a long time. If the family is very large and friendly, some of the youth can do research and create a family tree. It will be very symbolic. As an addition to the gift, you can present a bouquet of twenty-five flowers - roses, white lilies or others.
Fifty years - the Golden Wedding - should definitely be celebrated! It will be great if the children give their parents-anniversaries new wedding rings made of gold. Traditionally, a handkerchief embroidered with gold threads or lurex is also given. In addition to rings, jewelry and various souvenirs made of precious metal are given on this day. For believing spouses, pendants with the names of saints or small icons will be an excellent gift.
Gold coins will also come in handy, especially since their value will only grow every year. And the most important thing that older people need is the attention of relatives. Whatever gift is given, it should be presented beautifully, with words of gratitude, appreciation and love. In this case, not even gold, but gilded souvenirs, vases or any figurines “for the collection” will be incredibly valuable. Spouses will certainly appreciate both poetic congratulations and a song dedicated to them.
An excellent sign of attention will be gifts that help restore or maintain health - a tonometer, a water filter, a massager, an inhaler, an orthopedic pillow and other pleasant and necessary things. So that they do not look too "medical", they should be beautifully packaged. You can show care in another way - to give modern technology that makes life easier. And, of course, we should not forget about the flowers: let them be exactly 50 pieces!
