Wedding anniversaries, wedding names. Wedding year: what kind of wedding is it and how to celebrate the first year of marriage

A green wedding is the day of the wedding and the entire first year after this event. Green color symbolizes youth, freshness and purity of the newlyweds. During the first year after the wedding, every month is possible. The symbol of a green wedding is a myrtle wreath. It is for this reason that it is customary to give flowers to newlyweds and decorate the wedding venue and wedding procession with them. A green wedding is also symbolized by leaves in the bride's wedding bouquet and in the groom's boutonniere.

Calico wedding or gauze wedding - 1 year of marriage - first wedding anniversary

1 year from the wedding day is called a calico wedding or a gauze wedding. This name comes from antiquity and is associated with certain traditions. As you know, chintz is a very thin fabric, usually of bright colors. So, married life one year after the wedding was associated with this material. Love has not yet cooled down and has not lost its bright colors, but the relationship is very fragile and shaky. Even the smallest storm in the ocean of marital passions can tear apart, destroy, extinguish this weak, flaring fire of the family hearth of a young family. This first wedding anniversary of marriage is celebrated a year after the green wedding. This wedding anniversary is so called because it marks the transition from the novelty of the honeymoon to the ordinariness of everyday relationships, so to speak, calico simplicity. However, perky popular rumor ascribes a slightly different meaning to the name “calico wedding”. People quite reasonably believed that the first year of marriage is notable for the newlyweds’ extremely active actions in bed, which, in fact, leads to the wear and tear of the cotton bed linen to the point of gauze. :) Accordingly, being invited to celebrate the 1st wedding anniversary, guests have the right to bring useful gifts for the chintz wedding - sets of bed linen to replenish supplies :) Purely symbolic "chintz" gifts for the 1st wedding anniversary are also appropriate - handkerchiefs, aprons, and pillows in the form hearts.

Paper wedding - 2 years of marriage - second wedding anniversary

The chintz wedding is followed by a paper wedding (2 years of marriage). Relationships are identified with fragile and easily torn paper. Indeed, in the 2nd year after the wedding, a baby often appears in the family, which entails many real worries and family life no longer seems to be woven from only pleasures. Conflicts are possible due to fatigue and irritability; family relationships on the second wedding anniversary become like paper. So that the paper can be torn without fear that it will run out completely in the house, guests invited to celebrate a paper wedding replenish the family's paper supplies :) Books, calendars, photo albums, paintings - the whole range of artistic and printing products are given as gifts for a paper wedding: ) Gifts made of plastic and pieces of furniture are also nice. A husband and wife can give each other a gift for their 2nd wedding anniversary with just a wad of money (if they have it :)) An excellent option for a gift for their 2nd wedding anniversary is a paper wedding. exclusive handmade Italian photo album, which you can order from our company.

Leather wedding - 3 years of marriage - third wedding anniversary

It is customary to celebrate a leather wedding after three years of married life. This wedding anniversary is called that because the spouses should feel each other well by this time, figuratively speaking, with their very skin. It is believed that “paper” difficulties have been overcome, and the third wedding anniversary indicates that the husband and wife, since they have not broken off the relationship like paper, means that they have learned to get along with each other and adapt flexibly. Well, skin is just a symbol of flexibility. To ensure that this skill is not transferred into the family in the future, guests bring a supply of leather products as a gift to a leather wedding. :) The choice is varied - from leather furniture or expensive leather clothes to a simple purse or key ring - anything leather will be suitable as a gift for 3 wedding years. A handmade leather Italian photo album, which you can order from us, will also be a wonderful gift for a leather wedding.

Linen or wax wedding - 4th year of marriage - fourth wedding anniversary

After a leather wedding comes a linen or wax wedding. People gave this wedding anniversary a name - linen wedding. This name was not chosen by chance, because linen is not chintz, it is much stronger, which means that the relationship between the spouses for this wedding anniversary has become stronger and more reliable. Linen is a symbol of strength and durability, as well as a symbol of prosperity and security. Handmade linen items are not a cheerful fabric. Having linen items in your home means making a definite investment with a solid outlook for the future. Well, in the 4th wedding year it’s time to become wealthy :). Therefore, as a gift for the 4th wedding anniversary, guests bring linen tablecloths, towels, bedspreads, etc. If you invite guests to the table for this wedding anniversary, then it must be covered with a linen tablecloth and decorated with lights and candles, which guests can also give you .

Wooden wedding - 5 years of marriage - fifth wedding anniversary

The next wedding anniversary is a wooden wedding. This is a serious, thorough wedding anniversary. The tree symbolizes the strength of family relationships; it is no longer chintz or paper. By the fifth anniversary of their marriage, the couple had already managed to build their relationship, furnish their home, and possibly have a child. Everyone knows that a person must build a house, raise a son and plant a tree. By this wedding anniversary, a wooden wedding, the young tree has already taken root quite well and begins to bear its first fruits. Guests invited to celebrate a wooden wedding anniversary usually give the spouses wooden items for family use.

Cast iron wedding - 6 years of marriage - sixth wedding anniversary

A wooden wedding is followed by a cast iron wedding - the first metal in family relationships. Fragile, ignoble (black), but metal. In order for cast iron to turn into silver and gold, and therefore the wedding to turn into silver or gold, the young spouses still have to work and work. But the most important thing is that by this wedding anniversary the foundations of a friendly and strong family have already been laid. In addition, cast iron easily fills any form, and what form of family relationships the young spouses want to consolidate depends only on them. In the heat of passions, in the fire of disputes, the “cast iron” of relationships will be melted into a more ductile cast iron - malleable, it will become lighter, more elegant, brighter. And here the most important thing is not to overheat him: to give in in an argument, to show attention, to take the first step towards him. For this wedding anniversary, guests can give the spouses any cast iron product: for example, cast iron dishes, miniature cast iron pots, fireplace grates, a lock. An unusual gift for the sixth wedding anniversary of a cast iron wedding can be dumbbells if the owners are fond of sports. Just don't forget to wrap them in something to give them a festive look.

Zinc wedding - 6.5 years of marriage

Zinc wedding (6 and a half years of married life) This strange “anniversary out of the blue” can only be explained by the desire to arrange a small celebration for yourself on a weekday :).

Copper wedding - 7 years of marriage - seventh wedding anniversary

Next comes the seventh wedding anniversary - the copper wedding. The name of this wedding anniversary also contains its own secret meaning: copper is a valuable, durable material, of course it is far from noble metals, so such a wedding is a hint that the spouses still have everything to come. A copper wedding is no longer a paper, chintz or even cast iron wedding. Copper can no longer be torn like fabric, or split like wood. It can only be melted and given a different shape, image. Therefore, the important task of the spouses is to melt their relationship into ever stronger ones, so that over time they turn into precious metals - silver and gold, and then into the strongest precious stone on earth - a diamond.
It is customary for guests to give items made of wrought copper: you can present a belt with a copper buckle, copper jewelry, cutlery, candlesticks and other copper items as gifts. A very suitable gift for the seventh wedding anniversary is a copper horseshoe, a symbol of happiness and prosperity.

Tin wedding - 8 years of marriage - eighth wedding anniversary

The eighth wedding anniversary is a tin wedding. The years go by, testing the spouses' strength. It is assumed that the life of the spouses should be completely normalized by this wedding anniversary, filled with warmth and mutual understanding. On the 8th wedding year, family relationships are renewed. This is what the new sparkling tin should symbolize. Accordingly, as a gift for 8th wedding anniversary, both tin products (kitchen utensils, household items) and simply everything sparkling and similar to tin products are presented - tea, sweets in tin boxes. An associative gift for a tin wedding can be (if funds are available) anything that can be interpreted as a symbol of the renewal of the family hearth 8 years after the wedding: new furnishings and even apartment renovations.

Earthenware or chamomile wedding - 9 years of marriage - ninth wedding anniversary

Ninth wedding anniversary - earthenware or chamomile. Chamomile is a flower that has been associated with love (fortune telling for love) since ancient times, chamomile is a symbol of summer, sun, warmth, fun, so a chamomile wedding anniversary reminds that married life is approaching its blossoming. Therefore, it is best to celebrate such a wedding anniversary outdoors (if it falls during the warm season) together with the spouses’ close friends and children. A faience wedding has two (and completely opposite) interpretations. According to one version, every year family relationships become stronger and stronger, like good tea - and earthenware cups filled with tea are a symbol of the beauty of family relationships. According to another version, 9 years after the wedding the family is going through a critical period and is fragile, like earthenware. Accordingly, the motive for giving gifts for 9 wedding years also differs. You can give a tea set (and mention the strength of the relationship), or you can give earthenware or crystal, hinting that some fragile things can break if handled carelessly.

Pink (or tin) wedding - 10 years of marriage

Steel wedding - 11 years of marriage

The eleventh wedding anniversary from the date of marriage registration is a steel wedding. By this wedding anniversary, family ties should be so strong that nothing can break them, and the spouses should have a good home, household and children. Having lived together for eleven years, you no longer just understand and appreciate each other, you have proven that this marriage has become like steel, has become strong and resilient. Steel is a black metal, but with certain processing it becomes shiny and mirror-like. So your family, having lived until the eleventh wedding anniversary, having gone through the storms of life's problems, joy, love and time, became like steel, sparkling and brilliant. As a gift for this wedding anniversary, it is best to give the spouses steel products: jewelry, utensils. Usually sharp objects are not given as gifts for the holiday, so you need to get out of the situation. You can make an original wedding gift, the color of which will contain a steel shade, for example, a tea or coffee set, a set of glasses or steel pans, a set of pots, a tray. And don’t forget about colorful packaging, because packaging is half the gift.

Nickel wedding - 12.5 years of marriage

The Nickel wedding is the second “incomplete” wedding anniversary. According to Russian customs, a nickel wedding is celebrated after 12.5 years, but it is quite acceptable to celebrate it six months earlier - at 12 years. The symbolism of a 12 year wedding anniversary is similar to that of a tin wedding: the sparkle of nickel indicates the need to refresh the luster of the relationship. Since the date is not round, the nickel wedding is celebrated in the closest circle. Usually, family and friends from both sides are invited to this anniversary. You can send out invitations that indicate the reason for the celebration - the wedding anniversary. According to an old custom that has come down to us from time immemorial, on the day of the celebration of the nickel wedding, the spouses visit places that are memorable for both of them: they visit the church in which they got married, they visit the places of their first dates. Guests can also take a walk through memorable places with their spouses. Finding a gift for this wedding anniversary is very easy because of the wide selection of nickel items available. So, jewelry can be a good gift: rings, earrings and bracelets. You can also present a chandelier, candlestick or an expensive lighter for this wedding anniversary. Nickel-plated cookware will also come in handy.

Lace (lily of the valley) wedding - 13 years of marriage

Lace (lily of the valley) wedding - celebrated on the 13th anniversary of family life. Despite the “unlucky” number (and perhaps as a “compensation”), the celebration of the 13th anniversary of the family, just like the celebration of the pink wedding, is accompanied by the theme of love. Light, delicate, sophisticated and fragile, like love, lilies of the valley are a symbol of the 13th wedding anniversary. Refinement is also inherent in lace products, so the name “lace wedding” harmonizes very well with the name “lily of the valley.” Lacemakers spend many months, and sometimes even years, weaving their wonderful products.
When they finish their work, it is impossible to take your eyes off these creations. In the same way, subtle, harmonious relationships in the family take years to build.
On this thirteenth wedding anniversary, a lace wedding, the husband can present his wife with a gift of thin lace underwear or an airy peignoir, and the guests can give the spouses beautiful bed linen trimmed with lace, as well as: lace napkins, tablecloths, openwork items knitted from fine wool.
On this wedding anniversary, you can give each other lilies of the valley, as light and tender as your love.

Agate wedding - 14 years of marriage

Only 14 years after the wedding, folk tradition begins to assign the family the status of a precious stone, and this first stone is agate.
Agate is a semi-precious stone, since ancient times endowed with magical properties to protect from danger, protect marital happiness and fidelity. The name of the wedding anniversary suggests that family life is already firmly established. According to custom, on the day of this wedding anniversary, spouses must confess their most secret things to each other, so that there are no secrets between them.
In addition, agate is a wonderful stone, in the depths of which you can see many of the most intricate patterns that form wonderful pictures. So the spouses, who have lived to see their fourteenth wedding anniversary, and seem to easily recognize and have long figured out each other, can now discern new features that were previously completely unknown. Agate is also a talisman that protects and protects marriage.
Gifts for an agate wedding anniversary should be directly related to the talisman stone: for a wife it could be agate earrings, a ring or beads, and for a man it could be agate cufflinks or a tie pin.
Since an agate wedding involves a large number of decorations, guests can give a box or chests for storing jewelry for this wedding anniversary. It must be remembered that natural stones require boxes made from natural materials; the best solution is carved wooden boxes.

Crystal or glass wedding - 15 years of marriage

Fifteenth wedding anniversary - crystal or glass wedding. This wedding anniversary is the personification of the purity and clarity of family relationships, the cloudless happiness of two loving people.
On the festive table for the 15th wedding anniversary there is crystal and glassware; guests are recommended to wear something light-colored, perhaps with transparent details.
Gifts for the 15th wedding anniversary - naturally, made of glass and crystal - vases, glasses, salad bowls, etc. Perhaps Swarovski rhinestones are quite suitable. Husband and wife exchange crystal glasses. The feast, according to custom, continues until someone deliberately breaks a glass, glass or plate.

Turquoise wedding - 18 years of marriage

18th wedding anniversary - Turquoise wedding.
Often the 18th wedding anniversary coincides with the coming of age of the first-born. The brightness of turquoise is a symbol of the end of difficult and crisis situations associated with the growing up of a son or daughter; family relationships should sparkle with a new light.

Porcelain wedding - 20 years of marriage

The 20th wedding anniversary is called a porcelain wedding. The name has two interpretations. According to the first version, it is believed that the dishes given for the wedding have already broken, which means that the supply of tea and coffee utensils should be renewed. The second option says that a happy family union 20 years after the wedding is beautiful and harmonious, like genuine Chinese porcelain, the secret of its manufacture has not been solved to this day.
The main tradition that is followed when celebrating a porcelain wedding anniversary is setting the table with porcelain dishes. It is customary to serve treats to guests on this wedding anniversary on new porcelain, since it is believed that not a trace remains of the old sets.
Cups, plates, and porcelain sets are presented as gifts for a porcelain wedding.

Opal wedding - 21 years of marriage

21st wedding anniversary - Opal wedding.

Bronze wedding - 22 years of marriage

22nd wedding anniversary - Bronze wedding.

Beryl wedding - 23 years of marriage

23rd wedding anniversary - Beryl wedding.

Satin wedding - 24 years of marriage

24th wedding anniversary - Satin wedding.

Silver wedding - 25 years of marriage

25 years of family life - silver wedding. This first famous wedding anniversary. After 25 years, the name of the wedding anniversary for the first time got there to the precious metal - silver. There is no need to explain in detail the meaning of such a comparison of a 25-year marriage.
According to ancient custom, on this wedding anniversary, husband and wife must give each other silver rings, which should be placed on the middle finger of the right hand (next to the one on which the wedding ring is worn).
The silver wedding can also be celebrated officially - in the wedding palace or registry office where the marriage took place. Sometimes, on the occasion of a silver wedding, the official authorities themselves take the initiative.
The gala evening can be held in a retro style, where the favorite melodies and songs of the heroes of the day will be played. A nice gift for celebrants on their 25th wedding anniversary could be a slide show that presents the most interesting and most significant moments of their life together.
When setting the wedding table on the day of this wedding anniversary, you should use silverware, for decoration - silver ribbons, garlands, silver-varnished flowers.
Guests also give silver items for the 25th wedding anniversary: ​​it can be jewelry, cutlery, vases or figurines, interior items, jewelry. For non-standard silver gifts, we can recommend buying this year's silver commemorative coin or two silver spoons.

Jade wedding - 26 years of marriage

26 years - Jade wedding

Mahogany wedding - 27 years of marriage

27 years - Mahogany wedding

Velvet wedding - 29 years of marriage

29th wedding anniversary - Velvet wedding

Pearl wedding - 30 years of marriage

Thirtieth wedding anniversary - pearl wedding. Pearl is a beautiful, expensive stone. Although, perhaps, you cannot call it a stone, because it grows. Yes, yes, don’t be surprised, it grows like a tree, in layers, becoming bigger and stronger every year. And, in the end, it takes shape and becomes dazzlingly beautiful.
Like pearls, the union of two people also developed, took its form, experienced difficulties, became stronger, and now 30 years later, by the pearl wedding anniversary, the marriage became truly perfect, just like pearls - this is a miracle of nature. This wedding anniversary is a symbol of the fact that thirty years lived together are strung together like pearls in a necklace. As they say, the lifespan of pearls is approximately 50 years, so this wedding anniversary is just the beginning of a new life for the family.
According to custom, on this wedding anniversary, the husband gives his other half a string with thirty pearls strung on it. Guests should give gifts to the celebrants on this wedding anniversary in pearlescent, white, black and pink shades (like the colors of natural pearls). These can be a variety of things - utensils, decorations, interior items, etc.

Dark wedding - 31 years of marriage

31 years old - Dark wedding.

Amber wedding - 34 years of marriage

34th wedding anniversary - Amber wedding.

Coral wedding - 35 years of marriage

Thirty-fifth wedding anniversary - coral wedding. This anniversary is also called a linen wedding, and sometimes a linen wedding. Corals, formed from small calcareous skeletons of polyps, form entire coral reefs. So your marriage was formed from thousands of days spent together, filled with feelings and events, and formed a whole island called a family. Now your union is based not only on romance and love - it is firmly cemented by mutual respect, care and gratitude for the years spent together.
Some may find it strange that after this wedding anniversary some tender feelings may still remain, but after crossing this particular line, the spouses begin to realize how deep their love is. In addition, the joint experience of married life proves the correctness of the choice that you made many years ago, in your youth.
The color of coral is usually red, which means that this color should be an integral attribute of this wedding anniversary. According to tradition, the table should contain mostly red, aged wines, as well as other strong drinks, symbolizing the strength of the marriage and your relationship.
Coral products, such as coral beads, can be given as gifts. Children can give their parents real red wine, which can say a lot about the power of passion and love between spouses. An excellent way to maintain tradition would be a wedding bouquet of scarlet roses, which the husband will present to his wife at the very beginning of the wedding anniversary, this will show that his passion has not yet faded, and to fully comply with traditions, the bouquet should consist of 35 roses.

Muslin wedding - 37 years of marriage

37th wedding anniversary - Muslin wedding.

Aluminum wedding anniversary - 37.5 years of marriage

37.5 Wedding Anniversary - Aluminum Anniversary.
Second half-hearted wedding anniversary, which, moreover, is more famous than the previous one whole name of the wedding. Maybe because the very name of this wedding anniversary symbolizes the ease and strength of family relationships.

Mercury wedding - 38 years of marriage

38 years. Mercury wedding.

Crepe wedding - 39 years of marriage

39 years. Crepe wedding.

Ruby wedding - 40 years of marriage

Congratulations on the ruby ​​wedding on the fortieth anniversary of marriage. The name of the wedding comes from the ruby ​​gemstone, which is a symbol of love and fire. Its color is the color of blood, which means that the relationship between spouses is “blood”. To commemorate their ruby ​​wedding anniversary, husband and wife may choose to have a ruby ​​set in their wedding rings. The hardness of a ruby ​​is similar to that of a diamond, and it is believed that no trials can split a family.
If the spouses have lived together for forty years, then they are approximately 60-70 years old. That is, they are already pensioners, for whom a ruby ​​wedding will be a good reason to have fun and see their family and friends. It’s great if the relatives themselves remember about this wedding anniversary, then the holiday will become doubly expensive for the celebrants, but if not, then the guests should be notified in advance so that they have time to prepare gifts and congratulations or come if they live in another city.
The color red should predominate in the design of the room where the fortieth wedding anniversary will take place. So, the hall can be decorated with heart-shaped balloons, bouquets of red flowers on the table, bright red or pink curtains on the windows. The festive table for this wedding anniversary must also be bright and colorful. Excellent wines, all kinds of berry desserts and a wedding cake filled with red fruits are a must-have for this wedding anniversary.
The main gifts for a ruby ​​wedding anniversary should be jewelry and crafts with rubies. Ruby earrings, rings, bracelets, beads and brooches, necklaces and pendants, keychains are magnificent, especially if the rubies imitate flowers and bunches of berries. Rubies can be used to decorate boxes, caskets, watches, vases and bowls. And remember that a ruby ​​is also an amulet that can protect its owners.

Topaz wedding - 44 years of marriage

44 years - Topaz wedding.

Sapphire (scarlet) wedding - 45 years of marriage

45th wedding anniversary - Sapphire (Scarlet) wedding.
After forty-five years of married life, the wedding anniversary of the sapphire wedding is celebrated. To live so many years together without losing love and tenderness is a truly precious thing. This largely determines the name of this wedding anniversary.
Guests at this wedding anniversary are most often especially close and dear people and relatives. The reason for this is largely that people who have lived together for forty-five years already have children and grandchildren. In addition, a circle of truly true friends is determined with whom it is pleasant to celebrate such an important celebration and who will truly be happy about your holiday.
The main tradition followed on this wedding anniversary is decorating wedding rings with sapphire. Sapphire is a stone that has the ability to eliminate the effects of stress. Of course, this will not be superfluous for people of advanced age. In addition, sapphire brings good luck in all endeavors.

Lavender wedding - 46 years of marriage

46th wedding anniversary - Lavender wedding.
A very touching name for the wedding and touching symbolism of the wedding anniversary. This day symbolizes tenderness, kindness and longevity of marital relationships. The plant is southern, but if possible, it is good to give each other at least dry flowers or leaves of this plant, which can retain its delicate scent for many years, for a lavender wedding anniversary.

Cashmere wedding - 47 years of marriage

47 years - Cashmere wedding.

Amethyst wedding - 48 years of marriage

48th anniversary - Amethyst wedding.

Cedar wedding - 49 years of marriage

49th wedding anniversary - Cedar wedding.

Golden wedding - 50 years of marriage

Golden wedding - 50th anniversary of the family. Only love, devotion, and respect from the spouses helped achieve this date. On the day of the golden wedding, there are special traditions - the husband and wife give each other new wedding rings, and pass the old ones on to their unmarried grandchildren and great-grandchildren as a family heirloom. This anniversary can not only be solemnly celebrated at the registry office at the place of registration, but even asked to arrange a second wedding ceremony.
The golden wedding anniversary becomes a truly great and joyful event for the entire family of the anniversaries. This is a holiday that allows you to feel the cohesion and unity of the family, the traditions that have developed in it. It is this wedding anniversary that largely says that in a given family, love and happiness are inherited and are a sign of this family. Next to the heroes of the day is the fruit of their many years of life together: joyful children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren. The fiftieth wedding anniversary is celebrated almost as magnificently as the very first anniversary. It is important to prepare well; the surprise will be pleasant not only for the celebrants themselves, but also for the whole family.
Gifts for a golden wedding, of course, are gold items. Guests can also give gold-plated jewelry and interior items.

Emerald wedding - 55 years of marriage

55th wedding anniversary - Emerald wedding. The name of the wedding is associated with emerald - a green stone that symbolizes the eternity of life. The appropriate wish for the wedding anniversary is to live, love and never grow old.

Diamond (platinum) wedding - 60 years of marriage

60th wedding anniversary - Diamond (platinum) wedding.
A diamond wedding is truly one of the most record-breaking wedding anniversaries of married life, and accordingly, the symbol of this wedding anniversary should be the most beautiful gemstone.
Besides the fact that the diamond is valuable, expensive and very beautiful, it is impossible not to take into account the strength and durability of this stone. Such is the life of the spouses who managed to maintain their relationship until this wedding anniversary, despite all the problems and difficulties that are inevitable in any family.
When holding a diamond wedding, you should try to combine intimacy and solemnity. It can be a purely family holiday, when children and grandchildren present gifts to their parents or a big feast. The form of celebrating the sixtieth wedding anniversary is something between a solemn celebration of the anniversaries and a fun concert for them. The celebrants themselves do not take part in organizing this wedding anniversary; everything is done by younger relatives, in particular, children and grandchildren.
It will be very nice if the holiday is decorated in the style of the time in which the first wedding of the heroes of the day took place. Their favorite dishes must be on the table. You can also perform a theatrical act especially for the spouses or show them an edited film about their lives.
The biggest gift for the celebrants will be the very holding of their diamond wedding: since their relatives remember the day of their anniversary, it means they are loved and respected.

Iron wedding - 65 years of marriage

The sixty-fifth wedding anniversary is an iron wedding. It's not just the diamond that is durable. Iron is a metal, although not precious, but necessary for life. In addition, the name of this wedding anniversary is another reminder that the family builds their life together. They also say: “Strike while the iron is hot.” It is already useless to reforge each other’s character, but it is never too late to reforge feelings. This wedding anniversary is a rare event, it testifies to the strength of family bonds, which become hard and strong like iron. Time can destroy even a stone, but love, tested by such a period of time, nothing and no one can break. It couldn't be any stronger. You have already proven everything to everyone! Enjoy the attention of your children and grandchildren.

Stone wedding - 67.5 years of marriage

67.5 anniversary - Stone wedding.
The name of the wedding again confirms that the relationship between husband and wife is like a rock in the stormy ocean of life.

Blessed (grateful) wedding - 70 years of marriage

70th wedding anniversary - Blessed (grateful) wedding.
That wedding anniversary when they look into the past and understand that love sent from heaven is grace and true happiness. And they thank God for this. On this day, children and grandchildren give the heroes of the day whatever they wish.

Crown wedding - 75 years of marriage

The seventy-fifth wedding anniversary is the crown wedding. Children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren come to honor you on this day. One cannot even imagine a better example for young people.
A date for which many, many years have passed since the wedding day - the green wedding. But those who survived until this time, this wedding anniversary, can rightfully be proud of the right choice of a life partner, or, at worst, of their outstanding reserves of wisdom and tolerance. You need to be proud of such people and cherish them in every possible way - a simple person who has just embarked on the difficult path of family life cannot even imagine what the crowned heroes of the day had to endure. Glory and honor to them! Guests on this wedding anniversary give any gift, the main thing is from the heart.

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After how many years of marriage does a calico wedding occur? The calico anniversary is when 1 year of marriage has passed, i.e. It is celebrated 12 months after the wedding. During this time, the newlyweds have time to learn the main shortcomings of their partner and see their partner’s behavior in everyday conditions.

Why is the first wedding anniversary called calico? This means that some couples manage to get used to each other during this time, while for others the family boat sinks in the abyss of everyday life. In the first year of marriage, relationships are considered the most fragile, which is why the anniversary is called a calico or gauze wedding. Both materials are thin and tear easily. There's an analogy, right? After about a year of regular use, cotton linen becomes shabby and begins to tear. To prevent a similar fate from befalling a young family, the first anniversary is celebrated according to special traditions.

Traditions for a chintz wedding

There are many signs and superstitions associated with the 1st wedding anniversary. People believe that this day can be decisive for a young family. A chintz wedding is also called a gauze or cotton wedding, by analogy with the fragility of the relationship and the listed materials.

It is believed that a young family is more susceptible than ever to bad influence on this day, so the 1st anniversary is celebrated among only close people

Newlyweds are not allowed to invite strangers into their home. An unfamiliar woman will become a harbinger of her husband’s infidelity; a man will awaken a tendency to cheat in his young wife.

There are other signs for the first wedding anniversary:

• the spouses woke up at the same time on the day of the holiday - they would soon have a child;
• if a male guest enters the house first, this promises money; if a female guest, it promises a new addition to the family;
• wrinkled or undried clothes on young spouses are a harbinger of many problems in their family; neat clothes, on the contrary, promise well-being;
• The couple's behavior is used to judge their future. If it is calm and peaceful, then further life will pass in harmony; if a husband and wife quarrel a lot on the anniversary day, then they will often quarrel after it.

According to tradition, newlyweds should give each other an item of clothing for the holiday. The best gift for your husband, according to signs, will be a shirt that symbolizes mutual loyalty. It is not advisable to give socks or trousers as a gift; they foreshadow a separation.

The festive table should be covered with a white chintz tablecloth, decorated with embroidery or designs in the form of flowers.

The same decorative design should be used. It is customary to decorate a festive room in the same style: chintz scarves, ribbons, hearts, flowers.

In Germany and some other Western European countries, the first anniversary is called a paper anniversary. You can take advantage of the traditions of your neighbors and decorate the hall or studio for a photo shoot with flags made of colored paper.

The most important custom of a chintz wedding is exchange of handkerchiefs. Newlyweds buy or make their own handkerchiefs for a chintz wedding. Before handing them over, knots are made. In the process of tying them, the spouses promise that their love will remain strong and will not fade away until the end of their lives. Handkerchiefs should not be thrown away; they should be kept until the death of one of the spouses. Our ancestors believed that this small piece of fabric served powerful amulet, which is able to protect a young family from adultery, broken hearts and other adversities.

The Orthodox Church does not share this position; it has a different position on this matter. Christian canons command people to get married on the first anniversary after marriage in order to experience a happy and prosperous family life.

Which bottle of champagne should you open on your first wedding anniversary?

On the wedding day, the newlyweds are given two bottles of champagne: one for the groom, the other for the bride. Both bottles are saved for special occasions. The “Bride” is opened on the birthday of the first child, although the young mother herself does not participate in drinking. The groom's bottle is uncorked for the chintz wedding. At the same time, it is important that the wife drinks the first glass, and then everyone else.

Recently, a new tradition has emerged - to snack on champagne with ripe strawberries. Moreover, the wife must “feed” strawberries to her husband, and the husband, accordingly, feeds the sweet berry to his wife. Immediately after drinking champagne, they begin presenting handkerchiefs.

Status about chintz wedding (one year of marriage)

A calico wedding symbolizes the end of the adjustment between spouses. It is believed that in one year of family life, newlyweds manage to become relatives. They already know almost everything about each other, they have fully realized what their future life together will be like. But the feelings between the spouses are still strong. The first year of family life should remind them of love and fidelity when their relationship loses its former brightness after many years of marriage.

Witnesses and parents must be present at the first anniversary, but traditions do not prohibit inviting other people. It is advisable that these include only close relatives and friends.

If you plan to have family gatherings at home, then invitations may not be needed at all - it’s easier to call a few guests

If a restaurant or banquet hall is chosen as the place to celebrate the anniversary, then invitations will still be needed. A chintz wedding is considered a modest holiday, so instead of traditional official invitations, you can send out “reminders” with a message about the upcoming celebration and a request not to plan anything on the specified date. It indicates only the subject of the celebration and its date; the location is specified closer to the event itself. For spouses who did not have time to decide on the premises in advance, this option is optimal.

If the newlyweds decide to approach the organization of the holiday with all seriousness, then they should find or create an invitation template for the celebration of 1 year of married life. You can order it on the Internet, there are many options with completely ready-made design and text. All that remains is to print and add the names of the recipients by hand. Computer programs make experimenting with graphics much easier, so even a beginner can now create a masterpiece.

The design of the cards can be unique and inimitable, but the traditional attributes of a chintz wedding should not be thrown out of it

These include flowers, handkerchiefs, threads and needles, buttons, handicraft toys and trinkets. The text of the invitation also does not have to be banal; you can come up with something original and funny, for example, a comic poem.

All invitation cards should look the same, except for the personal information of the recipients. Therefore, you shouldn’t be too clever with the text and design, because what friends find cool may seem unacceptable to the older generation.

About how to celebrate the calico anniversary.

Photo shoot ideas for a chintz wedding: 1 year from the date of marriage

A chintz wedding should serve as a reminder of the brightness of feelings, so many newlyweds want to immortalize it with photographs. So that the pictures turn out successful, you need to find a good photographer, a suitable location, costumes, props, scenery. If finances allow, you can also order the services of a makeup artist.

If the newlyweds are lucky enough to meet with a professional photographer, everything else will not be difficult. The specialist organizes everything himself, having previously familiarized himself with the wishes of the clients. But it wouldn’t hurt for the newlyweds themselves to dream up their imagination, what if their idea turns out to be more fresh and creative?

Many couples prefer a studio to a place with which they have pleasant memories: a cafe where they met, a park where they kissed for the first time, etc. A worthy alternative could be a photo shoot in nature: in the forest, in the mountains, on the seashore.

To make your photos more varied, you can start during the day and end in the evening in a romantic setting with sky lanterns and candles

A photo shoot in nature is not only suitable for warm seasons. In autumn, a suitable background would be a yellow-brown forest with a carpet of fallen leaves, in winter - snow-covered expanses. If the weather is not pleasing with a beautiful landscape, you can move for a photo shoot to another city, where the snow-white winter has already settled. This will make it even more exotic, and the chosen locality will begin to be associated with festivity and romance. In a few years it will be possible to visit this city again, celebrating a larger anniversary there.

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In cold seasons, photo sessions are often held in the studio. There are other alternatives: a cafe with a beautiful interior, a cozy country house. Regardless of the chosen background, there should be festive decorations: knots, cake, various handicraft items. Couple T-shirts look beautiful for a chintz wedding. They appeared recently, but have already become a traditional attribute.

The interior should be bright and romantic, just like the atmosphere at the photo shoot itself. If one spouse doesn't like the location or the photographer, it's best to look for other options. As holiday paraphernalia You can use gifts received for your anniversary. Many people prefer to give traditional things: chintz bed linen sets, large cakes with original decorative designs, sets of sweets and other items that would be appropriate for a photo shoot.

1 year of marriage after marriage. Sometimes this date is also called a gauze wedding.

The symbol of the holiday is chintz. It shows the fragility and at the same time the brightness of the first year of family life.

The first year is the period of family formation. It is believed that during this time feelings do not lose their colors. In this case, the relationship remains delicate and can be easily torn, just like calico fabric. There is another explanation for the name of the holiday. People say that in the first year of a happy family life, spouses turn chintz bed linen into gauze.

The celebration of the first wedding anniversary was carried out in different ways at different times. Previously, preparations began long before this day. The wife had to embroider a tablecloth for the festive feast, sew a chintz outfit (sundress and shirt) for herself and her husband and embroider it. Now this tradition has been greatly simplified. It is enough that there is a chintz tablecloth on the table, and at least one chintz item (for example, a scarf) is present in the clothes of the spouses.

This anniversary is usually celebrated outdoors. The spouses invite parents, witnesses, and best friends to the celebration. According to tradition, on this day the husband and wife must tie knots on different edges of a calico scarf. At the same time, the words are pronounced: “Just as the knots we tie are strong, so are our words.” These knots seal the promises made a year ago for life. On this day, the first of two bottles of champagne left on the wedding day is opened (the second is left until the birthday of the first child).

Gifts for the first wedding anniversary

Traditionally, items made from chintz or similar material are given as gifts for a chintz wedding.

As a gift you can present:

• textiles: bed linen, bedspread, towels, tablecloth, blanket, curtains, kitchen oven mitts;
• clothes: pajamas, bathrobes, T-shirts with interesting inscriptions or wishes;
• household items made of macrame: flowerpots, wall decorations, bookshelves, napkins.

Gift for husband/wife

On this day, spouses traditionally give each other cotton handkerchiefs. You don’t have to adhere to the rituals too strictly and present each other with any clothes. Perhaps the wife has been wanting a new dress for a long time, and it’s time for the husband to update his shirt. If you want to show originality, then you can give your wife beautiful underwear as a gift. Your husband will definitely like a scarf knitted by his other half.

Gift from guests to spouses

The first wedding anniversary is an opportunity to show your imagination. The family will be happy with unexpected and original gifts. Alternatively, you can present your wedding photo in the form of a painting on canvas, an unusually shaped pillow, or with custom embroidery.

There is always a use for practical gifts too. Perhaps the family needs household appliances. You can give a coffee maker, toaster, blender, iron. If the family is expecting a new addition, then a small blanket, an air ionizer, or a clothes dryer would be a good gift. The tradition of giving calico diapers for the first-born is no longer used.

Congratulations, toasts

For the feast, you can prepare several options for original congratulations in advance:

Dear spouses!
Today is your first wedding anniversary. The beginning of a long and happy life has been made. We hope that this year has been as colorful and simple for you as chintz. We wish this brightness and lightness to accompany your relationship in the future. I wish you health, patience and a speedy addition to your family!

Dear spouses!
The first year is an examination of your family life. If we are all gathered here today, it means you survived it. We wish you the same ease in navigating the ship of your marriage in the future. May your life be filled with mutual understanding and love! Take care of each other!

Competitions

Without an entertainment program, celebrating the first anniversary of marriage will turn into an ordinary feast. Therefore, it is important to prepare several competitions.

Competition program options:

1. "Quiz"
The couple are preparing tricky questions about their wedding last year (how many guests were there, what colors were the festive hall decorated in, did the girl who caught the bouquet get married this year, what was the ransom for the stolen bride, etc.), they offer to find a spouse on group photos from kindergarten. For correct answers, guests are awarded symbolic “forfeits” - chintz embroidered hearts.

2. Handkerchief game
A scarf is tied around the neck of one of the guests. He becomes the center of the circle formed by the other guests. Everyone starts dancing. During the dance, the guest with the scarf chooses a “victim,” ties the scarf to her and kisses her. The next wearer of the scarf comes to the center and dances further. This can continue until a specially appointed person in charge stops the music. At this moment, the person standing in the center of the circle should jump up and loudly sing “Ku-ka-re-ku!”

3. Competition for spouses “Measuring the table”
To the applause of the guests and the music, the spouses begin to measure the table with their palms, placing them in turn. The one who reaches the end of the table last is declared the “master of the family.” In fact, the competition also reveals the most dexterous (who was the first to put his hand on the table) and the smartest (if one of the spouses guessed to run to the other end of the table and put his palm there).

The evening can be diversified by launching sky lanterns. This will be the highlight of the holiday.

Anniversaries go far into the period roman empire, when husbands crowned their wives with silver crowns on the 25th anniversary, or vicennalia, and a gold crown on the 50th anniversary.

Later, with the development of commerce, it was invented more anniversaries, andeach one came with a gift.

Today, gifts may vary from country to country, but most of them have dates on which it is customary to give certain gifts. For example, on the 5th anniversary it is customary to give wooden gifts, on the 25th - a silver gift, etc.

In some eastern countries such as China and Japan, anniversaries were celebrated according to the teachings of numerology, in which successful and unsuccessful anniversaries and anniversaries were noted.

If you believe this teaching, dates that are multiples of four should be celebrated noisily and with guests. And anniversaries, which are dedicated to 11, 22 and 33 years of marriage, should be celebrated in private.

It is worth noting that there are quite a lot of wedding anniversaries and many have two or more names.

As a rule, three wedding anniversaries are most celebrated: silver (25 years), gold (50 years) and diamond (60 years).

What wedding

Green wedding - from the date of marriage to 1 year

The very first day of the wedding, as well as the whole year after it, is called the “green wedding”. This date is so called because the color green symbolizes youth, freshness and purity of the young couple.

The whole year can be celebrated several times, for example, celebrating a “wedding anniversary” month by month. The tradition of celebrating a green wedding may have already lost its relevance.

However, the symbols of a green wedding are the leaves in the wedding wreath and in the bride’s bouquet, as well as the flower in the groom’s boutonniere.

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Calico wedding - 1 year

A calico wedding is one year of marriage.It is worth noting that this anniversary is also called a cotton or gauze wedding.

The anniversary received this name because the marriage is not yet strong enough and looks like gauze or chintz.

Paper wedding - 2 years

When two people have been married for 2 years, they can celebrate a paper wedding. And this anniversary is called a paper anniversary because the period is short, a lot can change in a marriage that is not yet strong, and if the spouses do not support each other, their union will break apart like a piece of paper.

Leather wedding - 3 years

The couple have already taken a few small steps, and their relationship has become stronger. The name of the anniversary is quite logical, because... Leather is a material that is clearly stronger than paper, but there is still room for improvement and making the relationship even stronger.

Linen wedding - 4 years

This anniversary is also called rope wedding. It is worth noting that in the classical sense this is not an anniversary, but it may well have the status of an anniversary.

The relationship between husband and wife by this time had strengthened and became like intertwined ropes or flax fibers that are not so easy to break.

Wooden wedding - 5 years

The fifth wedding anniversary is already a small anniversary for husband and wife. This is the very first important anniversary worth celebrating.

Previous anniversaries were only small steps along the road to living together, but a wooden wedding is serious proof of strong family ties, which is what the name actually suggests.

Cast iron wedding - 6 years

Six years of marriage means that the time has come to strengthen the home. A year after the wooden wedding, this anniversary indicates that not everything is always smooth in marriage, and it is worth learning to overcome crises.

That is why it is called cast iron. It is worth noting that cast iron is not the most durable material. Being fragile, it can crack when you don't expect it.

Zinc wedding - 6.5 years

Married life afterward has short periods of time, which are called in their own way. At this stage the anniversary is called zinc.

Copper wedding - 7 years

It is not for nothing that copper was chosen as a symbol of this anniversary. This metal is strong and also quite valuable.

The name of the anniversary suggests that 7 years of marriage not only strengthens the relationship between husband and wife, but also makes the union more valuable.

Tin wedding - 8 years

Tin became a symbol of this wedding, since during this period the life of the spouses, as a rule, is finally settled, or, at least, everything goes towards this.

The husband and wife are completely accustomed to each other, they are raising children together and are ready to move on.

Faience wedding - 9 years

Earthenware is quite a fragile material - so why is it a symbol of this anniversary? This is because after 9 years it is believed that the spouses may experience certain critical moments.

At these moments you need to be reasonable and try to overcome difficulties. A marriage can easily crack, like earthenware.In addition, there is an opinion that by the age of 9 years of marriage, spouses already live in abundance.

Tin wedding - 10 years

Ten years is a long time. By this time, the spouses become flexible in their relationship, just like tin.

This means that they can adjust to each other, giving in when necessary. It is worth noting that this anniversary is also called a pink wedding.

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Steel wedding - 11 years

By the age of 11, the relationship had finally settled and became as solid as steel. Steel is not only durable, but also a beautiful mirror metal.

In marriage, by this time, everything is usually the same: the relationship is strong and mirror-clear. Usually by this time the family has 2 children and a roof over their head, or even better, their own home.

Nickel (silk) wedding - 12 years

They say that the name of the nickel wedding reminds the couple of how important it is to maintain radiance and purity in the family. Nickel is a hint that the main guarantee of family happiness is fidelity and care.

Lace wedding - 13 years

Lace means that by the 13th year of marriage, it is worth appreciating marriage, as it is delicate, like lace. It is worth noting that a lace wedding has a second name - lily of the valley, which means that for this anniversary, as a rule, not only lace is given, but also white flowers.

Agate wedding - 14 years

If the marriage crosses the line at 14 years old, he is no longer afraid of anything. Agate symbolizes well-being, health, and prosperity.If the spouses have lived together for 14 years, then their marriage is prosperous and strong, and all obstacles are knee-deep.

Crystal wedding - 15 years

After 15 years of marriage, the crystal wedding occurs. It is worth noting that crystal is a symbol of this anniversary, as it is a very strong material.Moreover, the crystal is ringing and clear, and these features are inherent in a marriage that crossed the line at 15 years old and became strong and time-tested.

Topaz wedding - 16 years

This stage is a kind of anniversary of life together. The husband and wife are one, and despite such a period, they still have a romantic relationship and passion.Topaz is a semi-precious stone that is a symbol of the transition from soft to durable.

Pink wedding - 17 years

In their long history of marriage, the couple will celebrate two Pink Weddings. First, the tin wedding, which occurs after 10 years of marriage, then the Pink wedding, which the couple celebrates, according to tradition, after 17 years of marriage.

Turquoise wedding - 18 years

By the age of 18, all crisis situations in a marriage, large and small (if, of course, they took place), end and dawn begins. The children have become quite old, which means that problems in the family have decreased. Turquoise is a symbol of happiness and victory.

Pomegranate wedding - 19 years

This wedding is named after the stone, which is a symbol of fertility and abundance. By the age of 19, spouses should have a complete set of marriages: children and a house.But still, the husband and wife continue to maintain a romantic attitude in the relationship.

Porcelain wedding - 20 years

Why porcelain? This material is thin, light and elegant. N Besides all this, porcelain is a rather fragile material.This means that even after such a considerable period as 20 years, spouses should take their union seriously.

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Opal wedding - 21 years

It will be interesting to note that popular belief states that opal is a stone that evokes repulsive feelings towards the one who gave it. Despite this, opal products are the gifts that spouses give each other.

Bronze wedding - 22 years

The name of this anniversary means that by this time family relationships have become stronger, and a new stage of development has begun. They say that by this time the spouses easily adapt to each other, while they remain one.

Beryl wedding - 23 years

Some believe that beryl is a stone of peace of mind, and it also serves as the guardian of the hearth. In addition, this stone symbolizes love, prosperity and prosperity.It is worth noting that it can be found painted in different colors and shades.It is believed that the threshold of 23 years is a turning point in family life.

Satin wedding - 24 years

Satin is a fabric that stands out for its fineness and smoothness. From the title you can understand that family relationships become subtle and smooth after so many years.

By this time, the main difficulties of family life are over, the children have become adults, life is settled and all that remains is to enjoy what you have achieved, while not forgetting and maintaining warm feelings in the relationship.

Silver wedding - 25 years

After 25 years of marriage, the silver wedding begins. Silver is a precious metal, and a quarter of a century of marriage cannot but be considered something precious for the spouses.They will definitely never part, their relationships and feelings have already been tempered over the years.Husband and wife not only love, but also value and respect each other.

Jade wedding - 26 years

A year has passed since the bright event - the silver wedding. After such an anniversary, the Jade Wedding is celebrated, the symbol of which is the jade stone, known for its strength, and it is extremely difficult to break it, both physically and chemically.

Mahogany wedding - 27 years

Mahogany in this case is a symbol of nobility, wisdom, endurance, as well as the strength of relationships. This anniversary is usually celebrated in a narrow circle, or rather in the circle of children and grandchildren.If desired, spouses can exchange symbolic gifts.

Nickel wedding - 28 years

According to legend, the name of this wedding should remind the spouses that even after so many years of marriage, the marriage should continue to be filled with radiance.

Velvet wedding - 29 years

According to folk traditions, the 29th year of marriage is called the velvet wedding. This name was not chosen by chance, as it is worth remembering tenderness and gentleness in relationships.It is recommended to celebrate this anniversary in a restaurant.The wife, as a rule, wears a velor dress, and the husband can simply wear a velvet bow tie.

Pearl wedding - 30 years

Pearls symbolize chastity, love, purity and fertility. By this time, according to tradition, the couple can already boast of grandchildren.To celebrate this anniversary, the couple invites all guests: friends, children and grandchildren.

Dark (sunny) wedding - 31 years

The name of this anniversary is a symbol of warmth and light. By this time, both of these traits are present in the relationship, and this is not surprising.

Stone (strawberry) wedding - 33 years

You can understand everything by the name - by the age of 33, the relationship had become as strong as a rock. It is worth noting that this anniversary also has a second name - strawberry wedding.Perhaps this is due to the fact that the spouses are intertwined with each other like strawberry bushes.

Amber wedding - 34 years

This anniversary received such a warm name because amber, before becoming a beautiful stone, must go a long way, changing from a viscous volcanic resin into a valuable mineral.

Linen (coral) wedding - 35 years

This anniversary also has a second name - coral wedding. Linen is a symbol of strength, but coral is a living organism that can grow quite quickly and form coral reefs.

The name “coral wedding” suggests that after 35 years of marriage, the couple can already enjoy a huge family with many grandchildren.

36 years - what a wedding

This anniversary does not have a name, but it is celebrated nonetheless. Usually they invite a narrow circle of friends and do not organize festivities like on a special occasion.You can also celebrate this date with each other.

Muslin wedding - 37 years

Muslin is a fairly expensive fabric. To produce it, in ancient times, people spent a lot of time, and they also had to demonstrate a lot of patience.

Mercury wedding - 38 years

Mercury is a liquid metal that can change its shape. In marriage, spouses who have lived together for 38 years can look at their relationship in a new way.It's never too late to start living for each other.

Like all intermediate anniversaries, this one is celebrated in a very narrow family circle.

Crepe wedding - 39 years

Although it is not yet an anniversary, a crepe wedding is an important anniversary in the family. The name anniversary comes from a durable material whose threads are tightly woven together.

The relationship between spouses can be compared to a single canvas, which is very difficult to break.

Ruby wedding - 40 years

The symbol of this anniversary is ruby ​​- a stone that symbolizes love and the fire of burning feelings, proven over the years.

Mother of pearl wedding - 42 years

According to folk traditions, mother of pearl has magical properties. It is said to have the ability to strengthen marital relationships and also provide happiness in the home.Tradition also says that on this anniversary, the husband gives his wife a necklace consisting of 42 pearls.

Flannel wedding - 43 years

Flannel is a fabric that is popularly used because it is soft and warm, capable of keeping you warm in any weather. According to tradition, on this anniversary, husband and wife give each other various flannel products - pajamas, shirts, dressing gowns, etc.

Topaz wedding - 44 years

Topaz is a beautiful stone that boasts a rich range of colors. Although it is transparent, it is quite strong.By this time, the relationship between the spouses is considered to be quite strong and transparent, with no resentment or quarrels.

Sapphire wedding - 45 years

By the age of 45, the couple had long proven their love and devotion to each other. Sapphire symbolizes love, which protects from evil. This means that spouses must take care of each other and protect each other.It is also worth noting that sapphire is a stone of renewal and kindness.They say it helps refresh relationships.

Lavender wedding - 46 years

By this time, there is no such passion as before, but there is no fuss either. With all this, in marriage there is calm, respect and tenderness.This anniversary is not celebrated magnificently - most often children and grandchildren are invited.But the table is set, according to tradition, with a blue tablecloth and blue dishes are placed.

Cashmere wedding - 47 years

Cashmere is a warm and pleasant material. It is famous for not causing allergies. The name of the anniversary means that the spouses have not annoyed each other for a long time.After so many years of marriage, they are simply enjoying a quiet life.

Amethyst wedding - 48 years

Amethyst is a symbol of purity of relationships. Such relationships are essential to a lasting marriage.For so many years together, the spouses learned to support each other, they became one.

Cedar wedding - 49 years

There is a year left until the Golden Jubilee, but for now - the Cedar Wedding. After 49 years of marriage, the spouses can easily show everyone their ability to adapt to each other, as well as solve complex problems together.Noble cedar is famous for the fact that it is incredibly hardy and can live for hundreds of years.

Golden wedding - 50 years

Fifty years is no joke. It is not for nothing that the symbol of such an anniversary is gold - one of the most expensive metals in the world. This valuable metal symbolizes the path that the spouses have traveled, spending a lot of effort along the way.

The marriage, which lasted 50 years, was difficult in places, but its participants were able to prove to each other their love, respect, support, trust, and devotion.

Emerald wedding - 55 years

After more than half a century of marriage, the spouses are no longer young, which means that the children should host the celebration. Children give emerald jewelry to their parents as gifts.

Diamond wedding - 60 years

The diamond wedding also has a second name - diamond. Diamond is the most valuable and expensive stone.The name of the anniversary means that a marriage that lasts 60 years is quite rare, and if the spouses have lived together for that long, then there is something to value the marriage for.

Iron wedding - 65 years

Many anniversaries have already been celebrated, children are not young either, grandchildren may also have children, your home is filled with joy, especially when family members visit you. Iron in this case is a symbol of strong relationships that have been built and strengthened over the years.

Wedding of grace - 70 years

A blessed wedding is a rather rare occurrence. And yet it exists and proves that eternal love exists, and people can live together for such a long time in marriage.Usually this anniversary is celebrated among children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. It is they, and not the heroes of the day, who organize the event.

Crown wedding - 75 years

Such a marriage seems impossible. But if the spouses were able to live in marriage for 75 years, then they should be awarded medals, since such a long period is a real achievement.The couple who celebrated their crown wedding already know that they made the right choice.

Oak wedding - 80 years

This date is incredibly big for a person and no less rare. The oak is a symbol of this anniversary, as it is large and strong, capable of standing for centuries. Oak does not care about hurricanes and storms.It is also a symbol of eternity.This anniversary is mainly celebrated by centenarians (people who have already turned 100 years old).

Granite wedding - 90 years

Those who celebrate a Granite wedding have very good health, otherwise it would be impossible to celebrate 90 years of marriage. Granite is a hard and durable material that can withstand the tests of the elements and time.

Red (platinum) wedding - 100 years

This may be the most unlikely wedding anniversary ever. Despite this, it exists, which means there were, are, and maybe there will be people who will be able to celebrate such a rare anniversary.

All family members give the spouses gifts and red flowers, and prepare a festive table. At the same time, the most important thing is attention and happiness that there are such parents.

It is worth noting that at least one (already famous in the world) couple can boast of a red wedding - the Agayevs from Azerbaijan.

It was they who gave the name to this wedding. In 2012, 126-year-old Niftula and his wife, 116-year-old Balabeim, celebrated exactly 100 years of marriage.

The couple was congratulated from all over the world.According to the Agayevs, the secret of such a long love is one thing - no matter what you do, you should always do it with love.

One of the most memorable, important and happiest dates for people is their wedding day. It brings so much happiness to young people who have linked their lives together forever. The entire 1st year of the wedding passes happily, it is not for nothing that they call it green. It was this year that the couple was infinitely happy and had their head in the clouds.

Why the year after the wedding is called green is extremely simple. This color is associated with spring, the birth of something new, youth, freshness and much more. For the same reason, the newlyweds are given a sea of ​​flowers at their wedding, the wedding premises are decorated, the groom walks around with a boutonniere, and the bride with a bouquet.

When it comes to a small anniversary - a 1-year wedding - it is called chintz or gauze. This name has been around since ancient times. Chintz is a thin, bright fabric that is perfectly associated with a young couple. Life is just beginning, it seems bright and carefree. But, like chintz, life together is delicate and fragile, so the slightest problem can destroy the relationship.

Another belief is that young people are especially sexually active during this year. That's why they say that bed linen is washed too quickly.

Traditions and beliefs

Since ancient times, there have been many traditions that must be observed to strengthen family ties. Don't neglect them, they will not only strengthen your marriage, but also serve as an excellent reason for fun.

The first tradition is to invite all your relatives who were at the wedding to the anniversary. Also be sure to call witnesses. At the gala dinner, the first bottle of champagne, which was set aside at the wedding, is opened. Remember that you will open the second bottle when your first child arrives.

According to tradition, the wife presents her husband with a shirt, and the husband presents his wife with a cotton dress. You need to decorate the house with elements of chintz fabric: lay out a chintz tablecloth, hang curtains, put napkins on the table. Gifts should also contain chintz elements

The most touching tradition is considered to be tying knots. Newlyweds give each other cotton handkerchiefs, then tie the ends in knots and keep them for the rest of their lives. This, according to legend, will allow the marriage to be strong, long and happy.

Well, what kind of wedding, and especially its anniversary, is complete without gifts. What they give for the first year of marriage, you need to figure it out.

Gifts for a young couple can be unusual, or they can be useful. The family is just starting to live, so they have nothing of their own.

In addition, the newlyweds have not yet recovered from such a bright event as a wedding; the bride probably still has her wedding dress, and there is a bottle of champagne on the shelf that should be opened on the first anniversary.

If you don’t know what to give for your 1 year wedding anniversary, go by the name – chintz. Quite often, young people are expecting a baby to join their family, so diapers made from this fabric will be just the perfect gift.

If you think that anniversary gifts should be more expensive than diapers, then think about bed linen, towels, a beautiful elegant tablecloth, and a warm blanket. Such things will definitely be useful to young people. They are not cheap, and with the birth of a child, every penny counts, so often a young couple cannot afford much. Blankets and pillows are perfect for gifts; it’s never superfluous.

For those who like to make things, you can give something made with your own hands. Try knitting a baby blanket, some clothes for a baby, embroider a beautiful picture. You can come up with a lot of things, the main thing is that you give such a gift with love.

But clothes can be given not only to a child, but also to the young people themselves. Give them bathrobes that they will put on after the bath and remember you. T-shirts with funny slogans, cups, dishes - anything is suitable for a gift for the 1st wedding anniversary.

As has been the custom since ancient times, the wife should give her husband a shirt so that all the ladies around can see that there is someone to take care of the man. And the husband should give his wife a sundress, the one he likes.

But in the modern world, you can give your husband a beautiful T-shirt or a sexy robe. It is also not at all necessary to give exactly such gifts.

The husband can give a beautiful piece of jewelry, preferably made of precious metals. In general, it is best to give what your other half wants.

Practical gifts

People who believe that the best gift is a practical, necessary gift. Therefore, you can give the newlyweds some kitchen appliances for their 1st wedding anniversary. A household food processor, blender, toaster or coffee maker is something that will never hurt a young couple for their home.

According to tradition, it is very impolite to give gifts to young people who hint at the birth of a child. But, if the newlyweds are expecting a baby, God himself ordered to give gifts for the little addition. Clothes, a dryer, a blanket, bottles, rattles - you can come up with many gifts that are so necessary for a baby.

You can give something for the home: a laundry basket, a mirror, a beautiful vase - in general, everything that the newlyweds will use constantly.

Give the couple tickets to the cinema, theater, aquarium, spa and many other pleasant treatments.

Some excursion will also appeal to young people, and if it’s to the sea, then you will never be forgotten.

For a more expensive gift, a trip to another city or even country is suitable. But keep in mind that people may not have foreign passports. Therefore, think through everything to the smallest detail.

While the guests are racking their brains over gifts, the newlyweds have another problem: where and how to celebrate their first anniversary. In fact, there are many ideas for a holiday, it all depends on the budget and the number of ideas.

If your anniversary falls in the summer, it’s simply ideal to organize a trip to barbecue or to the mountains. Get out into nature, to the sea or to the river. You will need to bring drinks, food, and most importantly, a good mood.

You can not invite anyone at all and have a romantic evening. Book a table in a restaurant by the sea, with a beautiful view that pleases the eye. Or cook a delicious dinner at home, decorate the whole apartment with flowers, turn on quiet music.

Give yourself a gift and book a fun photo session that will include all your friends. Or make a colorful film about your first acquaintance, about your life, happy moments. Let the operator tell you how to arrange this.

It would be original to hold a second wedding. You will be able to invite those who were unable to attend your previous event. This celebration will allow you to remember all the joyful moments, have a lot of fun, strengthen your bonds and fall in love with each other even more.

Many couples nowadays, after marriage, after several years, decide to seal their marriage before God. To do this, you must visit the priest, take communion, and understand the importance of this event. Only then can you create a divine union.

Choose interesting competitions, tasks, come up with a scenario for the holiday.

Alternatively, you can prepare a themed party or masquerade. Come up with a theme, let each guest dress up, choose your own original costumes. Throw a disco party and dance until you drop. Such an evening will allow people to relax, you will never forget it.

At the end of the celebration, you can launch fireworks, fireworks, glowing balls and the like.

Examples of competitions

To make your holiday much more interesting and lively, here are some examples of competitions for fun:

• An interesting compliment competition - all guests must choose a team of the groom and a team of the bride. Then, in turn, each person begins to compliment the bride and groom out loud. Whoever comes up with the most beautiful words wins.
• Sewing competition - consists of preparing calico pieces and two needles and thread. The time is noted, participants must temporarily sew a button to the fabric in half a minute. Whoever succeeds receives a beautiful napkin as a gift from the young couple.
• For people who don't like or can't move a lot, prepare a congratulations contest. The bride approaches the guests one by one, and everyone comes up with an original congratulation to the newlyweds.
• Young people need to describe, without the help of words, the most striking event in their life that they remember. All guests need to guess what was so interesting about the newlyweds.
• You can take a pack of salt, line up the guests in two rows, and throw a pack of salt over the knees of the participants. Other parts of the body are prohibited. Whoever brings the most salt to the end is a great guy.

Come up with original competitions, have fun together, then your relationship will live longer and become stronger. Your guests will always help you in organizing such wonderful holidays, just ask everyone to participate in the organization.

In the life of every young couple there are enough both happy and sad moments. Sometimes it seems that everything is tired, but you shouldn’t give up. Your life will become stronger when you go through all the hardships together. And such holidays will make your life more interesting; they will always remind you why you once got married. Be happy and take care of your other half!