The fact is that names for wedding anniversaries were not invented yesterday. And not even in the last century. In those days when such an anniversary calendar was created (by the way, it is found in both European and Asian cultures with minimal differences) they hardly thought about gifts. Our ancestors were more interested in the evolution of relations in married couple, the formation of family ties and their strengthening. It is from this point of view that anniversaries should be considered.
On the wedding day itself, only close relatives congratulated the newlyweds; exactly two weeks later, a feast was held for friends; a year after the wedding, good friends were expected to visit; two years later, new acquaintances and distant relatives were expected to visit.
Thus, all anniversaries divisible by four were ordered to be celebrated noisily, and the 5th, 11th, 22nd and 33rd anniversaries were best celebrated modestly together, since Neptune is responsible for sexual harmony, or skipped altogether. The most serious dates - 15, 30 and 45 years - are under the influence of Saturn, the planet of stability and they should be noted in a narrow family circle. Now there is no consensus on celebrating anniversaries either; someone celebrates only one year from the wedding day and then remembers the holiday only on “beautiful” anniversaries, multiples of five - 5, 10, 15 years and so on.
For some, a wedding anniversary becomes a reason for celebration only after conversion to precious metal, that is, after a silver wedding (25 years), others conscientiously celebrate important date every year, and some do not celebrate this holiday at all. However, it is still necessary to have an idea of what anniversaries are called and what they mean.
A wedding anniversary is a great occasion to remember the wonderful moments of the ceremony and leaf through wedding albums. In our fast-paced age, this is a really good reminder of love and family ties, so fragile and so precious...
Wedding anniversary year.
The very first wedding anniversary is the wedding day itself or - Green wedding
The green wedding is the first day of the wedding (wedding day) and the entire first year after this event. The symbolism of the name is a sign of youth, freshness and purity of a young wife and husband. During the first year after the wedding, you can celebrate " wedding anniversary" every month and even celebrate marriage day every week for the first month.
The symbolism of a green wedding is present in wedding accessories. First of all, is it the famous myrtle wreath or myrtle tree (remember the film “Straw Hat” with Andrei Mironov)? This tradition is more European than Russian, and in Europe in previous years it was developed to the level of a rather complex ceremony - the myrtle tree itself was planted by parents on the birthday of their daughter, and on the wedding day the grown tree was given to the groom. It is difficult to say how much this tradition has been preserved now, but in our time, a green wedding is symbolized by the leaves in the bride’s wedding wreath, the leaves in the bride’s bouquet and the flower in the groom’s boutonniere.
1st wedding anniversary - Calico wedding
1 year from the wedding day is called a calico wedding or a gauze wedding. There is some ambiguity in the symbolism of the name of the calico wedding anniversary. Conservative sources claim that during the first year from the wedding day, relationships are like the most fragile fabric - chintz. And the newlyweds had only just gotten to know each other better during their 1 year of marriage; their relationship is still very fragile, which is why they are “chintz”.
However, perky popular rumor ascribes a slightly different meaning to the name “calico wedding”, explaining the meaning of calico and gauze anniversaries much more simply. People quite reasonably believed that the first year life together is notable for the extremely active actions of the newlyweds in bed, which, in fact, leads to the wear and tear of the chintz 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 a chintz wedding - sets of bed linen to replenish supplies :) Purely symbolic "chintz" gifts for the 1st wedding anniversary are also appropriate - handkerchiefs, aprons, and heart-shaped pillows.
Wedding 2 years - Paper wedding
The 2 year wedding anniversary is called a paper wedding. Symbolism - identifying relationships 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 concerns and family life no longer seems woven from pleasures alone. Conflicts are possible due to fatigue and irritability, family relationships on their second wedding anniversary they 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 accepted.
Wedding 3 years - Leather wedding
Three years of marriage is the first “significant” date for a young family. The 3 year wedding anniversary is called a leather wedding. It is believed that the “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 for 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.
Wedding 4 years - Linen wedding
If four years have passed since the wedding, then this anniversary is called a linen wedding. There is a second name for the 4th wedding anniversary - wax wedding. As for the reasons for naming the date 4 years from the wedding day “wax”, we could not get any information, but here is the name “ linen wedding"Quite remarkable.
In fact, this is the first of the names of wedding anniversaries, the symbolism of which is not emotional, but pragmatic. The focus is no longer on personal relationships, but on the relationship to the family, to the home. Linen is 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, on the 4th wedding anniversary it’s time to become wealthy :) Therefore, as a gift for the 4th wedding anniversary, guests bring linen tablecloths, towels, bedspreads, etc. A mandatory attribute for celebrating the 4th wedding anniversary are candles (wax wedding), and the entire celebration can be organized by candlelight.
5th wedding anniversary - Wooden wedding
The first “respectable” anniversary of the family - five years of marriage - is called a wooden wedding. A family with 5 years of experience can be compared to a wooden house. This is already a solid structure, which, however, can still be threatened by fires (family quarrels). It is considered a good omen for spouses to plant a tree on their 5th wedding anniversary. They say that a tree planted on the 5th wedding anniversary will survive all adversity and will be a memory for distant descendants.
A wedding anniversary of 5 years is celebrated thoroughly, although gifts for a wooden wedding can be the most inexpensive - wooden carved things,
Wedding 6 years - Cast iron wedding
The 6th wedding anniversary - the first of the "metal" anniversaries - is called a cast iron wedding. According to one version, the name of the anniversary is due to the fact that the relationship is already strong, like metal, but it is the most fragile of all metals - despite its apparent strength, cast iron can easily break from a strong blow.
According to another version, the “cast iron” name of the 6th wedding anniversary glorifies the strength of the hearth. They say that on this day, women in the villages polished cast-iron dishes to a shine and proudly displayed them for passersby to see :)
As a gift for a cast-iron wedding, it is recommended to give cast-iron pots and pans (if only you knew where to get them now), as well as cast-iron fireplace grates (extremely important for modern high-rise buildings, yeah). It is worth noting that in America and Western Europe the 6th wedding anniversary is called the candy anniversary, and in Latvia - the rowan anniversary. According to Latvian tradition, the symbol family hearth A bunch of rowan berries is considered to preserve love, protect against illness, and bring a son into the family. This symbolism of 6 wedding years is perhaps more romantic.
Wedding 6.5 years - Zinc wedding
This is the name of the first of the partial wedding anniversaries. This strange “anniversary out of the blue” can only be explained by the desire to arrange a small celebration for yourself on a weekday.
7th wedding anniversary - Copper wedding (or wool wedding)
The copper wedding is celebrated on the 7th year after the wedding. Copper is a symbol of family strength, beauty and prosperity. This is no longer ferrous metal, cast iron, but valuable. But she is still far from noble or precious. In previous years, as a sign of the 7th wedding anniversary, the couple exchanged copper coins.
Nowadays you can give each other handicrafts - candlesticks, decorative cups, embossing, etc. - as a gift for a copper wedding.
8th Anniversary Wedding - Tin Wedding
It is believed that 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.
9th wedding anniversary - Faience wedding
Faience wedding - celebrated on the 9th year of family life. The name 9th wedding anniversary 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.
10th wedding anniversary - Pink wedding (or tin wedding)
When it is 10 years since the wedding, this anniversary is called the Pink (or Tin) Wedding. The first round anniversary of the family is celebrated “in full” - everyone who was present at the marriage 10 years ago is invited to the celebration.
The strength of family ties on the 10th wedding anniversary is considered unbreakable, so the main thing in gifts for a pink wedding is not hints of family conflicts, but their beauty. Gifts for 10 wedding years should be as beautiful as the relationship between husband and wife that has endured 10 years. Even the less popular “tin” name for the 10th wedding anniversary is associated with the flexibility of the tin metal - that is, with the ability of the spouses to adapt to each other.
Accordingly, gifts for a pink wedding are very romantic and symbolic. The husband gives his wife 11 roses: 10 red - as a symbol of love and 1 white - as a symbol of hope for the next decade. All guests give roses to spouses to celebrate their 10th wedding anniversary. It’s very good if it is possible to include elements of clothing pink symbolism(color, drawing). On the table there is rose wine, tea with rose petals and a cake decorated with roses.
11th wedding anniversary - Steel wedding
Steel wedding - the 11th anniversary of the family - the beginning of a new decade of life together. 11 from the wedding day means that the countdown of the next 10 years has successfully begun, that the relationship has hardened, become stronger and stronger. An obvious gift - products from of stainless steel- a set of pans, a tray, etc. - everything that is made of steel and at the same time “for the family.”
12.5 wedding anniversary - Nickel wedding
The Nickel wedding is the second “incomplete” wedding anniversary. According to Russian customs, it 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. Accordingly, the theme of the gift for the 12th wedding anniversary is obvious - shiny nickel-plated items should be given, for example, dishes.
13th wedding anniversary - Lace (lily of the valley) wedding
Celebrated on the 13th anniversary of family life. Despite the "unlucky" number (and perhaps as a form of "compensation"), the celebration of the 13th anniversary of the family, as well as the celebration pink wedding, 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, which is why 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 their eyes off these creations. In the same way, subtle, harmonious relationships in the family take years to build .
On the 13th wedding anniversary, guests give gifts made of lace and items knitted from fine wool. It would be ideal for a husband to give his wife a bouquet of lilies of the valley for their 13th wedding anniversary. But, firstly, lilies of the valley are listed in the Red Book. And secondly, they bloom only in May.
14th wedding anniversary - Agate wedding
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. A husband can give his wife agate jewelry for her 14th wedding anniversary; for guests, celebrating a “precious” anniversary is not too wasteful - you can give bone figurines to match the stone.
15th wedding anniversary - Glass wedding
Glass wedding is celebrated 15 years from the wedding day. The name of the 15th wedding anniversary indicates the purity and clarity of the relationship between the spouses. 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.
16th wedding anniversary - Topaz wedding- not noted
17th wedding anniversary - Pink wedding- not noted
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.
19th wedding anniversary - Pomegranate wedding- not noted
20th wedding anniversary - Porcelain wedding
An important family anniversary. It is believed that within 20 years of the wedding, all the dishes given for the wedding were broken... 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. One way or another, porcelain cups, plates, and china sets are presented as gifts for a porcelain wedding.
21st wedding anniversary - Opal wedding
(practically not celebrated)
22nd wedding anniversary - Bronze wedding(practically not celebrated)
23rd wedding anniversary - Beryl wedding(practically not celebrated)
24th wedding anniversary - Satin wedding
(practically not celebrated)
There is practically no information about the wedding anniversaries listed above, except, in fact, the names of the weddings.
25th wedding anniversary - silver wedding
25 years of family life - silver wedding. This is the first "famous" wedding anniversary. After 25 years, the name of the wedding anniversary for the first time "reached" precious metal- silver. There is no need to explain in detail the meaning of such a comparison of a 25-year marriage; it is just as clear that the right gift for a silver wedding - silver items or something silver-plated.
The celebration of a silver wedding is accompanied by some special traditions. On this day, husband and wife can exchange silver rings and wear them in addition to their wedding rings throughout anniversary year. The silver wedding can also be celebrated “officially” - in the wedding palace or registry office where the marriage took place.
26 years - Jade wedding
27 years - Mahogany wedding
29th wedding anniversary - Velvet wedding
30th wedding anniversary - Pearl wedding
Pearl wedding is celebrated on the 30th wedding anniversary. Pure natural pearls are a symbol of the purity and impeccability of the relationship between a husband and wife who have lived together for 30 years. As a gift for pearl wedding The husband presents his wife with a necklace, which, naturally, should contain 30 grains of pearls - according to the number of years that have passed since the wedding day.
Anything made from pearls, such as jewelry, can be a gift for your 30th wedding anniversary. Guests can afford a simpler gift for a pearl wedding - interior items decorated with pearls, but not natural, but artificial pearls.
31 years old - Dark wedding
34th wedding anniversary - Amber wedding
35th wedding anniversary - Coral wedding (linen wedding)
Linen (linen, coral) wedding - celebrated 35 years after the wedding. The 35th wedding anniversary even has a third name - linen, but it is rarely used so as not to be confused with the 4th linen anniversary. A linen tablecloth personifies peace, well-being and comfort. Corals - health and long life together.
Gifts for 35 wedding years - red coral jewelry, linen tablecloths, bedspreads, napkins, towels, clothing items, etc. A wife can give her husband a linen shirt.
37th wedding anniversary - Muslin wedding
37.5 Wedding Anniversary - Aluminum Anniversary
The second “half” wedding anniversary, which, moreover, is better known than the previous “whole” wedding name. Maybe because the very name of this wedding anniversary symbolizes the ease and strength of family relationships.
38 years - Mercury wedding
39 years - Crepe wedding
40th Anniversary - Ruby Wedding
WITH ruby wedding congratulations 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, a husband and wife may choose to have a ruby encrusted 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.
44 years - Topaz wedding
45th wedding anniversary - Sapphire (Scarlet) wedding
Another “jewelry” name for a wedding, but not without meaning. The years tell us to think about health, and sapphire, according to popular belief, is a healing stone that relieves heavy thoughts, refreshes feelings, and gives strength to fight fatigue and illness.
46th wedding anniversary - Lavender wedding
A very touching name for the wedding and touching symbolism of the wedding anniversary. This day symbolizes tenderness and kindness and the 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.
47 years - Cashmere wedding
48th anniversary - Amethyst wedding
49th wedding anniversary - Cedar wedding
50th wedding anniversary - GOLDEN WEDDING
The Golden Wedding is the second “famous” 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.
Gifts for golden wedding, of course, - gold products. Guests can also give gold-plated jewelry and interior items.
55 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.
60th wedding anniversary - Diamond (platinum) wedding
The husband and wife lived together for 60 years, withstanding the storms of fate like the hardest stone - a diamond. A cut diamond is called a diamond. This means that no one and nothing can dissolve such a long marriage. The diamond is the symbol of this anniversary and is the hardest of all precious stones. It symbolizes the strength of the marriage union.
On this day, children and grandchildren give spouses jewelry with diamonds.
65th wedding anniversary - Iron wedding
This anniversary is a rather rare event, which testifies to the strength of family ties that over such a period of time have become as hard as iron. Usually on this day openwork iron stands or iron souvenirs are given as gifts.
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.
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.
75th wedding anniversary - Crown wedding or Second diamond wedding
The name means that the wedding anniversary crowns family life. This anniversary crowns a long and happy life two loving spouses. Celebrated by a wide circle of relatives, children and grandchildren.
80th wedding anniversary - Oak wedding
Oak is a symbol of longevity, the name of the wedding is obvious. Your family life is as strong as oak branches and lives as long as an oak tree lives. On this day, spouses are given oak rosaries.
100th wedding anniversary - Red Wedding
The red color, as we already know, symbolizes love and passion, and also speaks of the eternal union of two souls, which does not end after earthly life. Of course, rare love unions survive to such impressive dates, but the main thing is that they spend all the years that are allotted to the spouses in love and harmony.
A wedding is not only the day of marriage on which a “new unit of society” was born. This is an ancient tradition with deep roots and customs. According to one of them, it is customary to celebrate each year lived together. Each anniversary has its own name, which characterizes it from the best side. Based on the name of the anniversary, one can judge the marriage, its prosperity and its honor.
- For many lovers, their wedding day is a special date. They celebrate it with trepidation and try to observe all the traditions of the celebration. For others, only anniversary numbers that measure the time of marriage are important: 10 years, 20 years, and so on.
- If you dive into history, you will notice that modern names for wedding anniversaries have quite deep roots. At that time, people valued events associated with their lives much more strongly, loved nature and compared themselves with it
- Most likely based on this, the names of wedding anniversaries have such “natural” names. Moreover, following the name, you can understand its essence and compare it with the year of marriage lived by the spouses
- Since ancient times, people have believed in all sorts of signs that originated from nature and everything around them. People believed that if they followed the signs, they would be filled with extraordinary strength that could protect a marriage from unhappiness and preserve it for many years
- In modern life, not every person has the idea that every year married life has a name and most often turns to additional sources for help
Not everyone knows that the day itself on which the wedding takes place already has a name. Its name is “green wedding”. In this case, “greenery” symbolizes the youth and inexperience of the newlyweds. In addition, greens are always fresh, light, but at the same time something not fully ripe and not very fragile.
Based on the name of the wedding anniversary, it is customary to give gifts; it is for this reason (most likely) that it is customary to give currency on the wedding day (that is, on the “green wedding”). It is dollar bills that the newlyweds should bring financial well-being and status in married life. However, this is not an established rule at all and is just a tradition.
Table of weddings distributed by year from 1 to 10
| Wedding anniversary | Anniversary name | Anniversary Features |
| 1 year | chintz wedding | The anniversary received such a name only because this material valued for its special subtlety, lightness, and transparency. This fabric is quite everyday, not expensive, but fragile: it is easy to tear and damage. It is compared to romantic feelings, because after one year of marriage the couple tries everyday life and often loses their feelings. At a chintz wedding, it is customary to drink a bottle of champagne, knitted at the wedding. |
| 2 years | paper wedding | Paper is also a rather fragile material and that is why the second anniversary has such a name. Literally, you can compare marriage to paper like this: “It is strong when the “paper” is folded in several layers. This suggests that joint efforts, understanding and children strengthen the union of a young family and make it strong. |
| 3 years | leather wedding | Our ancestors gave this anniversary such a name because at that time material such as leather was very valued and expensive. Compared to chintz and paper, leather is much stronger, which suggests that the lovers went through the difficulties of the first years of marriage and found harmony in which they built their happy life. |
| 4 years | linen wedding | Linen fabric is considered a fairly noble and pleasant material, which is not cheap and is considered prestigious, having many positive properties. In the old days, ropes were woven from flax, and often the 4th anniversary of marriage was also called “rope”. Our ancestors believed that in the 4th year of marriage, the spouses should be given a test: tie them with linen ropes and if they get out of them smoothly, this is good omen, symbolizing a long happy marriage. |
| 5 years | wooden wedding | The anniversary received this name for a reason. The tree has long been a symbol of fertility, and by the fifth year of marriage, the newlyweds must have a child. When two lovers have their first child, they literally “take root” and find a strong union between each other. The tree also symbolizes the house and furniture in which a young family finds comfort. |
| 6 years | cast iron wedding | Cast iron is a fairly strong metal, but it is also symbolized by its fragility, because if you drop a cast iron thing, it will definitely have a dent that cannot be fixed. Likewise, a marriage at this stage of life remains strong only when both spouses treat each other with care. |
| 7 years | copper wedding | Copper is valued as an expensive metal, but it is not considered and does not belong to the noble metal. For this reason, the young people understood how long they still had to live in harmony and understanding and try not to worsen their marriage. |
| 8 years | tin wedding | Tin is a fairly strong and heat-resistant metal. These are the characteristics that a family has at this stage of married life. Tin, like both spouses, having lived for 8 years in harmony and harmony, are full of warmth and have perseverance. |
| 9 years | faience wedding | Material such as earthenware has always been valued and always considered noble. It symbolizes family as something “pure, perfect and beautiful”, but fragile. Therefore, spouses need to be extremely careful to preserve their feelings. |
| 10 years | tin wedding | Tin is a strong and flexible metal, symbolizing spouses as people capable of giving in and adapting to each other. |
wedding anniversaries by year Table of weddings distributed by year from 11 to 20
| Wedding anniversary | Anniversary name | Anniversary Features |
| 11 years | steel wedding | A very symbolic name, since marriage (just like steel) undergoes a special “hardening” and after this it can be broken strong union only the death of one of the spouses is possible. |
| 12 years | nickel wedding | This metal also symbolizes the nobility, uniqueness and strength of the union, which has passed many tests and remained strong. |
| 13 years | lace wedding | The number “13” has long been considered unfavorable, and in order to somehow brighten up this date, as well as distract everything negative from it, it was given the name “lace”, that is, symbolizing lightness, beauty, romance and fun. |
| 14 years | agate wedding | Agate is considered an expensive stone, but at the same time it is not considered very expensive and is quite affordable. Likewise, marital relationships at this stage already deserve to be considered strong, but they still need to go a long way to achieve a high rating. |
| 15 years | glass wedding | In addition to the fact that glass is a fairly fragile material that is easy to break, it is also a symbol of purity. At this stage of life, spouses acquire a fairly smooth relationship, transparent and strong. |
| 16 years | has no name | not noted |
| 17 years | has no name | not noted |
| 18 years | turquoise wedding | It also symbolizes one of the expensive stones - turquoise. It is not uncommon at this time that the first child grows up and the parents receive a new “fresh as turquoise” stage in their lives. |
| 19 years | krypton wedding | Krypton symbolizes not only light, it is a kind of symbol of purity. So in marriage, after living together for 19 years, spouses become one and illuminate each other’s lives. |
| 20 years | porcelain wedding | This material has long been considered elite and was not available in every home. It symbolizes comfort, prosperity, warmth and a good harmonious atmosphere in the family. |
wedding anniversary names chart According to ancient customs, it is not customary to celebrate 16th and 17th wedding anniversaries. If you study this issue in detail, it is almost impossible to find an unambiguous solution and a truthful source. Unlike other countries, the Slavs celebrated these dates bad omen and that's why they don't have names.
Table of weddings distributed by year from 21 to 30
| Wedding anniversary | Anniversary name | Anniversary Feature |
| 21 years old | Opal wedding | Named after a beautiful stone - opal. It is highly valued and symbolizes a strong, kind and understanding relationship between spouses. |
| 22 | Bronze wedding | Bronze is an expensive metal and that is why such an anniversary is valued as a “prize”. Bronze Anniversary indicates that the spouses have a strong and understanding relationship. |
| 23 years old | Beryl wedding | Beryl is a special metal; in itself it is not expensive, but certain types of it are considered unique and precious. Likewise, a marriage, after so many years, if it remains strong, then the couple has a strong, strong and trusting relationship. |
| 24 years | Satin wedding | Satin is a beautiful and soft, festive material. That is why relationships after 24 years of marriage are considered just as beautiful. |
| 25 years | silver wedding | The first major anniversary, which is usually celebrated magnificently. Silver is a noble and expensive metal; this is how relationships for 25 years of marriage are symbolized. |
| 26 years | Jade wedding | It is also considered beautiful, durable and unique, like the expensive jade stone. |
| 27 years | Mahogany wedding | Mahogany is considered a unique, strong, expensive material. That is why marriage in its 26th year of existence has the same values. |
| 28 years | has no name | not noted |
| 29 years | Velvet wedding | Velvet has long been valued as a material for the rich. It is for this reason that 29 years of married life is considered a valuable feature that not everyone can afford. |
| 30 years | Pearl wedding | Like pearls, the marital relationship matured for a long time, accumulated experience and eventually became very valuable. |
wedding anniversary calendar on table Unlike European countries, in our area it is not customary to celebrate the 28th wedding anniversary for the same reason - it is a bad omen, but in some sources this particular date is called “nickel”.
Table of weddings distributed by year from 31 to 40
| Wedding anniversary | Anniversary name | Anniversary Feature |
| 31 year | Dark wedding | It symbolizes all the work and all the experience that the spouses have accumulated over so many years of marriage. |
| 32 years | has no name | not noted |
| 33 years | has no name | not noted |
| 34 years | Amber wedding | Amber acts as a symbol of such a long union and compares marriage with itself as something valuable, expensive and real. |
| 35 years | Coral wedding | Coral is a valuable material that can last forever. The love of two spouses is also valued. |
| 36 years | has no name | not noted |
| 37 years | Muslin wedding | Muslin is a beautiful thin fabric that cannot be torn by hand. So are the relationships given year marriages have special strength. |
| 38 years | Mercury wedding | Like mercury in the 38th year of life, a marriage simultaneously acquires softness and is not indestructible. |
| 39 years | Crepe wedding | Crepe is a durable material consisting of many threads intertwined with each other. Likewise, marriage has many nuances, feelings and trust relationships on which it rests. |
| 40 years | Ruby wedding | Ruby - precious valuable stone, which characterizes the marriage union as strong and honorable. |
how to celebrate a wedding anniversary, anniversaries from 1 to 100 years Unfortunately, this period is characterized by many dates that should not be celebrated. Perhaps because this is a bad omen, or maybe because at this age you most often do not notice your problems and try to devote time to your children and grandchildren.
Table of weddings distributed by year from 41 to 50
| Wedding anniversary: | Anniversary name: | Anniversary Features: |
| 41 years old | no name | it is not customary to celebrate |
| 42 years | no name | it is not customary to celebrate |
| 43 years | no name | it is not customary to celebrate |
| 44 years old | Topaz wedding | A precious stone that characterizes the spouses as a noble and honorable union |
| 45 years | Sapphire wedding | This is a deep blue gemstone, so marriage by the 45th year of life has a special charm, nobility, uniqueness and value for society |
| 46 years old | Lavender wedding | Characterizes spouses who, after many years, instead of passion and fire, have found calm, peace and harmony |
| 47 years old | Cashmere wedding | Cashmere is a wool material that is considered not only expensive. To make one cashmere item costs a lot of effort and time, and marriage is valued for enormous work, understanding and agreement. |
| 48 years old | Amethyst wedding | Amethyst is another valuable stone that symbolizes the strength, uniqueness and honor of the union. |
| 49 years old | Cedar wedding | The cedar tree can live for several hundred years, and that is why the anniversary symbolizes the spouses as an eternal couple, capable of existing together for a very long time in harmony and understanding. |
| 50 years | Golden wedding | Gold is a valuable and expensive metal. To live in love and harmony until the golden wedding was considered commendable and honorable. This anniversary is usually celebrated magnificently, no worse than the wedding itself 50 years ago. |
wedding anniversaries by year with descriptions Wedding anniversaries, distributed in the table by year after 50 years of marriage
After 50 years, the wedding anniversary itself is celebrated, but mainly on anniversary dates. Most likely, at this age you don’t want to count the years and such strong meaning There are no names for anniversaries. However, it is worth knowing about those dates that are mandatory to celebrate, even after 50 years of marriage.
Wedding anniversaries with names after 50 years of married life, important anniversaries:
| Wedding anniversary: | Anniversary name: | Anniversary Features: |
| 55 years | Emerald wedding | Emerald is an expensive and valuable stone with a bright and deep green color. So, by the age of 55, marriage acquires special prestige, honor, uniqueness and nobility. |
| 60 years | Diamond wedding | Diamond is the most valuable and expensive stone; one diamond takes hundreds and thousands of years to form in the earth. This is why marriage is considered just as dear, special and valuable 60 years later. |
| 65 years old | Iron wedding | Iron is a strong metal, and marriage and love are the same after 65 years: indestructible, reliable and persistent. |
| 67 years old | Stone wedding | The stone is capable of existing forever, and so is the love of two spouses who were able to live happily married for 67 years. |
| 70 years old | Grace wedding | The very name of the anniversary suggests that people who have lived so many years in marriage and have not lost each other have found grace. |
| 75 years old | Crown wedding | The symbol of this anniversary is the crown. It symbolizes the royal nobility, honor and status of a married couple who managed to live 75 years of marriage. |
| 80 years old | Oak wedding | Oak is a tree that has remained on the earth for more than a hundred years. Likewise, spouses embody these qualities. |
| 90 years old | Granite wedding | Granite is a stone that cannot be destroyed. So the union, after 90 years, is strong, indestructible and eternal. |
| 100 years | Platinum wedding | The most valuable metal, which perfectly characterizes spouses. |
wedding anniversary with name, table It is simply not possible for both spouses to live to see anniversaries such as 70, 80, 90 and even 100 years. However, if there are names for these anniversaries, then it is worth concluding that in life there were still special long-livers who became a kind of “veterans of marriage.”
What gifts are given for wedding anniversaries?
In accordance with the name of the anniversary, it is customary to give a variety of symbolic gifts. It is believed that a properly given gift will bring grace, strength and peace to the marital nest.
What to give for your wedding anniversary? Anniversary Gift Ideas wedding anniversary gift according to its name:
- Wedding day– the so-called “Green wedding”: it is customary to give money, especially currency (green)
- Calico — It is customary to give printed items: clothes, scarves, tablecloths, curtains, bedding
- Paper - It is customary to give: money, photographs, books, paintings
- Leather - It is customary to give: clothes, interior items, belts, bags, shoes
- Linen - It is customary to give: linen tablecloths, clothes, curtains, bedding
- Wooden - It is customary to give: interior items, furniture, photo frames, kitchen utensils
- Cast iron - It is customary to give: dishes, interior items made of cast iron, mirror frames
- Copper - It is customary to give: interior items, dishes, jewelry, figurines
- Tin - It is customary to give: dishes, kitchen utensils, figurines, jewelry
- Earthenware - It is customary to give: figurines, sets, home decorations, dishes
- Tin - It is customary to give: dishes, figurines, figurines, interior items
- Steel - It is customary to give: steel products, jewelry, jewelry, dishes, utensils
- Nickel - It is customary to give: items made of nickel and silk (it is also considered a “silk wedding”)
- Lace— it is customary to give: curtains, tablecloths, clothes, linen, napkins, scarves
- Agate - It is customary to give: jewelry for the body and for the home with agate stone
- Glass - It is customary to give: mirrors, glassware, figurines, glass sets
- Turquoise - It is customary to give: jewelry for the body and home with a turquoise stone
- Krypton - It is customary to give anything that symbolizes light: lamps, candles, lanterns
- Porcelain - It is customary to give: porcelain dishes or figurines for the home
- Opal - It is customary to give: jewelry for home and body with opal stone
- Bronze - customary gift: decoration for the home, preferably a figurine
- Beryl - It is customary to give: jewelry for the body and home with beryl stone
- Bronze - customary gift: decoration for the home, for example a figurine or frame
- Satin - It is customary to give: clothes, tablecloths, curtains, items with satin
- Silver - It is customary to give: silver icons, jewelry, silver dishes
- Jade - customary to give: home decorations made of body with jade stone
- Mahogany - It is customary to give: something for the house made of mahogany: furniture, photo frames, picture frames, shelves, stands
- Velvet - It is customary to give: robes, clothes, bedspreads, velvet bedding
- Pearl — It is customary to give: jewelry containing pearls, souvenirs with pearls
- dark - It is customary to give: household essentials, furniture, watches
- Amber — It is customary to give: jewelry and decorative items for the home with amber
- Coral - customary gift: jewelry for the body or home with coral
- Muslin - It is customary to give: something made of muslin: curtains, clothes, scarves, scarves
- Mercury - a symbolic gift on this day will be a mercury thermometer
- Crepe — It is customary to give: linen and crepe products
- Ruby - It is customary to give: jewelry containing rubies, wine, furniture
- Topa knowing - customary gift: anything that may contain a topaz stone
- Sapphire - customary gift: jewelry, with sapphire
- Lavender - It is customary to give: interior items, furniture, aromatic oils, perfumes, paintings, jewelry and clothes in the color of a lavender flower
- Cashmere - It is customary to give: clothes, scarves and shawls made of cashmere
- Amethyst - customary to give: everything that an amethyst stone can contain
- Kedrovaya — It is customary to give: products for the home made of cedar wood
- Golden - It is customary to give: jewelry for the body and home made of gold or gold color
- Emerald - It is customary to give: jewelry with emerald, dark green items
- Diamond — customary gift: a diamond or a product resembling this stone
- Blagodatnaya- it is customary to give: objects home comfort: furniture, clothes, dishes
- Crown - It is customary to give: something that will emphasize the status of the couple: expensive jewelry, memorabilia, furniture items
- Oak — It is customary to give: wood products, memorable gifts
- Platinum — It is customary to give: things red and platinum color
wedding anniversary gift has symbolic meaning How are marriage anniversaries celebrated?
As a rule, all anniversaries of marriage require some kind of attention. The exception is those that are considered a bad omen to celebrate. The first five years of marriage are usually celebrated very vigorously: among friends and family. After these dates, the married couple solemnly celebrates only anniversary dates.
You can decide on the anniversary celebration based on the name of the anniversary itself, but this is not fundamental and does not have much significance.
The first anniversary, namely the “Cintz Wedding,” is always an event. It is customary to celebrate it with those close people who were present at the wedding itself: parents, witnesses, friends and relatives.
Not celebrating the first anniversary is considered in bad taste and bad manners. On this day, one of the two bottles of champagne, which was associated at the wedding itself, is opened. It is customary to drink a second bottle with parents to celebrate the birth of their first child.
how to celebrate wedding anniversaries A cake is also symbolic for the first anniversary. He should be given special meaning and order from professionals in their field. In fact, it should be no worse than the cake that was at your wedding, if only smaller... The cake symbolizes the lush, cheerful, self-sufficient and prosperous life of a young couple.
There are no clear instructions on where and how to celebrate the anniversary. The main thing is to cover good table, invite guests and celebrate the event. If the weather permits, most often the anniversary is celebrated outdoors (as it is accessible, inexpensive and festive). Renting a cafe will be more solemn; every guest will prepare for such an event and look forward to it.
It would be symbolic and a good omen to exchange gifts for the newlyweds on their anniversary, based on its name: for chintz - chintz handkerchiefs, and for wooden - photo frames, for gold - an exchange of jewelry. This is considered a good tradition that characterizes lovers from the best sides.
wedding anniversary gifts Those who come to visit on an anniversary must have gifts with them. In order not to make a mistake, you can choose important things for the home that are always useful for a married couple in everyday life:
- towels
- tablecloths
- dishes
- bedding
- robes and slippers
- sets
- paintings
Most best gift- this is, of course, money, it is no less important for the family budget than on the day when two lovers tied the knot.
A prerequisite is widespread celebration of major anniversaries:
- 5 years - “Wooden wedding” (first anniversary). On this date, it is best to rent a cafe (you can even the one where the wedding itself took place), invite guests and celebrate the date with lush fun, dancing and competitions
- 10 years - " Tin wedding"also requires solemnity, a separate room (or a holiday in nature) and many invited guests
- 15 years - “Glass Wedding”, can be celebrated a little more modestly, among friends in nature
- 25 years - “Silver Wedding” is considered an impressive date and requires widespread celebration in a cafe or restaurant
- 50 years - “Golden Wedding”, an excellent tradition for a golden wedding is a second wedding ceremony, which will delight the spouses and remind them of the day when they became one. Such ceremonies are held symbolically, without representatives of the registry office, but nevertheless require the same careful preparation: dress, suit, bridal bouquet, and so on.
Whatever the celebration: magnificent or modest, the main thing that two lovers need to take into account is not to forget about why they decided to get married: feelings, passion and love. You shouldn’t forget about your wedding date, even if you don’t intend to celebrate it with your loved ones, you should definitely congratulate your soulmate!
Video: Happy Anniversary. 1 year. Calico wedding
For many people, wedding day is the most joyful day in their lives. Or one of those, because the birth of a joint child is much greater happiness. The name of weddings has very deep roots and even modern educated minds cannot come up with a better name. After all, in the old days, people felt nature much better and, identifying each person with it, they found those truths that modern psychologists teach for a long time in educational institutions. The names of wedding anniversaries by year are also determined by the gifts that are customary to give to spouses.
But what is this for? After all, modern people are accustomed to celebrating only anniversaries without attaching importance to the intermediate ones. Previously, people believed more in the signs that their ancestors taught them and strictly followed them. Perhaps, and maybe some more higher power saved the marriage of those who did everything according to the rules. That is why absolutely everyone knew the names of wedding anniversaries by year and they did not need special reminders.
To modern man It is worth explaining why exactly the name of weddings is personified with one or another adjective. This is what we will do. So, the name of the weddings:
The wedding day is called green. Because a young family, like the greenery with which in the old days any beginning was compared, is very beautiful, fresh, light, but at the same time fragile and immature. It is better if a lot of flowers and greenery are given on this day.
1 year is a Calico wedding. This material was valued for its lightness and thinness, but at the same time, it was quite everyday and inexpensive. So the family has not yet grown stronger, but the romance of the first months of marriage is already beginning to fade away, and everyday life takes its place. This day is very important because... right now they are opening a bottle of champagne, which was tied on the table of the newlyweds on their wedding day with another bottle. By the way, the second one is opened for the birth of the first child in a marriage. Gifts must be chintz.
2nd anniversary - Paper. Naturally, a fragile union that can withstand ups and downs only in a tight lump. On this date, the spouses should write a message to each other on colorful paper or a postcard with a declaration of love. The second name for weddings, which was invented for this anniversary, is glass, but is rarely used, because... there is another anniversary with the same name. Also associated with the fragility of the material. Spouses must exchange glass figurines representing love. Gifts made of glass or paper (wine glasses, decanters, wallpaper, paintings, etc.)
3 years after the important day comes the Leather Wedding. By this time, the spouses should already feel great about each other. Therefore, the comparison of ancestors was with skin. Gifts, respectively, are made of leather.
4 years after marriage - Linen or rope. On this day, a married couple was tied hand and foot with ropes on nearby chairs. If they were unable to extricate themselves, then their union is strong and long. Gifts: linen items or weaving.
5 years. Wooden date. First anniversary date. Usually, the first child was born around this anniversary. Therefore, it got its name from the eternal symbol of fertility, flowering and new life. The fact of the birth of a baby always cemented the union and the spouses grew closer to each other. Also, by this time, his own house and furniture in it should have appeared. Gifts made from wood.
6 years lived in harmony - Cast iron wedding. This metal has always been valued for its heat-resistant properties, but was very fragile when impacted. The family is the same. In order to strengthen the union, on this day it was necessary to thoroughly clean the house and Special attention pay attention to all cast iron items. Guests were not always invited.
6.5 years. Zinc Union. During this period, disagreements often arose. Therefore, just as galvanized dishes are sometimes polished to shine, so relationships should be polished with love and attention from one to the other. The date was always celebrated to demonstrate to the guests that everything was wonderful with them. Gifts are usually made from galvanized items.
7 years after marriage. Copper wedding. Copper is a valuable metal, but not a noble one. Therefore, the spouses have all their valuable dates ahead. It is better if one of the guests gives a symbol of prosperity and prosperity - a copper horseshoe.
8 years of living together. Tin date. By this time it is full of warmth and durability, like durable metal tin. Gifts made of tin will be the most suitable option.
9 years of married life is called Romashkova or faience wedding. Since ancient times, chamomile has been considered a flower that speaks of true love. Also, faience has always been personified with a prosperous union. It is better if you celebrate this day in nature. And if the weather does not allow it, then there must be a bouquet of daisies in the house.
10 years together is called Pink or tin anniversary. The second anniversary was necessarily celebrated with those who were present at the wedding. Scarlet roses were considered the unchanging flower of passion, and tin was compared to spouses who are able to adapt to each other by this time. Gifts red, scarlet or pink flowers meant a wish for love and passion, and from tin - compliance and mutual understanding.
11 year marriage. Steel wedding. The union is already undergoing a hardening process, after which only death can separate.
After 12.5 years, it is customary to celebrate the Nickel wedding. It is most often celebrated in the 12th year of marriage.
13th wedding anniversary - Lace or lily of the valley. Since ancient times, this number was considered unlucky, but the name is a hint of romance and beauty at any time and in any trouble.
14 years of marriage. Agate wedding. A precious stone, although not very expensive.
15 years of married life -- Relationships by this time should be transparent and smooth.
If you have lived together for 18 years. Turquoise wedding. Usually, in this year of married life, the first child became an adult and began for the family. new stage life.
20 years together. Porcelain wedding. Warm and cozy, a homely union.
21 years after marriage. Opal date. A beautiful stone that represents soft and strong relationships.
22nd anniversary - Bronze wedding. "Prize" anniversary, which precedes more noble dates. Valuable and strong relationships.
23 years old. Beryl Anniversary.
24 years after the wedding day, the Satin Time is celebrated. Soft and gentle relationships, but not noble or hardened enough. Although, satin was highly valued for its beauty and softness. It was holiday stuff.
25 years -- Silver Anniversary. Noble relationships.
26 years after marriage Jade date.
The 27-year-old union is called the Mahogany Wedding. The nobility and value of such a union.
29 years old - Velvet date. A very valuable material in ancient times. Even brocade could not displace velvet from the wardrobe of noble people.
30 years after marriage - Pearl. Created over the years bit by bit the union. Long-term relationships that ultimately turn out to be a real treasure.
31 years spent in love - Dark wedding. An anniversary that shows all the work done on the strength of a given married family.
34th anniversary of Amber. Also valuable a natural stone, which shows both the time frame and the beauty of love.
35 years. Coral or linen anniversary date. Linen items have always been strong and of good quality. Coral is the personification of the eternal.
37 years after marriage Muslin date.
37.5 years - this is the Aluminum Union. More popular than the previous one and celebrated six months earlier.
38th wedding anniversary Mercury wedding. Soft and flowing, but indestructible.
39 happy years of marriage - Crepe date.
40 year relationship - Ruby Anniversary. A noble stone is a noble and honorable union.
44 years of marital harmony is called the Topaz Date.
At 45 years old, the Sapphire or Scarlet Anniversary is celebrated.
The 46th wedding anniversary is called the Lavender Wedding.
47 years after marriage is the Cashmere Anniversary.
48 years since the wedding - Amethyst date.
If you have lived together for 49 years, then your wedding anniversary is Cedar.
50th anniversary - Golden anniversary date. A noble union and very honorable at all times.
55 years of marriage are usually called the Emerald Wedding.
60 years together - Platinum or Diamond wedding. Strong metal and valuable stone.
The Iron Date is celebrated at 65 years old. A strong, hardened union.
At 67.5 - Stone Anniversary. Like a mountain that only time can destroy.
70 years in love is a grateful and blessed date. Gratitude for the years we lived together, for our children and grandchildren. Blessed, because Everything is there and all you need is the happiness of your family.
After 75 years, it is worth celebrating the Crown Wedding. The crown was associated with power and honor.
80 years have been called the Oak Union. There was no tree stronger than oak. But it is warm and eternal.
100 years is not only a century together, but also a Red Anniversary Wedding. A date celebrated by one Ageev family. These centenarians lived together for more than a century and called the hundred-year union Red. After all, red used to be considered beautiful, elegant, festive and a sign of noble people.
Wedding anniversaries are celebrated every 5 years. Despite this, many celebrate them in a modest family society, because than older family, the more relatives: children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren.
But whatever the name of the weddings, let eternal love. We wish you mutual understanding and together survive the century since your wedding!
Hello, dear readers! For a long time now, articles on various anniversaries have been periodically published on my blog. And many of you are curious - what are the names and symbols of wedding anniversaries by year? After all, it often turns out that you want to find the information you need, but an article about this date has not yet been written. I will help you with this today
Believe me, you have no idea how many anniversaries there are
Wedding anniversaries by year - up to the most recent one
Let's move in order. When compiling this list, I came across the fact that it is not so easy to find the name of some wedding dates. I deliberately did not say in some cases that they are not celebrated, because an anniversary is always a holiday. Moreover, when we are talking about more than a dozen years lived together.
0 - Green wedding
This is the wedding day itself. In this case, we mean the immaturity of the relationship between the young spouses, the unsettled life, etc. There is still a lot to go through and overcome.
The most popular gift is money, but you shouldn’t focus only on it.
This day is interpreted in different ways. Some say that the name comes from the fragility of the material, while others hint at turbulent intimate relationships during this period, after which there is an urgent need to replenish bedding supplies
A good gift would be chintz amulets or small bags of incense.
The material is even more fragile on the one hand, but more homogeneous and holistic on the other. This is where difficulties arise with the first-born (most often it is at this time that he is born), because the relationship between the spouses is sometimes strained.
Again, you can hand over money. Or you can show your imagination and make, say, a photo album with the most memorable moments of the spouses’ lives.
If the previous anniversary was a turning point, then the third is symbolized by durable and flexible material. The husband and wife have almost learned to listen to each other and solve problems that arise.
Leather gifts will be the best solution. Moreover, their variety is great - boots, passport covers, handbags and clutches.
Linen is a clean and light material that is very comfortable, just like spouses in an existing relationship. The wax date is called because of the plasticity of the couple’s opinions, when each of them is ready to listen to the other.
Give chair covers or candles decorated with this fabric.
It is no longer just fabric or paper, but wood that serves as a symbol of this wedding.
Feel free to choose wooden photo frames, dishes in folk style and wooden cufflinks.
Strong, heavy, durable material. Life has settled down, a child is growing up (and maybe a second one has appeared). Now is the time not to forget about your soulmate.
This is the very occasion when you can give frying pans
6.5 years – Zinc
The material is beautiful and shiny, but only with proper care. Young people need to think about expressing mutual claims in a timely manner. To do this, hand them a galvanized bucket and let them throw them on the floor in a fit of emotion.
The first news of the upcoming silver and gold weddings, because copper is often present in the alloy with gold, making it harder.
Give good luck contained in a copper horseshoe. You can make a gift in the form of household appliances(as you know, it also often contains copper).
Strong material - although not noble, but in demand. The same can be said about poppies - bright, attention-grabbing flowers, but at the same time they fade quickly and are not as valuable as the same roses or orchids.
Give anything in tin boxes - this is the easiest option.
Family crisis, hence such fragile material, capable of breaking from any little thing. Be sure to express all grievances and resolve misunderstandings!
To have something to sort things out, hand over a special breaking service.
The time for reticence has passed to give way to the anniversary and a much stronger tin. Beautiful pink color perfectly complements this date.
Relationships are polished and shine like steel. 1 + 1 - this year seems to be speaking. Update your spouse's dinnerware set.
This material is easy to forge; if handled properly, it shines and shimmers, just like the life of the spouses together. A good surprise jewelry containing nickel will become.
Cozy associations arise with this wedding. Lace, wool... You just want to wrap yourself in a blanket and sit down with a cup of tea and read an interesting book. The couple's relationship became the same.
A wool blanket with lace patterns can be an excellent combination of these two materials.
Crisis again. Despite this, an agate wedding is symbolized by a beautiful semi-precious stone with an incredible number of possible shades.
Combine the names - let it be a gift in the form of an agate box with small ivory souvenirs inside.
The discord of the previous period has been resolved, but close attention of the husband and wife to each other is still required.
The scope for choosing a gift is huge - from simple jewelry to paintings made from Swarovski crystals.
A noble stone, pleasing with its brilliance and majesty. For such an occasion, be sure to find and present a set of jewelry with topaz.
A period of tenderness and warmth. Passions have subsided, the storms of quarrels and insults have passed. If the previous time it was more likely the color of tin that was meant, then here the beautiful rose is to blame.
Choose any items with roses and present them along with a bouquet of 17 roses.
A strong stone with a beautiful color, used in massive jewelry. Its color reminds of the sky, space and at the same time aristocracy.
Look for items of a turquoise hue - they will bring good luck to the spouses.
A striking stone of a rich yet controversial red hue, symbolizing both passion and discord. Give your husband and wife a basket of pomegranate fruit - it will be the most unexpected surprise.
An elegant date, accompanied by fragile but elite porcelain. The most common and necessary gift for many will be a service.
A capricious stone that needs proper care. A married couple probably understands this if they reach such an anniversary.
Prepare opal cufflinks or rings (paired) as a gift.
Bronze has incredible beautiful shade, which impresses with its shimmers. Very durable material. You can please your spouse with any item of this shade, and if it also contains at least some bronze element, it will be doubly wonderful.
If the couple maintained a good relationship until this date, then its name best characterizes the couple’s relationship for this period. Give any beryl products - everything will be in theme.
Incredibly durable, smooth material that is as beautiful as the relationship between the spouses. If the date on the eve of the anniversary is not celebrated magnificently, then he will give the couple a set for going to the theater - satin gloves with a handbag and a gallant bow tie.
The noble metal became a symbol of this anniversary. The troubles are behind us, we've lived together for a quarter of a century! This is a kind of training for the golden jubilee. Naturally, at the head of the gift variety are all kinds of things made of silver.
A strong noble stone, which also brings healing. You can give a chess set with jade inserts - not the cheapest gift, but worthy of this date.
Family ties have already been strengthened by children, and maybe even grandchildren. The tree grows, hence the poetic name. On this anniversary, it is customary to give not only things made of mahogany, but also items of red color.
Often this date is not celebrated, but if you are still invited to the celebration, then give the “young” a thing containing nickel.
Give the couple a favorite book edition bound in velvet - it will be the best present.
Not only the nobility of the material served as the name for this wedding, but also gentle colors and the origin of pearls, as if showing that a lot of effort had to be made to build such a strong relationship.
pay attention to baroque pearls as a gift - items of amazing beauty are made from it, unlike anything else.
The sounds of the wedding Mendelssohn and the congratulations of the guests faded away, the dress and veil were packed and put away for storage. But young spouses can celebrate this day again, because the wedding has its own names and meanings based on the years of marriage, which helps to beat the celebration, celebrating it on an equally large scale.
How to celebrate a wedding anniversary
Each spouse celebrates this day as they wish. One couple will organize a magnificent banquet, while the other will prefer to spend the holiday in a narrow family circle.
What kind of weddings are there by year (table with description)
The first date that newlyweds celebrate is their wedding day. It is called "Green". Guests come to the party with huge bouquets which are given to lovers. It was flowers that became the symbol of this date. What other weddings happen, see the table below:
| Number of years lived | Date name | Interpretation |
| 1 | Calico (gauze) | Chintz is not a durable material, but suitable for sewing. Behind such a comparison lies the grinding of the spouses. By building a common life, they get to know their character and mutual habits better. The marriage is not yet strong - it is “calico”, but everything is in the hands of the spouses. |
| 2 | Paper | The date has this name for a reason. More often, a baby is born in the second year of married life. Many new dads are not prepared for the inevitable hassle that will arise. This difficult period, therefore it is compared to paper, which is easily torn. |
| 3 | Leather | Durable material that can withstand heavy loads. The name of the anniversary says - you have overcome the difficulties of grinding in, you have become like soft, well-treated leather. |
| 4 | Linen | By this year, the couple had a lot of household belongings and tablecloths, which were considered a sign of prosperity. Gifts – linen products. |
| 5 | Wooden | Wood is a strong material, but careless handling of fire can destroy it completely. Spouses should remember this. |
| 6 | Cast iron | This wedding date was called metal for a reason. The relationship between the spouses is strong, but the cast iron is broken with one blow, and therefore this is not the time for the couple to relax. |
| 7 | Copper | Copper is a beautiful and expensive metal. Although it is not precious, it deserves recognition. Living together for seven years is an achievement: the children have grown up, life is organized. |
| 8 | Tin | Such a name cannot cause negativity. After all, tin is a material that shines amazingly brightly in the sun’s rays. An eight-year marriage gets a new shine and is transformed. |
| 9 | Earthenware | This wedding name has a dual interpretation. The first characterizes the relationship between the spouses: they have become strong and beautiful, like tea poured into earthenware cups. It acts as a symbol of spiritual intimacy. The second indicates the onset of a critical period: the spouses have become bored with everything, have become fed up with it, and the relationship has acquired the fragility of earthenware. |
| 10 | Tin | The first anniversary date, if you don't count the wooden wedding. The metal is highly flexible. So it is with marital relationships: they are strong, but the husband and wife have learned to make mutual concessions (bend in). This date is also called pink, linking the ten-year anniversary with that very first wedding and the bride’s bouquet. |
| 11 | Steel | The marriage has been tempered by life and has become strong. The couple turned into a single whole, having thoroughly studied their character and habits. This metal can be polished to a mirror shine, and over the years of marriage the “newlyweds” have turned into a reflection of each other. |
| 12 | Nickel | The relationship between husband and wife has been hardened, becoming reliable as nickel. |
| 13 | Lace | Family life after 13 years of marriage becomes airy, like lace. |
| 14 | Agate | First precious anniversary. The stone comes in a variety of colors and patterns. This is how married life can be characterized. The relationship has become strong, but still contains many mysteries. |
| 15 | Glass | Glass can be strong and withstand heavy loads, but remains transparent in all situations. This is what the love of spouses looks like, whose marital experience has reached the 15-year mark. |
| 16 | Topazovaya | A beautiful, durable stone. The date received this name because of the strength and transparency of the relationship. People who have spent so many years together have nothing to hide. |
| 18 | Turquoise | The stone marks the beginning of a new period in the life of the family. The children have become adults, and life has become smoother. The time has come for a second youth, the blossoming of love. |
| 20 | Porcelain | 20 years is a long time. Gifted to green wedding The sets are worn out, it’s time to replace the cups and saucers. |
| 21 | Opal | Why the celebration is named after this stone is unclear. But it is assumed that the life of the spouses after 21 years of joint farming has become as charming and multifaceted as a varied opal. |
| 22 | Bronze | This metal is as durable as the love of spouses. |
| 23 | beryl | A sparkling stone is a symbol of sparkle in the eyes of a husband and wife. |
| 24 | Satin | By this year, the spouses cannot imagine existing without each other. The road of life is smooth, like the surface of flowing satin. |
| 25 | Silver | A grand anniversary for the family. Not everyone can boast of 25 years together. Husband and wife give each other silver rings. |
| 26 | Jade | Jade is a durable stone, as is the relationship between spouses. The union became indestructible. |
| 29 | Velvet | It is not for nothing that this fabric has received the status of a symbol. She is beautiful and refined, like the union of two loving friend people's friend. |
| 30 | Pearl | Pearls are both an attractive and durable stone that does not lose their shine over time. And this makes it more valuable. The characteristics also apply to a married couple approaching the 30-year mark. |
| 31 | Stone | Married life is strong, like a rock: no wind or bad weather can destroy it. |
| 34 | Amber | Expensive amber acts as a symbol of life's path. The stone passes through a large number of transformations before becoming a jewel from resin. Same long and difficult path The spouses went through this before they reached full agreement. |
| 35 | Coral | Coral reefs are formed from a miniature polyp and symbolize the love of spouses, intensifying from year to year. |
| 37 | Muslin | This is an expensive and amazingly beautiful fabric. This is exactly the kind of relationship the “newlyweds” have built over 37 years of marriage. |
| 39 | Crepe | The material has a special weave of threads, which makes it very durable. Married life becomes the same. |
| 40 | Ruby | The charm of this precious stone, scarlet as the rays rising sun, is present in the relationship between husband and wife. The couple became one with one soul and a destiny for both. |
| 45 | Sapphire | The gemstone represents happiness and prosperity. So the spouses who have reached this day protect each other’s peace. |
| 50 | Golden | A significant date in married life. People come to her whose love is endless. This year it is customary to purchase a new pair of rings and wear them along with the first “engagement rings”. |
| 55 | Emerald | A stone with an unusual green color is considered the personification of youth and beauty. In this context, it is worth considering the relationship between spouses. |
| 60 | Diamond | There is nothing stronger than a diamond in the world. Nothing can separate a couple who have lived together for so many years. |
| 65 | Iron | Such a simple name symbolizes the inviolability of relationships. |
| 70 | Blagodatnaya | Love that lasts for such a long time is a real gift from God. True grace. |
| 75 | Crown | The anniversary is unique and worthy of a royal crown. |
| 80 | Oak | A long-lasting and friendly union, like a tree personifying an event. |
| 90 | Granite | The name of the anniversary represents the strength and beauty of the relationship at the same time. |
| 100 | Red | The centennial anniversary is an incredible date, which only a few people are destined to celebrate. |
What to give for a wedding anniversary
Gifts and congratulations on this day will be different. It is allowed to present a symbolic item, emphasizing the name of the celebration, or to choose equipment that is useful in everyday life.