29 years of marriage together: traditions and ideas for the holiday

29 years of marriage together is a significant period. In a year, the husband and wife will celebrate the anniversary, but the date of 29 years is also very important for the spouses. After reading this article, you will learn about the traditions and interesting ideas for holding such a holiday, as well as what gifts are best presented to the heroes of the occasion.

The anniversary of 29 years of married life is called velvet. Velvet is a material that is durable and soft, it is quite expensive. Such fabric is highly valued because it is beautiful, elegant and of high quality.

Previously, velvet was worn exclusively by rich, chosen people. Spouses who have been married for 29 years are also entitled to call themselves such. Their value is a warm and trusting relationship, proven over the years.

Velvet symbolizes tenderness and love in the family. This delicate, delicate material reminds the wife and husband that even the strongest relationships need to be protected.

Some traditions of celebrating the 29th anniversary of life together can be highlighted. which will help maintain the strength of marriage and the tender feelings of spouses to each other.

• On this day, husband and wife should remember that a long family life is not a reason to exclude tenderness and manifestations of love from relationships. Spouses should dance together, and after dancing, usually followed by kisses screaming "bitterly" (exactly 29 times).
• At the festive table it is recommended to serve dishes of chicken breasts, seafood.From these ingredients, you can create salads, meatballs and much more. Velvet eggs are often used as decorations. The highlight of the table can be a large cake with a decorative element - a velvet ribbon.

• You can decorate the holiday with a small velvet heart, hand-sewn. The initials or names of the wife and husband are embroidered on this element. After the holiday, it will need to be deposited in a secluded place. This heart will symbolize the tenderness and strength of the relationship, will become a guard against negative.
• Before the festive date, the husband and wife spend the night in a bed strewn with rose petals. The more there are, the better for family relationships.
• Velvet on the 29th anniversary of marriage should be used everywhere: in the design of gifts, premises, tables, in clothes. Spouses can wear fully velvet outfits or limit themselves to some elements from this material.

When choosing a suitable surprise, you need to consider who you present it to: wife, husband, acquaintances, parents. Much depends on the tastes of the recipients of the gift. Consider the most successful and popular options.

You can give velvet shoes to your spouse. This option is suitable for ladies of any age. However, a surprise will not work, because before making a purchase, shoes need to be tried on. A husband can go to the store with his wife to find the right size.

You can give a handbag, velvet gloves, any beautiful clothes made of this material. Of course, in order to make such gifts, the husband must know his wife’s tastes well.

Another good option is a velvet jewelry box. Of course, for such a holiday you should not give jewelry, it is better to opt for jewelry made of precious metal. So the spouse will emphasize that relations with his wife are very important for him.

Almost any woman will be delighted to receive beautiful flowers as a gift.

Many women love cats. If this applies to your spouse, you can give her a kitten (British or Russian blue, with a beautiful velvety fur). Since after 29 years of marriage, children usually already grow up, you can begin to give love and care to our smaller brothers.

For the husband, you can choose some clothes from velvet, for example, a beautiful jacket. Another option is also possible - a comfortable and pleasant to the touch home bathrobe. You can give some interesting accessory, for example, a velvet bow tie. If the husband does not really like velvet fabric, opt for a regular gift, but wrap it in velvet.

If friends invite you to a velvet wedding, you can’t do without a gift, of course. Remember that you should not choose the first available option. Usually people understand very well when a gift was bought on the principle that “if only there was something”. Such actions do not benefit friendships. Try to find something that your friends will definitely enjoy. Among the most universal (but almost always relevant) options, there are several.

• Beautiful home decoration. It can be vases, shelves for books, paintings and so on.
• Plaid. The product can be small or large, made of any material that is pleasant to the touch. You can order embroidery (decorate the plaid with the names or initials of the spouses).

• Towels. Such a gift is always appropriate, because the towels cease to be soft over time, they have to be replaced regularly. It is recommended that you choose only high-quality materials. They serve as long as possible and practically do not lose the aesthetics of the appearance. It is better to purchase towels of "velvet" colors: burgundy, deep blue and so on.
• Pillows for the sofa. Such products will create an atmosphere of coziness and convenience in the house. You can give both just beautiful pillowcases and pillows.
• Bath Set (if the wife and husband love to go there). It may include cosmetics, brooms, towels and so on.

• A set of bed linen. You can choose a “velvet” burgundy red color, and you can stop the choice on more gentle colors. You should choose exclusively high-quality bedding from a trusted manufacturer. Otherwise, the joy of the spouses from receiving the gift will be overshadowed by sticking threads and the paint flowed after washing.
• Blanket. Such a gift can serve spouses for a very long time. To make it that way, it is worth approaching his choice with the utmost seriousness. Another suitable option is a beautiful bedspread.

• Slippers. They can be any, the main thing is convenience and high quality of products.
• Robes. The most suitable materials are microfiber, plush. It is better to try to find bathrobes that resemble velvet in color and texture.
• Tablecloth. This is a gift that is hard to guess. A husband and wife can use a tablecloth to decorate a table during festive events. It can be “velvet”, saturated in color or more classic. As a complement to the tablecloth, you can give a salt shaker, napkin holders or other serving items.

Surprises from children are especially important, because they symbolize the continuation of life and the family itself. Parents do not have to give anything expensive, the main thing is to demonstrate their attention and care, carefully preparing for the holiday. Successful gifts can be considered several options.

• Various items to decorate the interior, contributing to the creation of comfort. These are beautiful bedspreads, lamps, paintings and so on.
• Souvenirs. Parents may like unusual figurines, flower vases.

• Gym membership, to visit the pool or beauty salon (for a year, six months, a month).
• A ticket to the holiday home, sanatorium, on the sea. Few people would not like such a gift.

• A box of velvet. It will be possible to store money, jewelry or other small items in it. This symbol of a velvet wedding will help attract positive energy.
• Cake. By ordering such a gift, you can fully show your imagination. However, the most popular option for the 29th anniversary of living together is a delicious and very aesthetically pleasing Red Velvet cake.
• Gift card. This option is suitable if you do not know what parents may like. Thanks to such a useful gift, spouses will be able to buy something themselves.

A popular option is to arrange a royal feast with family members and close friends (the rest can be invited to the 30th wedding anniversary). To maintain the festive atmosphere, guests can wear, for example, velvet robes. They will need to be sewn in advance. May all the people present at the festival greet the queen and king, who have been on the throne for 29 years. Mandatory elements of the celebration - interesting contests, dances, snacks.

If there is no desire to be in a big noisy company that day, you can celebrate a velvet wedding together. Sit comfortably on the couch and watch some good movie. You can go to the cinema, sit in soft chairs and imagine that you are again on your first date.

A date can be arranged in another way. Many people prefer going to a restaurant for dinner. The main thing is to choose the most suitable place. Here you need to focus on the tastes of both spouses, as well as on their financial capabilities.

If the velvet wedding falls on the velvet season, you can celebrate it by going on a trip. It is also worth noting that at the beginning of autumn, vacationers in warm countries are already fewer, so travel prices at this time are usually lower.

Now you know how it is better to celebrate a velvet wedding, what is better to give on it. However, it should be borne in mind that the main thing is not details, but sincere attention. Feeling it, the couple will remember the holiday for a long time.

See the “Recipe” for an original wedding anniversary gift.