31 years of marriage: what kind of wedding is it and how is it celebrated?
No troubles are terrible true genuine love. After decades of marriage, relationships only become stronger and more respectful. Spouses are more kind to each other, meanwhile not noticing that the time has come for a swarthy wedding.
What is the name of the anniversary?
31 years from the day of the wedding, everyone calls differently: sunny, dark or green. Such names of the anniversary of life together appeared in ancient times. The name swarthy implies a tan. Since no flaws are visible on the swarthy skin, so the married couple does not remember insults and quarrels, they are not afraid of any burdens.
The name sun can mean several options:
- Life warmth, that is, family life, characteristic of the sun, which sees everything. So a married couple does not hide anything from each other, together in marriage they go hand in hand and maintain warmth in the relationship.
- The Tarot cards have a card with the image of the sun, which warms the beloved. This symbol indicates happiness and family well-being. Thus, 31 years of marriage is the beginning of a happy period in a relationship.
- The trust and truth that have emerged from many years of trusting relationships.
The number 31 may be interpreted in different ways.
- In the astrological calendar 31 is the inverted number 13, which is called the mystery. The last day of the month lays the projection of the subsequent. So it is in family life: everything that needs to be understood and understood can be done this year. He is considered decisive, married life depends on him.
- In numerology of numbers, this number means the power of love feelings. Only a couple who could defeat all adversity over many years of married life can only have strong love.
Traditions
Since 31 years from the date of the wedding is considered a non-circular date, this day is not often celebrated. Therefore, the special preserved rites and traditions associated with this day do not exist. Celebrating the day depends entirely on the couple, and it can be done in different ways.
You can spend a holiday modestly in the company of each other, as for all the years lived there is something to tell, something to share with each other. Some memorable events, pleasant moments will create a romantic and bright atmosphere.
Magnificent celebrations will be inappropriate, since this is a non-circular date. It is enough to celebrate among the closest and dearest people. White roses should be present at the celebration. They are drawn to the light, thereby implying that the relationship will also tend to heat and spark.
The husband should give his wife a bouquet of lilies, chrysanthemums or roses, and it is also recommended to decorate the gala evening with small bouquets of white flowers.
In other countries, 31 years from the wedding day are celebrated in warm countries. However, this is not always the case: in some parts of this significant date is famous for its original traditions and customs.
The French call this holiday the anniversary of sheep's clothing. Sheepskin is considered the symbolism of the day - it should be at home, giving comfort. In France, sheep’s products are presented for a dark wedding.
In America, a watch is considered a holiday symbol. Thus, the symbolism of the anniversary makes it possible to understand and rethink what has been experienced, not to make mistakes and move forward towards your goal.
Gifts
On the day of the celebration of 31 years of marriage, it is customary to please the spouse with a variety of gifts. It is recommended to choose souvenirs that are symbols of a festive event.
- Culprits of the celebration can give each other a joint rest in the warm regions or local sanatoriums and resorts.
- Symbolism of warmth and comfort. These include various sets, sets, fireplaces, candles, bedding, rugs, pillows.
- Gifts with engraving "31". It can be spoons, medallions or mugs.
- Souvenirs and jewelry with stones such as aventurine, diamond or heliodor.
- Husband and wife can give each other small souvenirs. It can be a flash drive, a lighter, a pendant. It is important that they are yellowish.
A fun and original way of a gift is the abduction of the bride. Guests and heroes of the occasion will feel young again and remember the past years. Relatives and friends will be very fun and interesting to help her husband in search of his beautiful wife.
As a gift option, you can choose a panel with an image of the beach, sea and sun. Wall murals and landscapes are also suitable. Such a gift will remind you of the person who gave it every day.
Close friends and family can give the anniversary gifts described below.
- Things that give comfort to the house: towels, bed sheets with the image of the sun.
- A good option can be lamps, floor lamps, as well as decorative candles. It is worth noting the salt lamp, which will add beauty to the room, as well as clean the air from dust particles.
- Sunglasses are also considered a symbol of a dark and sunny wedding. Usually they are presented in a case decorated with bright details.
- Flowers in pots will create the necessary comfort in any home. It is recommended to choose plants with bright yellow flowers.
- An oval or round mirror, in which the frame is made in the form of sunlight. Such a gift will give an additional effect to the interior.
- A fruit basket can become a pleasant and bright gift. It must have apples, oranges, lemons and grapefruits. The basket handle is tied with a yellow or orange satin ribbon. You can put chocolate figurines in the basket. Such a gift will definitely be remembered for a long time by spouses.
- Exotic gifts from foreign countries. A memorable gift will be a shirt or pareo with various prints.
Adult children can present the following gifts to parents on holiday:
- a pool that can be put near the house;
- sun loungers where you can have a great time reading a book or sunbathing under the scorching sun;
- bio-fireplace will give additional comfort to the home;
- the portrait of mom and dad will not leave anyone indifferent;
- beautiful rug with a long pile.
Celebration celebration
On this significant day, you can not arrange magnificent celebrations and prefer quiet gatherings to them.
- Great meeting in nature, where on the festive table there will be barbecue and salads. In summer, you can arrange a holiday in the country or in the park, and in winter you can go skiing.
- At home. This option is suitable for those who like quiet and homeliness. At the same time, the house is decorated with symbols of the sun, drawings with the sea and the beach are hung on the walls, decorated with bouquets of white flowers and toy butterflies. You can cook a cake and other favorite dishes. After that, the closest and dearest people are invited to the holiday. The cooked cake is cut into even pieces and distributed to each guest. At the end of the evening you can have a tea party. In dim light, you can watch the video mounted from the marital archive. For example, a recording from the wedding day, the birthday of the children, and other memorable moments of life together is suitable. Then the spouses give the guests of the holiday memorable gifts and souvenirs.
After the guests leave, the spouses are left alone, which means that the time has come for romantic conversations.
- In the sauna or spa. In such places you can truly relax and take a break from the daily bustle. After bathing, the couple will feel rejuvenated and refreshed.
- In a cafe or restaurant. You can get out of the daily hustle and bustle in a cozy cafe, with which, perhaps, the spouse is associated with special memories. A pleasant atmosphere and live music will remain in your memory for a long time. If the couple decided to celebrate the holiday in the fresh air, then upon returning home, the wife should bake pancakes. They are considered symbols of sunlight. Pancakes are not recommended to be cut with a knife or tear - they must be folded and eaten. On this day, the husband and wife should be dressed in white with the presence of bright colors.
On the festive table should be mainly yellow shades: pancakes, bananas, salads, melon and oranges.
An example scenario for a solar anniversary may be as described below.
- Early in the morning you need to do a beautiful hairstyle and makeup for the hero of the occasion. To do this, you can call on professional makeup artists and hairdressers.
- It is advisable to invite a photographer to conduct a festive photo shoot. Photos will always be remembered.
- A table is served at home or is booked in a restaurant or cafe.
- Under Mendelssohn, a married couple enters the room. The toastmaster of the program makes a festive speech, and the relatives of the spouses offer to taste bread and salt.
- Satin ribbons of red, gold and silver should be laid on the floor. The husband carries in his arms his wife through the tape.
- Guests make toasts and congratulate the couple, after which they proceed to the competition program.
The following competition options are recommended to be included in the list of competitions:
- competition for the number of wedding anniversaries: whoever calls the largest number is considered the winner;
- competition in which the one who dances more actively and rhythmically wins;
- a contest in which songs about love are sung: whoever gets it better is the winner;
- competition, where men write gifts on leaflets that they would give to their beloved, and those, in turn, tell how they would use the received gift, not knowing what it was about;
- competition in which the hero of the occasion should guess her husband's nose.
You can find out what other wedding anniversaries are called in the next video.