34 years of marriage: what kind of wedding is it and how is it celebrated?

Matrimonial life takes place over several decades, many stages of development, in the end, it becomes a strong union of two hearts. The 34th wedding anniversary is called: Amber. For such a long time, a certain world has developed in the family with its own laws and principles. Relations between the spouses settled, became multifaceted. They have many shades, just as the color of amber has an infinite variety of different colors and tones.

34 years of marriage - an amber wedding, a significant date, although not round. Amber has become a mineral over the years, undergoing the thorny upheavals of various transformations. Living together for 34 years is also not always a holiday: it is a painstaking daily work requiring patience, concentration and constant search for a compromise from two loving hearts. Perhaps that is why the amber wedding was named that way.

The union of two personalities in a marriage is always difficult, and over the years it becomes truly indestructible. Celebrating this non-circular date is accepted among the closest people.

The texture of amber is unique and original, since ancient times this mineral has been endowed with a sacred meaning. There were legends and beliefs (especially among the Scandinavian peoples and Slavs) that amber is a reliable defender from the evil forces that live in the lower astral plane. The amber amulet was highly valued among sailors, merchants and the military; it was believed that the aura of this warm stone brings good luck.

To celebrate the 34th wedding anniversary, it is customary to call the closest relatives and friends.This holiday is characterized by a relaxed family atmosphere. There is a custom to shower “newlyweds” on the day of the 34th wedding anniversary with amber “rain”, for this they are used:

• yellow foil;
• coins;
• wheat grains.

The holiday has always symbolized wealth, prosperity and prosperity. There is an established tradition that husband and wife should present each other souvenirs made from amber or, in extreme cases, interspersed with this mineral. It is best to buy stones in light yellow shades, they perfectly match the general atmosphere of the holiday.

One cannot help but recall the remarkable rite that symbolizes the harmonious fusion of the "newlyweds" with nature. Traditionally, weddings were arranged in Russia after the harvest. This can be explained by the fact that the peasants had a lot of free time, and autumn is also a time of abundance of products, which made it possible to collect hospitable feasts.

Spouses before the arrival of the guests went to the forest, collected branches of viburnum, from which a large wreath was woven. He carried a sacred meaning in himself. He was placed in the most prominent place during the celebration, a wreath symbolized peace and prosperity in the house.

A similar ceremony is recommended to be carried out today. A wreath can be made from different plants, its presence during congratulations, a festive dinner will be useful, it will create the necessary surroundings. Instead of a wreath, they often buy a small house plant in a pot (it is desirable that it be coniferous). Small pieces of amber are placed in the ground, during a feast the plant is placed in a prominent, honorable place.

Another tradition is associated with wine. 34 days before the celebration, a bottle of good wine is bought. The cork opens neatly and amber pebbles are placed in the bottle. Then the wine is closed back with a cork and placed in the refrigerator. During the arrival of guests, the wine is poured into glasses and drunk. Such a sacred act symbolizes the transfer of the magical properties of the mineral to all those present.

Before the feast began, the couple used to take the oath of allegiance before. This tradition has not lost its significance today. In no case, when pronouncing high words you cannot “drum” them memorized, this will create a painful impression and lead to the opposite result. A loving heart will always find the right words, so it’s not necessary to memorize all phrases like a poem, the main thing is to remember the general outline.

After pronouncing solemn words, the guests shout “bitterly”. The kiss stretches for 34 measures. Our ancestors believed that after such a rite, the relationship would acquire a new, higher quality level.

A significant day begins with the fact that the couple give gifts to each other. At the same time, each of them should sincerely rejoice and thank for all the good and not remember what was bad.

A family holiday is usually celebrated in the country or in a city apartment in a circle of loved ones. If hot summer reigns on the street and weather permits, you can contact the service for organizing celebrations and have a picnic in nature. A feast on a summer cottage under a tent or in a gazebo can be a success. In winter, a holiday is best organized in a restaurant. When decorating the hall and table, a yellow color should be used, this applies to tablecloths, curtains, napkins, decorative elements of the interior, etc.

If the celebration takes place indoors (restaurant or country house), then it is decorated with colored balls of yellow color. The number "34" should also be present in the most prominent place. The crown of the celebration can be a large festive cake made in amber tones. Such a product is best ordered in a confectionery, which has a good reputation and all the relevant quality certificates.

If the anniversary will be celebrated in a restaurant, then you should think about the appropriate musical arrangement. For example, you can invite a string quartet that will accompany a feast and a buffet table. In the evening, you can arrange a jazz jam session where guest musicians will perform. If guests know how to play music, then you can "stock up" with acoustic guitars or provide for the presence of a piano.

The outfits of guests and heroes of the occasion are also important. The wife should be in a yellow dress, this shade is associated with the color of amber. It will be enough for a man to put on a yellow tie. It will be considered good form if guests wear amber jewelry. The details of their festive clothing should contain yellow shades that will symbolize the amber holiday.

Congratulations on the occasion of the amber wedding are always linked to a sun stone - amber. You can buy jewelry or souvenirs where this mineral is present in any jewelry store; there are a great many amber products now. Amber prices are by no means sky-high, in contrast, for example, to the cost of diamonds or emeralds.

What is most appropriate to give on such an anniversary? The hint is in the name itself. Spouses give each other amber products:

• brooches;
• souvenirs in the form of zodiac signs;

• beads;
• rings;
• key rings
• pendants;
• cufflinks
• earrings;
• bracelets;
• amber inlaid caskets;
• a wooden box for storing tea, decorated with fine stone;
• beads etc.

The wife is also presented with a luxurious bouquet of yellow roses.

Vouchers for a holiday home in Kaliningrad, on the coast of the Baltic Sea, can be a good gift for “newlyweds”, in this place there are the richest deposits of amber in the world. You can organize a photo session in the surroundings of amber jewelry.

Household appliances and electronics are not associated with amber, but you can stick the appropriate stickers on the product body and packaging. Spouses may be happy with the gift, especially if the farm lacks a coffee grinder or a modern refrigerator. It is best to give flowers to the heroes of the occasion yellow, so they will create the appropriate tone.

Children can also give parents something of value. Most often given:

• household appliances;
• jewelry;
• a table clock;
• vases;
• various figures from amber.

Not a bad idea is to give your spouses a trip to St. Petersburg. It will be interesting for them to make an excursion to Tsarskoye Selo, to visit the Amber Room. The fashion for amber was revived by Catherine the Great, decorating her crown with this stone. In addition, she ordered the mineral walls of her reception room. Since then, the stone has been associated with power, harmony and grandeur. Arriving in the city on the Neva, you can personally see the traces of history.

Textiles of various shades of yellow (tablecloths, bedding and rugs) are also appropriate to present as an expensive gift. A set of dishes from 34 items can unspeakably delight spouses with their originality, such a gift will remind of itself for many years, giving rise to positive emotions.

You can give chess in which all the pieces will be made of amber. Honey, in a sense, also symbolizes amber. A barrel of good honey with a dedication inscription is a wonderful gift, only honey must be natural and not sugared. A bumblebee honey can be a special gift, it costs a lot, but there are a lot of useful microelements in it.

Lemon liquor can also be presented if spouses prefer such drinks. Light beer has a golden color: a medium-sized barrel of a signature drink will become a very original present.

Suitable gift options are also:

• lamps and chandeliers;
• amber-colored pieces of furniture;
• wooden utensils.

When choosing a gift, it is important to consider the inclinations and preferences of the spouses. Each of them has a favorite hobby.For example, if "newlywed" is an avid philatelist, then buying him a large album for stamps, you can really please him. If you present a signature sweater or an expensive yellow jacket to his other half, then this can also be a good gift.

For household utilitarian gifts are usually always welcome:

• chopping wooden board;
• various knives with yellow handles;
• garden tools.

Finally, a certain amount of money in a gift envelope will be a worthy gift. If the invitee has the talent of a poet and there is no money to make a decent gift, then a witty original poetic work can save the situation.

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