65 years since the wedding: how to celebrate and congratulate on the anniversary?

After 65 years of marriage, the couple celebrate an iron wedding. This anniversary is unique, because not every couple can keep warm feelings for each other for so many years and stay together no matter what. In addition, after 65 years of marriage, the husband and wife are approximately 85-90 years old, which is much higher than the average life expectancy. Such an important event as an iron wedding should be worthily noted in order to preserve exceptionally fond memories of this day.

The 65th anniversary gained its name due to the fact that only relations as strong as iron can last such a long period and resist various life difficulties. At the same time, despite its strength, this metal lends itself to forging, and excellent products can be made from it. The characters of loving people are also malleable, therefore, by the 65th year of their life together, they were able to perfectly adapt to each other.

An iron wedding is celebrated in a narrow circle of close people, where usually 3, or even 4 generations of relatives and several friends are present. Children and grandchildren take care of all the efforts to organize the holiday. Their task is to create a cozy and comfortable atmosphere for the anniversary, so that this day will be fun and relaxed.

Spouses for 65 years of marriage are traditionally presented with iron products, for example, figurines, jewelry, home accessories. Gifts should be practical and relevant, but extravagant things should be avoided.In addition, spouses at this age absolutely do not need modern, trendy gadgets, a ticket to a long trip or sports equipment. Also, slippers or socks will be completely inappropriate presents on such a significant date.

An iron wedding is a family holiday that should be warm, comfortable and calm, therefore it is better to celebrate it at home or in the country. In rare cases, book a banquet hall or a place in a cafe, because this will be justified if there are a large number of guests who find it difficult to fit at a table in the apartment. The organizer of the anniversary must know in advance who will come to congratulate the couple in order to take care of the venue of the holiday. In addition, you need to think through many little things to make this day truly enjoyable and memorable.

• Decoration of the place of celebration. To create a festive atmosphere, you should beautifully decorate the room where the feast will take place. In this case, the pretentiousness and abundance of large bright decorations will be superfluous - it is recommended to give preference to pastel colors, elegant vases with small bouquets, light tablecloths and napkins.

• Holiday menu. A feast for an iron wedding should be akin to a family dinner. Ideally, the favorite dishes of the anniversaries are served, but also on the table should be fresh fruits and vegetables in the form of salads or slices. As drinks, it is recommended to serve compotes and fruit drinks homemade.
• Cake. An obligatory treat for a wedding anniversary is a cake. It should not be in a classic wedding style - a small confectionery with one or two tiers is quite suitable.

• The script of the celebration. For the anniversary to become truly memorable, you need to carefully consider its scenario. You can arrange a small concert with songs, dances, recitation of verses and congratulatory toasts. Fun contests and games are also welcomed, in which both guests and heroes of the occasion will participate.
• Photoshoot and video. To capture the pleasant moments of the 65th anniversary, you can hire a professional photographer or take a series of shots yourself. In addition, it is recommended to film some moments of the holiday, and then mount a small film in memory of the anniversary.

• Gifts. For an iron wedding, as well as for other wedding anniversaries, it is necessary to give gifts. Presenting and viewing them can be made part of the celebration. During the presentation of the presentation, each guest must make a congratulatory speech.

For each anniversary, spouses must exchange gifts that must match her name. Consequently, it is customary to give metal products to an iron wedding, for example, jewelry, figurines, forged souvenirs and other trifles. But you can present other presentations.

For the wife it is recommended to choose the following:

• warm plaid;
• home bathrobe;
• needlework tools and materials;
• kitchen utensils;
• cutlery.

To choose the perfect gift for your husband, you need to consider his hobbies and hobbies:

• fishing gear;
• set of tools;
• car accessories;
• folding lounge chair
• expensive watches;
• special headrest pillow.

Children can present not only souvenirs corresponding to the theme of the celebration to their anniversary parents; but also much more.

• Appliances. The new TV, microwave, dishwasher, slow cooker, bread machine and other electronics will make the life of an elderly couple not only easier, but also more fun.
• Furniture. A large bed with an orthopedic mattress and comfortable pillows will provide parents with a comfortable and healthy sleep. You can also give a soft corner and armchairs for the living room or a corner sofa with a small table for the kitchen.
• Relaxation. A ticket to a sanatorium or a boarding house is one of the best gifts for 65 years of marriage. Spouses can relax, spend time together and improve their health.
• Massager. In old age, people often experience problems with their legs, back, and arms. This can be pain, swelling and other unpleasant sensations, which can be eliminated with the help of massage. A small manual device with simple controls will certainly be appreciated.

Friends of anniversaries traditionally give metal things and souvenirs, which are most often:

• candlestick;
• a tray for food;
• decorative horseshoe hung on the door;
• a coffee pot, kettle or samovar;
• cutlery sets.

Also on this day it is perfectly acceptable to present bed linen, photo frames, towels, panels, decorative pillows and bedside rugs as a gift. But knives, watches, clothes, sets for personal hygiene should not be gifted.

See the following video for an original wedding anniversary gift.