Silver wedding: how to celebrate the anniversary and what to give?

She made a noise, flashed the wedding, the bride and groom spent the last guests and finally stayed together. Completely unnoticed, the first weeks of married life flow smoothly into years, and then into decades, and now the family is on the verge of a 25th anniversary. How the silver wedding will be held, what kind of gift to each other, whom to invite for the birthday of the family - all this remains to be decided by the so-called newlyweds.

Twenty-five years of life together can rightfully be called the first significant event for any married couple. If two people lived together for a quarter of a century, then that means they managed to maintain love and mutual respect during this time. This day is simply a must! To celebrate the anniversary of marriage, spouses, as a rule, invite only relatives and closest friends.

Silver wedding is an important and solemn event for the family. During this period, the two halves that once met managed to survive both the joys and hardships of family life. Children have already matured, and perhaps there are grandchildren. On this date, the couple, trying to surround their soul mate with care and sensitivity, thereby revive the former romance in their relationship. Could this be considered the best gift for each other for a silver anniversary?

Why is it exactly twenty-five years of marriage that is commonly called a silver wedding? The fact is that silver is considered to be a fairly hard and durable metal. Accordingly, it symbolizes the strength and stability of relations.Spouses have long understood each other, not only from the first word, but also from one look only. Joint habits and traditions appeared.

A gorgeous high-profile wedding today is not always and not everyone can afford it. Even some newlyweds, for the first time intending to cross the threshold of the wedding hall, prefer to celebrate a family holiday either in a narrow circle, or only together. If you calculate all the costs of the celebration, you can see that the family budget will suffer serious damage. And who will like the crowd of drunken revelers shouting "Gorky"?

Therefore, a wedding for two away from numerous relatives, tired of contests, fuss and other routines is gaining more and more supporters. You can celebrate the birthday of your family at ease, inexpensively, but elegantly! After all, a wedding is a solemn day only for two, and not for a huge number of relatives.

If the couple is going to celebrate the anniversary of the marriage only among themselves, then you can arrange a romantic candlelight dinner at home, book a table in a small cafe or just spend the whole day together, dedicating it to each other. Although there are a number of options for celebrating the anniversary of living together:

• a married couple can take a walk in the same place as they did 25 years ago;
• it would be nice to make a trip to such romantic places as Rome, Paris, Venice;
• You can organize a picnic in the nature, where only two will be guests;
• It’s a good idea to arrange a joint viewing of photos and videos from the very first wedding;
• you can take a horse ride, a balloon ride or a short boat trip;
• An interesting solution will be a joint visit to a photo salon, theater and other cultural institutions.

Those who prefer not to arrange noisy gatherings can celebrate the anniversary in the close family circle. Moreover, such an event will allow you to chat with your most dear people, because in everyday life sometimes there is absolutely no time for meetings. In this case, a silver wedding can be noted as follows:

• gather at the family table only the closest and dearest people;
• organize a small picnic in the background of a forest or pond;
• rent a guest house for the weekend outside the city;
• arrange a collective visit to recreational activities (zoo, attractions);
• play entertaining home games (lotto, "Monopoly", forfeits, interesting board strategies and guessing words).

Traditionally, the silver anniversary is celebrated noisily, cheerfully and on a grand scale. This is not surprising, since anyone wants to share their happiness. Many couples prefer to celebrate in their twentieth birthday a celebration that would be remembered for a long time. Here are some ways to celebrate.

• Spouses can arrange a second marriage, this will awaken in memory those feelings that they experienced on their wedding day.
• Church wedding. The silver wedding anniversary is considered the perfect day to seal your marriage before God.
• Event at the restaurant. The method, of course, is banal, but it has long been traditional and beloved in terms of holding various celebrations.
• The wedding anniversary can be celebrated in an unusual way. For example, arrange a masquerade ball or organize an evening in retro style. In addition, you can invite friends and relatives to a disco in the spirit of the 80s.

The tradition of celebrating wedding dates has been around for many years, and in preparation for the event, the following nuances must be taken into account.

• Any date of family life has its own name, and therefore each year spent together is traditionally marked in accordance with the characters inherent in the name of the date. For example, chintz wedding, tin or silver.
• Family's birthday can be celebrated both at home and in the restaurant. Depending on the venue of the festival, you can think over the theme of the event and the corresponding design of the hall.
• Round wedding dates, as a rule, are celebrated more magnificent, so you need to determine the number of guests. If at home, according to calculations, it will be crowded, you will have to take care of the banquet hall.
• Money problem. Anyway, the scale of the celebration of the silver anniversary directly depends on the availability of funds that the couple are willing to spend on the anniversary of their wedding.

From ancient times there was an interesting custom of washing. As soon as the couple wakes up, they should wash each other three times, and the water must always be infused in a silver bucket or jug. It is believed that silver cleanses, expels all misfortunes, envy, illnesses from the family.

Also a good solution would be to exchange silver rings. It’s not necessary to choose fanciful options; the simpler the rings, the better. It is worth wearing this jewelry for a year, then you can return to your usual rings.

Making out a table, give preference to silver devices, be sure to supplement it with candlesticks from the same material. You can put a beautiful silver service, which will be in perfect harmony with the theme of the holiday.

What kind of gift can children give parents for a silver wedding? Whether the surprise will be successful or not, it all depends on the imagination and great desire to please such native people. First of all, you need to think about colors. A beautiful magnificent composition will be very handy. You can, of course, dwell on this, but the “newlyweds” will be much nicer if the invitation to a romantic dinner is in addition to the bouquet.

Tickets to the theater or for a movie show can also greatly delight spouses. The practicality of a gift sometimes becomes an important aspect, an example for this is a set of beautiful bedding or decorative pillows with embroidered names of “newlyweds”.

In addition, even the participation of children in the design of the holiday will be a pleasant surprise for the heroes of the occasion. Kids can draw beautiful drawings, participate in the design of the room, learn songs and rhymes, make cards.

A must-have gift is a cake. It’s best to do it yourself, but you can also turn to the master who can make a real work of art. In the middle of the cake you need to put the number "25".

Good present will be silverware, beautiful silver jewelry, cufflinks, lighters, belts with silver buckles.

Surprises in the traditional style are very wonderful, but sometimes there is a desire to present something peculiar as a gift in order to cause a pleasant surprise for wedding anniversaries. It can be either a fun entertaining show or an evening devoted to some topic close to everyone present. Gifts of this kind can be given not only by children or close relatives, but also by best friends.

Some unusual gift ideas might look like this.

• You can stun the hosts of the evening and guests with amazing fireworks or a light or fiery performance.
• A great gift would be the launch of air lanterns. The soaring fiery heart surrounded by several small lanterns, which guests and their spouses will launch, will look amazing in the night sky.
• Children and friends can prepare a marriage ceremony in a registry office together.True, it is advisable to notify the “young people” in advance so that on this solemn day they look as amazing as they did 25 years ago. A wedding march, an exchange of rings, a connection in a kiss will help awaken slightly faded feelings and add romance. Throughout the ceremony, without stopping, congratulations should be sent to the spouses.
• To help spouses surround themselves with an aura of love and former romance, they can rest in a sea or mountain resort, as well as walk along the quiet streets of one of the European cities.
• You can capture the beautiful moments of this solemn day with the help of photography. This can be a studio shoot, or the departure of a master photographer at home or in the bosom of nature.
• A large chic wedding cake with miniature figures of the “newlyweds” will also amaze the hosts and guests of the evening.

A fairly common practical gift is household appliances. But in this case, it is better to consult with the anniversaries about the appropriateness of the presentation in advance. In order for the surprise to remain so, it will be easier to present a gift coupon.

If silver anniversaries have hobbies together, then you can give them a gift that meets the interests of both. For example, for theater fans it can be tickets to a fashion show, but for avid picnic lovers, a cooler bag, a barbecue or a grocery basket are suitable.

Of course, in the 25 years they lived together, the couple more than once surprised each other with surprises. Silver wedding day will not be an exception. For a quarter century, brides turn into exemplary keepers of the hearth, and most often prefer surprises that have practical applications. A husband on his twenty-fifth birthday can make a present in the form of appliances, bedding, or even furniture. A surprise for the soul will be a joint romantic trip or a subscription to a beauty salon. Even the most demanding woman will be surprised to receive an unexpectedly nice gift.

25 years of marriage is an unforgettable date, respectively, and the gift should leave a lasting impression. For the most part, men love to craft something, so a set of improvised tools will have to be just right. For those who like fishing, a fishing rod or spinning is perfect, and for avid car enthusiasts a set of accessories for cars will be a surprise. Gifts and surprises can be different, it all depends on the imagination of the givers. It is important that beautiful congratulations on this day are sincere, and gifts are bought from the heart.

In twenty-five years, many narrow, thorny paths and bright wide roads have been covered. Spouses should remember that the most important person in their life is the one who has been close to shoulder to shoulder all this time. Therefore, the husband and wife need to carefully preserve their happiness, and as a reward for this at the next holiday of life, they will again hear sincere congratulations and wishes from friends and relatives.

You will learn how to arrange a room for a silver wedding in the next video.