14 years of living together is a time worthy of respect. Indeed, in this case, the marriage, indeed, can be called strong and unshakable. How nice it is to celebrate such a significant time in the company of beloved relatives and friends, accepting congratulations and gifts from them!
Why exactly agate
14 years is an important date in the life of each couple. It may not be so many years, but for marriage it is a significant indicator. It testifies that during these years the couple shared all the joys and sorrows, ups and downs, happy and difficult moments. For so much long period of time spent together, they managed to study each other well, to establish their way of life, life gained stability. For this reason, the fourteenth anniversary of marriage is usually called an agate wedding, because agate is a semiprecious stone symbolizing well-being, health, stability and happiness. The colors of the veins in agate have white and dark shades, which clearly describe the joyful and difficult moments in the life of each couple.
Having overcome life's difficulties, the couple can move on to meet new happy years. Since agate is rich in diversity and an infinite number of patterns, spouses can enjoy infinitely long while studying each other. This stone guarantees the prosperity and well-being of a married couple, therefore, as a rule, it is customary to give gifts from agate so that it becomes a talisman and guardian of the family.
In most families, the celebration is celebrated among relatives and friends who come with valuable gifts, so it is very important to take care of their choice in advance.
Gift Options
It is necessary not only to wait for gifts from guests in honor of the holiday, but the spouses themselves need to surprise each other with something interesting. The wife and husband should choose a gift related to agate, so that the gift is symbolic.
The list of gifts to the wife is quite diverse, here include:
- a ring with a stone, which will not only decorate the spouse’s hand, but will also constantly remind of this happy day;
- original earrings will give joyful emotions to their owner;
- a pendant or a pendant is a great step to cheer up your soulmate, and coupled with a chain will be a great option;
- the brooch will be perfectly combined with any clothes;
- a luxurious necklace will become a bastion of love and the strength of marriage, because it is assembled from pieces of the main symbol of celebration;
- the bracelet will be a great addition to other spouse's jewelry;
- jewelry box is necessary for any owner of jewelry and bijouterie;
- a hair clip is also useful for a woman with long hair.
When choosing a gift from agate, you should pay attention to the color preferences of the wife, so that the present is not easy to store on the shelf, but decorates its owner, bringing her great pleasure. Given the variety of agate colors and textures, the choice will be easy.
The selected item should be beautifully packaged, because women are very sensitive to the packaging of the gift.
If you select something from agate for a man, then the list will be reduced. You can choose the following presents:
- cufflinks that will surely attract attention (if possible, you can order handmade jewelry, then they will be stylish and unique);
- a ring with a stone will please any man, but it is better to choose a ring with black agate, as it will protect the man and become his talisman;
- tie clip - a stylish accessory, especially in addition to agate cufflinks;
- a bracelet, the choice of which should give preference to dark shades;
- agate pen holder;
- amulet - when choosing it, you should also pay attention to color.
These gifts can be exchanged between husband and wife. It is worth paying attention to the options that friends and relatives of the couple need so that the holiday really succeeds. In this case, there is no need to give items containing stone. The main criterion for selection should be utility.
So, the options are:
- bed linen will become an indispensable gift and will please a couple;
- a tablecloth is a necessary accessory of the festive table, the hostess will be pleased;
- dishes are a very useful gift, especially for couples who often like to gather friends and relatives at the table;
- household appliances - a great gift for a married couple, but it would be better to ask spouses about missing items of household appliances in advance, this will help to avoid setbacks;
- couch pillows with the image of a couple;
- voucher for two;
- certificate for a photo shoot;
- certificate for dinner in a restaurant with an unusual menu that matches the taste preferences of the couple;
- a photo album consisting of the most important moments of a couple’s life;
- paired warm socks are also a romantic option for lovers of such gifts;
- figurines;
- tree of happiness;
- watches matching the style of the interior of the couple’s apartment.
Agate Wedding: Traditions
There is a belief: that the subsequent joint life of the spouses was even happier and brighter, they need to perform several rites. These ceremonies must be performed in the presence of relatives, who will also draw information from this event.
To attract health, happiness and luck, the husband and wife should perform the following actions after the guests give out gifts:
- give gifts to each other (according to tradition, jewelry is considered the best option);
- be sure to immediately try on jewelry, while the husband and wife should help each other;
- drink the same drink from one glass;
- to study the pattern on agate and tell the guests about it, in the ideal case, the couple should see the same thing.
This list can be supplemented with other traditions that have developed in different couples in different families. The older the heroes of the occasion, the more interesting traditions it is customary to observe. It is wonderful if these rites pass from generation to generation.
Guests at the party
In order for the event to be very fun and pleasant, the couple needs to gather a circle of guests from their closest relatives and friends. You should not call a lot of people, on this day should be near those with whom the family most often communicates and maintains relations, because these people will be sincerely happy for their spouses. They spent 14 years with the couple side by side, they know about many joyful and sad moments that the family went through and was able to overcome all difficulties for the sake of love. How much fun the celebration of the fourteen years of marriage will take place, so beautiful and happy will be their whole subsequent life.
Celebrating the anniversary is another way to “dilute” gray everyday life, call many guests and please each other with attention and presence. After all, the secret of a long, happy and strong relationship is that loving people constantly charge each other with positive emotions.
14 years: festive evening
What will be the festive evening of the heroes of the occasion, the spouses themselves decide. It can be a bright, cheerful, filled with guests and decorated with balls and confetti day, accompanied by noisy music, endless dancing and funny jokes of the guests. It is possible that the couple will want to be alone on this day in order to fully enjoy each other's company. If the first option takes place, then the couple needs to take care of the cultural and entertainment program for the guests in advance, so that they feel comfortable and cozy, as well as have fun. The event must be captured in the memory of everyone for a long time. Having prepared music, games and rallies in advance, the spouses are guaranteed to receive a charge of positive emotions and sensations and will amuse the guests.
On this day, not only husband and wife, but also all guests who will also become witnesses of this unforgettable event should be overwhelmed with happiness and warmth. It is necessary to prepare sincere, sincere toasts, which will also raise the mood of all those present. If someone reads verses on the theme of an agate wedding, this will be a great addition to toasts and congratulations. How many tears of joy will be shed on a touching holiday!
When a couple prefers to retire and not have a lush celebration with relatives and friends, she will have a wonderful celebration together at a romantic dinner, having booked a table in her favorite restaurant. Review photo albums, remember the past, feel nostalgia for the past years - this is romance! Ahead of the family are waiting for the same unforgettable feelings and emotions, so it's time to outline and outline future plans. The best solution to continue living together is to analyze the mistakes that can be avoided in the future.
It is very pleasant to spend time with older children, who will also share with their parents the celebration of this significant date. In this case, you can arrange a celebration for the whole large family and get out with the children to a fascinating place where I have long wanted to visit. Why not embody the wildest desires and please the younger generation on such a holiday?
An agate wedding is a small part of a long, happy marriage, in which there will be many more important, unforgettable, touching moments. It is important for spouses to give each other kindness, tenderness and love, then the family will boldly overcome all difficulties and obstacles in life.
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