17 years from the wedding day - features of the date and ideas for gifts

Wedding anniversaries are always significant events for spouses. And the 17th anniversary of the wedding is definitely worth being proud of, because the couple has already gone through time, filled with joy and misery, and has not broken up. This date is not celebrated very brightly, however, and it has its own traditions of celebration and gift giving.

Two interesting facts are connected with the border at the 17th anniversary of the marriage.

Firstly, the anniversary has two names: tin and pink. Both meanings have a specific meaning. Tin refers to flexible metals, it is often used to connect parts to each other. The spouses, like two puzzles, are really joined by a wedding oath and can no longer live without each other. However, the years lived together make themselves felt, and the flexibility of tin means that spouses need to meet each other more often, that is, to be supple, flexible, in order to maintain relations for a very long time.

As for the beautiful rose, this symbolism is inherent in the 17th anniversary of life together for a reason. This flower is associated with tenderness and passion, the beauty and danger of sharp thorns. So in the relationship of a married couple should be present both tenderness for each other, and a manifestation of passion in strong long-term love. Of course, sometimes problems and disagreements can arise in front of family happiness, like thorns, which this happiness can hurt, but we must not forget what connected the spouses together, and what they value and love in each other.

That is why it will be best to celebrate the 17th anniversary of the wedding together, in a romantic setting.For example, in a restaurant or at home by candlelight and always with a bouquet of beautiful roses on the table.

Secondly, the 10th wedding anniversary is also pewter or pink. The cardinal difference lies in how these two equally named anniversaries celebrate: The 10th anniversary is celebrated magnificently, in the presence of many guests, and spouses celebrate 17 years of age either in a narrow circle of the family, or only together, in a romantic setting.

It’s worth mentioning right away about the most famous and desired gift for a woman - about flowers. For such a date, a bouquet of seventeen red or pink roses is ideal.

But the bouquet is just a great addition to the main gift. So what do you give your spouse? Drop thought of gifts of domestic importance. The dishes, household appliances, bedding and similar things are better presented by friends, and from the husband on this anniversary the woman would like to receive a romantic gift. We offer several suitable options.

• Dinner at a solid restaurant. Ideal would be the presence in the institution of live music and flowers with candles on the table. The cozy atmosphere will help you plunge into the tender, romantic feelings for each other.

• A trip to the resort for a vacation for two. Under new impressions, the beloved will forget about everyday worries and just relax.
• Perfume. A perfume bottle should be bought only if the man is knowledgeable about the preferences of his wife.
• Jewelry. This is perhaps the most suitable gift. Opportunities and breadth of choice in various stores will allow you to find a gift that matches the theme of the anniversary. You can present a pendant, ring or bracelet with red or pink stones. It would be very symbolic to present something from elegant tin jewelry.

Almost every woman who wants to give her husband something that he really likes, puzzles. There is no need to worry, on the 17th wedding anniversary, the wife can make a gift that matches the symbolism of this date.

• It is easy to get lost in choosing tin items. Cigarette case with tin inserts for a smoking man, a tin flask, a beer mug. If the spouse works in the office, tin coasters, clips, figurines for the desktop are suitable, and tin cufflinks will look good on the sleeves of a business man.
• Beloved husband will appreciate a quality shirt or vest business style. Here you can move away from pink, symbolic for the anniversary date, but nobody forbids packing in pink paper or a box.

• For 17 years, the spouse must have studied her chosen one well, she can make a gift in accordance with his preferences. It can be fishing tackle, a favorite book in a gift edition, expensive stationery - anything.
• In addition to all of the above, a romantic dinner arranged by a loving wife will perfectly fit on the wedding anniversary. She herself can cook the most favorite dishes of her man, bake a pie or cake in the shape of a heart, which will certainly decorate the festive table.

Choosing a gift for the 17th wedding anniversary for friends, Do not forget that the wedding is tin and pink.

• Decor items made entirely from tin, kitchen utensils, accessories and the like are perfect. You can carefully approach the choice of tin jewelry for two, but it is better to avoid buying tin rings.
• It is even easier to observe the “pink” theme: a set of kitchen or bath towels, a set of high-quality bedding or a blanket can have drawings or stripes of roses, can be just pink or red. Wrapping such gifts is also better in a pink wrapper and under a beautiful bow.
• Useful household appliances are also welcome. It can be a bread machine, coffee maker, juicer, blender, double boiler. You can also approach from an unusual side: give a yogurt maker, waffle iron or ice cream maker. A nice and convenient tray will also be useful and even somewhat romantic surprise. Let this be a small hint for the spouses, so that they sometimes delighted each other with breakfast in bed.

• A good choice for a presentation is a portrait of the spouses, printed on a special canvas. In this case, you can choose an original frame for the portrait. Yes and it is not necessary to give a portrait with a loving couple, you can make a whole collage of photos of spouses, their relatives and friends.
• Noble pink drinks such as champagne, wine or liquor are preferred when choosing a gift for the 17th anniversary. The bottle can be beautifully packaged, as well as a set of glasses for several people, to make the gift harmonious. In addition, the couple will highly appreciate the small trip or trip organized for them, for example, on horseback, on a boat.

Most likely, children whose parents are about to celebrate a pink-tin wedding do not yet have their own earnings, so it will be difficult to present an expensive gift with available pocket money. However, there are many options for solving this problem. You will not have to spend too much on the examples of gifts presented below, but a manifestation of imagination and effort will be required.

• Film. Thanks to the vast scope for choosing computer programs, it will not be difficult to find the right one for creating a touching family movie. Take short video greetings, insert photos replacing each other with music familiar to parents, and the film will be great.
• Family photos. It is enough to buy an empty album for photos, and then fill it as you wish. The scope for creativity is enormous, because along with photos you can insert signatures and symbolic objects like applications. You can also make a large collage of photos with your own hands, even a whole poster with captions and funny themed drawings.

• Quest. An unusual, but very useful gift will be coupons for visiting an exciting quest. In the heat of excitement, a loving couple will be able to return to youth. However, here, if there is not enough money, you can organize everything yourself: hide the sheets with tasks, questions, riddles and puzzles throughout the apartment. And after passing all the tests, let the players expect an insignificant, but pleasant present.
• Table game. Family gatherings at board games always strengthen relations between relatives. Games can be humorous, intellectual, or simply interesting - the choice is extensive.

• DIY gift. With your own hands you can do whatever your heart desires: a painted picture, embroidery, a postcard from improvised means, figures. In such presents, the giver unwittingly puts his soul, which makes them the most valuable.
• Homemade baking. With a bit of patience, time and work, you can bake cookies or a cake, and the manifestation of imagination with forms and sweet decorations is very welcome.

Any wedding anniversary is a solemn event, it is a holiday in which lovers delight each other in gratitude for mutual respect and love over the past years. This is an occasion to gather the whole family and give spouses surprises.

For all these reasons, wedding anniversaries are celebrated with special traditions and even ancient superstitions, because this unites couples even more.

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