The first wedding anniversary is the most important event in the life of each couple. Over this year, the couple recognized each other better, experienced many happy moments, were able to finally enjoy each other, and therefore this event should be noted. The first anniversary is usually celebrated noisy and fun. Witnesses and guests of last year's celebration must definitely congratulate the young. But the most important gift spouses expect from each other. If the anniversary of the wife can not decide on a gift for her husband, then this article will help her make the right choice.
What is the date called?
The first family anniversary was called a chintz wedding. There are several opinions about the origin of this name. On the one hand, the relationship of the newlyweds has already moved to the everyday everyday level, chintz simplicity has appeared in them. On the other hand, the source of this name is the word from Sanskrit - "sitras", which means "motley". That is, the first year of marriage, when the young only "grind" to each other, are at the same time full of incredible happiness and noisy quarrels, wild scandals smoothly flow into a passionate passion, so this year can not be called boring.
According to another version, for 1 year from the date of the wedding, the couple just got to know each other, their relationship is still fragile and can end at any time, break like a fragile chintz. At the same time, there is a more mundane and natural explanation for this name: the first year the spouses are absorbed by each other, they experience an unimaginable passion, which leads to wear of chintz bed linen.
On the day of the anniversary, a chintz handkerchief should be a must. Husband and wife give these products to each other as a sign that they successfully survived the trials that awaited them in the first year of married life.
During the celebration, the heroes of the day should tie knots on chintz scarves and hide gifts in a safe place. Now scarves will serve as a talisman for conjugal love and protect the family hearth.
Traditional gifts
Usually on this day it is customary to give things from chintz, but still it’s not necessary to observe the traditions of the holiday. If the above ritual with a handkerchief is observed, then you can get by with other classic options.
Themed Gifts
If the wife wants to give the spouse a cotton present, then you can give a set of bath towels. Nowadays, many men love the bath, but now bathing procedures are rather a form of relaxation and entertainment, and therefore the husband will definitely appreciate such a gift. For fun, you can embroider the name of the spouse in the corners of the towels.
Another unusual option is a pillow with a printed joint photo and an anniversary date. An interesting and useful present is chintz underwear. Also, a man should be delighted with a plaid, especially if the anniversary is celebrated in the cold winter. Plaid is not only a practical gift, but also a symbolic one. In this way, the wife will express her warm feelings and hint at romance.
An interesting option is a portrait of her husband, made in some unusual technique. This can be the embroidered face of the missus or a common picture. This gift looks gorgeous, and can also decorate the interior of the apartment.
For a hobby
In this case, you should focus on the interests of the husband. If he is fond of fishing, then he will be incredibly happy with the modern set of fishing tackle. True, if the wife herself is not particularly versed, it is better to ask for advice on buying a spouse from friends or consult in a fishing store. Perhaps the man loves vacation in the country and prefers to spend the summer in the country. In this case, he will be happy to receive a summer rocking chair, as well as a new grill, a smokehouse and other attributes for a picnic.
If the spouse is a collector, then the wife will definitely guess if she will present on the day of the anniversary a copy missing from the collection. And if a man is interested in football, then there are a lot of options: these are souvenirs with the logo of your favorite team, and a T-shirt with the image of a sports idol, and a themed mug. A great gift is to buy a ticket for the next match of your favorite team, but you need to plan this option in advance: make sure that your husband is free that day, find a group of friends for him if your spouse cannot go, think about how you can get to the stadium if the match goes in another city.
Useful presentations
In this case, we mean universal gifts that will surely appeal to any man. For example, a win-win option is a good new phone, laptop or tablet. An excellent solution is a gift set of tools, this thing is necessary not only for the spouse himself, but will also be useful at home. Another option is paraphernalia for the car: a new DVR, navigator, keychain for car keys and other universal items.
In the first year of married life, it often happens that spouses find themselves in a difficult financial situation. They are still very young, perhaps some of them are still students and have no work, or maybe the newlyweds are renting housing, because they have not yet managed to acquire their own cozy nest. In this case, it is unnecessary to spend money on an expensive gift for your husband, you can instead agree on gifts in advance and purchase some kind of common present, for example, household appliances or furniture - then the expenses will be quite justified and the husband will be satisfied, besides this item will bring more coziness and convenience to life together.
Original options
To keep this spouse memorable for a long time, you can try to give an original gift, one that no one else has ever given at other holidays.
The most courageous ladies can ask the help of friends, rent musical instruments and perform a serenade from a loved one under the window. Yes, this is unusual and a little strange, because serenade is the prerogative of men, but that’s all relish! However, it is important to anticipate the man’s reaction in advance: if the missus is more inclined to erotic surprises, then it’s better to stop there, the serenade will please only the true poet and romance. In general, it is quite possible to get by with a regular song or poem performed during the celebration. The dance option in the company of friends is also suitable.
A pleasant experience will deliver a man and a prepared video. You can “drive” together with romantic music on the big screen joint photographs taken during the first year of your married life, and at the end, for example, record a congratulation from your wife. A real pleasure will bring her husband and an invitation to the celebration of his beloved musical group. True, this will have to be spent on, but if it is a local musical group, then the amount can be quite feasible.
You can give unusual gifts that your spouse definitely does not expect to receive. Skydiving, bungee jumping, rafting on the river - all these extreme adventures will be gladly met by a man. However, in this case, the woman again needs to focus on her character. Perhaps the husband is a homebody who does not like spending extreme free time, but prefers a quiet family vacation or gatherings with friends at a cozy table, and then these options will not work.
An interesting surprise for the spouse will be a draw. This can be organized with the participation of friends and relatives, but it is better to contact special entertainment agencies - the company’s employees will offer many scenarios, as well as organize everything so that the man until the last minute does not realize that he is being played. However, in this case, the spouse should take into account the nature of the lover. Among the males, there are very touchy men, but over the course of a year a woman should have understood whether this quality belongs to the character of the chosen one.
If the husband does not have a craving for extreme adventures and is offended by the rally, then there remains a win-win option - the quest. You can prepare everything in the morning or even in the evening - hide riddles and “tips” from friends, in the porch, in places that are important for newlyweds (for example, the park where they met, or the dance floor where they first kissed). Of course, the riddles should be encrypted indicating the next paragraph. All paraphernalia may be accompanied by an image of kisses and general photographs. The final gift should also be unusual: for example, an album with family photographs, which the wife secretly created for a long time, or maybe the final surprise will be a party with friends, which, according to her husband, was not originally planned for the anniversary. Another goal of the quest that is pleasant for both spouses is a wife dressed in erotic lingerie in an expensive hotel room.
DIY gift
If the wife has the skills of handmade, then she has nothing to think about. The most common and always pleasant gift is to create a collage from common photos, decorated with paraphernalia made of chintz and other decorative elements. You can embroider a joint portrait on your own and hand it to your spouse during the anniversary celebration.
Another unusual idea is a chest with a surprise. In a beautiful home-made box in the form of a chest, a wife can put pieces of paper on which 50 reasons will be written that made her fall in love with her chosen one. During the holiday, the husband will take out one piece of paper and read the text to the guests.At the same time, it’s important not only to indicate standard reasons such as “I love you for being behind you, like behind a stone wall”, but also cool, for example, “I love you for your kindness not only to people, but also to animals: because I I can’t persuade you to give me a fur coat. ”
More simple, but no less pleasant options - baking a delicious and beautifully decorated cake, making an exclusive scarf, creating an individual pendant. By the way, in the latter case, you can make two pendants in the form of half a heart for yourself and your lover. It will be a pair romantic gift.
What is better not to give?
In order not to be mistaken with the choice of a gift, it is recommended to abandon the following options.
Toys and souvenirs. Women love teddy bears, beautiful figurines, cute trinkets, so they often try to present such a present to their partner. However, a man who grew up from childhood is unlikely to welcome such a gift, so a woman should not focus on her preferences, but only take into account the interests of her husband.
- Makeup kit. Perfume, shaving foam, shower gel - all these are not the most successful options. The fact is that a suspicious spouse may think that this is a hint of his dishonesty. If the husband is not touchy and not too burdened with the choice of care products, then, most likely, care about his appearance and so lies on his wife’s shoulders. And then it will be no longer a gift, but an ordinary standard purchase.
- Mirror, clock, knife. All these items, according to signs, can not be given to her husband. It is believed that after the delivery of one of these gifts to the spouse, the couple will part.
What to present for a chintz wedding, you can watch in this video.
