Each anniversary of marriage is an important event for any married couple. Having lived together for about thirty years, the couple celebrate a velvet wedding. What gifts to give parents on an anniversary? What is customary to give for a 29 year wedding?
Holiday features
29 years of marriage together is, of course, not a round date, but it must be noted. Such an anniversary is popularly called a velvet wedding. Over the years of marriage, the couple have become so used to being together that they understand each other perfectly, their relationship becomes more tender and reverent. That is why this date is associated with velvet. This material is strong, durable, but at the same time soft and pleasant.
There is a belief that the 29th wedding anniversary should not be celebrated too pompously. To preserve and not frighten away family happiness, it is best to celebrate the anniversary in a narrow family circle. The triumph can be quite celebrated at home, but if you wish, you can celebrate a velvet wedding in the restaurant.
As a rule, on this day a restaurant or house is decorated in bright colors. It is quite possible to use the velvet material itself for decorating tables and the interior. Burgundy and red tones should prevail in the decoration of the room.
Cake is an integral part of any family holiday. In honor of the 29th anniversary of family life, you can order a special treat - the famous cake "Red Velvet". Such a confectionery product will look very impressive on the festive table.
Gifts from family and friends
Friends of the family who will be invited to the celebration can present gifts, associated with the symbols of the holiday itself.
- Usually on the 29th anniversary of married life they give large bath towels, the texture of which resembles velvet. Be sure to give paired items. It is quite possible to order commemorative embroidery on them or make a personalized one. As for color, it is better to choose red and burgundy shades. They will be associated with velvet.
- A bedding set can be a good anniversary gift. When choosing it, be sure to pay attention to the quality of the material. Bed linen should be natural, durable and pleasant to the touch. As for the color, you can choose any. But, of course, it is preferable to give a set of shades of red on this day.
- Also, a husband and wife can be presented with a couple of rugs for the 29th anniversary of their life together. They must be large, soft, warm and comfortable. Now you can easily find products that look like velvet in texture. This gift for a velvet wedding will appeal to everyone, without exception.
- As a presentation, decorative pillows for sofas and armchairs are suitable. These things may well be directly from velvet. They will look original in any interior. Many especially for the anniversary order pillows in the form of a heart with the initials of the spouses. Such a gift will take its rightful place in the personal bedroom of the spouses.
It is quite possible to present such pleasant little things as souvenirs, figurines, vases, etc. The main thing is that they be associated with a solemn event or at least be red, burgundy or scarlet. Try to give paired souvenirs. Such presentations will help bring unity and comfort to the atmosphere of the family.
The spouses will receive the main gifts for the 29th anniversary of family life from children and grandchildren. Of course, for any parents, the best gift is attention and care. But children should prepare something for them that will leave a mark on their hearts for a long time. Surely, there will be many practical and useful gifts on this day. Therefore, children can take care to give parents unforgettable emotions on this day.
As such a gift, parents can give a ticket for two. You can buy tickets to some overseas resort, buy tickets to a good holiday home, or you can send them on a trip to the city in which they always dreamed to visit.
Surely, parents have a dream that they have not been able to fulfill all these years. Either the children were small, then a lot of work, then little money. Each time there are a hundred reasons why the most cherished dreams remain unrealizable. The 29th anniversary of living together is an excellent occasion for wish fulfillment to finally come true. In honor of such a celebration, children may well become wizards and try to realize their parents' old dream. You can also arrange a trip to youth. That is, organize an excursion to memorable places. Such a trip will be an unforgettable gift for parents.
As a memorable gift, this or that item of household appliances is perfect. Often parents do not want to accept such expensive gifts from children. In this case, you can purchase a gift certificate from any electronics store, and the spouses will be able to choose their own microwave oven, slow cooker or something else. You can also purchase a gift card from any supermarket, which will also be a great addition to the main gift.
What to give each other?
For 29 years, the couple already know each other so well that it will be difficult to surprise with an unexpected gift for the anniversary. But, nevertheless, there is a category of gifts that a husband and wife can present to each other.
As a present for your spouse, a velvet bathrobe is perfect. Firstly, it is a beautiful, warm and comfortable thing. Secondly, she will remind her husband of the anniversary celebration. On the dressing gown you can order a personalized or commemorative embroidery, then the gift will be even more original.
In the event that the spouse at least sometimes wears classic costumes and likes to attend the theater, it is quite possible to present him a velvet bow tie. And at the same time immediately buy two tickets to the theater, so that there was a reason to go out in the new clothes. And for stylish and modern men, a jacket from this noble material is quite suitable.
A husband can give his wife velvet slippers. They should be comfortable and cozy. In the event that you know the exact size of your spouse, you can purchase velvet shoes for going to the theater or to some event. When choosing shoes for a spouse, remember that it should be as comfortable and beautiful as possible.
It is quite possible to give any decoration and pack it in a beautiful velvet red box. You can also purchase a spacious box, which is upholstered in velvet.
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