The thirtieth anniversary of the marriage is called a pearl wedding. This is a jubilee date, which it is customary to celebrate in the circle of your friends and relatives, to show everyone an example that true love and sincere feelings can defeat any difficulties that arise in the way of a married couple for a long time together. As a sign of respect for the couple on this day, they are given memorable and valuable gifts.
What is the name of the anniversary?
The main symbol of the anniversary, dedicated to the thirtieth anniversary of family life, is pearls. Everyone knows that this is a very beautiful and expensive jewelry, but few can imagine where it comes from. But the history of its occurrence is very symbolic. One grain of sand grows stronger from year to year, gradually its walls become thicker and thicker, and the appearance is more attractive. As a result, after many years, an ornament of surprising in its beauty and value is born from a nondescript faded stone, which becomes one of the most expensive in the world.
Family life is like a pearl - the couple’s relationship grows stronger every year, becoming stronger, stronger and more beautiful.As a rule, for three decades, a lot of tests fall on the share of spouses. Overcoming them together, the spouses become stronger, and their feelings - stronger and deeper. Therefore, we can confidently say that on the 30th anniversary of the marriage, the husband and wife created sincere strong and almost perfect relationships, learned to compromise, understand and accept their companion. At this moment, their pair is like a gem, but just like pearls, it needs care and respect.
Pearl wedding has centuries-old traditions and customs.
On this day, as a rule, the couple go to the pond, taking with them a pair of pearls - they throw expensive pebbles into the water as far as possible. According to our distant ancestors, this protects marriage for the next 30 years. Of course, not everyone believes in this sign, but the custom is certainly romantic and very touching. By the way, on this day it is customary for the spouses to exchange jewelry with pearls, accompanying the gift with vows of eternal fidelity. If the bead remains as clean and flickering, it means that the donor is sincere. And if the pearl began to change in color, then perhaps the partner is not completely honest with you.
Anniversary Gift Selection
Wife
Traditionally, it is customary to give gifts from pearls on this day, therefore, as a rule, there are no problems with choosing a present for your beloved spouse - you can give her earrings, a ring or a pendant with pearls. A very beautiful gesture will be the donation of an elegant necklace of thirty shimmering stones, which the hero of the occasion will surely dress with great joy at the festive event on the occasion of the anniversary. However, the gift may not be associated with jewelry - for sure, every woman will appreciate expensive perfumes, a certificate for the purchase of fashionable clothes or paid attendance at cosmetic procedures in beauty salons.
Actually, you can give anything except pearls, - for thirty years of family life, her husband has long found out that he can please his beloved wife, and will be able to present her with the gift that she will appreciate most.
To her husband
You can also present symbolic gifts to the second half, for example, cufflinks with pearl coating or a tie clip appropriate for the occasion. For men in a high social position, you can opt for a stylish gold watch with a mother of pearl dial. However, just like in the case of the spouse, the gift does not have to correspond with pearls. For example, a fisherman can be presented with a new fishing rod, a traveler with a tent, a lover of modern technology with a new tablet or the latest smartphone model. The choice can be limited only by the imagination and interests of the second half.
To friends
Friends invited to the festival should not come empty-handed - they should also give memorable presentations, which do not have to be expensive at all. If you want to make a pleasant surprise for a couple who has gone hand in hand for 30 years, you should order a portrait painted from their common photo, for example, from a wedding photograph or a touching (and maybe funny) shot of recent years. A very good gift can be an electronic photo frame. In her memory, it is better to pre-record the most striking collaborative family pictures that reflect their entire thirty-year life story.
Surely the couple will appreciate decor items with a commemorative inscription - it can be an elegant figurine, floor vase or tea set. Such a gift will certainly decorate the spouses' house, and each guest will sincerely admire the fact that he has the honor of being acquainted with such a strong, strong and loving family. However, gifts can be less romantic, but more practical. For example, a win-win option is a household appliance - it can be a mixer, a blender, a vacuum cleaner or a coffee machine. To facilitate worries about the house, you can present a bread maker or a slow cooker to the heroes of the occasion, and to keep them healthy - a double boiler and a juicer.
A good gift would be blankets, cushions, twin bathrobes or a set of towels - such items are always needed in every home.
It is not necessary to give very expensive presents for a pearl wedding - you can get by with some small but very pleasant little thing that will probably come in handy in everyday life. It can be a new beautiful tablecloth, an original wall clock, a flowering indoor plant and much more. Choosing a gift, you can turn to the interests and hobbies of a married couple.For example, board games will help them pass the cold yesterday — from chess to Monopoly. If a couple loves sports and a healthy lifestyle, then you should give them skis or travel backpacks. If husband and wife are avid summer residents, then you can present them with garden decor items.
To make a gift fit into the concept of a pearl wedding, you can simply pack it correctly. White mother-of-pearl paper, dusting ribbons, roses and bows are ideal for this purpose. Well, of course, do not forget about the bouquet of flowers - it is best on this day to give preference to snow-white callas, the shape of which almost repeats the shell where the pearl is located.
To parents
The thirty years of marriage, as a rule, are a bit of a sad holiday - at this time the children are already growing up, starting to build their families and leaving their home. That is why parents expect special gifts from their sons and daughters for their anniversary, which will indicate that the children sincerely love and admire their families. Expressing gratitude to your mothers and fathers, you can give them memorable and touching gifts.
A photo album is one of the actual gifts.
Best of all, if it is a photobook, decorated in the style of scrapbooking, in which each page is devoted to important life milestones of the family. Sheets in it can be decorated with pearls or mother-of-pearl flowers and ribbons. By the way, grandchildren can give this gift to their grandparents - then it will be doubly touching and encouraging for the spouses to realize that the whole family, without exception, tried to congratulate them on such a serious anniversary as best and touching as possible. If the grandchildren are still very small, then they can just take a picture in a frame. It is desirable to arrange pearl-colored beads along the edge of the image - this, of course, will give the gift a more festive look.
It will be really nice if the children give their parents a pearl tea serviceand in words they promise every weekend to gather as a family for a cup of tea - such a care will probably be appreciated by the older generation. If you have not found a suitable service, then you can give expensive china. For three decades, the couple has beaten a lot of plates and cups, so they will not be bothered by new things that will bring good memories and positive emotions.
A very good gift idea is an electric fireplace.
As you know, you can look at fire forever, and this is actually so. Now, on cold winter evenings, parents will be able to warm themselves, and not only the room, but also the soul will be filled with heat. The fireplace creates a special atmosphere in the room, permeated by the comfort of the hearth and a keen sense of family happiness. If parents like to spend time in the country or live in their own house, then you can give them a pair of garden swings in the form of a sofa - mom and dad will certainly spend evenings with a warm conversation, remembering the children with good words.
Gifts can be more practical. For example, there will always be “to the yard” an electric skewer. Thanks to her, at any time of the year you can cook delicious meat or vegetables for your loved ones and invite the closest people to visit. You can give your parents a trip - the choice of place depends only on financial capabilities. In any case, it is important that the trip is as comfortable and calm as possible, without any risky adventures or adventures. You can simply send them to the place where the couple went after the wedding - for sure they will be amazed to see how the place has changed over 30 years.
However, children can simply give their parents a holiday - pay for a restaurant, think over entertainment and most importantly, present an unusual cake, because 30 years is a very serious date and, accordingly, a sweet treat should be no less impressive. It is best to order a dessert from an experienced pastry chef who can not only bake a delicious dish, but also decorate it stylishly in the theme of the event.A nautical theme would be a good cake decorating idea. However, you can make the cake perfectly even, covered with pearlescent cream.
Of the popular options, the most common decors are bows, ribbons, sweet swans, whose curved necks form a heart, as well as pigeon figures.
You can order a cake with flowers and commemorative inscriptions - such a gift will certainly delight spouses. Sometimes parents give a pet to fill the void that formed after the departure of the children. Caring for a pet can fill the house with a new meaning and distract from sad thoughts. However, before deciding on such a gift, you need to think carefully about whether the couple will be happy with such a present and whether they can devote enough time to the animal.
What do not need to give?
There are gifts that you should not give to your relatives at a pearl wedding.
Any sharp objects - knives, forks or even collection daggers are under strict taboo. It is generally accepted that they will inevitably bring quarrel, squabbles and conflicts into the house. Even if it is well known that a couple needs such products - you should not give them them, it is better to limit yourself to money. In this case, the heroes of the occasion will be able to purchase everything they need for their home.
Mirrors, even in the most beautiful frame, do not give wedding anniversaries - according to popular beliefs, they attract misfortunes, troubles and even death to the house. Homeowners should only buy such items with their own hands, and not receive a gift. Moreover, signs assure that troubles can turn not only on the heads of anniversaries, but also on the family of the donor himself, therefore it is better to opt for other presentations.
Well, of course, you should not give gifts that were already in use for the 30th anniversary.
Even if it is expensive antiques, it is believed that in this case, the energy of the former owners of the thing will affect the fate of the anniversaries and most often not in the best way.
What gifts are generally not recommended for giving, see the video.