What to present for a golden wedding?

Anniversary is a special date for which it is customary to give good gifts. A golden wedding personifies half a century of love - the couple have been together for 50 years, overcame all life's difficulties and were able to maintain warm feelings. On this day, it is customary to give things made of gold, but more useful gifts can also be presented.

Over our centuries-old history, certain traditions have been established to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the wedding.

Consider the most interesting customs of the celebration:

• children as a sign of a strong marriage and a long life together should give the “young” spouses new wedding rings, the spouses pass the old wedding rings to the children;
• at the very beginning of the holiday, the heroes of the occasion split the loaf in half, they keep one half for themselves as a sign of the first half of the century lived, and the second share among all the guests as a sign of the next 50 years that they will live;
• if gifts are given at a festive feast, one of the spouses' relatives must light 2 gold candles on the table and make a congratulatory speech;

• at the celebration of anniversaries showered with gold sequins, so that the couple lived another 50 years in peace and understanding;
• the eldest of the children presents it to mom, and immediately puts a scarf with gold embroidery on her head;
• at the end of the celebration, the spouses must necessarily treat all guests with a wedding cake, thereby wishing all their guests the same long life in love and harmony;
• after the guests leave, the couple should drink tea at the table, and only after that start cleaning, which symbolizes the unity of the family.

According to established custom, children give mom and dad new wedding gold rings. But the question arises as to the advisability of such a gift. Anniversaries are in old age and may no longer wear such jewelry due to joint diseases or swelling. In addition, such a gift will be expensive. The tradition of updating wedding rings at a golden wedding for many years, where it originates from, is not known for sure. Most likely, this is due to the fact that the spouses remind the wedding day and evoke the feelings they felt at that moment.

The rings personify the marriage, but over time, gold nevertheless loses its original shine, and the hands of the spouses undergo age-related changes. Therefore, at the golden wedding, "newlyweds" can repeat the exchange of rings. Old rings are given to children or grandchildren so that happiness does not leave their families.

For a golden wedding you can give:

• large wall or floor clocks;
• goblets or goblets with gold engraving;
• anniversary medal;
• household appliances;
• orthopedic mattress;
• plaid, blanket, sofa pillows;
• bedding set;
• gilded family portrait;
• furniture;
• voucher for a holiday home or the sea;
• service.

Gifts are best chosen by brothers and sisters together, you can make one gift, but for an impressive amount. Anniversaries have probably acquired everything necessary for existence during their life together, and it will be really nice for older people to meet at the same table with all relatives and friends. Therefore, as a gift, you can choose the organization of a festive party.

Cake is an important addition to identity. At a golden wedding, it is customary to make a large cake, decorate it in a wedding theme (newlywed figures, a pair of rings, numbers, swans, inscriptions). Now confectioners are able to create a real masterpiece, which will surely be appreciated by both the heroes of the day and the guests. Spouses celebrating the 50th anniversary of the wedding are far from young and a gift can be selected taking into account the age of the anniversaries. For example, an air humidifier, a heated blanket or appliances to facilitate homework (dishwasher, microwave, vacuum cleaner, air grill). Close relatives should be well aware of what will be useful to anniversaries.

Grandparents do not have to choose something valuable for their 50th wedding anniversary. You can make a gift with your own hands, most importantly, remember that attention and kind words are important at this age. Little grandchildren can present a poem or favorite song, draw a card. Such a gift from grandchildren will be the most expensive and memorable.

Gift Ideas:

• handkerchiefs, tablecloths, towels with gold embroidery;
• flower shapes;
• photo album, a large photo frame with a family photo;
• portrait of spouses;
• collage with photos of the whole family;
• figurines, candlesticks;
• figures of swans, rings, flowers using the origami technique;
• a casket, a vase or a basket of newspaper tubes;
• anniversary symbols (large poster, medals, diploma, cup).

On the wedding anniversary, friends, relatives and acquaintances of a married couple can choose any gift based on financial capabilities.

Gift Options:

• electric kettle;
• bonsai or topiary;
• indoor fountain with vegetation;
• handmade quilts of flaps of fabric;
• large service;
• drapes, curtains;
• sofa cushions, plaid, bedspread;
• tablecloth, potholders, coasters for hot;
• candlestick, gift cup holders;
• fresh flowers (spathiphyllum, orchid, money tree, ficus).

As an inexpensive gift fit:

• a set of towels for the kitchen;
• jars for spices;
• vase;
• houseplants;
• digital photo frame;
• a pair of original glasses;
• roses with inscriptions on the petals.

From the younger generation, simple souvenirs will be enough. For example, nephews can give their aunt and uncle a gilded photo album or a small tree with small photos of all family members.

When choosing a gift, it is important to consider the preferences of the anniversaries. If the couple is practical, then it is better to refuse souvenirs, and choose a gift that will really bring pleasure to loved ones. Spouses will surely enjoy a joint trip to the sea or to a holiday home, a health resort, tickets for a concert of your favorite group are also suitable. Creative personalities can present an original DIY gift. Such presentations are especially pleasant for people in old age. You can tie a winter set for your wife and husband (mittens, hat with a scarf), make a symbolic pair of dolls or swans.

A gift, if it is not very voluminous, you need to pack it in a gold wrapper, decorate with ribbons, you can add a postcard or a tag with a signature. The celebration should be bright and short-lived, since it can be difficult for anniversaries to spend so much time on their feet and in noisy companies.

On the half-century anniversary of the wedding, you can give your spouses a bouquet of yellow roses as a symbol of wealth in the family. It is best to arrange the bouquet in golden packaging, add a small greeting card if desired. A congratulatory bouquet can be ordered at a florist shop in the form of a composition with a gift inserted inside.

What is suitable for a golden wedding:

• a rose is a symbol of love;
• gerberas - modesty and faithful love;
• callas - wealth;
• chrysanthemums - confidence and aristocracy;
• gladiolus - fidelity and grace;
• orchids - luxury and wealth.

The bouquet is usually presented to the lady, and the main gift - to the man. A wonderful end to the celebration can be a dance of young people to the favorite tune of their youth, and throwing a bouquet. The young girl bodes a bouquet of imminent marriage, and married - the celebration of their own golden wedding.

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