Wedding day is certainly on the list of the most important days in the lives of many people. On this day, the bride and groom enter into a marital union based on love and mutual respect. It is with him that the countdown of new anniversaries begins, each of which has its own name and traditions. In this article, we will talk about when to celebrate the first anniversary, as it is called, and also what its features are.
First date
The first month after the traditional marriage is called green. This is due to the fact that before the young entered it inexperienced, immature. They only had to learn the characters and habits of each other, find common ground and mutual understanding. Despite the fact that today life has changed somewhat, most traditions do not lose their relevance.
In many cultures, green color symbolizes freshness, youth, purity. Therefore, it is not surprising that myrtle leaves in the wedding crown became a symbol of a green wedding - a reflection of the innocence and naivety of young people who have just entered into a legal relationship, whose feelings, like young greenery, only bloom.
Interestingly, the green wedding is celebrated not only a month later, but also after two, three, four months and so on (until the first anniversary). This holiday is rightfully considered the longest of all existing wedding events. The celebration starts from the day of the wedding, and it is customary to celebrate it every month throughout the year on the same date when the union was concluded.
This is a great opportunity to once again remind each other of our feelings, to show love and care for a loved one.
A green wedding is a real expanse for those who love romance and want to preserve it for many years.
Tradition of celebration
1 month from the wedding day is celebrated in different ways. Many people prefer quiet, cozy family evenings with loved ones and relatives. Someone celebrates the holiday only together, not letting anyone into the cramped world of a new family.
In fact, the first month of family relationships is about finding compromises. It is one thing to meet your loved one, but quite another to share life with him in the same house. For many, many partner’s habits, their rhythm of life and daily routine come as a surprise. No wonder they say that family life and romantic, albeit long-term, relationships are two different things.
Not only are everyday habits noticeable. He unites many people together, ties them together with strong bonds. Among everyday worries, love is felt and manifested in a different way, relations go to a new level. That is why, celebrating the first jointly lived month, you need to arrange a holiday primarily for each other. The green month is the first stage passed, which must be appreciated and marked so as to be sure to remember.
It can be a romantic candlelight dinner. Delicate wedding music, snacks, delicious wine will remind the newlyweds that they have become a family only recently, and will set up a festive atmosphere. If homemade food is a little boring, you can go to your favorite restaurant or, conversely, choose an original institution that you could not visit before.
Young people who spend evenings at home can be diversified by a walk or even a trip to another city. It will not be superfluous to visit some landmark for young people, for example, where they met for the first time. The main thing is that this evening should not be like all the others spent together.
The first month can be a great start to celebrating your monthly wedding. You can come up with and start your own traditions that will give a lot of pleasant emotions and memories. For example, every month you can take a thematic photo, and at the end of the year to collect an interesting photo collage.
Or you can start the tradition of having breakfast on this promenade every month on this date or taking a walk in your favorite park. And you can, on the contrary, come up with something unforgettable for every month (like a parachute jump). Although this option is more suitable for people who can’t imagine their life without changes and extremes.
Is a gift important?
A green wedding is too early for a luxury gift. In addition, sometimes pleasant little things are sweeter to the heart than a significant present. At the wedding, the bridegroom's traditional gift to the bride is a bouquet. A woman, in turn, can emphasize her love for the chosen one with the help of pair of dishes or a small souvenir with wedding symbols.
Earlier on the wedding day, it was customary to plant a myrtle tree as a symbol of a new young family. You can renew this interesting tradition. It will be unforgettable. Throughout the month, you can give all kinds of little things reminiscent of love for each other. It is especially good if the accessories will be associated with the wedding or, for example, with the number of days lived together.
If finances allow, you can give preference to timeless classics - jewelry with engraving, names, dates. Such a gift will never become obsolete and can be passed on to future generations.
A memory photo is another option that can be quite original. Modern technologies allow you to do photo printing on almost everything: mugs, plates, puzzles, t-shirts, magnets, key rings.
It all depends on the imagination of the donor and the capabilities of the photo studio.
In any case, remember that the gift is not the main thing. Love, sincerity, understanding and caring for each other will be the best manifestations of feelings. It is important to try to make the first month of family life special, so that after years the most tender memories of its beginning remain.
About how the month of the wedding affects the future life together, see the next video.
