15 years of living together: features of the anniversary and ideas for celebration
The fifteen-year wedding anniversary is considered very important in the life of spouses. Husband and wife have already lived together for more than a decade, most likely they have acquired their own housing and children, survived infant and other crises, and finally entered a calm rhythm of life. Unfortunately, the amount of romance is already significantly reduced by this moment, which means that a crystal wedding is the very signal that it is time to “refresh” feelings, mark a date that is significant for the couple and please each other.
What is the name of the anniversary?
The crystal anniversary of life together takes place 15 years from the wedding day. By the way, “crystal” in the name arose only recently, before the anniversary of married life was called glass. In both cases, the name is due to the fact that at this point the essence of marriage becomes as elegant, beautiful and transparent as this material. However, the state of family life is no less fragile and vulnerable, capable of cracking and even breaking from any awkward movement.
Relations, on the one hand, have already been formed, but on the other, they can easily collapse, so spouses during this period need to be more careful with each other and maintain their family hearth.
The Japanese people call rhinestone "frozen dragon's breath." This is the highest power that combines what was, what is, and what will be. The same applies to spouses - they already have a joint past, present life and plans for the future. In addition, already in China, rhinestone embodies the coziness and harmony of the house, so using it at a holiday will bring money and happiness to the house.
More about rhinestone, you can add that it helps to keep family relationships clean and loyal. In nature, this mineral is observed in the form of a hexagonal prism, and man and woman open new faces in each other year after year.
Traditions and customs
As a rule, a crystal wedding is celebrated in a rather crowded circle - both friends and relatives, both those who were present at the first wedding and those that appeared over a fifteen-year period, receive an invitation. The main tradition of this day is the destruction of old mirrors. It is believed that the subject, which looked into the representatives of previous generations, has accumulated enough negative emotions and suffering. Therefore, getting rid of mirrors, it is possible to “zero out” the situation and get rid of the sorrows of the past. At the end of the celebration, it is also recommended to break the glasses from which the couple drank champagne, as well as other unnecessary dishes and all chopped, lined or aged objects.
On this day, a couple will have to try to eat and drink only from crystal - this is done fortunately. Another tradition of the crystal anniversary is the presentation on the table of a new service as a symbol of a new page in life, the purchase of a decorative crystal object for the home. The main colors of this day are called beige and white, so they will be used in decor, costumes and even in gift wrapping.
In addition, it should be noted that the crystal anniversary is the last annual holiday - then the couple will begin to count the intervals of five years. Therefore, the fifteenth anniversary of marriage should be taken seriously and given the required time to prepare. As on any anniversary, spouses should think about their actions and mistakes made. According to tradition, in order to say goodbye to all insults, in the morning both spouses need to wash themselves with clean spring water or ordinary boiled water with ice.
It would be nice to forgive each other and together begin a new life stage, dream and make plans for the future. In addition, a wedding celebration is the very moment when it’s worth doing something long-delayed - for example, buying a car, going on a picnic together or finally choosing a country for your desired trip. Another interesting idea is to write and pronounce oaths of love and fidelity. You can voice them alone with each other or solemnly at a party.
How to celebrate a date?
It is necessary to celebrate a crystal wedding with relatives and friends, therefore it is recommended to rent a cafe, restaurant, country house or banquet hall for the celebration. It is better if there are round tables in the room, and the decoration will include fresh flowers, decorative and balloons. We must not forget about crystal vases with flowers, light tablecloths and unusual glass figures. The whole hall was designed in a single style.
The atmosphere should be comfortable, so pastel colors and unobtrusive details should be preferred. Since the company will be of a fairly active age, it makes sense to invite a host who will determine the direction of the event and, if desired, hold games or competitions. Of course, live music is always appreciated at a crystal wedding.
Summer anniversaries are often celebrated outdoors with traditional kebabs, sports games and swimming. If there are not too many guests expected, then you can invite them to an amusement park, bowling alley, an indoor ice rink or other interesting place. The Bride is advised to choose a beautiful pastel dress or an elegant trouser suit. A narrow straight skirt with a chiffon blouse also looks decent. “Groom” should ideally follow a dress code and also choose a suit in bright colors from natural fabrics that resonate with the outfit of his wife. It will be great if his image resembles the outfit in which he was at a real wedding.
The menu depends on the preferences of the spouses themselves and on whether the celebration is thematic or is it a classic feast in a restaurant. Therefore, anything can be found on the table, from sushi to hodgepodge, from pizza to sandwiches with caviar. A cake, by the way, is not necessary at all - for a modern company, original cupcakes, personalized cookies and cakes are much more suitable. The serving should contain crystal objects reminiscent of a fifteen-year anniversary. As a rule, glasses are selected from crystal, but outdated salad bowls from the times of the USSR are laid aside. Of course, crystal can be replaced with ordinary glass.
It is worth noting that if a couple wants to be alone this day, then you should not start big festivities, but only limit yourself to a romantic pastime. Spouses can sit together in a cozy restaurant, go to the cinema or theater, or even go on a trip, leaving children with relatives. If the “newlyweds” decide to stay home together, then they will be pleased to review archived videos and old photographs and discuss the most memorable moments of the past years. In addition, on this day, the song played at their wedding must be heard.
Gift Ideas for Spouses
For wedding anniversaries, it is customary to give gifts made of material symbolizing this anniversary. Therefore, a crystal wedding is perhaps considered the simplest from the point of view of preparing presents - it is enough to purchase something crystal or glass: dishes, souvenirs or interior items. As a gift to friends, you can prepare a cocktail service, a set of glasses, salad bowls, a beautiful vase with flowers, an exquisite figurine, a crystal box or something similar.
Of course, it is not forbidden to present traditional gifts such as bedding, home appliances and money in envelopes. Relatives can also order a joint portrait of the newlyweds or mount a film about them.
A simple but pleasant gift from friends will be a bouquet of tender roses for the spouse and a bottle of cognac in a crystal decanter for the spouse. Symbolic pair glass figures or crystal brooches for good luck will do. For example, it can be swans, symbolizing fidelity and love for life. In addition, any gift for two is appropriate - movie tickets, a certificate for a joint master class, a hookah with a glass flask, or a ticket to a modern holiday home.
When the kids are preparing a congratulation for their parents, they will be able to make touching cards with wishes with their own hands, applications with rhinestones, write a poem or choose a photo album and fill it with family photos. Girls and boys are able to connect some kind of talismans or prepare a romantic dinner or dessert for the festive table.
Personally, for a spouse, a man is advised to purchase some kind of rock crystal jewelry, a crystal mirror, perfume in a glass bottle of an unusual shape or a table lamp with crystals. It would be nice to make an engraving on the gift containing important words or a wedding date. And of course, you can not do without a luxurious bouquet. A wife can pick up a crystal ashtray with an engraving for her husband, a set of glasses for whiskey, a sand painting on glass, a bottle of collection wine, crystal chess or an interior item reminiscent of his hobby. You can even get an aquarium with fish, a beer mug or a tie clip with crystals.
A romantic gesture will be the purchase of two crystal candlesticks or two glasses for champagne. An even greater gift will be the organization of a romantic evening with one or the other half of the couple or the morning surprise - coffee in bed and a room decorated with colorful balloons with congratulations.
All gifts should be packaged in beautiful pastel-colored paper with patterns, for example, beige, cream or ivory.A few words need to be added about the choice of colors. It is best to give your wife exotic orchids that personify peace and harmony within the family. Bouquets of roses are always appreciated, the color of which can convey the subtlest nuances of the husband's feelings towards his wife.
Floral arrangements in baskets or hat boxes are quite popular today. Their advantage is the fact that you do not need to worry about a vase and a periodic change of water - inside the container there is a special vessel with a solution that saves the plants from drying out.
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