A couple who has reached the fifty-fifth anniversary of their life together deserves special admiration and respect. If the couple managed to go hand in hand for five decades, despite all the clashes and external barriers, this clearly speaks of sincere and strong feelings. Of course, such an important date is worth noting, and the preparation of the celebration should lie on the shoulders of children and grandchildren.
What is the name of the anniversary?
When a couple celebrates 55 years of marriage, it is customary to say that this is an emerald wedding. Emerald is considered extremely refined, attractive and beautiful stone. Spouses, having retained love and care for many years, and successfully coping with crises and emerging barriers, really create something as beautiful and valuable as this gem. The emerald is called the stone of fertility, and the couple, who lived together for fifty-five years, probably acquired not only children, but also grandchildren with great-grandchildren.
There is another interpretation of the emerald anniversary - this stone is quite rare in nature, as are spouses who have lived in love and harmony for as long as fifty-five years. In some cultures, stone also symbolizes honesty and loyalty, which can be attributed to such a pair.
What do they give?
In general, presenting gifts for an emerald wedding, you need to try so that the color of the holiday is somehow involved. For example, if they are made to parents, then a high-quality pen with emerald stones or a cheaper, but the same green ornament, a stone ashtray, a bottle-shaped tie or cufflinks with emeralds can be presented to the father.
The mother will be happy with jewelry with stones, earrings or a stone, an elegantly inlaid casket, a beautiful scarf or stole, or an elegant handbag. Exotic orchids with beautiful green leaves are most suitable as a strange bouquet. When a gift is intended for grandparents, it will be a great idea to purchase a ticket to a sanatorium, rest home or even abroad. Appropriate interior items are also suitable, for example, a table lamp with an emerald lampshade, a tablecloth or bed sheets with floral ornaments.
In addition, gifts that have some connection with the anniversaries are always suitable. For example, for them, you can record a film consisting of archival records, comments from close relatives and congratulatory speeches. Another good idea would be to organize a photo shoot: a family one with all the children and grandchildren, or a touching love story. It will be less costly to print photos and fill them with a beautiful album or to restore old photos, print in large format and place them under a glass in a frame. This also includes the portrait of the "newlyweds", commissioned by a professional artist.
The organization of the holiday itself will also be a great gift. - it will be difficult for parents in adulthood to manage to arrange a banquet, a room, a photographer, and finances are not so simple, but for children and grandchildren such work will be just on the shoulder. Neutral, but pleasant gifts include high-quality figurines, symbolizing something for a couple, the necessary utensils and household amenities from a serious household appliances to bedding or a new rug.
Recently, various certificates for medical or cosmetic procedures have gained popularity. “Newlyweds” can be pleased with a joint trip to massage, in the spa-salon, or you can pay for a full medical examination.
When spouses have a garden or cottage, gifts for landscape decoration or gardening will be relevant. It will be nice to give something for a hobby or creativity, if the "young" have a joint passion. Of course, you can limit yourself to just the amount of money in the envelope. It should also be mentioned that it is worth trying to use the emerald color either in the gift itself or in the package.
How to celebrate the anniversary?
As a rule, the scenario of celebrating the anniversary of the marriage together is formed for a specific couple. Nevertheless, there are several unusual solutions that will fit into any concept, all guests will surely like it, and most importantly, they will please the “young ones”. For example, the original idea would be to order a song important for anniversaries on the radio, invite music artists, or perform it yourself. In general, an idea with a concert from children and grandchildren will certainly go off with a bang - young talents will love to dance, sing and play the violin, while adults can read soulful verses or share stories from the past.
Cake is considered an integral part of any wedding celebration. It is customary to serve it at an emerald wedding in green, decorated with graceful decor and symbolic figurines of the newlyweds or some important things for them. The decor of the room is also done in green tones in addition with white, gold and silver colors. It is believed that this color is pleasing to the eye, and therefore guests will double enjoy the holiday.
You can decorate tables with emerald tablecloths or napkins, place in the hall "bouquets" of helium balloons of the corresponding color or ribbon. A great idea would be to arrange fresh bouquets on tables in transparent vases or containers with green pebbles. Ugly chairs would be nice to hide under neutral covers with emerald details. As a rule, a celebration is celebrated in a restaurant, but a home feast can be a wonderful event.
It is customary to celebrate fifty-five years of marriage together, dressing up in emerald-colored costumes or adding such an accessory: a green butterfly or a boutonniere, a ribbon, a hair clip, slippers, or a stylistic bouquet. Dress code for friends and relatives should be appropriate. By the way, it is worth inviting only the closest people who are able to share pleasant memories and recall especially touching stories.
It would be more logical to say congratulations from the grandchildren and the youngest child to the eldest offspring. By the way, this is the very case when the presentation of the family tree is appropriate. The music should be chosen from the time of the couple’s youth, and you should definitely lose the composition to which the “newlyweds” danced at the wedding.
During the celebration it is highly undesirable to arrange noisy moving dances or difficult competitionsrequiring activity, because the couple, like a certain part of the guests, are at a very mature age. But it’s a good idea to ask a couple in love to share the secrets of a long happy life and voice a peculiar parting word to young descendants. In addition to this, of course, it will be very nice to leave traditional kisses to the sounds of “Bitter! ".
In general, it is worth recalling separately how important it is to take into account the age of anniversaries. Still, a matrimonial term of fifty-five years indicates that the “newlyweds” themselves are already more than seventy years old. Therefore, do not shock them with sudden noisy surprises, but it is better to coordinate everything in advance. In addition, the comfort of the guests should be at the head, therefore, even if the children want to throw a bright holiday somewhere in nature, but it is not very convenient for the couple to move back and forth, then, of course, it is worth moving everything to the home walls.
Returning to the celebration, it is quite possible to conduct a beautiful ritual of exchanging rings with emeralds at an emerald wedding. Husband and wife can do this alone or in a circle of guests. It is also worthwhile to renew the vows of love and fidelity - warm words to a loved one will not be superfluous.
You can expand this ritual and hold an almost full-fledged wedding ceremony. You will need to mount a wedding arch entwined with flowers, spread a path, and also invite a leader who can hold a ceremony and even marry lovers. Often the event is accompanied by the presentation of a special diploma to the “young family” for ageless love, warmth and affection. An approximate scenario of the evening begins with the fact that after the solemn meeting of the couple, the children of the spouses make a welcome speech or the first toast. In parallel, there is a slide show with photos of the anniversaries, from the first meeting to the present day. Then you should go to the congratulations of the other guests.
The entertaining part can be represented by a quiz devoted to the history of the “newlyweds” family, musical breaks with leisurely dances and performances of young guests. The live play of musicians or the performance of any artist is always great. The original highlight of the evening will be a small fire-show.
The menu, of course, is thought out depending on the wishes of the couple, but it is better to give preference to healthy products and light textures, avoiding fatty and spicy salads and hot dishes, if possible. Alcohol is also not worth zealous - just buy high-quality champagne and wine, usually older people are supportive of these drinks.
As a complement to the cake, it is recommended to serve cupcakes with the first letters of the names of the bride and groom. If the celebration is held at home or does not involve large expenses, then it is worth organizing a buffet with appetizers, sandwiches, portioned salads, slices, fruits and vegetables. The cake is usually made with emerald details and is decorated with the number "55" and cascades of flowers. End the evening is a colorful fireworks or the launch of sky lanterns.
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