When the couple have been married for 25 years, they celebrate their silver wedding. During the time they lived together, harmony and stability probably began to prevail in the relationship. It is unlikely that the spouses can imagine their life without each other.
It is not for nothing that the anniversary symbol in the form of silver was invented, as it signals the strength and value of the relationship. People who have lived a quarter of a century together deserve respect; they can be proud of such an achievement.
Long-standing holiday traditions
People have been celebrating their 25th wedding anniversary for a long time, so some traditions and rituals of celebrating this symbolic date have been preserved. The most main tradition- exchange of silver rings.
How to celebrate such an event?
Many people who have been together for 25 years want to celebrate their anniversary. There are no special requirements, so each couple can organize the holiday the way they want, taking into account their financial capabilities.
You can gather all your loved ones in a cafe or restaurant. It will be especially interesting if the celebration takes place in an establishment that is somehow connected with the spouses. In this case, congratulations on your silver wedding (25 years life together) will be remembered for many years.
But you can have a good holiday at home. This option will especially appeal to spouses who value the comfort and warmth of their home.
In such a calm environment you can have a lot of fun and celebrate an important date. Energetic people should consider a party. To do this, you can come up with some competitions or other entertainment.
A silver wedding is considered an important event, so many people decide to spend this day together in a romantic setting. In this case, you can go to a restaurant or spend the evening alone at home.
Some people who have not been married before decide to take this step on their silver wedding day. Then this holiday will surely be remembered for many years.
If there are children in the company, then do not forget about the table for them. By the time of the silver wedding, the couple might already have grandchildren, and they will especially enjoy spending time in nature.
But it is better to celebrate such a celebration in cold weather in a restaurant. To do this, you must reserve a room in advance.
There is no point in looking for a suitable place a few days before the holiday; it is better to do this a couple of weeks before.
Silver as a gift for a silver wedding
What do they give for 25 years of marriage? There are certain traditions. It is believed that silver should be given as a gift on such an anniversary. It will signal the strength of the relationship. If people are believers, then an icon with silver inserts is ideal as a gift. You can also give crosses, a Bible that has a silver clasp.
There may be such gifts for the 25th wedding anniversary:
- Silver dishes. Often they give sets intended for wine or cognac. You can also present an original jug and mugs that will have a silver frame. It will be useful to drink water from such dishes, as silver has cleansing properties. Therefore, this gift will also be beneficial. A beautiful dish or cutlery can serve as a present. People often give a silver tray as a gift.
- Souvenirs. You can give your parents or friends paired figurines made of silver as a gift for your 25th wedding anniversary. Swans or doves look especially symbolic, as they are a symbol of the harmony of spouses. If a silver tree is given, it can bring prosperity and good luck to the family.
- Decorations. Since a silver wedding is celebrated, people often give jewelry as gifts. They can be picked up in pairs. These can be bracelets, chains, original pins. But it is not necessary to give the same gifts to husband and wife. You can present your wife with a brooch, and your husband with cufflinks.
- Interior items. If you are celebrating the 25th anniversary of your marriage, you can present some kind of interior decoration with silver elements as a gift. These could be watches, paintings, photo frames. There are many such things.
When presenting a gift to friends or family, do not forget about a pleasant speech. It is enough to simply say the wish in your own words; this will be especially pleasant for the spouses.
You can also look for a verse that fits a given celebration. Even the one written in prose, white, will do. The main thing is that congratulations on your silver wedding should sound from the heart.
Destroying stereotypes
But not all people believe that a 25th wedding anniversary gift should be made of silver. Many people are used to giving useful gifts, which will be useful to spouses. This is not prohibited.
After all, you can give a set of expensive silver that neither the husband nor the wife will need. He will remain in the box, bringing no joy to anyone.
Guided by considerations of practicality, you can give something necessary for the family. There are many gift options for this:
- A set of bed linen, a soft blanket. These things are never superfluous, since everyone uses them without exception. But if a person wants to present something original, then you can order embroidery for linen. In addition, there are now a lot of original accessories for pillows and blankets on sale.
- Appliances. To do this, you should pay attention in advance to what the family lacks. You can also consult with their children so that the gift will be useful for their parents. If ideas don’t come to mind, then you can purchase a certificate to a store where the spouses themselves will choose the equipment they need.
- Set of towels. You definitely need to pay attention to their quality. This gift will definitely come in handy for everyone.
- You can be a little original. To the main gift, add lamps that are placed in the water, and it is illuminated.
- Dishes. For spouses who have lived together for many years, it will be nice to receive a set of new beautiful dishes. These could be plates, tea sets, salad bowls.
- Portraits of a husband and wife. To do this, you first need to find good photo spouses, and then order their portrait. Such a gift will certainly be remembered by the celebrants.
- Photoshoot. IN Lately It has become fashionable to give certificates for photography. This gift will not only leave behind a memory, but will also bring pleasure to the spouses.
Practical gifts
Many anniversaries will be delighted to receive a practical gift. It doesn't have to be 
pillow, bedding or appliances. There are plenty of other options.
- If children choose a gift for their parents, then you can choose an orthopedic mattress.
- In addition, children can give a small TV, which will be useful in the kitchen. Parents will also be happy with a clothes steamer, a digital camera, and an air humidifier.
- Friends can present an original small fountain.
- If the heroes of the day have a summer cottage or live in a private house, then a good gift There will be a hammock, a table outside, a barbecue, an original flowerpot, a figurine for the garden. If spouses love active recreation, then a huge suitcase or cooler bag will be suitable for them as a gift.
- You can also give gifts related to the interests of the spouses. If the guest knows what the heroes of the day are interested in, then he can buy something related to their hobby. For example, if a husband and wife often go on picnics, you can give them a special basket. If the spouses are fans of classical music, then they should be given theater tickets.
Gift to parents from children for a silver wedding - video
What can a wife give to her husband?
If the spouses decide to stick to traditions, then they can exchange silver rings. But you can give other things as well.
- A wife can present her husband with a silver watch. This gift demonstrates the unforgettable time the couple shared. Also, such a gift reminds that there are still many hours ahead that the husband and wife will spend together.
- You can also give a silver frame in which to place the photo. Every man will definitely appreciate such a gift. Should be given Special attention the chosen photo, it should be associated with a happy moment.
- My husband might also like a silver tie clip. It would be especially appropriate to give such a thing respectable man. This will add to his self-confidence.
Silver watch 
Frame 
Tie clip
What can a husband give to his wife?
Often, choosing a gift for his wife leads a man to a dead end. Especially if your 25th wedding anniversary is coming up. The husband should concentrate so that the woman he loves will like the presented gift and remember it forever.
- You can order a portrait of your wife. A woman will certainly be delighted with such a gift.
- She might also like silver jewelry. It could be a pendant, chain, earrings. Such a gift will speak about the importance of the date. And almost all women love jewelry.
- The best gift for your wife will be the thing she has been dreaming about for a long time. Therefore, a husband should think about what his woman wants. For example, you can give perfume or a dress.
Silver jewelry 
Outfits as a gift 
I would like to stick to tradition, but often I want to present something original on such a special day. You should think about an unusual gift in advance.
- If children choose a gift for their parents, then they can buy fireworks or order a laser show. The spouses will remember this; in addition, the gift will add a festive mood to them.
- You can give Chinese lanterns. During the celebration, a time should be set aside for the spouses to launch them into the sky. However, there are many options for such lanterns. Those made in the shape of a heart are perfect.
- You can agree with other invitees and give a travel package to the celebrants of the day. This doesn't have to be an expensive tour to a hot country. You can also send the couple to a boarding house outside the city, where they can again feel the honeymoon period.
- Children can make a restaurant reservation for their parents so that the two of them can celebrate this important occasion.
- Spouses can relax and unwind while going to the theater or cinema. Therefore, guests can present them with tickets.
- You can also give a certificate to a spa salon. This way the husband and wife can spend time together and have a good rest.
So, 25 years of living together is an important event that should be remembered for a lifetime. Therefore, many people organize a magnificent celebration of this day. And guests should think carefully about what to give to their spouses.
143 405 0Traditions are very important for every family. Some families form their own traditions, others turn to the traditions of their ancestors. But perhaps all families, once a year, remember that solemn day when they united their family stories and became one. A wedding anniversary is one of those holidays that is celebrated year after year, from generation to generation. What to give and how to celebrate anniversaries by year, more on that later.
Wedding anniversaries by year - features of the celebration
Table 1: Wedding anniversaries and their names by year
| Year | Wedding anniversary name | Peculiarities |
| Marriage Day | Green * | It is called that because the family is still immature, so to speak “green”. The young people still have a lot to go through, and the main thing is to create strong bonds of marriage and live for many, many years. Flowers are the symbol of a wedding, which is why they decorate the wedding venue and subsequent celebration. Flowers should also be included in the bride's bouquet and boutonnieres. |
| 1 year | Calico | Another name is gauze. And this came from the nature of married life in the first year. In fact, in the first year of marriage, the spouses began to get to know each other better, and their family connection was more like a thin fabric, like chintz. Another definition of the name speaks of being too active intimate life young couple, which leads to the thinning of cotton linen to the state of gauze. On the first anniversary, you should drink light alcohol: wine, liqueurs, and you should drink champagne left after the wedding. It's better to celebrate outdoors. |
| 2 year | Paper | Paper is also a fragile object, which is why the second year of marriage got its name. Only by being together do spouses create a strong union; it is advisable to have offspring by this time, which will further strengthen the family. It's better to celebrate outdoors. |
| 3 year | Leather | The symbol of the anniversary is leather; it is already a more durable material. Marital relationships at this stage became stronger and more durable. It's better to celebrate outdoors. |
| 4 year | Linen | Another name is rope or wax. No wonder the symbol of the fourth anniversary family life became flax. It symbolizes wealth, purity, and strength of family ties. You can celebrate your anniversary however you like. Linen is a durable material. After all, the couple lived together for 4 years, they learned to listen and hear each other, which means they are ready to continue their journey hand in hand. If an anniversary is being celebrated, then there must be a linen tablecloth and candles on the table. In the old days, it was believed that on the fourth wedding anniversary, you need to weave a rope from flax and tie the hands of the spouses with it. If they get out, then the marriage will be long and happy. |
| 5 year | Wooden | The first round anniversary of the family. Wood is a durable material, which means that relationships have acquired their steadfastness and strength. By this time, the couple probably had a child, and perhaps already have their own home. There is such a sign that on the fifth anniversary of the family, a husband and wife must plant a tree. This will become a memory for their descendants, and will also “root” the union. |
| 6 years | Cast iron | This material becomes the first, durable, metal symbol of family ties. Many years of living together mean that the relationship has some weight, it is important to you. But this does not mean that relationships can be left to chance; if you drop a cast iron product, it will break, and so will relationships. Any misunderstanding, understatement and troubles can destroy a marriage. A good attitude, love and respect will hold it together. A cast iron wedding also symbolizes a strong home. |
| 6.5 years | Zinc | No matter how many holidays there are, they will always commemorate something. And the day when it was born new family, has special significance for spouses. It would seem that this is not such a holiday, but you can do something nice for yourself on such a day. This small holiday speaks of relationships as pure as zinc. A short vacation is arranged at home, with your closest relatives, or just to be alone. |
| 7 years | Copper | Each anniversary is marked with certain symbolism. And this is all for a reason, the symbol speaks of the stage of building a family, the relationship between spouses. Seven years are marked by a durable and valuable material – copper. This suggests that spouses are of incomparable value to each other. The most important goal of the spouses for the future is to bring their relationship to a silver and golden wedding, that is, to make the relationship even more precious and stronger. |
| 8 years | Tin | Your life together is 8 years, which is already a long time, but not so much that you forget about each other. This period of time allowed each other to get used to everyone's interests. Relationships at this stage enter a new direction. Family relationships at this stage are completely normalized, filled with warmth and understanding. |
| 9 years | Earthenware | The concept of faience means a strong union. This means your relationship has become even more connected and strong. This material is not strong, so for strength family relations we need to express all complaints to each other. Another symbol of the family’s ninth anniversary is chamomile, a homemade, summer and pure flower that blooms only in the warm season. This is a great symbol for family life, which also blossoms when you give each other warmth. Do not forget that a family is built on the brightest and warmest feelings. |
| 10 years | Tin | In another way, this anniversary is celebrated as pink. Tin is a flexible material that is very suitable for family relationships, for strength, which need to be adjusted to the interests of the partner. But a rose means passion and love, which has been preserved for so long and has not yet faded away. This day should be celebrated on a grand scale. |
| 11 years | Steel | Steel is a strong and durable material, which means family relationships should correspond to it. The married couple has already overcome the difficulties of the first years of marriage, now the spouses have become closer, closer and closer. This event is usually celebrated with family. Having overcome a journey of eleven years, the couple proved that their marriage is strong, resilient, as if like steel. |
| 12 years or (12.5 years) | Nickel | Sometimes this date is commemorated with silk. Nickel means that the family life of a married couple has become stable, most likely they have their own home, a child, and even several. The family has already gone through many trials, but it remains like nickel, shiny, durable and strong. |
| 13 years | Lace | The symbol of the wedding is the lily of the valley and lace. Both symbols are very gentle and reverent, exactly what should be present in both spouses. Lily of the valley indicates devotion and purity of marriage. Lace is characterized by sophistication, tenderness and beauty. appearance. The same can be said about the close connection between the spouses; it is like lace, just as tender and skillfully chiseled by both creators of the family. Despite the fact that the number "13" is unlucky, it has no significance for celebrating a wedding anniversary. |
| 14 years | Agate | The symbolism here is agate, a hard and durable stone. It signifies longevity and health of husband and wife. On this significant date, the “young” must again confess their love for each other, and also talk about their innermost dreams and secrets. Agate is called upon to protect the family way of life. This day is usually celebrated in nature. |
| 15 years | Khrustalnaya | Despite the fragility of crystal, this anniversary speaks of the strength of family ties, great love and mutual understanding between husband and wife. This date shows the purity of family relationships and the happiness of two loving hearts. There must be crystal at the holiday as the main symbol of the anniversary. At the celebration, husband and wife should exchange crystal glasses. Guests will be required to break a plate, glass or something else made of glass. |
| 16 years* | —— | —— |
| 17 years* | —— | —— |
| 18 years | Turquoise | A beautiful and strong stone, which has not in vain become a symbol of the 18th wedding anniversary. All passions, quarrels and grievances have passed, there is only a bright future ahead, there are fewer everyday problems. Turquoise symbolizes peace and happiness. By this time, your relationship will sparkle with a new, turquoise color. |
| 19 years | Pomegranate | Pomegranate is a red fruit and in the nineteen-year life of spouses, it represents love, sincerity in marital relationships, and respect for each other. |
| 20 years | Porcelain | Porcelain is a very expensive material; it glows very brightly in the dark, thereby illuminating the right path in difficult times. It symbolizes a strong family, in which there is always prosperity, comfort, warmth and a pleasant atmosphere. |
| 21 years old | Opal | The opal stone symbolizes a long, strong and good relationship between spouses. Traditionally, this holiday is celebrated by spouses alone at home. |
| 22 | Bronze | Bronze, an alloy of two metals, symbolizes the union of two different personalities into one and inseparable whole, as well as their plasticity and ability to make concessions. By this time, the couple had learned to adapt to each other. |
| 23 years old | beryl | Beryl is a symbol of renewal. It is believed that the relationship between the spouses reaches a new level. The stone symbolizes prosperity, comfort, prosperity and love. If, after being together for so many years, a couple remains united, then the relationship is truly strong and durable. |
| 24 years | Satin | Satin is a light fabric, which means the relationship should be the same. Having lived together for so many years, the spouses already understand each other perfectly. You already have everything, the children have grown up, life is settled, all that remains is to live and enjoy every minute with your loved one. |
| 25 years | Silver | This is already a big and significant day. Silver is one of the most expensive materials, which speaks of a long journey and the strength of marital ties. Such an anniversary should be celebrated on a grand scale. One of the traditions of the anniversary celebration is the exchange of silver rings between spouses, which are worn along with gold ones. |
| 26 years | Jade | Jade is a very mysterious stone; it symbolizes strong ties and warm relationships. He is also entrusted with guarding the sacrament of marriage. This is the first year after the Silver Wedding, which can be celebrated with family or alone with each other. |
| 27 years | Mahogany | By this time, the couple’s children had already grown up and perhaps had grandchildren. The name of the wedding is associated with the growth of the family tree. Mahogany is very expensive and durable; it can only be compared to priceless minutes spent with family at the parents’ home. |
| 28 years* | —————— | ——————— |
| 29 years | Velvet | The name of the wedding symbolizes warmth, love, tenderness between spouses. On the holiday, your wife should wear something made of velvet. The symbolizing material represents wealth and prosperity in the family. |
| 30 years | Pearl | The anniversary symbolizes the cohesion and greatness of a married couple, like a precious stone, whose beauty is created by nature itself and years of life are spent on it. Pearls symbolize the nobility and beauty of their rich spouses life experience, an example to follow and an ideal. It is customary to celebrate the anniversary in a restaurant with the invitation of a large number of guests. |
| 31 year | Dark (sunny) | The past years of family life symbolize the warmth and comfort of the home, the closeness of the spouses and their resilience in the face of any troubles that arise. |
| 32 and 33 years old * | —————————- | ————————— |
| 34 years | Amber | The wedding date, like the stone itself, shows the greatness of the spouses who went through all the difficulties of life and formed a real strong family. In addition, amber, as a mineral derived from the sun, also symbolizes the warmth and openness of the parental home. |
| 35 years | Coral | This anniversary also has other names - linen or linen, but their names are rarely found so as not to be confused with other dates. Corals represent a special formed world of longevity, calmness like ocean serenity, a symbol of grace and well-being, health. |
| 36 years* | ————— | ——————— |
| 37 years | Muslin | The years of living together have created a special durability and strength of family relationships, like muslin material, which is a beautiful thin fabric that cannot be torn by hands, which indicates the inseparability of the relationship between the spouses and perseverance in the face of danger. |
| 37.5 years | Aluminum | It is customary to celebrate thirty-seven and a half years so that spouses have an easy relationship and easy life Therefore, the symbol of the holiday is aluminum, as the lightest metal. |
| 38 years | Mercury | Although mercury is a toxic substance, it is at the same time a material capable of taking on any shape of a vessel, which undoubtedly symbolizes the spouses’ ability to smooth out all problematic situations and find compromises in any life situation that arose among them. Mercury on this anniversary is a symbol of understanding and compliance. |
| 39 years | Crepe | Due to the complexity and versatility of the life and character of the spouses, thirty-nine years of marriage symbolize the presence of a strong trusting relationship between husband and wife that emerged over the years of marriage and whose destinies were intertwined like threads of crepe material. |
| 40 years | Ruby | The red stone symbolizes many years of love and mutual respect between spouses, feelings that have stood the test of time will never fade despite the adversities of fate and the storms of life. |
| 41-43 years old* | ——————- | ———————— |
| 44 years old | Topazovaya | Forty-four years of family life symbolize topaz, which is known for its purity of beauty and strength; as a mineral, it personifies the purity and openness of marital relations similar to the most beautiful and precious feeling - love. |
| 45 years | Sapphire | Since ancient times, sapphire symbolized eternal love and was a talisman against evil. And that is why this stone is entrusted to accompany forty-five years of marriage. Like this precious stone, spouses must protect each other from all the misfortunes of life and show everyone their resilience to the coming difficulties of life. |
| 46 years old | Lavender | Lavender is a mountain flower that can only be picked by climbing to the top of the mountain. Kind exotic name The anniversary date is associated with the tenderness, kindness and care of spouses for each other over a long period of life together. |
| 47 years old | Cashmere | Cashmere is one of the most expensive fabrics; it takes a lot of effort and patience to create. Compare such work to the efforts of spouses to create an ideal family and achieve harmony and peace in it. |
| 48 years old | Amethyst | Amethyst is one of the precious stones that is destined to accompany the forty-eighth anniversary of marriage. It is a symbol of the uniqueness and respect of marriage relationships, the ideal of family. |
| 49 years old | Kedrovaya | Cedar has long been considered a long-lived tree, therefore it has an honorable role to personify the long years of life of the spouses, their good health and resistance to all the misfortunes of life. |
| 50 years | Golden | The anniversary is considered golden because spouses value each other more than gold over many years of marriage. That's why gold is the symbol. It is customary to celebrate the anniversary on a grand scale with friends and relatives. |
| 51-54 years old* | ————————— | ———————— |
| 55 years | Emerald | The symbol of the anniversary is gem emerald, which symbolizes the eternal happiness and well-being of the spouses. The anniversary is celebrated among close relatives. The main wishes are never to grow old, to love each other. |
| 56-59 years old* | ———————— | ———————— |
| 60 years | Diamond | The most durable mineral in the world is the diamond, which is destined to represent sixty years of marriage. The diamond itself says that the hearts of the spouses will no longer be able to share any of the hardships and difficulties of life. |
| 61-64 years old* | ———————- | ———————— |
| '65 | Iron | The years spent in marriage, like iron, show how strong the spouses turned out to be to all the hardships of life and how strong their marriage turned out to be. |
| 66 and 67 years old* | ——————- | ———————- |
| 67.5 years | Stone | It is known that the stone never changes even under the pressure of time; spouses who have been married for 67.5 years show future generations that their relationship, like a stone, is indestructible and inseparable. The anniversary is celebrated with family. |
| 68-69 years old* | ————————— | ————————— |
| 70 years old | Blagodatnaya | On this anniversary wedding day, the spouses seem to thank each other for all the years they have lived together, their children and grandchildren. |
| 71-74 years old* | ———————— | ————————— |
| 75 years old | Crown | The crown shows the highest position of the spouses in the family hierarchy - their wisdom and steadfastness in all life problems. Celebrated with family. |
| 76-79 years old* | ——————— | ————————— |
| 80 years old | Oak | Those who were lucky enough to meet this date compare it to an oak tree, as a symbol of nobility, power and durability. |
| 81-89 years old* | ——————— | ——————— |
| 90 years old | Granite | Granite is a long-lived stone, just like those who lived to celebrate 90 years of marriage. There are no special celebration traditions; usually close relatives and close family friends gather for the anniversary. |
| 91-99 years old* | ——————— | ——————— |
| 100 years | Platinum (red) | The tradition of celebrating a century of marriage came to us from the Caucasus mountains. Platinum or red color shows the height of the spouses’ feelings almost to the skies, both towards each other and towards their children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. |
* - these wedding anniversaries do not have names. They are usually not celebrated due to the fact that previously it was considered a bad omen.
Today, more and more often, the anniversary is celebrated with a magnificent celebration, some even repeat their vows on their wedding day, large quantities guests. In essence, a second wedding is being arranged, with the same groom and the same bride, with gifts and guests.
Some people celebrate anniversaries together over a romantic dinner or with their family, reviewing photos and videos from the wedding.
Photos of pensioners who have lived a long life together and decided to celebrate this event by arranging a photo shoot in the “Lovestory” style look funny.
Table 2: What to give for your wedding anniversary
| Wedding anniversary name | Anniversary gifts |
| Green | Nowadays, money is considered the most important gift. And there the newly-made family will decide for itself what to buy for them. Along with the desired envelope, you can give amulets or bags of incense as a gift. This will help protect the newly-made family from adversity and envy. |
| Calico | Bed linens are great as gifts to replenish the supplies of a young family. It is unlikely that during the year they lived together they acquired a sufficient number of them. Pillows, aprons, towels, etc. are also suitable. |
| Paper | Two years of married life have long been compared to paper. This is because a lot of troubles and worries arise, which throws the spouses out of balance. Paper easily tears and burns, which is why it is better to give something paper as a gift to replenish its reserves. Money, books, albums, paintings, etc. will help you cope with this difficult task. Don’t forget about gifts between spouses; this should generally become a tradition for a newly-made family. In this case, you can present money that everyone will spend on their own needs, or something made with their own hands, preferably from paper, such as a wedding album. |
| Leather | As a gift, it is best to give something leather: a keychain, wallet, bag, furniture, etc. |
| Linen | Linen is a durable and expensive material. This is also considered the fourth year of marriage; many problems have already passed, the spouses have gotten used to each other, perhaps a child or even two have appeared. On an anniversary, it is customary to give something made of flax. This could be tablecloths, towels, etc. |
| Wooden | As the name suggests, a tree becomes the symbol of a wedding. Accordingly, gifts should be wooden. If a married couple already has their own home, this is perfect for home use. Gifts can include wooden furniture, toys, jewelry, wooden photo frames, dishes, boxes and other items. |
| Cast iron | On this day, a married couple should be given something made of cast iron. This could be a frying pan, which is very useful in everyday life, or other products made from this metal. |
| Zinc | If you decide to invite your loved ones to this holiday, then it is better to present them with appropriate items made of zinc as a gift. This could be dishes, kitchen utensils, etc. This will definitely come in handy in everyday life, especially for a young family. |
| Copper | On this day, it is customary to give something containing copper: a horseshoe, belt, candlesticks, etc. |
| Tin | On this day you can give anything, as long as it is in a tin box or made of tin. Baking trays, trays, tin cans, etc. are perfect. |
| Earthenware | As already mentioned, earthenware is a fragile material that can easily break. To hint about this married couple, it is tedious to give on this day something fragile that can break if handled carelessly. The spouses must compare their relationship with this gift and carefully preserve it in the future. As a gift, you can choose a set or crystal glasses. It is advisable that the gift be fragile. |
| Tin | This day is usually celebrated on a grand scale. Accordingly, gifts should be expensive and worthy. On this day, spouses can be presented with a huge bouquet of red roses, which symbolizes passion. It will be difficult to present something made of tin, so you can limit yourself to flowers. In addition to them, various souvenirs, bed linen and other red items are suitable. |
| Steel | On this day it is customary to give souvenirs, dishes, and cutlery made of steel. You can also buy something with a steel tint, which is also perfect as a gift. Don’t forget about the packaging, it should be bright and colorful. |
| Nickel | On this anniversary, the spouses should be reminded of the purity and radiance in the pulp, thereby hinting at their relationship with each other. You can give items made of nickel as a gift ( Jewelry, candlesticks, etc.). |
| Lace | On this day it is customary to give something tender, with a pleasant aroma. Don’t forget about a bouquet of lilies of the valley if your anniversary is during their flowering season. If not, then fine products for the interior will do just fine, underwear from lace, napkins and much more. You can also knit something with your own hands, it will be a great gift. |
| Agate | On this day you can give agate products, boxes, jewelry, etc. |
| Khrustalnaya | You can give a panel, painting, glasses or other crystal products, etc. |
| Turquoise | You can give any turquoise-colored item as a gift. This could be jewelry, household items, etc. |
| Pomegranate | As can be seen from the names of weddings, its symbol is given. Well, don’t give grenades to spouses. Therefore, something red would be an excellent gift, but what it will be is up to the guests to decide. |
| Porcelain | Despite the fragility of porcelain, this material is considered expensive and noble. The couple have lived together for many years, they have already experienced a lot, it seems that everything is already there. What to give to guests who come to the celebration? Something made of porcelain would be an excellent gift; after all, after so many years, the family already needs to update the dishes. |
| Opal | It is believed that opal is a repulsive stone. However, opal products should be given as a gift. Probably because two opals are able to attract each other. |
| Bronze | It is customary to give bronze items as gifts. |
| beryl | For the holiday they give a blanket, a calendar, robes with photographs of spouses, beryl products, etc. |
| Satin | It is customary to give something made of satin: ribbons, decor, pillows, etc. |
| Silver | Guests should give something made of silver. This could be jewelry, cutlery, collectible coins, etc. |
| Jade | They give jewelry with jade stone. |
| Mahogany wedding | As a gift, you can present products made of mahogany, pieces of furniture on which this tree is depicted. |
| Velvet | You can give items made of velvet. |
| Pearl | On this anniversary, as a rule, the wife is given jewelry made of pearls, and the man is given interior items decorated with mother-of-pearl or pearls. |
| Dark (Sunny) | It is customary for children to buy their parents trips to southern resorts as a symbol of the anniversary, sun and warmth, or give them coffee and chocolate. |
| Amber | On the anniversary, it is customary to give each other, as well as guests, gifts made of amber (interior items, jewelry) |
| Coral | They give products made from coral (beads, bracelets, decorative items). Often there are gifts from various fabrics. On this date, the wife gives the husband a linen shirt. |
| Muslin | The most common gifts given on this date are curtains, curtains made of muslin material, and clothes. |
| Aluminum | If you are invited to a celebration, you should bring gifts made of aluminum (ashtray, vase, etc.) |
| Mercury | An anniversary gift is a cake with confectionery elements in the form of mercury droplets, as a symbol of the holiday. |
| Crepe | On this wedding anniversary they give scarves and tablecloths made of crepe material. |
| Ruby | They give jewelry with a ruby stone (earrings, rings, pendants, bracelets). |
| Topazovaya | It is customary to give jewelry with topaz stones. |
| Sapphire | On this anniversary date, spouses and guests give products and decorative items with sapphire. |
| Lavender | Since lavender is a southern plant, it is customary to give the wife flowers of southern origin, ideally a bouquet of lavender flowers. Guests present gifts of their choice, but a flower bouquet is required. |
| Cashmere | Children give their parents items of clothing made from cashmere material, and guests give them their choice. |
| Amethyst | Jewelry made from amethyst stone or any other similar stone is given as a gift. color scheme with amethyst. |
| Kedrovaya | Relatives and guests at a cedar wedding present products or pieces of furniture made from cedar. An ideal gift is a jug of pine nut oil. |
| Golden | On their anniversary, spouses buy new gold wedding rings; it is also customary for relatives or friends to give gold rings. |
| Emerald | Spouses exchange emerald jewelry. |
| Diamond | On the sixtieth wedding anniversary, it is customary to give diamond jewelry to children. Guests are allowed to give crystal objects. |
| Iron | On this rare anniversary, it is customary to give home decoration items with iron elements. A horseshoe is considered a blessed gift - a symbol of good luck and happiness. |
| Stone | Spouses are supposed to give products made of natural and noble stone, which is marble, malachite or phosphorus stone. |
| Blagodatnaya | Relatives and guests are not limited in any way when choosing gifts; gifts are given that show the love of the heroes of the day. But most often, anniversary gifts are selected at the request of the couple. |
| Crown | On a rare anniversary, they give a joint portrait of the spouses or gold rings in the form of crowns as a symbol of the holiday. |
| Oak | Spouses are given products or interior items or furniture made of oak. |
| Granite | The best gifts for a ninetieth birthday are granite products - vases, figurines and the like. |
| Platinum (red) | Due to the fact that the symbol of the anniversary is red, gifts should also contain shades of red. The only exception is gifts made of platinum (rings, bracelets, chains). |
Watch this video that breaks down wedding anniversaries by year and provides tips on gift choices and celebration ideas.
25 years is a solid amount of experience for family life. Having lived together for a quarter of a century suggests that the spouses were able to make their relationship flexible, but strong and resistant to corrosion. It’s not for nothing that people call this anniversary the silver wedding. Silver is a noble metal, resistant to oxidation, not afraid of time, but, on the contrary, acquires special beauty over the years.
As a rule, the Silver Wedding is celebrated magnificently. Numerous guests, relatives, friends, and work colleagues are invited. Naturally, gifts for this significant anniversary should be special.
Silver gifts
First of all, symbolic gifts made of silver are welcomed - a metal with which this holiday is inextricably linked.
For a silver wedding, parents can buy wristwatch made of silver, such a gift will become a symbol of the time spent together. In memory of the special date, the watch can be decorated with a congratulatory engraving. So that no one would think of remembering the senseless superstition that watches are given as a gift for separation, it should be said that the newlyweds will receive the following watches for their golden anniversary.
You can also buy silver chains, rings, and bracelets as gifts. You don't have to buy the same gifts. A man will be pleased to receive silver cufflinks, a tie pin or a key ring made of this noble metal. And a woman will be delighted with a brooch, earrings or pendant. Both spouses will like silver coins. They will always remind you of the donors and the meaningful occasion.
Silverware has always been valued not only for its beauty, but also for its healing and disinfecting properties. For friends or colleagues on the 25th wedding anniversary, you can give silver spoons, a figurine, a candlestick, a tea strainer, a jug, a symbolic cup, glasses or shot glasses. A chic gift - a silver tray. If a large product does not fit into the budget, you can buy a small copy of the tray.
A wonderful gift for a silver wedding is a medal minted in honor of this significant event. Such a gift will forever remain in the family and become a kind of heirloom. Anniversary medals can now be purchased at any major jewelry store. But, it is worth considering that other guests may also come with medals, especially if the heroes of the day are going to celebrate their wedding in a large company.
Gifts for the soul
A travel package for two can be a great gift from children or a group of friends. It is not at all necessary to buy an expensive tour to an exotic country. A weekend trip to a country boarding house will also appeal to silver newlyweds and will give them the opportunity to retire.
Another option is to book a table for your parents in a cafe or restaurant and allow them to celebrate their holiday alone in a pleasant environment. It is better to choose a date for dinner other than the wedding day, otherwise a conflict of events may occur.
As an inexpensive alternative, you can consider tickets to the theater or cinema, a certificate for visiting a spa or massage parlour. Such gifts are good because they will be an excellent reason for spending time together.
Practical gifts
Of course, you don’t have to buy only silver for your 25th wedding anniversary. Many families will be happy to receive practical gifts. It is quite appropriate to give household appliances, dishes, bed linen, blankets, and pillows for a silver wedding.
Will be a wonderful gift for parents orthopedic mattress or a good wool blanket. You can buy a painting or a miniature fountain as a gift for friends. As an option, it is worth considering a small TV for the kitchen, a bio-fireplace, a home theater, a clothes steamer, an ionizer and an air humidifier. It is quite possible that the family does not have a digital camera, and it will be a very welcome gift on the silver anniversary of life together.
If newlyweds have a summer cottage, then they will definitely be delighted with a hammock, outdoor table, barbecue, smokehouse, beautiful flowerpot or garden figurine. For lovers of outdoor activities, you can give a large suitcase or cooler bag.
It is advisable to complement any gift for a silver wedding with flowers. It is best to come to such a celebration with white or white roses. Pink colour, white lilies or lush snow-white chrysanthemums. For practical reasons, you can order a bouquet of sweets or balloons.
25th wedding anniversary is the first serious anniversary for any couple. The two people spent a quarter of a century together and maintained love and respect for each other. This day is simply a must to celebrate! Let's take a closer look at how you can congratulate the happy “young people,” and also consider a detailed scenario for a silver wedding.
A special event like this requires a special celebration. Choose a banquet hall that suits your taste and budget. Traditionally, designate a separate table for the celebrants. The wall behind the “young ones” can be decorated with paper balls hanging at different heights. Cover each ball with silver glitter (use spray paint or glue glitter onto hairspray).
On the table of the “newlyweds” there are lit elegant candles, shimmering in silver, and in thin vases there are irises on each side of the table. The iris is the symbolic flower of the 25th anniversary and at the same time signifies harmony and tranquility in the family.
You can also place a so-called “photo-drying room” in the room. On a string lowered from the ceiling and weighted with bags of sand, photographs of the “newlyweds” are hung, attached to clothespins. Let these be the best moments of their life together, funny, touching photos full of joy and love.
Silver wedding scenario
Guests arrive at the hall a little earlier. Everyone takes a glass of champagne and arranges a corridor along which the “star couple” will pass. You can also place a vase with silver confetti on a tray; everyone comes up and takes a handful.
Leading:(to gentle music) Dear guests! Please bear witness! According to an ancient custom, the wedding crown turns into a precious tiara! (The wife takes off her white veil, and the presenter puts a silver jewelry on her head to the accompaniment of solemn music).
Let two silver rings
They will sparkle with their unity.
For you they mean
Hours of love that never end.
To Mendelssohn's waltz, the “young ones” are served on a white pillow silver rings. They are worn on the middle finger or replace the previous wedding rings on the ring finger.
Leading: I look at you and know for sure
Love lives among people.
Your marriage has been strong for a quarter of a century,
And the closeness of souls is even stronger!
And your house is a clean bright room,
Open to family and friends!
You can safely be proud
Here’s to wonderful grandchildren and children!”
I invite the children (names) of our anniversaries to the microphone.
Children (grandchildren) give gifts to their parents and congratulate them.
Break, pleasant music sounds.
Leading: You've been collecting for years
By silver star.
You studied, you tried
To be together, hand in hand.
You scolded, you made peace
It varies, we know.
You have become wiser, you have become closer.
Your love is fragrant.
And the minutes swirl in a whirlwind,
And the rhythm calls us to the floor.
Dance a waltz, heroes of the day!
The past years don't count!
The couple goes out onto the dance floor and performs a waltz to their favorite tune. Everyone is welcome to join them.
Table and dance break.
Leading: Sometimes it was difficult for you too.
You have conquered every peak
Those rocks that life has brought up boringly.
Each of you is great now!
And today we will wash away the years,
Stream of silver water
Takes away all the troubles in life,
All patient labors.
Let's perform the oldest symbolic ritual of ablution. Please bring in a silver vessel.
Water is brought to the central table in a silver bowl. The ritual consists of washing each other's hands in the supplied water, and then drying the hands with a towel.
Leading: Here comes the fast river
Took years away from them.
We wish you a happy life,
Treasure each other too
At least another half century.
Close to a loved one.
So let's drink it all down
For these wise words!
Musical break.
Leading: Dear friends! According to the old wonderful tradition, it’s time to congratulate the family (surname of the spouses) on their birthday. Let's give the brilliant couple a wedding "Loaf" on their 25th wedding anniversary!
The guests dance in a circle, the heroes of the day are in the center and hold hands. The leader leads the round dance and shows along the way, the guests pick up.
Leading: For a ringing wedding
Honest people gathered
And the bride is naughty
She takes her husband's hand.
Lots of delicious jam
And enjoyment from life
This is the width
That's how tall it is.
So that good things take root in the house,
And my health was good
This is the width
That's how tall it is.
May the house be full of prosperity,
May my grandchildren be born there
This is the width
That's how tall it is.
Your union attracted money
To make your wallet grow
This is the width
That's how tall it is.
And when guests come to you,
Just let them carry the gift
This is the width
That's how tall it is.
Protects you through the years
That lucky star
This is the width
That's how tall it is.
Presenter: Let's raise our glasses,
Wine overflowing.
Pie - loaf
Give it to the “young ones!”
They bring out the festive loaf. The guests return to their seats and drink to the heroes of the day.
Leading: Loaf, loaf,
Choose whoever you want!
Choose a larger piece
Make your wish come true!”
The cake is decorated with foil roses, each wrapped with a task. The couple cuts the loaf according to the number of roses and goes around the guests. The one who accepts the piece is ready to complete the task. The presenter with a microphone approaches this person, the guest unfolds the card and does what is written.
Tasks (10 pcs.)
- - You only have two fingers to break a match at this very moment.
(break the match using only two fingers) - - Here's a tongue twister for you,
We bet you can handle it deftly?!
(tongue twister: A cloned crocodile was crowned at the carnival) - - Kiss the neighbor (neighbor) on the right,
Just without cheating. - - Eat, try, without groaning,
Three slices from a lemon! - - Take a squat
Or do 5 push-ups. - — Give a toast to all the guests,
Make us jealous! - - Amuse us from your heart,
Tell us a joke. - - Show courage, friend,
Tell me a poem like that, all of a sudden! - — A silent wedding guest is intolerable.
Give us a rollicking ditty! - - We would like to hear a general toast,
Let each guest say something.
Leading: Let's raise a glass to our cheerful guest artists!
Table and musical break. Those who wish take to the dance floor. 3-4 songs are played.
Medieval ceremonial music sounds, in it you can hear the clatter of hooves and the jingle of a sword.
Leading: What is this clatter, what is this commotion?
Our guests are arriving!
From far away, from behind the mountains
This is the knights' watch!
Their armor is burning with fire,
And the silver sword shines!
Cross the knights' swords,
Let the vow sound here.”
Knights cross swords to the music.
Leading: Happy couple!
Please, stand under the swords
The oath will illuminate you with rays!
You will repeat the words after me,
Strengthen your union for centuries!
Husband's oath
- Do you swear, today on the day of your 25th wedding anniversary, to continue to take care of your love, take care of your spouse, support her in everything and come to her aid? (I SWEAR)
- Do you swear to continue to fall together and rise together on all the hills of life? (I SWEAR)
— Do you swear to remain an exemplary husband, protector and true friend? (I SWEAR)
— Do you swear in front of your friends and family to continue to share your sorrows and joys in half? (I SWEAR)
Wife's oath
- Do you swear to cherish your feelings and show care for your spouse in the same way as you have done all these years? (I SWEAR)
- Do you swear to forget trifles, to sweep away insults from the house with a broom? (I SWEAR)
“Do you swear to bake cheesecakes more often, pour some tea with love and make the bed softly?” (I SWEAR)
— Do you swear all your life to be known as (the groom’s last name), affectionate and patient? (I SWEAR)
Leading:“Friends, I ask you to stand up,
Fill your glasses.
May I wish you well
Three times “hurray” sounds!”
The guests rise from their seats and chant: “Hurray! Hooray! Hooray!".
1st knight: Once upon a time we fought a lot in battles,
They threw themselves into the fire for our ladies.
2nd knight: Your feast is too calm.
Now we will organize a tournament!
Leading: The brave and daredevils are invited to the center of the hall. Whoever survives three rounds of the competition will receive the desired prize - a kiss from the beautiful “bride” and a glass of nectar!
1st round: Large inflatable silver balloons are hung. Goal: Hit the ball with a dart. If there are many knights or not enough balls, divide the guests into groups; whoever bursts the ball first in the group wins. The others return to the table.
Round 2: Tell best compliment to a beautiful lady - the hero of the day. She selects 3 knights she likes.
Round 3: The three remaining are each given a “daring horse” - chairs. The task is to saddle the “horse” and gallop to the table where there are three scarves (yes, of course, silver ones). Grab the handkerchief, go back and do it first.
Leading: The beautiful lady gives the winner a kiss to the triumphant fanfare.
The host also gives him a bottle of alcohol as a prize.
1st knight:
It was a great tournament!
For the amusement of the honest people, for the joy of the silver couple!
2nd knight: Let us raise our cups for the health and honor of the heroes of the day!
Let's wish you a friendly, sunny and sublime life!
The general light is dimmed, a spotlight is directed onto the central table, simulating white falling lights or stars. Quiet, pleasant music is playing.
Leading: The silver bell is ringing!
And precious stars are raining down on you from the sky.
Each star is a moment of your life.
Minutes of well-being, good luck, success.
Each star promises you even more warmth,
Even more understanding, even more mutual support.
You smile at each other.
You have your own wonderful secret,
Your magic secret to success!
It’s not for nothing that you are together, connected and entangled by these mystical bonds!
Let the years fly over you like birds, but you, holding hands courageously and happily, will meet each new round of life, pass it with dignity and grace.
We are glad today to share moments of joy with you, to join in your love, to become at least a little like you.
Congratulations!!!
Guests light sparklers, which were lying on the tables along with lighters throughout the holiday. The anniversaries kiss.
The general lights and energetic holiday music are turned on.
Leading: Attention everyone! Another guest of honor has arrived - the anniversary cake!
The cake is taken out to the middle of the hall. Next to the cake there is a silver bucket with melted chocolate and two brushes.
Host: There are a lot of surprises today,
After all, your family has matured.
Take your brushes in your hands
And with a bold stroke on the cake
Put your initials on it
Thus completing its decor.
The couple decorates the cake and cuts it into pieces, the guests approach the cake for pieces. Pause for tea.
Host: Thank you warmly for the lovely holiday!
For a good climate and a joyful mood!
Now the melody is even more varied
Let it sound like a new spring!
Soul to soul flies so reverently,
Soul speaks quietly to soul.
Let love still be without words
Your eyes sparkle with delight.
Happy silver date!
Fly high together
On the wings of rich Love!
May you be comfortable and drunk!
See you at the sparkling gold wedding!
Props for the wedding:
In order to decorate the celebration, you will need
- Silver confetti and a vase for it
- Silver cups (glasses)
- Bouquet for wife
- Silver tiara
- Silver rings on a white pillow
- Silver vase with water and towels
- Wedding loaf decorated with foil roses
- Notes with tasks for guests
- Costumes of medieval knights and swords with a silver sheen
- Silver Balloons and darts
- Three chairs and three silver scarves
- Sparklers according to the number of guests and lighters
