Finally, the moment came when the spouses came another anniversary of family life - a steel wedding. “How many years have they lived together?” - you ask. Few know about the existence of such an anniversary. It is celebrated by the couple, having lived together for eleven years. After such a long period, their relationship already acquires the same qualities as hardened steel: they become smooth and radiant, polished by various hardships and difficulties experienced. They are already strong, however, unfortunately, there are points of excess voltage in them.
A steel wedding is an occasion to free oneself from the accumulated negativity and further strengthen relations. There is a certain rite that the spouses perform - this is ablution. According to this tradition, action should take place at dawn. Spouses simultaneously plunge into the water completely naked, while holding each other tightly in their hands. When weather conditions allow, bathing can occur in natural reservoirs, and in the cold season at home.
Important points
The traditions that the steel wedding is rich in, also require you to nail a real steel horseshoe over your front door - it becomes a talisman that protects the family from any life difficulties, slander and bad people. Like everything else in life together, the husband and wife should do this together: the woman gives the spouse nails, and he hammer them, firmly fixing the talisman.
Wedding anniversaries are a time that is intended for any changes, however, when a steel wedding arrives,
family relationships have usually formed and do not require this. Therefore, many direct all their efforts to arranging comfort in the house. It is recommended by this time to make repairs, change furniture and small accessories. If the living conditions allow you to do this, you should have a fireplace at this time, which will symbolize the hearth and the warmth with which it warms all family members. And a perfect gift in this case will be a custom-made fireplace grate.
Guests
Steel wedding is usually celebrated in a very narrow circle. The invitees should include a couple who has been married longer than you - this is another tradition that guarantees a long and happy life together.
Gifts
Gifts exchanged by the spouses themselves have no restrictions. On this happy day, they should present to each other something very personal and dear to themselves, as a kind of symbol of that lasting, unwavering trust that has been established between them.
Bouquet
Particular attention should be paid to the choice of a festive bouquet. It is believed that if he will stand for 11 days, then your marriage will be harmonious and long. Therefore, it is better to choose "long-playing" flowers: gerberas, gladioli, carnations, orchids, chrysanthemums or lilies. And be sure to give them with love, because a bouquet is what begins the fulfillment of signs.
Take care of your 11 years together! A steel wedding is an occasion to say thank you to each other.