Wedding day is for many the most joyful day in life. Or one of those, because the birth of a joint child is much greater happiness. The name of weddings has very deep roots and it’s not even better to come up with even modern educated minds. Indeed, in the old days people felt nature much better and identifying each person with it they found those truths that modern psychologists have been teaching for a long time in educational institutions. The names of wedding anniversaries by year are also determined by the gifts that are customary to give spouses.
But what is it for? Indeed, modern man is accustomed to celebrate only the anniversary dates of the wedding, not attaching importance to the intermediate. Previously, people believed more in the signs that their ancestors taught them and strictly observed them. Perhaps the power of persuasion, or perhaps some higher forces, kept the marriage of those who did everything according to the rules. That is why the names of wedding anniversaries by years knew absolutely everything and they did not need special reminders.
A modern person should explain why the name of the wedding is personified with one or another adjective. This is what we will do. So, the name of the weddings:
The wedding day is called green. Because a young family, like greens, with which in the old days any beginning was compared, is very beautiful, fresh, light, but at the same time fragile and immature. It is better if on this day many flowers with greens are presented.
1 year is a Chintz wedding. This material was appreciated for its lightness and subtlety, but at the same time, it was quite everyday and inexpensive. So the family has not yet gained strength, but the romance of the first months of marriage is already beginning to recede, and everyday life takes its place. This day is very important because right now they open a bottle of champagne, which was connected on the table of the young on the day of the wedding with another bottle. By the way, the second is opened at the birth of the first-born in marriage. Gifts should be chintz.
2nd Anniversary - Paper. Naturally, a fragile alliance that can withstand the ups and downs only in a tight lump. On this date, spouses must write each other a message on colorful paper or a card with a declaration of love. The second name of the weddings, which was invented for this anniversary, is glass, but it is rarely used, because there is another anniversary with the same name. Also associated with the fragility of the material. Spouses should exchange glass figurines personifying love. Glass or paper gifts (wine glasses, decanters, wallpapers, paintings, etc.)
3 years after the important day comes the Leather Wedding. Spouses by this moment should already perfectly feel each other. Therefore, the comparison of the ancestors was with the skin. Gifts, respectively, made of leather.
4 years after the marriage - Linen or rope. On this day, the couple was tied hand and foot with ropes on the adjacent chairs. If they could not get out of it, then their union is strong and long. Gifts: linen items or weaving.
5 years. Wooden date. The first anniversary date. Usually, on this anniversary the first child appeared. Therefore, she got her name from the eternal symbol of fertility, flowering and new life. The fact of the birth of the baby has always held together the union and the spouses are rooted to each other. Also, by this time his own house and furniture should have appeared. Gifts made of wood.
6 years lived in harmony - Cast-iron wedding. This metal has always been appreciated for its heat-resistant properties, but was very fragile upon impact. The same family. In order to strengthen the union, on this day it was necessary to carefully clean the house and pay special attention to all cast-iron objects. Guests were not always invited.
6.5 years. Zinc Union. Disagreements arose not infrequently during this period. Therefore, like galvanized dishes are sometimes rubbed to a shine, so the relationship should be polished with love and attention from one to the other. The date has always been noted to demonstrate to the guests that everything is fine with them. Gifts are usually made of galvanized items.
7 years after marriage. Copper wedding. Copper is a valuable metal, but not a noble one. Therefore, spouses have all the valuable dates ahead. It is better if one of the guests gives a symbol of prosperity and prosperity - a copper horseshoe.
8 years lived together. Tin date. By this time, family life is full of warmth and resilience, like durable metal tin. Gifts from tin will be the most suitable option.
9 years of married life is called Romashkova or earthenware wedding. Since ancient times, chamomile was considered a flower that knows about true love. Also, faience always personified with a prosperous union. It is better if you celebrate this day in nature. And if the weather does not allow, then the house must have a bouquet of daisies.
10 years together is called the Pink or Tin Anniversary. The second anniversary date was celebrated with those who attended the wedding. Scarlet roses were considered an unchanging flower of passion, and tin is a flexible metal, which was compared with spouses who are able to adapt to each other by this time. Gifts of red, scarlet or pink flowers meant a wish of love and passion, and from tin - compliant and mutual understanding.
11 year marriage. Steel wedding. The union is already undergoing a hardening process, after which only death can tear apart.
After 12.5 years, it is customary to celebrate a Nickel wedding. More often it is celebrated in the 12th year of marriage.
13 years from the day of the wedding - Lacy or lily of the valley. From ancient times, this number was considered unlucky, but the name is a hint of romance and beauty at any time and in any troubles.
14 years of marriage. Agate wedding. A gem, though not very expensive.
15 years of married life - Glass wedding. Attitudes towards this time should be transparent and even.
If you have lived together for 18 years. Turquoise wedding. Usually, in this year of married life, the first child becomes an adult and a new phase of life begins for the family.
20 years together. Porcelain wedding. Warm and cozy, home union.
21 years after the marriage. Opal date. A beautiful stone that represents soft and strong relationships.
22 year date - Bronze wedding. A "prize" anniversary that precedes more noble dates. Valuable and strong relationships.
23 years old. Beryl anniversary.
24 years after the wedding day, the Satin season is celebrated. Soft and tender relationships, but not sufficiently noble or hardened. Although, the atlas was greatly appreciated for its beauty and softness. It was a holiday stuff.
25th Anniversary - Silver Anniversary. Noble relationship.
26 years after marriage Jade date.
27-year union called - Mahogany Wedding. The nobility and value of such a union.
29 years old - Velvet date. Very valuable material in ancient times. Even brocade could not displace velvet from the wardrobe of noble persons.
30 years after marriage - Pearl. A union created over the years by the grain. Long-term relationships that end up being a real treasure.
31 years old, lived in love - Swarthy wedding. An anniversary that shows all the work done on the durability of a given married family.
34th anniversary of Amber. Also a valuable natural stone, which shows both the time frame and the beauty of love.
35 years. Coral or linen anniversary date. Linen things have always been strong and sound. Coral is the personification of the eternal.
37 years after the wedding Muslim date.
37.5 years is the Aluminum Union. More popular than the previous one and is celebrated six months earlier.
38 years from the day of the wedding Mercury wedding. Soft and current, but indestructible.
39 happy years in marriage - Crepe date.
40-year relationship - Ruby anniversary. Noble stone is a noble and honorable union.
44 years of marital consent is called the Topaz date.
At 45, Sapphire or Scarlet Anniversary is celebrated.
46 years since the wedding is called - Lavender wedding.
47 years after marriage is the Cashmere Anniversary.
48 years from the wedding day - Amethyst date.
If you have lived together for 49 years, then the wedding anniversary is Kedrovaya.
50th anniversary - Golden anniversary date. A noble union and very honorable at all times.
55 years of marriage are called - Emerald Wedding.
60 years together - Platinum or diamond wedding. Strong metal, and valuable stone.
At age 65, the Iron Date is celebrated. Durable, seasoned alliance.
At 67.5 - Stone Anniversary. Like a mountain that only time can destroy.
70 years in love - A grateful and gracious date. Thanks for the years spent together, for children and grandchildren. Graceful, because everything is and you need only the happiness of relatives.
After 75 years, it is worth noting the Crown Wedding. The crown was associated with power, and honor.
80 years called the Oak Union. There was no stronger tree than oak. But it is warm and eternal.
100 years is not only a century together, but also a Red anniversary wedding. A date celebrated by one Ageev family. These centenarians lived together for more than a century and called the centenary union Red. After all, before the red color was considered beautiful, elegant, festive and a sign of noble people.
Anniversary wedding dates are celebrated every 5 years. Despite this, many celebrate them in a modest family society, because the older the family, the more native people: children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren.
But whatever the name of the weddings, may eternal love reign in your family. We wish you mutual understanding and together survive the century since the day of marriage!