The spouses have been exactly one year since the fifth anniversary. And after how many years - a cast-iron wedding? Just in 6! Couples necessarily celebrate such an event and exchange gifts.
What does the date mean?
6 years of wedding is a decent time. The date symbolizes the transition from fragile to strong. After all, cast iron is a solid and stable metal. Six years lived together indicate that the spouses already have a fairly stable union. Only chilled feelings of partners can break it. Children have already appeared in the family, household chores have dragged a woman into their nets, and the man is working hard at work. The main thing is not to forget about the holiday and how to celebrate it in order to live long happy years. Even if there is a relationship breakdown between husband and wife, celebrating 6 years of living together will help them shake themselves and regain their old feelings.
Note that this is only the beginning of marriage, there are still many anniversaries and anniversaries ahead. After the "black metal" a couple are waiting for "silver" and "gold". Therefore, if you really love your spouse or spouse, but frustration has begun, then immediately begin to restore harmony. Show how you love each other, learn to forgive.
Traditions and customs
So that 6 years of weddings would be far from the last date, many turn to old customs and traditions for help. In the past, on such a significant day, a woman had to clean all the cast-iron dishes in the house and flaunt her neighbors. So they can see how economic and hardworking she is. Nowadays, few will begin to do so, so a girl can just cook dishes for the holiday became in cast-iron dishes. Show off your culinary skills is also one of the old customs.
On this day, a mother-in-law with a white glove or rag should come. Its purpose is to check the cleanliness of the house for dust and dirt. If the woman did not pass the test, then the mother-in-law punishes the husband for not creating conditions for order in the house. After that, his wife, because she should, in spite of everything, restore order in the house. And only then can everyone sit down at the table.
During the meal, guests are allowed in a bag in which everyone should put a coin. This will bring spouses prosperity and well-being.
Festive table
After how many years - a cast-iron wedding? Only after 6 years of marriage. The date is not round, so often the couple celebrate it together.
The best dishes for a romantic dinner are those that mean a certain continuation. We are talking about aphrodisiacs. As you know, these are mushrooms, seafood, grapes, strawberries, ginger, nutmeg, chili, eggs, asparagus, celery, avocado, pepper, dark chocolate. Do not cook with large amounts of oil; food should be light. Otherwise, stomach discomfort can ruin the evening. Too complicated recipes can tire and take strength. Great for:
- h vegetables;
- Chocolate Truffles
- mashed soup;
- seafood salad;
- cake;
- ice cream with topping;
- fruit.
Cake "6 years of wedding" must be, because for a couple this is a significant holiday that should be noted with dignity. If the recipe is very simple, then pay attention to decorating baking. According to ancient traditions, the wife should be engaged in cooking, ordering in cooking or in a restaurant is contraindicated. There are no clear instructions, the main thing is that it turns out delicious. Cook what you are sure culinary experiments are best done later.
And, of course, do not forget about alcohol, it will complement a romantic evening.
For guests, you can cook everything that you are used to doing on holidays. The main thing is that the process takes place in a cast-iron bowl. Cook the pancakes and serve them directly in the pan. Decorate the table with mountain ash.
Gifts from friends and relatives
A gift for a cast-iron wedding should be symbolic.
- The best option is a cast iron kitchen utensil: pans, pots, dishes, a bread baking dish, a gooseneck.
- A couple with a sense of humor will love the toy railway, which reflects the prospect of the development of family life.
- If you are giving something distant from cast iron, then just put in a gift bag a small iron item such as a ring or coin.
- Dumbbells are a symbolic and at the same time a necessary gift.
- For a smoking man, a metal ashtray is suitable as a gift.
- Order a cast iron cake.
In addition, as a gift are perfect:
- metal stand for office;
- a cast - iron grate for a fireplace, a support for firewood;
- barbecue on order with the initials of the spouses engraved on it;
- Street lights;
- Castle;
- cast-iron candlesticks, flower pots, vase;
- stone photo frame;
- an engraved iron or kettle;
- if you give money, then buy a beautiful box and put the amount into it in coins.
Other name
How old is a cast-iron wedding, so much is a mountain ash. This is the second name for the celebration. Therefore, gifts can be not only from metal, but also from berries.
- A man is pleased to get tincture or wine from mountain ash. Better made with your own hands. In Russia, mountain ash was considered medicinal, therefore they were consumed only in special cases: when a disaster occurred, depression started or a breakdown was felt.
- Jam or mountain ash marmalade is suitable for a woman.
- Rowan beads, with the addition of beads or natural materials, will become either a good decor element, symbolizing 6 years of marriage, or an ornament for a lady.
Also suitable:
- rowan tree from beads;
- composition of natural material;
- topiary.
Mountain ash is a warlike tree, according to popular beliefs, it helps to kindle sensual flames in spouses and protect them from troubles. To activate the abilities of the berry, it is necessary to make a mountain ash charm. Until the berries in the amulet lose their color, disaster will not come to the house.
European
Don't know what to give when friends have a cast-iron wedding anniversary? 6 years - what kind of wedding is it in European countries? In Europe, it is called candy, or caramel. It’s already easier to decide on a present, isn't it? Just present caramel shapes for the sweet life of partners. Or fill the basket with different candies.
Paired Gifts
If you can’t decide what to give, relying on cast iron, mountain ash and candies, then present something non-symbolic, but to the topic. For example: a T-shirt, a mug, a plate with the image of a couple. Things for two really bring partners together. Go to the photo shops. They provide many services for creating souvenirs from pictures: a stone with a photo, a pillow, key rings, photo puzzles, playing cards, a mouse pad, magnet, calendar, pendant. Or a watch with a photo of a couple, and at the bottom of the dial with the signature: “What's the difference? Happy hours do not watch! ".
Present mittens for two, a broom decorated with flowers. You buy the one that is more magnificent, and go to the floristic salon. It turns out very interesting, funny and useful in everyday life. A pair service with an engraving, a table for a bed breakfast, pendants, which, having merged, form one picture, are also suitable as a gift.
Postcard
What to wish for a 6 year wedding? Postcards from bookstores contain congratulatory verses. But this is like a banal tradition - to give store cards, they will not bring much joy to the recipient. It is better to make a postcard with your own hands:
- bend a sheet of cardboard in half and leave the craft rectangular or cut out a heart;
- You can decorate with images of roses, a pair of swans, pigeons, and lions cut from magazines;
- make inserts from decorative stones. They are sold in office supplies and cost about 30 rubles;
- glue around the edges with colored tape, stones, tape or lace;
- print a beautiful inscription or write yourself a shiny gel;
- paste inside the photo of the couple for whom the card is made;
- Find a worthy congratulation. It is better to write from the heart, even if not in verse;
- You can also paste valentines.
Album
If you have been familiar with a couple for a long time, then you won’t have any difficulties with what to present for a cast-iron wedding. The album of their love story will be very pleasant for the spouses. The main thing is to have more joint photos of the couple.
Any materials will be used: stones, stickers, fabric, beads, scotch tape, clippings, background sheets, colored paper. The scrapbooking technique will help you. Look at the old folders with photos, for sure there are pictures from the first times of a couple’s relationship, from a wedding, from joint holidays, meetings, holidays. Even made on the phone will do. No matter how many pages you get, the main thing is to do the job accurately and heartily. You can get together with other mutual friends. In addition to photographs and jewelry, you will need thick paper, glue and scissors, possibly threads with a needle. Fold a few sheets, creating a booklet. Stick the best shot of the couple on the cover. And inside, demonstrate all your creativity. If you recall, write the date and pleasant moments associated with the photo. Add fun, original wishes.
Video
Learning how to make slide shows from photos or videos is very easy. There are free programs in Russian with a clear interface. You will need all the same photos plus video. Music can be simply pleasant, background, classical or associated with certain events. Use collages in which you want to embed your own pictures. Add interesting transitions and effects. Ask relatives and friends of the couple to say wishes on camera.
Options such as an album and video will help preserve the memory of the beginning of the relationship of the spouses for many years to come. Just imagine how interesting it will be to review them in a few years.
Suggested gifts can be given not only by relatives and friends, but also the husband and wife themselves to each other.
After how many years - a cast-iron wedding? Only 6 years after the marriage. This is only the beginning, but the relationship between the spouses has already strengthened, they have experienced a lot together. In order not to lose your former passion and feelings, celebrate any anniversary! Including - 6 years of wedding. The excitement of the celebration will help warm up the hearts, and symbolic gifts will protect the house from quarrels.