Every wedding anniversary is a wonderful occasion to celebrate. While first anniversaries are generally spent with just the two of them, anniversary parties are more common after many years. Whether you're looking for gift ideas for your spouse on this occasion, or you're going to a friends' or family anniversary party, it's worth knowing the names of each anniversary and what they mean.
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Anniversary tradition
The tradition of celebrating wedding anniversaries is at least several hundred years old. As far back as the Middle Ages, such occasions were celebrated, particularly 25th and 50th wedding anniversaries. In the 19th century, celebrations on this occasion were also extended to earlier and later anniversaries. At the beginning of the last century, names were created for all wedding anniversaries. They are usually derived from the name of a material, metal or mineral and are meant to symbolize the permanence of the relationship. Some anniversaries have several customary names and are used interchangeably, among other things, depending on the region.
First wedding anniversary: paper
The first wedding anniversary is a special event. At that time we still have in our minds the wedding and the excitement of getting married. Paper symbolizes the delicacy of a relationship of such short duration. A paper wedding anniversary is a great opportunity to celebrate for two, at home or by organizing a special outing. Gifts are generally very personal, and in the absence of ideas or funds, you can always give your spouse something from the heart. A great idea is a love letter, a poem or an album or box full of memories from the past year. It is worth taking your beloved or beloved on this day for a date in a romantic atmosphere.
Subsequent wedding anniversaries - names
The second wedding anniversary is called cotton. It is a pleasant, delicate material. Already slightly stronger than paper. Another is the leather anniversary. Even more durable, but also a bit flexible. The fourth anniversary is floral vintage, sometimes also called fruit vintage. The name comes from the time of the beautiful bloom of the marriage.
Wooden mating, or fifth wedding anniversary
Five years after the wedding, the relationship is already permanent and stable. The marriage is able to weather the whirlwinds and unrest. The fifth wedding anniversary is sometimes celebrated by the two of us, sometimes together with our children, and sometimes we choose to celebrate with family and friends. If you're looking for a gift idea for your spouse, you're sure to already know his or her preferences well enough to choose something apt. Whether it's joint tickets to a concert or theater, or maybe a day at the spa together, or maybe something just for him/her. For example, some item or course that will be useful in pursuing a passion? If, on the other hand, you are going to your fifth wedding anniversary as a guest, bet on gifts for the two spouses. Also, these can be tickets or vouchers, as well as accessories that they will both use whether at home or while traveling. You can with a gift refer to the name of the anniversary and choose a wooden item that will be useful in the kitchen or as a decoration for a shelf or wall. Or completely independent of the name, you can bet, for example, on a set of two umbrellas, a man's and a woman's
Tenth wedding anniversary, or tintype
The tenth wedding anniversary is special. It is a symbolic milestone in the lives of husband and wife. Marriage is very durable, and love, despite having lasted more than a decade, does not rust. Just like tin. What gifts to choose for such a wedding anniversary? Of course, you can refer to the name, but also choose something completely different. Commemorative key rings, a set of elegant towels, or perhaps a set of pots? There are really many possibilities.
Crystal wedding anniversary or fifteen years of marriage
Why such a name, for such a long-lasting relationship? Crystal is beautiful and transparent. Just like the marriage after so many years. Very often on such an occasion the anniversary party is held in an elegant restaurant or other place, among friends and family. Of course, in this case, formal, cocktail or evening attire is mandatory. For a gift you can choose something related to the name of the anniversary, such as glasses, goblets or a beautiful crystal vase. Of course, gifts not associated with crystal are also acceptable and welcome. Maybe some personalized commemorative goodies?
20 years together, what is the name of the anniversary?
After two decades of married life together, the anniversary is porcelain. Porcelain is a fragile material, but extremely noble and luxurious. Such a long relationship anniversary is worth celebrating for two or in the company of loved ones. Of course, when thinking of gifts, a porcelain service or figurine immediately comes to mind. This is a great idea! However, you can also choose, for example, something that the spouses have been dreaming about for many years. Perhaps you can throw yourself together with other guests for such a gift?
Silver quarter anniversary, and what's next?
twenty-five years after the wedding comes the silver mating. This precious metal wonderfully emphasizes the stature of such an anniversary. 5 years later comes a pearl wedding anniversary, and after another five comes a coral one. The fortieth wedding anniversary is a ruby anniversary, and the forty-fifth: a sapphire anniversary. Gemstones highlight the longevity, strength and beauty of such a long relationship. For these anniversaries, of course, you can choose an elegant item referring by its material to the name of the anniversary. Such stylish trinkets can be a wonderful keepsake and decoration.
From golden mating to oak mating
Fifty years of marriage is a special occasion. To experience so many years together is given to very few people. The gold in the name of the anniversary emphasizes the importance and uniqueness of such an achievement. 50. the wedding anniversary is often celebrated among children, grandchildren and sometimes great-grandchildren. This beautifully shows how important the event was half a century ago and all the years that followed. Five years after the golden mating comes the platinum anniversary. After another six years, a diamond mating is celebrated for the 60th anniversary of the marriage. Diamond is the hardest of all minerals. At the same time, it is the most noble. 75 years after the wedding comes the diamond mating. A diamond is a polished diamond. Such a name clearly emphasizes that the marriage has taken an even more perfect form. The 80th anniversary is an oak anniversary. Oak symbolizes strength and longevity.
Names of wedding anniversaries in order
Wedding Anniversaries
Wedding anniversaries
- 1. wedding anniversary: paper
- 2. wedding anniversary: cotton
- 3. wedding anniversary: leather
- 4. wedding anniversary: floral
- 5. wedding anniversary: wooden
- 6. wedding anniversary: sugar
- 7. wedding anniversary: copper
- 8. wedding anniversary: bronze
- 9. wedding anniversary: clay
- 10. wedding anniversary: tin
- 11. wedding anniversary: steel
- 12. wedding anniversary: silk
- 13. wedding anniversary: lace
- 14. wedding anniversary: ivory
- 15. wedding anniversary: crystal
- 20. wedding anniversary: porcelain
- 25. wedding anniversary: silver
- 30. wedding anniversary: pearl
- 35. wedding anniversary: coral
- 40. wedding anniversary: ruby
- 45. wedding anniversary: sapphire
- 50. wedding anniversary: gold
- 55. wedding anniversary: platinum
- 60. wedding anniversary: diamond
- 65. wedding anniversary: iron
- 70. wedding anniversary: stone
- 75. wedding anniversary: diamond
- 80. wedding anniversary: oak
