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20 years of marriage, what a wedding. What to give for a porcelain wedding (20 years). Other wedding anniversaries

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Having lived in a legal marriage for exactly 20 years, the couple celebrate a major anniversary - a porcelain wedding. Such an interesting name for the wedding anniversary was not invented in vain. Over the long years of living together, relationships cease to be fragile and vulnerable, they become strong, strong. It is these qualities that real porcelain is famous for.

The name of the anniversary speaks for itself. Questions about what to give for a porcelain wedding usually do not arise - of course, porcelain. However, when you come to the store for a present and see a lot of items in the windows, you can get confused by the wide selection. Parents may not like the souvenir, the husband will not like cups with a beautiful pattern. That is why the choice of a present for an anniversary must be approached with responsibility.

Traditional porcelain wedding anniversary gifts

Usually, having received an invitation from relatives or friends to celebrate the 20th anniversary of living together in the family circle, the question comes to mind: what to give a wife and husband for a porcelain wedding? Naturally, the most popular option is porcelain products or dishes.

Here is a list of the most traditional gifts for friends or parents:

  1. Table porcelain service for 6 or 12 persons with flat and deep plates, tureen, gravy bowls. Such an anniversary gift will be appreciated by parents or close relatives, who often gather numerous family members at the festive table. This service is also the first thing experienced saleswomen advise the husband when he asks about a gift for his wife for a porcelain wedding.
  2. A tea set consisting of cups, a teapot, a jug for cream and other elements of the tea ceremony. Mom, aunt or colleague who loves to chat in the company of numerous friends at the kitchen table will be delighted with this present.
  3. Large vase with drawings or patterns. Such a souvenir can be given to a husband, neighbors or distant relatives, complemented by a beautiful bouquet of fresh flowers and a wish for happiness in marriage.
  4. The original figurine, hinting at mutual understanding in the family. It can be in the form of two swans, a couple in love, a bride or groom, a humorous image of a wife and husband. Such a gift for a porcelain wedding is given to friends, former classmates, close relatives. You can give the wife and husband one figurine or choose a different one for each, depending on the interests of the spouses.


All these traditional porcelain products first of all come to the mind of those invited to the wedding anniversary and are purchased for the anniversary. Usually, the presentation of such souvenirs is accompanied by wishes to the wife and husband for a happy future life together and hope for the celebration of subsequent dates.

Gifts for 20 years of marriage to a husband or wife

The spouses themselves, celebrating their 20th wedding anniversary, also choose souvenirs for each other on the anniversary of the wedding. For many years lived in perfect harmony, the husband and wife become aware of what thing will please a loved one, so choosing a present is easier for them than for friends or relatives.

The husband usually comes up with the idea to buy a porcelain wedding anniversary:

  • service;
  • sets of dishes;
  • figurine with beautiful inscriptions;
  • clock decorated with angel figurines;
  • jewelry box;
  • vase for flowers.

Wives make more original gifts:

  • ashtrays for smoking husbands of an unusual shape;
  • mugs with funny inscriptions;
  • personalized plates, cups, where the name of the husband and the wish of happiness in life together are beautifully engraved.

It is not necessary to give porcelain items to a wife or husband - let friends choose them. You can buy what your loved one has long wanted: fishing items, kitchen utensils, household appliances, gold jewelry or souvenirs for your husband's car. The main thing is that the gift on the 20th anniversary of marriage should be from the heart and many years later reminded of this important event.

Porcelain wedding anniversary gifts for parents from children

Usually, a married couple celebrating their 20th anniversary of marriage has enough grown-up children. They try to congratulate their beloved parents, choosing interesting presents. Gifts for a porcelain wedding from children do not have to be expensive - you can make them yourself.

The choice of porcelain products is welcome as symbols of such a happy life for many years, but if mother and father want a specific thing, you can and should please them with it.

Parents can give:

  • convenient sets of cups, plates;
  • service with a beautiful pattern;
  • bed linen, pillows, warm blanket;
  • blanket or bedspread on the sofa;
  • something from household appliances at the request of the mother;
  • pieces of furniture or kitchen utensils needed in the household;
  • electric kettle or samovar;
  • tablecloth, curtains.


It is better for children to know what thing their parents need more, because the name of the wedding does not oblige you to select only porcelain souvenirs. You just need to pack the present beautifully, wrapping it in beautiful paper, choose a card, and don't forget about the flowers for your mother on her wedding anniversary. Any parents will like just attention from their sons or daughters, kind words and assurances of love.

Original gifts for friends and family for a porcelain wedding

For such a significant event in life as 20 years from the date of the wedding, friends and close relatives can purchase various original souvenirs.

The most interesting gifts are:

  • figurines depicting lovers, resembling spouses;
  • mugs with names and funny inscriptions about love;
  • porcelain boxes with original decorated lids;
  • holiday vouchers for children;
  • a porcelain doll;
  • a picture drawn by yourself;
  • homemade crafts with the inscription "20 years of marriage."

You can make a collage of photos of spouses accumulated over 20 years of marriage, a picture of artificial flowers, a fabric souvenir. Even a cake with the inscription "Porcelain wedding - 20 years" will delight spouses and guests. The main thing is to give a present with wishes of happiness, in your own words or in verse, congratulate the anniversaries on such an important marriage anniversary.

If you wish, you can prepare a script, familiarize some guests with it in order to congratulate the husband and wife in an original way. Such a holiday will definitely be remembered for a long time, even after many years reminding of pleasant moments.

How else to please each other.

The wedding day itself and the entire first year is called a green wedding - as a sign of youth, freshness and purity of the newlyweds. In the first year, you can mark the date of this event at least every month, and even every week!

The name of the first wedding anniversary is associated with chintz - a light material. On the one hand, chintz symbolizes the fragility of relations: the young people have just got to know each other better. On the other hand, relationships soaked in love are still very easy and simple.

It is customary to give items made of chintz, cotton, silk for a chintz wedding. It is convenient for close people to present to a young couple, for example, a beautiful set of bed linen. Spouses are usually recommended to exchange chintz handkerchiefs on the first wedding anniversary, but if this gift seems banal or impractical to you (for example, you are used to using disposable ones), then you can choose other chintz products.

In the old days, on this day, the “young” was given a dress made of chintz fabric, and the spouse was given a shirt or trousers, also made of chintz. And, of course, the main ceremonial gift on this day was a cotton dress presented to the young wife by her mother-in-law.

The two-year wedding anniversary is called the paper wedding. Marital relations during this period are identified with the most fragile material - paper: it is easily torn, wrinkled, and burned.

For two years of family life, the spouses manage to get to know each other quite well. Unpleasant habits are revealed, there is a distribution of duties, grinding of characters. Often at this time, the couple has a baby, which means the end of the romantic period when the husband and wife belonged only to each other and enjoyed intimacy. At the same time, this is a period of joy and happiness from new emotions and impressions - they should help overcome possible conflicts.

Guests invited to a paper wedding give all kinds of printed products: books, calendars, photo albums, paintings. Gifts made of plastic and furniture are also considered acceptable. You can even donate money: they are also paper!

They say that an interesting tradition was associated with this wedding anniversary in Byzantium. For the festive feast, the husband and wife made dolls out of paper. Notes with wishes to the spouse were hidden in these dolls, the advantages and disadvantages of a loved one were listed. It was believed that after two years of family life, the husband and wife got to know each other quite well and could give an objective assessment. Young spouses exchange dolls with guests, which should be next to them until the end of the holiday. During the feast, the husband and wife each closely monitor their doll, because the husband's friends or the wife's girlfriends can change the notes in the dolls. In the replaced notes, only the merits of the spouse are indicated. If the note is stolen, the kidnappers demand a symbolic ransom. By the end of the celebration, the young spouses take out notes from the dolls and read them aloud to the guests. The guests discuss whether the person who wrote them is truthful or whether he exaggerated something. The parents of the heroes of the occasion did not participate in this discussion. After the discussion, each of the guests had to give wise advice to the young spouses.

3 years from the date of the wedding - Leather wedding

Three years of marriage is the first "significant" date of a young family. Anniversary of 3 years from the date of the wedding is called a leather wedding. It is believed that the "paper" difficulties are left behind, and since the husband and wife did not break off relations like paper, it means that they learned to get along with each other and adapt flexibly. After all, leather is a symbol of flexibility.

The importance of the ability to find a compromise in family relationships is emphasized by the gifts that guests bring to the holiday. These can be leather or leatherette products: bags, purses, organizers, belts, and for the more affluent - leather clothes or even furniture.

It was no coincidence that the fourth wedding anniversary was called linen, because linen is not chintz, it is much stronger, which means that the relationship of the spouses has become stronger and more reliable. Linen is a symbol of strength and durability.

This anniversary is sometimes also called a wax anniversary, which laid the foundation for the tradition of putting candles on the table without fail. Well, to cover the table, of course, should be a linen tablecloth, and put a linen napkin near each device.

Flax is a symbol of prosperity and security. Linen items last a long time, and therefore the gifts presented on this day will remain with the spouses for life: tablecloths, bedspreads, and other high-quality home textiles.

The fifth wedding anniversary is the first major family anniversary. Wood is a warm, supple, cozy and very homely material. In addition, it is also a building material. By the age of five years of marriage, the couple had already managed to build their relationship, equip the house, and possibly have a baby.

Compared to all previous symbols of wedding anniversaries - chintz, paper, leather and linen, wood is the first solid material, which is also very symbolic. By the age of five, all the main roughness in relationships is smoothed out, which come to relative stability. Wood is a hard material, but, unfortunately, not eternal. A house built of wood is warm and reliable, but it can also be threatened by fires of family quarrels. It is considered a good omen for spouses to plant a tree on their fifth wedding anniversary. They say that a tree planted on the fifth wedding anniversary will survive all hardships and will be a memory for distant descendants.

If you have not celebrated the previous milestones of family life, then a wooden wedding is definitely worth celebrating. It would be nice to invite friends and all the guests who were present at your wedding. Gifts do not have to be expensive: caskets, carved gizmos, wooden utensils and jewelry, small pieces of furniture.

Here is the first "metal" wedding anniversary. But it should be remembered that cast iron, despite its external strength, is the most fragile of all metals, and may well break from a strong blow. In the old days, on this day, the hostess polished cast-iron dishes to a shine and put them on display for passers-by.

As a gift for a cast-iron wedding, it is recommended to give cast-iron pots and pans (in modern conditions, you may have to replace them with Teflon or ceramic ones). You can donate a brazier and skewers: although not cast iron, it is directly related to open fire.

By the way, in America and Western Europe, the wedding anniversary of 6 years is called candy, and in Latvia - mountain ash.

The first incomplete wedding anniversary is probably due to the fact that the atomic mass of zinc is 65.38. Obviously, the tradition of the holiday has not very deep historical roots and is not celebrated by everyone. However, it also has its own meaning: a zinc wedding reminds us that marriage, like galvanized dishes, needs to be polished from time to time. You can give a set of dishes, pots.

The copper wedding is celebrated on the 7th year after the wedding. Copper is a symbol of family strength, beauty and prosperity. This is no longer ferrous metal cast iron, but valuable. But it is still far from noble or precious.

As for wool, it is a warm material, warming all family members with even and soft warmth. But sometimes it can be prickly, which reminds of possible roughness in relationships even at this stage of family life.

In previous years, in honor of the seventh wedding anniversary, the couple exchanged copper coins. Now you can give each other as a gift for a copper wedding handicrafts - a candlestick, a cezve for coffee, decorative cups, and in honor of a woolen wedding - knitted socks or sweaters. And you can, by analogy with copper utensils, give the hostess a multicooker or other useful kitchen device as a gift.

For eight years, everyday life becomes too familiar for the spouses, their relationship pales and dims, becoming like a nondescript tin. But everyday problems, which in the first years of life so interfered with marriage, have now subsided. The name of the wedding, as it were, says that life, which tested the spouses for strength, became their ally, bringing them closer by common concerns about home and family. But you should not go too deep into everyday life, so that family life does not become too dull, from time to time it needs to be minted.

On the eighth wedding anniversary, you can give kitchen utensils, household items, or just everything that sparkles and looks like tin products - tea, sweets in tin boxes.

The faience wedding is celebrated on the ninth year of family life. The symbolism of the ninth wedding anniversary has two opposite interpretations. According to one version, every year family relationships become stronger, like good tea poured into faience cups. According to another version, nine years after the wedding, the family is going through a critical period and is fragile, like faience.

For a faience wedding, they usually give a tea set or tableware. In addition, a faience wedding is a good reason to break a plate for happiness!

The first full-fledged wedding anniversary, a round date, is called a pink (according to other sources - tin) wedding. On this day, it is customary to have fun to the fullest, celebrate solemnly, with huge bouquets of roses, and not remember minor family troubles and troubles.

Gifts for 10 years of marriage should be as beautiful as a ten-year relationship of husband and wife. Even the less popular "tin" name of the tenth wedding anniversary is associated with the flexibility and pliability of tin - that is, with the ability of spouses to adapt to each other.

Traditionally, a husband gives his wife 11 roses: 10 red as a symbol of love, and 1 white as a symbol of hope for the next decade. Guests who came to congratulate the spouses on the tenth anniversary of marriage also give bouquets of roses. In the details of clothing, they try to include elements of pink symbolism (color, pattern). On the table are rose wine, tea with rose petals and a cake decorated with roses.

This anniversary speaks for itself, because it is 1 + 1 - the union of two people - hand in hand, soul to soul. Marriage hardened and became like steel, became strong and resilient. Steel is a beautiful metal, with a certain processing it becomes a mirror, so your union, having been processed by life's problems, joy, love and time, has become, like steel, a mirror.

Stainless steel products are presented as a gift: a set of pots, a tray, a coffee pot, etc.

Nickel wedding - the second "incomplete" wedding anniversary. According to Russian customs, it is celebrated after 12.5 years, since this is exactly half the way to the most important anniversary - 25 years, the silver wedding. For convenience, her conception is celebrated six months earlier - at 12 years old. The symbolism of this wedding anniversary is similar to a tin wedding: the sparkle of nickel indicates the need to refresh the brilliance of the relationship.

The theme of the gift for 12.5 years of the wedding is obvious - shiny items should be given, for example, dishes or even a mirror.

13 years of marriage - Lily of the valley wedding (or lace wedding)

Like lace, which requires great patience from the craftswoman, good, harmonious family relationships are weaved for years with great patience and accuracy.
The lilies of the valley, which gave the second name to this wedding anniversary, also contain an equally reverent and tender image.

For 13 years of marriage, it is customary to give gifts made of lace, products knitted from fine wool. It would be ideal for a husband to give his wife a bouquet of lilies of the valley for their 13th wedding anniversary.

Only 14 years after the wedding, folk tradition begins to assign the family the status of a precious stone, and this first stone is agate. A husband can give agate jewelry to his wife on the fourteenth wedding anniversary. It is appropriate for guests to present products made of bone to match the stone.

The name of the fifteenth wedding anniversary of the wedding testifies to the purity and clarity of the relationship of the spouses. On the festive table for the 15th wedding anniversary - crystal and glassware, participants in the celebration are advised to wear light-colored clothes.

Gifts for the fifteenth wedding anniversary should be made of glass and crystal - vases, glasses, salad bowls and even Swarovski crystals. Husband and wife exchange crystal glasses. The feast, according to custom, continues until someone specifically breaks a glass, glass or plate.

16th wedding anniversary - Topaz wedding

Topaz is a transparent gemstone of a blue hue, which is probably why it symbolizes openness, clarity, mutual understanding. It is customary to celebrate the 16th wedding anniversary with family, relatives and friends. Any gifts that emphasize the warmth of the hearth, the strength of family ties are appropriate: a blanket or sofa cushions, a service or fondue set, a camera or a family photo album, etc.

17th wedding anniversary - Pink wedding

Some sources call the 17th anniversary a pink wedding, and the 10th in this case is a pewter one. A gift for a pink wedding is obvious - a bouquet of 17 scarlet roses!

By this time, the older child often reaches adulthood, and with it the difficulties associated with growing up end. The purity and freshness of turquoise is reminiscent of the color of the sky on a clear day. They wish the spouses the same calm and cloudless life in the future and give turquoise jewelry.

19 years of wedding - Pomegranate wedding

The red shade of garnet, like red in general, symbolizes love. Therefore, it is customary to celebrate 19 years of marriage in a scarlet or burgundy dress. The closest friends are usually invited to visit, who, when choosing a gift, stick to reddish hues.

The twentieth wedding anniversary is called a porcelain wedding. After 20 years of marriage, the family union is as beautiful and harmonious as genuine Chinese porcelain, the secret of which is still a mystery.

As a gift for a porcelain wedding, it is appropriate to give, of course, a tea set. But ask the owners if they will be happy with such a gift, because if each of the guests gives a service, this can become a real problem for the anniversary spouses!

21st wedding anniversary - Opal wedding

The people believe that opal brings discord and hostility, but according to other sources, it develops intuition, strengthens love and fidelity. In any case, it is to be hoped that during 21 years of marriage, husband and wife have become so close to each other that not only a stone, but even more serious reasons are not able to sow discord among them.
It is customary to celebrate the 21st wedding anniversary in private. The husband usually presents his wife with an opal, an amazingly beautiful gemstone.

So you got to the first "Olympic" wedding! Bronze is an expensive and noble metal, to earn it, you need a lot of work to strengthen the family hearth. On the 22nd wedding anniversary, bronze items are given: figurines, candlesticks, watches, etc.

The 23rd wedding anniversary is usually celebrated in a close family circle. They try to decorate the table in the yellow-green range, characteristic of beryl. In warm weather, it is appropriate to transfer the holiday to nature. Gifts can be simple and inexpensive, symbolizing mutual love.

Satin is a dense, smooth and silky fabric. This is exactly how - smooth and strong - the relationship between the spouses becomes after 24 years of marriage.
Since the 24th wedding anniversary precedes a major date - a silver wedding - it is not customary to celebrate it widely. But for a family feast, of course, there is a reason.

25 years of married life - SILVER WEDDING

Poems, songs and plays have been written about this wedding anniversary. After 25 years, the name of the wedding anniversary for the first time "reached" the precious metal - silver.
Silver wedding gifts do not have to be made of silver, but usually give something significant and quite expensive. It can be large household appliances, pieces of furniture (which have worn out over the years), or antique clocks, figurines, silverware, etc.

Some special traditions accompany the celebration of the silver wedding. On this day, a husband and wife can exchange silver rings and wear them in addition to their wedding rings throughout the jubilee year. A silver wedding can also be celebrated "officially" - in the wedding palace or registry office where the marriage took place.

Jade is a very strong mineral, it is almost impossible to destroy it. So a family that has lived a long life together becomes strong and indestructible.
Spouses can exchange jade products or jewelry. One of the beautiful and touching traditions of the Jade wedding is the exchange of vows between spouses. Husband and wife should join hands and repeat their vows, which they probably gave each other 26 years ago. The repetition of these pleasant and meaningful words will obviously not be superfluous, but will only bring the heroes of the occasion even closer and strengthen their relationship.

Mahogany is a symbol of nobility and strength, wisdom and strong roots. All these qualities are inherent in a family celebrating 27 years from the date of the wedding.
Gifts, of course, should be from this noble type of wood: jewelry, caskets, figurines, etc., up to an elegant table or chair, if you are not limited in finances.

28th Wedding Anniversary - Nickel Wedding

Nickel is a very hard material and is also magnetic, polishes well and is very durable. The relationship of the spouses who celebrate the Nickel wedding should also have the same qualities.

A nickel wedding gift can be associated with this metal, but it doesn't have to be. You can give a beautiful bedspread for a double bed, a large bouquet or a cake with an inscription.

Velvet is a symbol of softness and tenderness. Without these qualities, it is difficult to save a marriage, which is well known to spouses celebrating their 29th wedding anniversary.
Velvet symbolizes wealth and luxury, so they often try to celebrate it "in a big way", for example, in a restaurant. Gifts for the 29th wedding anniversary should be decorated or complemented with velvet. You can present curtains or other velvet textiles, or show your imagination and present earrings on a velvet cushion.

Probably, the name is connected with the years lived together, in which there were both difficulties and hardships, and therefore the relationship managed to “tan”, from “green” to become “dark”.
A gift can be related to sunburn: from sunglasses or a poster with a summer landscape to an invitation to a solarium or trips to hot countries.

32 years - Copper wedding

Some sources call the 32nd anniversary of the copper wedding, although the day of 7 years from the date of the wedding has a similar name. You can present gifts made of copper, or limit yourself to a bouquet of flowers and a birthday cake.

33 years - Stone (strawberry) wedding

The stone symbolizes the unbreakable strength that family ties have gained on the 33rd wedding anniversary. Another name for this date is more playful and suggests a strawberry cake or pie, which should certainly decorate the festive table.

Amber is an amazing material that hardens over the centuries, turning from a viscous resin into a precious stone, becoming harder and harder, like your relationship. On the 34th wedding anniversary, amber crafts and jewelry should be presented.

After 20 years from the date of the wedding, the spouses enter a new stage in their relationship, because the years lived together were filled not only with joyful and happy moments, but also with problems, domestic troubles and failures. But the couple managed to overcome all difficulties and save their marriage, making it stronger and more harmonious!

If the intermediate dates of the spouse at this age are usually not celebrated, in particular, 18 and 19 years from the wedding, then twenty years of marriage should be celebrated with family and friends. What presents are usually given and how to organize a holiday in honor of a porcelain wedding? The portal Svadbagolik.ru will tell you.


Porcelain wedding (20 years): symbols of the anniversary

The symbol of the twentieth anniversary of the marriage union is Chinese porcelain, which is also called "white gold", because it has long been highly valued by people due to its elegant beauty. So the relationship of the spouses by this date becomes truly beautiful and harmonious, because their love has existed for 20 years, despite any life trials. Such a noble material as porcelain perfectly emphasizes the value of marriage 20 years after the wedding, because not every couple is able to live so long together.


But it is worth remembering that porcelain is quite fragile, so it must be handled carefully and carefully. So a union with 20 years of experience requires a careful “attitude” towards oneself: spouses must appreciate and understand each other, make concessions and find a compromise in any dispute, then their marriage will last for many, many more years.


Celebration of the 20th wedding anniversary: ​​traditions, menu and dress code

A porcelain wedding is a unique event in the life of a married couple, therefore, the organization of this holiday should be treated with special responsibility, having thought over both the place of celebration and its menu, dress code, etc.

20th Anniversary Traditions

What wedding anniversary is complete without beautiful rituals and traditions. 20 years of marriage is no exception! For this anniversary, it is customary to buy a beautiful porcelain service, which should serve the table for the holiday. If there is already such a set at home, then it is customary to break it up “for good luck”. The ritual of replacing an old service with a new one testifies to the well-being of the family, and broken dishes promise the spouses prosperity and financial stability in the future.


Menu and serving

You can organize a celebration of the 20th wedding anniversary both in a restaurant and at home. In the latter case, it is worth considering the table setting, which should emphasize the symbolism of the holiday. To do this, you can use dishes, vases or beautiful porcelain figurines. There are no special recommendations regarding the menu: everything is at the discretion of the spouses and their relatives.


The final treat of the festive evening should be a spectacular cake, with which you can hint about the theme of the event. For example, it can be a topper on the top of the cake in the form of two beautiful porcelain cups, representing spouses, or the number "20", symbolizing the number of years of marriage. Another creative idea that is suitable for a porcelain anniversary is a cake in the form of a tea set, of course, edible. However, to create such a masterpiece, you will have to look for a professional master!


Dress code

What to wear for a 20th wedding anniversary? Choose elegant and sophisticated clothes: the wife can wear a dress, a nice suit, a skirt and blouse, and the husband can wear a shirt with trousers or even a suit. - a sophisticated holiday, and its very noble symbolism requires appropriate outfits.


What to give for a porcelain wedding anniversary?

Speaking about the porcelain anniversary after 20 years of the wedding, the first thing that comes to mind is the choice of gifts, because what wedding anniversary is complete without presenting cute themed presents on this occasion. What are some ideas?

Gifts for spouse

Choosing a gift for your soulmate is both a simple and difficult task, because like spouses they know each other's tastes, but you really want to not only present something necessary and useful, but also surprise with your creativity. What to give for 20 years of marriage?





Advice for husband: if the wife is fond of creativity and loves to create with her own hands, give her a certificate for a master class on creating jewelry from cold porcelain. The wife will be delighted with such a creative gift, because she will not only receive a storm of positive emotions, but will also take home a unique decoration created by her own hands.

Gifts for relatives and friends

If you were invited to the celebration of the 20th wedding anniversary, then things such as:

  • symbolic statue,
  • porcelain dolls that look like anniversaries,
  • porcelain tableware (tableware or decorative), including those with the initials of the spouses,
  • paired mugs for tea drinking,
  • porcelain box for photos or important documents,
  • a spectacular flower vase with the initials of the spouses or the monogram of the family.




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Traditions are very important for every family. Some families form their own traditions, someone turns 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 over the years, 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 dayGreen *It is called so because the family is still immature, so to speak "green". Young people still have a lot to go through, and most importantly, it is to create strong bonds of marriage and live for many, many years.
Flowers are the symbol of the wedding, which is why they decorate the premises of the wedding and the subsequent celebration. Flowers should also be in the bride's bouquet and boutonnieres.
1 yearCalicoAnother name is gauze. And it 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 bond is more like a thin fabric, such as chintz. Another definition of the name speaks of the too active intimate life of a young couple, which leads to the thinning of chintz underwear to the state of gauze.
On the first anniversary, light alcohol should be consumed: wine, liqueurs, and champagne left after the wedding should be drunk. Celebrate outdoors.
2 yearPaperPaper is also a fragile object, which is why the second year of marriage got its name. Only being together, the spouses create a strong union, it is desirable to have offspring by this time, which will further strengthen the family. Celebrate outdoors.
3 yearLeatherThe symbolism of the anniversary is leather, it is already a more durable material. Marital relations at this stage have become stronger and more durable. Celebrate outdoors.
4 yearlinenAnother name for rope or wax. No wonder the symbol of the four years of family life has become flax. It symbolizes wealth, purity, strength of family ties. You can celebrate your anniversary any way 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 the anniversary is 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, tie the hands of the spouses with it. If they get out, then the marriage will be long and happy.
5 yearWoodenThe first round anniversary date of the family. Wood is a durable material, which means that relationships have gained their steadfastness and strength. By this time, the spouses probably had a child, perhaps they already have their own home. There is such a sign that on the fifth anniversary of the family, a husband and wife should plant a tree. This will become a memory for their descendants, as well as "root" the union.
6 yearsCast ironThis material becomes the first, durable, metallic symbol of family ties. Many years spent together mean that the relationship has some weight, they are important to you. But this does not mean that relationships can be left to chance, if a cast-iron product is dropped, it will break, and so it is in relationships. Any misunderstanding, innuendo and turmoil 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 yearsZincNo matter how many holidays there are, they will always commemorate something. And the day when a new family was born is of particular importance for the spouses. It would seem that this is not such a holiday, but you can make yourself pleasant on such a day. This small holiday speaks of a relationship as pure as zinc. A small rest is arranged at home, in the circle of the closest relatives, or just to be alone.
7 yearsCopperEach anniversary is marked with a 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 is 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 gold wedding, that is, to make the relationship even more precious and stronger.
8 yearsTinYour life together is 8 years, which is already a lot, but not so much to forget about each other. This period of time gave each other to get used to the interests of each. Relations at this stage enter a new direction. Family relations at this stage are completely normalized, filled with warmth and understanding.
9 yearsfaienceThe concept of faience means a strong union. So your relationship has become even more connected and strong. This material is not strong, so for the strength of family relationships, you need to express all claims to each other.
Another symbol of the nineth anniversary of the family is chamomile, a homely, 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 the family is built on the brightest and warmest feelings.
10 yearsTinIn another way, this anniversary is marked as pink. Tin is a flexible material that is very suitable for family relationships, for a fortress that needs to be adjusted to the interests of a partner. But the rose means passion and love, which has been kept for so long and still has not faded. This day should be celebrated in a big way.
11 yearsSteelSteel is a strong and durable material, which means that relationships in the family must correspond to it. The married couple has already overcome the difficulties of the first years of their life together, now the spouses have become closer, dearer and unity. This event is usually celebrated in the family circle.
Having overcome the path of eleven years, the couple proved that their marriage is strong, resilient, as if similar to steel.
12 years old or (12.5 years old)NickelSometimes this date is marked with silk. Nickel means that the married couple's family life has become stable, most likely they have their own house, a child, and even several. The family has already passed many trials, but it remains like a nickel, shiny, strong and strong.
13 years oldLaceThe symbol of the wedding is lily of the valley and lace. Both symbols are very tender and reverent, exactly what both spouses should have. Lily of the valley indicates devotion and purity of marriage.
Lace is characterized by sophistication, tenderness and beautiful appearance. The same can be said about the close relationship of the spouses, it is like lace, just as quivering and skillfully carved by both creators of the family. Despite the fact that the number "13" is unlucky, it has no meaning for the celebration of the wedding anniversary.
14 years oldagateThe symbolism here is agate, a hard and durable stone. It means longevity and health of husband and wife. On this significant date, the "young" again must confess their love for each other, as well as talk about their innermost dreams and secrets. Agate is designed to protect the family way of life. This day is usually celebrated in nature.
15 yearsCrystalDespite the fragility of crystal, this anniversary speaks of the strength of family ties, great love and understanding between husband and wife. This date shows the purity of family relationships and the happiness of two loving hearts. There must be crystal on the holiday, as the main symbol of the anniversary.
At the celebration, the 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 yearsTurquoiseA beautiful and strong stone, which has not in vain become a symbol of the 18th wedding anniversary. All passions, quarrels and grievances have passed, only a bright future lies ahead, there are fewer everyday problems. Turquoise signifies calmness and happiness. Your relationship by this time will sparkle with a new, turquoise color.
19 yearsPomegranatePomegranate is a red fruit and in the nineteen-year life of the spouses it personifies love, sincerity in marital relations, respect for each other.
20 yearsporcelainPorcelain is a very expensive material, in the dark it glows very brightly, thus 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 oldOpalOpal stone symbolizes a long, strong and good relationship between spouses. According to tradition, this holiday is celebrated by spouses alone at home.
22BronzeBronze, an alloy of two metals, symbolizes the union of two different personalities into one whole and inseparable, as well as their plasticity, the ability to make concessions. By this time, the couple had learned to adapt to each other.
23 years oldBerylBeryl is a symbol of renewal. It is believed that the relationship of the spouses are on a new level. The stone symbolizes prosperity, comfort, prosperity and love. If, after going through so many years together, the couple remained united, then the relationship is really strong and durable.
24 yearsSatinSatin is a light fabric, which means that the relationship should be the same. Having lived so many years together, the spouses already understand each other perfectly. You already have everything, the children have grown up, life is settled, it remains only to live and enjoy every minute with your loved one.
25 yearsSilverThis 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. An anniversary like this should be celebrated in a big way. One of the traditions of the jubilee celebration is the exchange of silver rings between spouses, which are worn along with gold ones.
26 yearsJadeJade is a very mysterious stone, it symbolizes strong bonds, 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 yearsMahoganyBy this time, the spouses had already grown children, perhaps grandchildren had appeared. 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 with the priceless minutes spent with the family at the hearth of the parents.
28 years*—————— ———————
29 yearsVelvetThe name of the wedding symbolizes warmth, love, tenderness between spouses. At the celebration, your spouse should wear something made of velvet. Symbolizing material represents wealth and prosperity in the family.
30 yearsPearlThe anniversary date 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 the spouses, their rich life experience, role model and ideal. It is customary to celebrate the anniversary in a restaurant with an invitation to a large number of guests.
31 yearDark (sunny)The past years of family life symbolize the warmth and comfort of the hearth, the closeness of the spouses and their resistance to any troubles that arise.
32 and 33 years * —————————- —————————
34 yearsAmberThe wedding date, like the stone itself, shows the greatness of the spouses who have gone 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 yearscoralThis 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, tranquility like ocean serenity, a symbol of grace and well-being, health.
36 years*————— ———————
37 yearsMuslinThe years of living together have created a special resilience and strength of family relationships, like muslin material, which is a beautiful thin fabric that cannot be torn apart by hands, which indicates the inseparability of the relationship of the spouses and resilience in the face of danger.
37.5 yearsAluminumIt is customary to celebrate thirty-seven and a half years so that the spouses have easy relationships and an easy life, because the symbol of the holiday is aluminum, as the lightest metal.
38 yearsMercuryAlthough mercury is a toxic substance, at the same time it is a material capable of acquiring any shape of a vessel, which undoubtedly symbolizes the ability of spouses to smooth out all problem situations and find compromises in any life situation that arises for them. Mercury on this anniversary is a symbol of understanding and compliance.
39 yearsCrepeIn view of the complexity and versatility of the life and character of the spouses, thirty-nine years of marriage symbolize the existence of a firm trusting relationship between husband and wife that appeared over the years of marriage and whose destinies intertwined like threads of crepe material.
40 yearsRubyThe red stone symbolizes the long years of love and mutual respect of spouses, feelings that have passed the test of time will never fade away despite the hardships of fate and the storms of life.
41-43 years*——————- ————————
44 years oldTopazForty-four years of family life is symbolized by 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 yearsSapphireSince ancient times, sapphire has symbolized eternal love and has been 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 oldlavenderLavender is a mountain flower that can only be picked by climbing to the top of a mountain. A kind of exotic name for the anniversary date is associated with the tenderness, kindness and care of the spouses for each other over a long period of living together.
47 years oldcashmereCashmere is one of the most expensive fabrics, it takes a lot of effort and patience to create it. Compare such work to the efforts of the spouses to create an ideal family and achieve harmony and peace in it.
48 years oldamethystAmethyst is one of the gemstones destined to accompany the forty-eight year of marriage. It is a symbol of uniqueness and respect for marriage, the ideal of the family.
49 years oldCedarSince ancient times, the cedar has been considered a long-lived tree, therefore an honorable role has been assigned to personify the long years of the life of the spouses, their good health and resistance to all the misfortunes of life.
50 yearsGoldenThe anniversary date is considered golden because the spouses value each other more than gold over the long years of their life together. Therefore, the symbol is gold. It is customary to celebrate the anniversary on a grand scale with friends and relatives.
51-54 years*————————— ————————
55 yearsemeraldThe symbol of the anniversary is the emerald gem, which symbolizes the eternal happiness and well-being of the spouses. Anniversaries are celebrated in the circle of close relatives. The main wishes are never to grow old, to love each other.
56-59 years*———————— ————————
60 yearsDiamondThe most durable mineral in the world is a diamond, it is he who is destined to personify the sixty years of marriage. The diamond itself says that the hearts of the spouses will no longer be able to share any hardships and difficulties of life.
61-64 years*———————- ————————
65 yearIronThe 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*——————- ———————-
67.5 yearsStoneIt 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. Anniversaries are celebrated with family.
68-69 years*————————— —————————
70 years oldGraciousOn this anniversary wedding day, the spouses, as it were, thank each other for all the years they have lived together, their children and grandchildren.
71-74 years*———————— —————————
75 years oldCrownThe crown shows the highest position of the spouses in the family hierarchy, their wisdom and steadfastness in all life's problems. Celebrated in the family circle.
76-79 years*——————— —————————
80 years oldoakThose who are lucky enough to meet this date compare it with oak as a symbol of nobility, power and longevity.
81-89 years*——————— ———————
90 years oldGraniteGranite is a long-lived stone, as are those who survived and celebrate the 90th anniversary of their life together. There are no special celebration traditions; as a rule, close relatives and close friends of the family gather for the anniversary.
91-99 years*——————— ———————
100 yearsPlatinum (red)The tradition of celebrating the centenary of marriage came to us from the Caucasus Mountains. Platinum or red color show the sublimity of the spouses' feelings almost to the skies, both for each other and for their children, grandchildren, 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 given on the wedding day, with a large number of guests. In fact, a second wedding is arranged, with the same groom and the same bride, with gifts and guests.

Someone celebrates anniversaries together at a romantic dinner or with family, reviewing photos and videos from the wedding.

The photos of pensioners who have lived a long life together and decided to celebrate this event by arranging a photo session in the style of “Lovestory” look funny.

Table 2: What to give for a wedding anniversary

wedding anniversary name Anniversary gifts
GreenNowadays, money is considered the most important gift. And there, the newly-made family will decide for itself what to buy for them. Together with the desired envelope, you can give amulets dolls or bags of incense. This will help protect the newly-made family from adversity and envy.
CalicoAs gifts, bed linen is perfect to replenish the supplies of a young family. It is unlikely that in a year of living together they have acquired a sufficient number of them. Pillows, aprons, towels, etc. are also suitable.
PaperTwo years of married life has long been compared to paper. All because there is a lot of trouble and worries, which brings the spouses out of balance. Paper is easily torn and burns, which is why it is better to present something paper as a gift to replenish its reserves. Money, books, albums, paintings, etc. will help to cope with this difficult task.
Do not 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.
LeatherAs a gift, it is best to present something made of leather: a key chain, a wallet, a bag, furniture, etc.
linenLinen is a durable and expensive material. This is also considered the fourth year of marriage, many problems have already passed, the spouses have got used to each other, perhaps a child has appeared, or even two. On an anniversary, it is customary to give something made of linen. It can be tablecloths, towels, etc.
WoodenAs the name implies, the tree becomes the symbol of the wedding. Accordingly, gifts should be wooden. If the couple already has their own home, this is great for home use. Wooden furniture, toys, jewelry, wooden photo frames, crockery, jewelry boxes and other items can serve as gifts.
Cast ironOn this day, a married couple should give something made of cast iron. It can be a frying pan, which is very useful in everyday life, or other products made of this metal.
ZincIf you decide to invite relatives and friends to this holiday, then it is better to present them with appropriate zinc items as a gift. It can be dishes, kitchen utensils, etc. In everyday life, this will definitely come in handy, especially for a young family.
CopperOn this day, it is customary to give something that contains copper: a horseshoe, a belt, candlesticks, etc.
TinOn this day, you can give anything, but that it be in a tin box or made of tin. Perfect for baking trays, trays, tin cans, etc.
faienceAs already mentioned, faience is a fragile material that can break easily. To hint about this married couple, it is tedious to give something fragile on this day, which, if handled carelessly, can break. Spouses should compare their relationship with this gift and carefully keep them in the future. As a gift, you can choose a service or crystal glasses. It is desirable that the gift be fragile.
TinThis day is 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 pewter, so you can limit yourself to flowers. In addition to them, various souvenirs, bedding and other red items are suitable.
SteelOn this day, it is customary to give souvenirs, dishes, cutlery made of steel. You can also get something with a steely tone, this is also great as a gift. Do not forget about the packaging, it should be bright and colorful.
NickelOn this anniversary, spouses should be reminded of the purity and radiance in the pulp, thereby hinting at their relationship with each other. nickel items (jewelry, candlesticks, etc.) can be presented as a gift.
LaceOn this day, it is customary to give something tender, with a pleasant aroma. Do not forget about the bouquet of lilies of the valley, if the anniversary is in the season of their flowering. If not, then fine products for the interior, lace underwear, napkins and much more will do. You can also knit something with your own hands, it will be a great gift.
agateOn this day, you can give agate products, caskets, jewelry, etc.
CrystalYou can give a panel, a picture, glasses or other crystal products, etc.
TurquoiseAs a gift, you can present any item of turquoise color. It can be jewelry, household items, etc.
PomegranateAs can be seen from the names of weddings, her symbol is given. Well, do not give grenades to spouses. Therefore, something red will be a great gift, and what it will be is up to the guests.
porcelainDespite the fragility of porcelain, this material is considered expensive and noble. The couple have lived together for many years, a lot has already been experienced, everything seems to be already there. What to give to guests who come to the celebration? An excellent gift would be something made of porcelain, after all, for so many years the family already needs to update the dishes.
OpalIt is believed that opal is a repulsive stone. However, it is opal products that should be given as a gift. Probably because two opals are able to attract each other.
BronzeIt is customary to give bronze items.
BerylFor the holiday, they give a blanket, a calendar, bathrobes with photos of spouses, beryl products, etc.
SatinIt is customary to give something from the satin: ribbons, decor, pillows, etc.
SilverGuests should present something made of silver. It can be jewelry, cutlery, collectible coins, etc.
JadeGive jewelry with jade stone.
mahogany weddingAs a gift, you can present mahogany products, pieces of furniture on which this tree is depicted.
VelvetYou can donate velvet products.
PearlOn this anniversary, as a rule, pearl jewelry is given to the wife, interior items with mother-of-pearl or pearl jewelry are given to the man.
Swarthy (Sunny)It is customary for children to buy vouchers for their parents to southern resorts, as a symbol of the anniversary, the sun and warmth, or they give coffee and chocolate.
AmberOn the anniversary date, it is customary to give each other, as well as guests, gifts made of amber (interior items, jewelry)
coralThey give coral products (beads, bracelets, decor items). Often there are gifts from various canvases. On this date, the wife gives her husband a linen shirt.
MuslinThe most common gifts given on this date are curtains, muslin curtains, and clothes.
AluminumIf you are invited to the celebration, then you should grab gifts made of aluminum (ashtray, vase, etc.)
MercuryAn anniversary gift is a cake with elements of a confectionery product in the form of mercury droplets, as a symbol of the holiday.
CrepeOn this wedding anniversary, handkerchiefs and crepe tablecloths are given.
RubyGive jewelry with a ruby ​​stone (earrings, rings, pendants, bracelets).
TopazIt is customary to give jewelry with topaz stones.
SapphireOn this anniversary date, spouses and guests give products and decor items with sapphire.
lavenderSince 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 the attribute of a flower bouquet is required.
cashmereChildren give their parents items of cashmere material, guests of their choice.
amethystJewelry made of amethyst stone or any other stone similar in color to amethyst is given.
CedarRelatives 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.
GoldenFor the anniversary, spouses buy new wedding rings made of gold, it is also customary for relatives or friends to give gold rings.
emeraldThe couple exchange emerald jewelry.
DiamondOn the sixtieth wedding anniversary, it is customary for children to give items with diamond jewelry. Guests are allowed to give crystal objects.
IronOn this rare anniversary, it is customary to give interior items with iron elements. A horseshoe is considered a blessed gift - a symbol of good luck and happiness.
StoneSpouses are supposed to give products made of natural and noble stone, which is marble, malachite or phosphor stone.
GraciousWhen choosing gifts, relatives and guests are not limited in any way; gifts are given that show the love of anniversaries. But most often, anniversary gifts are selected at the request of the couple.
CrownOn a rare anniversary date, they give a joint portrait of the spouses or gold rings in the form of crowns, as a symbol of the holiday.
oakSpouses are given products or interior items, or furniture made of oak.
GraniteThe best gifts for the 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 a video that breaks down wedding anniversaries by year and provides advice on gift choices and celebration ideas.

A happy family union 20 years after the wedding is beautiful and harmonious, like genuine Chinese porcelain, the secret of which has not been solved to this day.

Porcelain is an expensive and very beautiful material, but it can break if handled carelessly. So spouses who have lived together for twenty years should rejoice at such a long, wonderful union, while not forgetting that happiness is very fragile, it must be protected, taking care of each other at all costs.

On the day of a porcelain wedding, you need to think about the years you have lived and understand what needs to be changed, and what you just need to be happy for.

On the anniversary of the wedding, the spouses invite all relatives and friends to remember the happy years of marriage and rejoice at such a long union in the circle of people dear to their hearts. Treats should be served to guests on porcelain dishes, Chinese porcelain is especially good, in fact, from where it came to us. Since porcelain is associated with the east, oriental cuisine can be offered to guests for 20 years of the wedding. Spouses wish for a porcelain wedding to live happily ever after for many more years and keep love.

Porcelain Wedding Gifts

Porcelain products are presented as a gift for 20 wedding years. It can be anything. For example, you can give a tea or coffee set, or two porcelain cups. The festive table is served with a porcelain service. It can also be a service presented by one of the guests for the anniversary.

Congratulations on your 20th wedding anniversary

Excitement and delight in the hearts
And even tears in my eyes
So before, twenty years ago,
Congratulations again.
We have come a long way in life,
The family comprehended the meaning and essence
And on its twentieth anniversary
Appreciate each other more.
Porcelain graceful on the table
As a symbol of purity in the family.
You wisely for twenty years
Love kept yes advice.
Yes, everything in your family is in order:
The house is rich in children and happiness,
Work, tenderness, warmth -
And your merit is in that.
And we are pleased to congratulate
Family, where peace and grace,
Where the union of hearts is saved
And fidelity, the strength of marriage bonds.
We heartily congratulate you!
We wish you endless love!
Let the children gladden the hearts
And happiness will be endless!

You've been married for twenty years.
Peace, happiness to you, friends!
With this long awaited date
I want to congratulate you!
Twenty years! What happiness -
Understand everything and forgive everything
On a sunny day, in bad weather -
Love the same!
Do not bow down from blows!
Do not become pessimists.
Stay young
Twenty years later again!
Let the silver pattern
Your life will sparkle!
We need, as before,
"BITTERLY!" shout together!

How great is that
If a friendly family!
We are with a porcelain wedding
Congratulations, friends!
Let the scarlet roses shine
Only joy gives life!
20 years is a long time.
For your anniversary - a service.