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Wedding Anniversary
How to Celebrate
General Wedding
Anniversary Suggestions
There is nothing wrong with sitting at home, enjoying a quiet meal
together while watching the memories of your wedding unfold on the
television screen. With the wedding album, video, and honeymoon photos
by your side, spending time reliving the past is a great way to continue
planning for the future. This is also the perfect moment to open up on
how married life has surprised or changed you in ways you would have
never imagined.
The element of surprise is always a good way to approach a wedding
anniversary. Some of the more popular tactics include leaving a trail of
rose petals to an unexpected dinner, bubble bath, special present,
puppy, or romantic bedroom setting. You may also want to plan a
spur-of-the-moment getaway that whisks you and your love to a regional
vineyard tour, B&B escapade, or adventurous camping trip.
A wedding anniversary is the perfect excuse to do the things you've
always wanted to accomplish. Some couples have bungee jumped from a
helicopter or planned a trip to Europe. Sometimes, splurging on a gift
may come in the form of a new patio or swimming pool for the backyard.
Perhaps, the purchase of a new car will send a smile on your spouse's
face.
Additional wedding anniversary ideas may also include a night of poetry
reading with scented candles burning in the background. After a couple
of glasses of wine or champagne, you may create sweet music of your own.
A home-cooked meal is another satisfying suggestion, as chocolate,
oysters, and other known aphrodisiacs may set the mood on this special
day.
How to Approach Milestone Anniversaries
A milestone anniversary is often observed in increments of five years
with the exception of the first. Out of all the milestone
anniversaries, the most important of the bunch include the 1st, 5th,
10th, 25th, 50th, and if you are lucky enough – the 60th. With these
milestones, there are also traditional themes and gift suggestions that
accompany each celebration. Sometimes, couples also follow recommended
flowers and gemstones that match the occasion as well.
As the 1st wedding anniversary nears, couples may choose to pursue the
traditional paper theme or seek out the more contemporary choice of
selecting a clock as a gift. First anniversaries are also associated
with the giving of pansies or something that displays fresh water
pearls. A few suggestions for celebrating the 1st anniversary includes
hand-made paper stationary, a second honeymoon, or purchasing a highway
billboard with a special message for your sweetie.
On the 5th wedding anniversary, gifts made from wood were seen as the
traditional way to approach this particular milestone. A more modern
take may include silverware. Bouquets of daisies are often linked to the
5th wedding anniversary, as well as turquoise gemstones. To keep in line
with the theme of wood, you could plan a romantic dinner set in front of
a fireplace. When the budget allows it, a quiet log cabin getaway is
just the thing to celebrate in private.
The 10th anniversary carries a traditional theme of aluminum and tin,
where modern times see the giving of diamond jewelry regarding this
milestone. The flower accompanying the 10th year a couple has spent
together is the cheerful yellow glow of daffodils, while black onyx
gemstones make great gifts as well.
The traditional theme associated with the 25th anniversary is silver,
which is still an acceptable gesture in contemporary and modern society.
The purple hue of the iris and the shimmering delight that sterling
silver brings are some of the additional associations with this special
milestone. A few gift ideas to consider include a fine set of
silverware, a new car with an attractive silver paint job, silver butter
dish, picture frames, or monogrammed letter opener.
Reaching the 50th anniversary is a milestone that intrigues family and
friends and stands as a testament of the longevity between two soulmates.
The traditional, contemporary, and modern theme is gold, which works out
great because there are many different possibilities to consider. You
may purchase a piece of gold jewelry or take a play on the fact that
gold is also a color. Doesn’t a luxury cruise about the Gold Coast of
Ghana; an exploration of the Gold Coast in Australia; or winery
exploration around the Gold County of California sound romantic?
Since 60-year wedding anniversaries are a rarity, it is only fitting
that the theme for this milestone is diamonds. The sky is the limit
when it comes to choosing a diamond gift for this very special
milestone. One may select diamond-encrusted cuff links, lockets, rings,
watches, brooches, or tennis bracelets. Another present that is near and
dear to the hearts of married couples includes a photo album that spans
the ups and downs of 60 years of marriage.
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