Surely you have wondered: how many years does a chintz wedding mean?
Answer: one year from the date of marriage.
The first anniversary is usually compared to chintz, a material with bright colors and low wear resistance. At this stage life together the couple's feelings play in all colors, but the relationship is still very fragile, because the husband and wife are just getting used to each other.
There is another explanation for this name of the first wedding date. During the year of marriage, many families decide to have a child, so the most successful and popular gift for the first wedding anniversary is considered to be a piece of cotton fabric for sewing diapers.
Worth knowing
The first anniversary can be called gauze. Comparisons with gauze began to be made, hinting at the active intimate life of the newlyweds, thanks to which bed sheets Within a year it was very worn out. In return, guests brought him a gift of a new calico set or a piece of fabric for him.
Calico gifts
What to give for the holiday?
Undoubtedly, chintz gifts for a wedding anniversary will be the most relevant, because it’s not called that for nothing.
A husband can give his beloved a shirt or pajamas made of chintz, and a wife can give her husband a set of handkerchiefs with embroidery. According to tradition, the couple exchanges handkerchiefs and knits knots on them. The mother-in-law usually gives a chintz dress to her daughter-in-law for her 1st wedding year. In addition, from chintz you can choose such gifts as a tablecloth with a printed pattern, kitchen curtains, a set of towels or napkins for the kitchen, and a set of bed linen. If the family is expecting a new addition, it is worth giving calico diapers.
Practical gifts
Often, children, friends or relatives are given practical gifts for a chintz wedding, but chintz gifts can hardly be considered one of them. Therefore, lately people have been trying to choose cotton souvenirs for wedding anniversaries. It will be much more pleasant for spouses to receive a set of satin bed linen as a gift, terry robes, bath towels or a photo album with a fabric cover.
What to give your boyfriend or girlfriend for the first wedding anniversary? A husband can present his beloved with a cotton wardrobe item - a dress, tunic, skirt, trousers, pajamas or nightgown. A wife can do the same by giving her other half a cotton shirt, T-shirt, pajamas or underwear.
The couple will remain in the memory for a long time Original gifts for 1 year wedding anniversary. These could be cool paired T-shirts for spouses, a chintz panel on the wall, or a handmade gift. For example, you can sew a chintz blanket using the patchwork technique, aromatic sachets in the shape of hearts, a pair of lovebirds, make memorable embroidery on handkerchiefs or pillowcases, prepare and decorate a cake.
We explained why the first family date is called calico, and told us what is customary to give for it. We hope that by celebrating such a wedding, your family will live together for as many more years as the red (centennial) anniversary.
As is known, family life- it's a troublesome matter. However, these troubles can easily be diluted with annual holidays. Wedding anniversaries are holidays dedicated to the years of marriage. The name of a wedding anniversary usually includes two words: "wedding" and the material with which the date is associated.
Such weddings are durable and noble: gold, silver, stone; But they can also be quite fragile: chintz, paper, crystal. You can find the names of all wedding anniversaries by year in our article.
Starting point
The starting point of family life is the wedding day of the young people. It is at this moment that the day appears on which in the future the newlyweds will celebrate their wedding anniversaries by year. According to some beliefs, this day and the entire first year of marriage is called the green wedding. The name was not chosen by chance, because the feelings of the young people are not yet mature at all, they still have many tests to face in family life.
On such a day, gifts in soft green tones are welcomed: after all, this is the color of freshness, purity, and inexperience. Of course, material resources, as well as gifts that will facilitate the everyday side of family life, are also successful.
A year has passed since the wedding, which means it’s time to celebrate the calico anniversary. Chintz, as you know, is a fragile material, just like a year-old defect. Young people are just beginning to get to know each other and figure out whether they are able to spend their whole lives with this person.
This is interesting! Another name for a chintz wedding is gauze. It is believed that a married couple fulfills their marital duty with such zeal that every now and then they wear out their chintz bed linen to the point of gauze.
For the first year of marriage, it is customary to give gifts made of chintz: bed linen sets, towels, scarves... It is better to choose items in light colors.
So, the spouses got to know each other quite well in the first year and the moment of their second, paper, anniversary arrived. Whoever came up with the name of this date was probably hinting at the financial problems of the spouses during this period. Therefore, the traditional gift is rather unoriginal. The name is also due to the fact that many couples have children by this time. A new life looks so much like a blank sheet of paper!
Leather is already a fairly durable material. As a rule, leather items are synonymous with protection and safety. The couple's relationship matures during this period and becomes much stronger. On this day, any gifts made of leather are welcome. Spouses should give each other Leather Products as a sign that they are ready to protect each other from any adversity.
Linen is a material that wealthy adults prefer to make products from. Unlike chintz, it is durable and a little rough. Therefore, the fourth year of marriage is a kind of milestone, passing which young people should begin to think not about their own pleasures, but about the well-being of the family. Linen tablecloths, bed linen sets and other products made from this fabric are an excellent gift for this anniversary.
Like a wooden house, a five-year-old marriage is already livable and stands firmly on its foundation. However, you should still be wary of fires. The anniversary, as a rule, is celebrated on a grand scale; spouses are given gifts made of wood of various species. According to tradition, on this day the couple must plant a tree, which will be a symbol of their happy life.
Cast iron is a practical, useful material in everyday life. The sixth year of marriage is a reason to think about strengthening your home. Traditional gifts for this holiday are cast iron items (household utensils, decorative items)
Unlike practical cast iron, copper is already a more valuable and practical material. A seven-year marriage is a strong, beautiful, valuable union. Copper products - valuable gifts, which on this day guests must present to the spouses.
This name does not mean at all that 8 years of marriage is tough. On the contrary, this wedding anniversary is considered a renewal married life. On this day, everything should sparkle like new tin objects. A good gift there will be everything that glitters, sparkles and marks a new happy life.
The longer the marriage, the more guests have to spend money on gifts. After all, the value of the union increases every year. For 9 years of marriage, gifts made of earthenware or porcelain are given. This is a beautiful and expensive material, but quite fragile, because 9 years is a crisis period in a relationship.
10 years of marriage is a real holiday, and it should be celebrated accordingly. On this day, everyone who took part in the celebration ten years ago is invited. The holiday should be as magnificent and beautiful as the relationship between spouses in marriage. Guests give gifts related to love, romance, and beauty. Traditionally, on this day the husband should present his wife with a huge bouquet of roses as a symbol of their beautiful, unfading love.
This is interesting! Other name pink wedding- tin. Tin is a flexible metal that represents a couple's ability to compromise.
Due to its hardness and hardening, the relationship between husband and wife on this day is called steel. Gifts made from this durable, noble material will serve spouses for many years.
And again the married couple faces renewal, only now the culprit is not tin, but shiny, beautiful nickel. Nickel-plated items will help renew family life and become the key to even stronger relationships.
In compensation for the bad reputation of the number 13, this wedding anniversary is one of the most romantic. On this day, all gifts with a romantic, tender theme, and, of course, a sea of flowers are welcomed.
The relationship is finally ripe for jewelry. Agate - semi gem, characterized by beauty and durability. You will have to spend money on gifts made from such material, but the scale of the holiday deserves it.
Crystal is a rather expensive traditional anniversary gift. It was chosen as a symbol of celebration because of its transparency. It is believed that the couple also sees each other clearly after 15 years of marriage. Crystal gifts are not only expensive and practical, they will also add comfort and beauty to your home.
A turquoise wedding is the moment when marriage plays with new bright colors. Both turquoise products and simple items made in turquoise colors are welcome as gifts.
Porcelain is a fragile material, but when proper care it can serve you for many years. Great metaphor for relationships, isn't it? After two decades of marriage, there come times when you want to give up and destroy everything. However, if a couple gives each other care and concern, such a relationship will last for many years. Gifts made from fragile beautiful porcelain - great way remind you of this.
Little is known about the following anniversaries that precede one of the most significant events of married life. As a rule, they celebrate with the spouse alone. You shouldn’t spend a lot of money, because it’s just around the corner big celebration. Well, according to tradition, the names of wedding anniversaries by year indicate what gifts should be made from for each other:
- 21 years of marriage - disgraced;
- 22 years of marriage - turquoise;
- 23 years of marriage - beryl;
- 24 years of marriage - atlas.
Silver is a precious metal, and no matter how old it is, if it is treated properly and polished regularly, it will continue to shine. Give each other silver gifts on your 25th birthday to remind you of this.
The silver wedding, according to tradition, is celebrated quite widely, because it is a serious period of married life. Some couples exchange “second” wedding rings on this day as a sign that together they have overcome such a serious milestone.
Subsequent wedding dates by year are also, as a rule, celebrated by the newlyweds without guests. The metals corresponding to the names of the holidays are listed below:
- 26 years old - jade;
- 27 years old - mahogany;
- 28 years old - not noted;
- 29 years old - velvet.
30 years together - pearl anniversary
Pearls are a symbol of beauty that is born gradually. It takes a very long time for a beautiful jewel to appear and form in a rough shell. As you can see, it's like family life. Like pearls, the marriage of the spouses has matured and become a jewel. By the way, such a name is also a reason to take a closer look at your soulmate, suddenly after 30 years of marriage, you will find something new and beautiful in her. Well, of course, gifts made of pearls of all colors and types are a wonderful addition to the holiday.
Advice! Pearls are beautiful, but not entirely environmentally friendly. If you and your other half support an ethical attitude towards nature, pearls can be replaced with other precious things.
35 years together - coral wedding
Coral is a durable and beautiful material, which is even credited with magical properties. According to tradition, on this day guests gather in the newlyweds’ house and together remember the wedding day. All gifts for household purposes are welcome, but preference should be given to items coral color. On this day, spouses can present each other with coral products.
37th anniversary - aluminum
For such an anniversary, spouses can be presented with aluminum objects with various engravings.
38 years - mercury wedding
Everyone knows that mercury is the only soft metal in the world. The metaphor is that the relationship between the spouses is already quite strong, like any metal, but at the same time they are capable of changing, making compromises in order to preserve each other. Since products made from mercury are not best gift, here you can show your imagination and give the spouses cute little things that will be significant for both of them.
The color red is often associated with love. Therefore, an expensive red ruby is the perfect way to symbolize your love. Another version why this solid anniversary called ruby is that over the course of forty years, such a strong and close connection has arisen between the spouses that it can be compared to blood.
Since time immemorial, sapphires have been a symbol of fidelity. Loyalty, devotion and mutual respect are exactly what should be between spouses at such an impressive milestone. A gift decorated with precious stones - The best way remind each other how dear these feelings are to you. Guests can please the spouses with gifts made in sapphire tones.
And again the couple has a big celebration coming up. Before the loudest and most famous anniversary, guests are usually not gathered. What a noisy celebration there is before the golden wedding. However, this does not prevent the spouse from spending the anniversary evening with their children and grandchildren. Here are some gift ideas for this period:
- 46 years - lavender wedding. All gifts in a soft lilac shade will be relevant.
- 47 years - cashmere wedding;
- 48 years - amethyst wedding;
- 49 years - cedar wedding.
Only one material is capable of conveying the full value of a half-century marriage - gold. This metal is rightfully considered the most valuable and symbolizes many things, including prosperity and strength. Usually, golden wedding celebrated on a grand scale. Often spouses and guests recreate events that happened fifty years ago. “Young people” can even dress in festive outfits, reminiscent of wedding ones. And, of course, what would a wedding be without wedding rings? Therefore, new gold rings are considered a traditional gift to each other.
Green is considered a calming color and is also associated with growth and systematic development. It is not surprising that over such a long period of time, the couple could have many conflicts and misunderstandings. To smooth this over, give each other an emerald. A noble green stone will remind you that in this marriage you literally grew up together.
Cutting a diamond is a long and painstaking process. But the result is one of the most beautiful and expensive gems. In addition, diamonds are extremely wear-resistant - something that awaits a happy couple who have lived together for six decades. A diamond cannot be broken or destroyed. This stone is considered a symbol of prosperity and love, just like your relationship after six decades of marriage. It is considered invincible and associated with love and wealth. After all, even if the spouses have not made huge capital during this time, they have love, and this is the most valuable thing.
Advice! Not everyone can afford diamond gifts. The best alternative would be gifts that bring back memories: photo albums, presentations, video greetings.
Like all wedding names by year, this once again symbolizes the strength of the marriage union. Iron cannot be broken without effort, just like the union of the “young”. Gifts for such a celebration can include items made from the material that gave the holiday its name, as well as decorative items resembling iron in color.
The couple's relationship went through many tests, but they still remained together. From this moment on, their union is considered as strong as a stone. We do not destroy such a marriage union, and the spouses are indivisible.
70th wedding anniversary - blessed anniversary
The value of a seventy-year marriage cannot be measured in material terms. The day when 70 years have passed since the wedding is a reason to look back into the past and understand that their union is the highest grace and true happiness. Gifts on this day can be very diverse. The main thing is that they are desirable for the heroes of the occasion.
75 years together is called a crown wedding. This is a kind of title, because such an anniversary crowns family life. Such a holiday is extremely important, but, unfortunately, it is rare. As a gift, the couple should be given something solemn and original: you can give rings that resemble a crown, a family portrait, decorative crafts, useful household items.
80th anniversary - oak wedding
Oak is a strong and long-living tree. It is these qualities that evoke associations with a marriage of such endurance.
For a couple who has lived to see this date, such an anniversary means that their relationship is as durable as the roots of a mighty oak tree. Numerous oak branches and acorns symbolize the whole big family, which was started by this married couple. According to tradition, on this day the winners of the celebration are presented with furniture, figurines and talismans made of oak.
A century together - red wedding
Agree, 100 years of marriage is solid and almost unrealistic. However, this also happened! The Agayev couple, long-livers from Azerbaijan, celebrated a century of family life in 2012. They gave the name to the celebration - the red wedding.
So we found out all the names of weddings by year. Now you know that weddings can be lasting, beautiful, precious, and sometimes they can be very young. It also became known what gifts would be appropriate for a particular anniversary. True, the question is traditional gifts still open for the Red Wedding. Well, we wish our readers to live to see such an anniversary and bring additional clarity.
143 341 0Traditions are very important for every family. Some families form their own traditions, others turn to the traditions of their ancestors. But perhaps all families remember that once a year solemn day when they merged 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 by year, 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 Day | Green * | It is called that because the family is still immature, so to speak “green”. The young people still have a lot to go through, and the main thing is to create strong bonds of marriage and live for many, many years. Flowers are the symbol of a wedding, which is why they decorate the wedding venue and subsequent celebration. Flowers should also be included in the bride's bouquet and boutonnieres. |
| 1 year | Calico | Another name is gauze. And this 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 connection was more like a thin fabric, like chintz. Another definition of the name speaks of being too active intimate life young couple, which leads to the thinning of cotton linen to the state of gauze. On the first anniversary, you should drink light alcohol: wine, liqueurs, and you should drink champagne left after the wedding. It's better to celebrate outdoors. |
| 2 year | Paper | Paper is also a fragile object, which is why the second year of marriage got its name. Only by being together do spouses create a strong union; it is advisable to have offspring by this time, which will further strengthen the family. It's better to celebrate outdoors. |
| 3 year | Leather | The symbol of the anniversary is leather; it is already a more durable material. Marital relationships at this stage became stronger and more durable. It's better to celebrate outdoors. |
| 4 year | Linen | Another name is rope or wax. It’s not for nothing that flax has become the symbol of four years of family life. It symbolizes wealth, purity, and strength of family ties. You can celebrate your anniversary however 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 an anniversary is being 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 and tie the hands of the spouses with it. If they get out, then the marriage will be long and happy. |
| 5 year | Wooden | The first round anniversary of the family. Wood is a durable material, which means that relationships have acquired their steadfastness and strength. By this time, the couple probably had a child, and perhaps already have their own home. There is such a sign that on the fifth anniversary of the family, a husband and wife must plant a tree. This will become a memory for their descendants, and will also “root” the union. |
| 6 years | Cast iron | This material becomes the first, durable, metal symbol of family ties. Many years of living together mean that the relationship has some weight, it is important to you. But this does not mean that relationships can be left to chance; if you drop a cast iron product, it will break, and so will relationships. Any misunderstanding, understatement and troubles 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 years | Zinc | No matter how many holidays there are, they will always commemorate something. And the day when it was born new family, has special significance for spouses. It would seem that this is not such a holiday, but you can do something nice for yourself on such a day. This small holiday speaks of relationships as pure as zinc. A short vacation is arranged at home, with your closest relatives, or just to be alone. |
| 7 years | Copper | Each anniversary is marked with 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 are 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 golden wedding, that is, to make the relationship even more precious and stronger. |
| 8 years | Tin | Your life together is 8 years, which is already a long time, but not so much that you forget about each other. This period of time allowed each other to get used to everyone's interests. Relationships at this stage enter a new direction. Family relationships at this stage they are completely normalized, filled with warmth and understanding. |
| 9 years | Earthenware | The concept of faience means a strong union. This means 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 complaints to each other. Another symbol of the family’s ninth anniversary is chamomile, a homemade, 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 a family is built on the brightest and warmest feelings. |
| 10 years | Tin | In another way, this anniversary is celebrated as pink. Tin is a flexible material that is very suitable for family relationships, for strength, which need to be adjusted to the interests of the partner. But a rose means passion and love, which has been preserved for so long and has not yet faded away. This day should be celebrated on a grand scale. |
| 11 years | Steel | Steel is a strong and durable material, which means family relationships should correspond to it. The married couple has already overcome the difficulties of the first years of marriage, now the spouses have become closer, closer and closer. This event is usually celebrated with family. Having overcome a journey of eleven years, the couple proved that their marriage is strong, resilient, as if like steel. |
| 12 years or (12.5 years) | Nickel | Sometimes this date is commemorated with silk. Nickel means that the family life of a married couple has become stable, most likely they have their own home, a child, and even several. The family has already gone through many trials, but it remains like nickel, shiny, durable and strong. |
| 13 years | Lace | The symbol of the wedding is the lily of the valley and lace. Both symbols are very gentle and reverent, exactly what should be present in both spouses. Lily of the valley indicates devotion and purity of marriage. Lace is characterized by sophistication, tenderness and beauty. appearance. The same can be said about the close connection between the spouses; it is like lace, just as tender and skillfully chiseled by both creators of the family. Despite the fact that the number "13" is unlucky, it has no significance for celebrating a wedding anniversary. |
| 14 years | Agate | The symbolism here is agate, a hard and durable stone. It signifies longevity and health of husband and wife. In this significant date Once again, the “young” must confess their love for each other, and also talk about their innermost dreams and secrets. Agate is called upon to protect the family way of life. This day is usually celebrated in nature. |
| 15 years | Khrustalnaya | Despite the fragility of crystal, this anniversary speaks of the strength of family ties, great love and mutual understanding between husband and wife. This date shows the purity of family relationships and the happiness of two loving hearts. There must be crystal at the holiday as the main symbol of the anniversary. At the celebration, 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 years | Turquoise | A beautiful and strong stone, which has not in vain become a symbol of the 18th wedding anniversary. All passions, quarrels and grievances have passed, there is only a bright future ahead, there are fewer everyday problems. Turquoise symbolizes peace and happiness. By this time, your relationship will sparkle with a new, turquoise color. |
| 19 years | Pomegranate | Pomegranate is a red fruit and in the nineteen-year life of spouses, it represents love, sincerity in marital relationships, and respect for each other. |
| 20 years | Porcelain | Porcelain is a very expensive material; in the dark it glows very brightly, thereby illuminating the right path in Hard time. It symbolizes a strong family, in which there is always prosperity, comfort, warmth and a pleasant atmosphere. |
| 21 years old | Opal | The opal stone symbolizes a long, strong and good relationship between spouses. Traditionally, this holiday is celebrated by spouses alone at home. |
| 22 | Bronze | Bronze, an alloy of two metals, symbolizes the union of two different personalities into one whole and inseparable, as well as their plasticity and ability to make concessions. By this time, the couple had learned to adapt to each other. |
| 23 years old | beryl | Beryl is a symbol of renewal. It is believed that the relationship between the spouses reaches a new level. The stone symbolizes prosperity, comfort, prosperity and love. If, after being together for so many years, a couple remains united, then the relationship is truly strong and durable. |
| 24 years | Satin | Atlas – lightweight fabric, which means the relationship should be the same. Having lived together for so many years, the spouses already understand each other perfectly. You already have everything, the children have grown up, life is settled, all that remains is to live and enjoy every minute with your loved one. |
| 25 years | Silver | This 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. Such an anniversary should be celebrated on a grand scale. One of the traditions of the anniversary celebration is the exchange silver rings between spouses who wear gold together. |
| 26 years | Jade | Jade is a very mysterious stone; it symbolizes strong ties and warm relationships. He is also entrusted with guarding the sacrament of marriage. This is the first year after Silver wedding, which you can celebrate with your family or alone with each other. |
| 27 years | Mahogany | By this time, the couple’s children had already grown up and perhaps had grandchildren. 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 to priceless minutes spent with family at the parents’ home. |
| 28 years* | —————— | ——————— |
| 29 years | Velvet | The name of the wedding symbolizes warmth, love, tenderness between spouses. On the holiday, your wife should wear something made of velvet. The symbolizing material represents wealth and prosperity in the family. |
| 30 years | Pearl | The anniversary 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 models and ideals. It is customary to celebrate the anniversary in a restaurant by inviting a large number of guests. |
| 31 year | Dark (sunny) | The past years of family life symbolize the warmth and comfort of the home, the closeness of the spouses and their resilience in the face of any troubles that arise. |
| 32 and 33 years old * | —————————- | ————————— |
| 34 years | Amber | The wedding date, like the stone itself, shows the greatness of the spouses who went 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 years | Coral | This 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, calmness like ocean serenity, a symbol of grace and well-being, health. |
| 36 years* | ————— | ——————— |
| 37 years | Muslin | The years of living together have created a special durability and strength of family relationships, like muslin material, which is a beautiful thin fabric that cannot be torn by hands, which indicates the inseparability of the relationship between the spouses and perseverance in the face of danger. |
| 37.5 years | Aluminum | It is customary to celebrate thirty-seven and a half years so that spouses have an easy relationship and an easy life, therefore the symbol of the holiday is aluminum, as the lightest metal. |
| 38 years | Mercury | Although mercury is a toxic substance, it is at the same time a material capable of taking on any shape of a vessel, which undoubtedly symbolizes the ability of spouses to smooth out all problematic situations and find compromises in any life situation that arises for them. Mercury on this anniversary is a symbol of understanding and compliance. |
| 39 years | Crepe | Due to the complexity and versatility of the life and character of the spouses, thirty-nine years of marriage symbolize the presence of a strong trusting relationship between husband and wife that emerged over the years of marriage and whose destinies were intertwined like threads of crepe material. |
| 40 years | Ruby | The red stone symbolizes many years of love and mutual respect between spouses, feelings that have stood the test of time will never fade despite the adversities of fate and the storms of life. |
| 41-43 years old* | ——————- | ———————— |
| 44 years old | Topazovaya | Forty-four years of married life symbolizes topaz, which is known for its purity of beauty and strength, as a mineral it represents purity and openness marital relations similar to the most beautiful and precious feeling - love. |
| 45 years | Sapphire | Sapphire has long symbolized eternal love and was 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 old | Lavender | Lavender is a mountain flower that can only be picked by climbing to the top of the 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 life together. |
| 47 years old | Cashmere | Cashmere is one of the most expensive fabrics; it takes a lot of effort and patience to create. Compare such work to the efforts of spouses to create an ideal family and achieve harmony and peace in it. |
| 48 years old | Amethyst | Amethyst is one of the precious stones that is destined to accompany the forty-eighth anniversary of marriage. It is a symbol of the uniqueness and respect of marriage relationships, the ideal of family. |
| 49 years old | Kedrovaya | Cedar has long been considered a long-lived tree, therefore it has an honorable role to personify the long years of life of the spouses, their good health and resistance to all the misfortunes of life. |
| 50 years | Golden | The anniversary is considered golden because spouses value each other more than gold over many years of marriage. That's why gold is the symbol. It is customary to celebrate the anniversary on a grand scale with friends and relatives. |
| 51-54 years old* | ————————— | ———————— |
| 55 years | Emerald | The symbol of the anniversary is the emerald gemstone, which symbolizes the eternal happiness and well-being of the spouses. The anniversary is celebrated among close relatives. The main wishes are never to grow old, to love each other. |
| 56-59 years old* | ———————— | ———————— |
| 60 years | Diamond | The most durable mineral in the world is the diamond, which is destined to represent sixty years of marriage. The diamond itself says that the hearts of the spouses will no longer be able to share any of the hardships and difficulties of life. |
| 61-64 years old* | ———————- | ———————— |
| '65 | Iron | The 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 old* | ——————- | ———————- |
| 67.5 years | Stone | It 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. The anniversary is celebrated with family. |
| 68-69 years old* | ————————— | ————————— |
| 70 years old | Blagodatnaya | On this anniversary wedding day, the spouses seem to thank each other for all the years they have lived together, their children and grandchildren. |
| 71-74 years old* | ———————— | ————————— |
| 75 years old | Crown | The crown shows the highest position of the spouses in the family hierarchy - their wisdom and steadfastness in all life's problems. Celebrated with family. |
| 76-79 years old* | ——————— | ————————— |
| 80 years old | Oak | Those who were lucky enough to meet this date compare it to an oak tree, as a symbol of nobility, power and durability. |
| 81-89 years old* | ——————— | ——————— |
| 90 years old | Granite | Granite is a long-lived stone, just like those who lived to celebrate 90 years of marriage. There are no special celebration traditions; usually close relatives and close family friends gather for the anniversary. |
| 91-99 years old* | ——————— | ——————— |
| 100 years | Platinum (red) | The tradition of celebrating a century of marriage came to us from the Caucasus mountains. Platinum or red color shows the height of the spouses’ feelings almost to the skies, both towards each other and towards their children, grandchildren, and 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 on their wedding day, large quantities guests. In essence, a second wedding is being arranged, with the same groom and the same bride, with gifts and guests.
Some people celebrate anniversaries together over a romantic dinner or with their family, reviewing photos and videos from the wedding.
Photos of pensioners who lived long life together and decided to celebrate this event by arranging a photo shoot in the “Lovestory” style.
Table 2: What to give for your wedding anniversary
| Wedding anniversary name | Anniversary gifts |
| Green | Nowadays, money is considered the most important gift. And there the newly-made family will decide for itself what to buy for them. Along with the desired envelope, you can give amulets or bags of incense as a gift. This will help protect the newly-made family from adversity and envy. |
| Calico | Bed linens are great as gifts to replenish the supplies of a young family. It is unlikely that during the year they lived together they acquired a sufficient number of them. Pillows, aprons, towels, etc. are also suitable. |
| Paper | Two years of married life have long been compared to paper. This is because a lot of troubles and worries arise, which throws the spouses out of balance. Paper easily tears and burns, which is why it is better to give something paper as a gift to replenish its reserves. Money, books, albums, paintings, etc. will help you cope with this difficult task. Don’t 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. |
| Leather | As a gift, it is best to give something leather: a keychain, wallet, bag, furniture, etc. |
| Linen | Linen is a durable and expensive material. This is also considered the fourth year of marriage; many problems have already passed, the spouses have gotten used to each other, perhaps a child or even two have appeared. On an anniversary, it is customary to give something made of flax. This could be tablecloths, towels, etc. |
| Wooden | As the name suggests, a tree becomes the symbol of a wedding. Accordingly, gifts should be wooden. If a married couple already has their own home, this is perfect for home use. Gifts can include wooden furniture, toys, jewelry, wooden photo frames, dishes, boxes and other items. |
| Cast iron | On this day, a married couple should be given something made of cast iron. This could be a frying pan, which is very useful in everyday life, or other products made from this metal. |
| Zinc | If you decide to invite your loved ones to this holiday, then it is better to present them with appropriate items made of zinc as a gift. This could be dishes, kitchen utensils, etc. This will definitely come in handy in everyday life, especially for a young family. |
| Copper | On this day, it is customary to give something containing copper: a horseshoe, belt, candlesticks, etc. |
| Tin | On this day you can give anything, as long as it is in a tin box or made of tin. Baking trays, trays, tin cans, etc. are perfect. |
| Earthenware | As already mentioned, earthenware is a fragile material that can easily break. To hint about this to a married couple, it is tedious to give something fragile on this day that can break if handled carelessly. The spouses must compare their relationship with this gift and carefully preserve it in the future. As a gift, you can choose a set or crystal glasses. It is advisable that the gift be fragile. |
| Tin | This day is usually 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 made of tin, so you can limit yourself to flowers. In addition to them, various souvenirs, bed linen and other red items are suitable. |
| Steel | On this day it is customary to give souvenirs, dishes, and cutlery made of steel. You can also buy something with a steel tint, which is also perfect as a gift. Don’t forget about the packaging, it should be bright and colorful. |
| Nickel | On this anniversary, the spouses should be reminded of the purity and radiance in the pulp, thereby hinting at their relationship with each other. You can give items made of nickel as a gift ( Jewelry, candlesticks, etc.). |
| Lace | On this day it is customary to give something tender, with a pleasant aroma. Don’t forget about a bouquet of lilies of the valley if your anniversary is during their flowering season. If not, then beautiful interior items, lace underwear, napkins and much more will do just fine. You can also knit something with your own hands, it will be a great gift. |
| Agate | On this day you can give agate products, boxes, jewelry, etc. |
| Khrustalnaya | You can give a panel, painting, glasses or other crystal products, etc. |
| Turquoise | Any item can be given as a gift turquoise color. This could be jewelry, household items, etc. |
| Pomegranate | As can be seen from the names of weddings, its symbol is given. Well, don’t give grenades to spouses. Therefore, something red would be an excellent gift, but what it will be is up to the guests to decide. |
| Porcelain | Despite the fragility of porcelain, this material is considered expensive and noble. The couple have lived together for many years, they have already experienced a lot, it seems that everything is already there. What to give to guests who come to the celebration? Something made of porcelain would be an excellent gift; after all, after so many years, the family already needs to update the dishes. |
| Opal | It is believed that opal is a repulsive stone. However, opal products should be given as a gift. Probably because two opals are able to attract each other. |
| Bronze | It is customary to give bronze items as gifts. |
| beryl | For the holiday they give a blanket, a calendar, robes with photographs of spouses, beryl products, etc. |
| Satin | It is customary to give something made of satin: ribbons, decor, pillows, etc. |
| Silver | Guests should give something made of silver. This could be jewelry, cutlery, collectible coins, etc. |
| Jade | They give jewelry with jade stone. |
| Mahogany wedding | As a gift, you can present products made of mahogany, pieces of furniture on which this tree is depicted. |
| Velvet | You can give items made of velvet. |
| Pearl | On this anniversary, as a rule, the wife is given jewelry made of pearls, and the man is given interior items decorated with mother-of-pearl or pearls. |
| Dark (Sunny) | It is customary for children to buy their parents trips to southern resorts as a symbol of the anniversary, sun and warmth, or give them coffee and chocolate. |
| Amber | On the anniversary, it is customary to give each other, as well as guests, gifts made of amber (interior items, jewelry) |
| Coral | They give products made from coral (beads, bracelets, decorative items). Often there are gifts from various fabrics. On this date, the wife gives the husband a linen shirt. |
| Muslin | The most common gifts given on this date are curtains, curtains made of muslin material, and clothes. |
| Aluminum | If you are invited to a celebration, you should bring gifts made of aluminum (ashtray, vase, etc.) |
| Mercury | An anniversary gift is a cake with confectionery elements in the form of mercury droplets, as a symbol of the holiday. |
| Crepe | On this wedding anniversary they give scarves and tablecloths made of crepe material. |
| Ruby | They give jewelry with a ruby stone (earrings, rings, pendants, bracelets). |
| Topazovaya | It is customary to give jewelry with topaz stones. |
| Sapphire | On this anniversary date, spouses and guests give products and decorative items with sapphire. |
| Lavender | Since 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 a flower bouquet is required. |
| Cashmere | Children give their parents items of clothing made from cashmere material, and guests give them their choice. |
| Amethyst | Jewelry made from amethyst stone or any other similar stone is given as a gift. color scheme with amethyst. |
| Kedrovaya | Relatives and guests at a cedar wedding present products or pieces of furniture made from cedar. The perfect gift is a jar of pine nut oil. |
| Golden | For their anniversary, the couple buys new ones. wedding rings made of gold, it is also customary for relatives or friends to give gold rings. |
| Emerald | Spouses exchange emerald jewelry. |
| Diamond | On the sixtieth wedding anniversary, it is customary to give children products with diamond jewelry. Guests are allowed to give crystal objects. |
| Iron | On this rare anniversary, it is customary to give home decoration items with iron elements. A horseshoe is considered a blessed gift - a symbol of good luck and happiness. |
| Stone | Spouses are supposed to give products made of natural and noble stone, which is marble, malachite or phosphorus stone. |
| Blagodatnaya | Relatives and guests are not limited in any way when choosing gifts; gifts are given that show the love of the heroes of the day. But most often, anniversary gifts are selected at the request of the couple. |
| Crown | On a rare anniversary, they give a joint portrait of the spouses or gold rings in the form of crowns as a symbol of the holiday. |
| Oak | Spouses are given products or interior items or furniture made of oak. |
| Granite | The best gifts for a 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 this video that breaks down wedding anniversaries by year and provides tips on gift choices and celebration ideas.
Calico or gauze, and this is the first joint date of the spouses after registering the relationship. As usual, the definition came from the people, and it was given for a reason. After all, people used to know so much about family everyday life! So what does chintz, gauze and the first wedding anniversary have to do with it? What to give if you are invited to it? You will learn about this by reading the article.
Why is it still “chintz”?
We found out what the first wedding anniversary is called. Chintz (or gauze) is the cheapest material in both past and present times. It costs so much because it is a very thin and quickly wearing fabric, usually painted with flowers. The name has its own symbolism, since the first year of a young person’s life is, in fact, still a romantic period. The husband and wife have not yet passed any special checks and tests, so it is too early to talk about the strength of the relationship. In addition, spouses can still quarrel violently, defending their place in the family. And this often ends in serious discord, and for some, divorce. That is why people compared the first year lived together with cheap and fragile fabric. The marriage could fall apart or burst at the seams at any moment and from any action.
Romance is replaced by everyday life
There is also a romantic connotation in the name of the first wedding anniversary. It is believed that newlyweds are now in the most active time of their intimate life, which is why their bedding wears out so quickly. And it, at least before, was often made from chintz. The floral pattern of the fabric symbolized the still present romanticism in the relationship, but already receding before the approaching everyday life of the present.
People also associated chintz with caring for a baby if a couple had one. Diapers, baby vests and other baby trousseaus were also usually made from chintz, so this is another beautiful version of what the first wedding anniversary is called.
What to give if you are invited to a “chintz”
Each couple decides whether to celebrate or not. But everything suggests that this date is celebrated as fun and widely as a wedding. Apparently, they do this out of inertia, still under the impression of their main triumph. True, fewer guests gather, usually these are close friends and, of course, parents and others. They are supposed to give the young people dishes, pots, bed linen, household appliances, kitchen utensils - everything that is necessary for arranging their life.
Friends can give money, which is always nice, or make symbolic gifts from chintz. This again could be linen, tablecloths for the kitchen, aprons for cooking, handkerchiefs, towels. If you have a baby, gifts for him in the form of shirts, diapers, hats or baby clothes for the crib would be appropriate.
Heroes of the occasion: what do they give each other?
According to etiquette, what should a wife give to her husband and vice versa? Previously, on this date, the husband could present his wife with a beautiful calico scarf or a piece of clothing made from this fabric. And she, in turn, had to embroider a handkerchief for him with her own hands. Today, of course, no one adheres to such traditions, and you can give whatever you want. The main thing is attention, which will emphasize that you love each other, want to be together to celebrate several more such anniversaries, right up to the golden wedding. Now you know how the first wedding anniversary is celebrated, what it’s called, and what to give for it.
The tradition of celebrating wedding anniversaries arose about two hundred years ago. But relatively recently it has become popular to celebrate not only round anniversaries, but almost every year we have lived together.
The wedding day and the first year of marriage is called a green wedding as a symbol of the youth of the newlyweds.
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1 year - . After just a year, the relationship between the spouses is still bright and fragile, like chintz fabric itself.
2nd year – paper wedding . The feelings of the spouses are not yet strong and, like paper, can easily tear.
3rd year – . The relationship between spouses becomes stronger and more flexible, like good skin.
4 year – linen wedding . Linen is a symbol of prosperity. It is believed that after four years of marriage, a couple becomes financially secure.
5 year – . The tree symbolizes strength and constancy, which are also typical for a married couple celebrating their first anniversary.
6 years - cast iron wedding . The relationship between spouses is like cast iron: although it is durable, it is one of the most fragile metals.
6.5 years – zinc wedding . This is a reminder for a married couple to cleanse their relationship from time to time to maintain its luster and longevity.
7 years - copper wedding . Copper is already a valuable metal, but not yet precious. It symbolizes strength and prosperity.
8 years - tin wedding . Tin should sparkle, but over time it becomes dull and requires polishing. Likewise, the relationship between spouses after 8 years of marriage needs to be refreshed.
9 years - faience wedding . Faience is a symbol of beauty and fragility. It’s the same in a family: on the one hand, the storms of passion have already subsided, the spouses have become accustomed to each other, but it is at this moment that a critical period may begin.
10 years - . The rose is a symbol of love and beauty, as is the relationship between husband and wife after 10 years of marriage. And the trials and problems of family life are thorns, without which it is impossible to imagine even the most beautiful rose.
11 years - steel wedding . The countdown to the second decade of life together has begun. The relationship has hardened like steel and become even stronger.
12.5 years – nickel wedding . Like a tin wedding, the sparkle of nickel reminds spouses of the need to refresh their relationship.
13 years - lily of the valley wedding . Feelings become bright, refined and tender like this flower.
14 years - agate wedding . Agate is the first gemstone in a series of wedding anniversaries, which means the value of the family increases.
15 years - glass wedding . The relationship between wife and husband becomes as pure and clear as glass.
17 years - tin wedding . The husband and wife learned to give in to each other, because tin is a very flexible metal.
18 years - turquoise wedding . Turquoise symbolizes victory and happiness. , have experienced a lot and, nevertheless, emerged from life’s troubles as winners.
19 years - krypton wedding . An unusual name for the anniversary, because krypton is chemical element, used, for example, in energy-saving light bulbs. Therefore, a nineteen-year marriage of spouses should be light and bright.
20 years - porcelain wedding . Porcelain is a thin, elegant material, but at the same time very fragile. Therefore, a twenty-year marriage must be treated with caution so as not to allow feelings to be broken.
21 years old – opal wedding . Opal symbolizes fidelity on the one hand, but on the other hand it can lead to quarrels. However, with minimal care (the stone must be wiped vegetable oil), he gives eternal love and happiness.
22 - bronze wedding . Bronze is a very malleable alloy. Also, by the 22nd anniversary, the spouses, having studied each other well, became more flexible and tolerant.
23 years old – beryl wedding . Only some varieties of this mineral are considered precious. So it is with married couples: many manage to live together for 23 years, but only a few become truly “precious.”
24 years - satin wedding . Satin is a durable, smooth, noble material, just like the relationship between the spouses 24 years later.
25 years - . Silver symbolizes purity and is a precious metal. A twenty-five year marriage is a kind of family jewel.
26 years - jade wedding . A very durable and strong stone, jade symbolizes the longevity of a marital relationship.
27 years - mahogany wedding . A very strong and durable tree, just like the feelings of spouses who have lived together for so many years.
29 years - velvet wedding . Velvet is a symbol of luxury and nobility, a very soft and delicate material akin to the feelings of spouses who have carried their love for each other through the years.
30 years - . Pearls are a symbol of purity and impeccable relationships between spouses who have lived side by side for 30 years.
31 year - dark wedding . Another name is solar. No one knows why the thirty-first anniversary received such a name; perhaps the sun symbolizes that all adversity is left behind and only the brightest awaits the couple ahead.
34 year – amber wedding . Amber is a magical healing stone that symbolizes the time-tested strong love of spouses.
35 years - coral wedding . Coral represents strength; it is formed from tiny particles and forms entire coral reefs. Likewise, the relationship between husband and wife is made up of many days spent together, intertwined and forming a strong, indestructible union.
37 years - muslin wedding . In the old days, weavers had to spend a lot of time and effort to make muslin fabric strong and thin. Likewise, the couple, who lived together for 37 years, tried to ensure that there was peace and mutual understanding in the family.
37.5 years – aluminum wedding . Aluminum is a very light and flexible material, as is the relationship between husband and wife after so many years of marriage.
38 years - mercury wedding . The spouses became one, merged together like mercury. With this anniversary, the couple has a great opportunity to give their relationship a new shape.
39 years - crepe wedding . Just as the threads of this material are tightly intertwined, so the destinies and feelings of the husband and wife are inseparable.
40 years - . Ruby ranks second in value after diamond. The color of the stone is red. This is the color of blood, the blood ties that bind spouses who have lived together for 40 years.
42 years - mother of pearl wedding . Mother of pearl symbolizes the well-being and prosperity of a married couple, whose feelings for each other have not yet faded.
43 years - flannel wedding . Warm, soft and at the same time strong feelings bind husband and wife together. It is these qualities that are inherent in flannel.
44 years old – topaz wedding . This stone is very durable and beautiful, just like the feelings of the spouses after 44 years together.
45 years - sapphire wedding . Sapphire is a healing stone, refreshes the senses, gives strength from fatigue and illness, which will not interfere with people of advanced age, such as spouses who have lived together for 45 years.
46 years old – . A very symbolic name for such durable marital relationship: The delicate scent of lavender lasts for many years.
47 years old – cashmere wedding . The warmth and comfort of cashmere symbolizes what binds two hearts together for many years.
48 years old – amethyst wedding . A stone of extraordinary beauty, amethyst symbolizes pure and transparent relationships that bind people who have been married for 48 years.
49 years old – cedar wedding . Very strong and durable cedar is associated with love between a man and a woman who have lived for almost half a century.
50 years - golden wedding . Family relationships that lasted half a century are a real treasure, which, of course, is gold.
55 years - emerald wedding . Emerald is a very rare and expensive stone, and its green color symbolizes the eternity of life. Likewise, in family life, couples who have lived for 55 years are very rare.
60 years - diamond wedding . Diamond is a very beautiful and durable stone. Spouses who have kept their family together, despite any problems and adversities, are no longer able to be separated by anything or anyone.
65 years – iron wedding . The name of the wedding speaks for itself: the strength of marriage is already unshakable.
67.5 years – stone wedding . The relationship between spouses is like a rock: strong and reliable.
70 years – blessed (grateful) wedding . Living many years together in love and mutual understanding is a grace sent from heaven.
75 years old – crown wedding . People who have lived together for so long deserve the highest praise. The seventy-fifth anniversary crowns married life.
80 years – oak wedding . The name of the wedding speaks for itself, because oak is a symbol of power and longevity.
100 years - red (beautiful) wedding . To live to see such an anniversary seems fantastic. However, the name of this wedding was invented by the Agayev couple from Azerbaijan for their centenary wedding anniversary.
As you can see, some dates are missing. But don’t be afraid to celebrate them: the absence of these anniversaries from the list is most likely due to the fact that they simply haven’t been given a name yet. For example, in some sources you can already find that the sixteenth anniversary of marriage is called a topaz wedding. Therefore, celebrate, give names to nameless anniversaries and may your family life be long and happy!
