Despite the fact that the wedding day is irrevocably left in the past, newlyweds are waiting for a lot of holidays ahead, no less bright and joyful. A huge role in the life of spouses is played by such a holiday as the anniversary of the wedding. Every year, the family union is becoming stronger and stronger, and the couple are more and more respectful to each other.
Each anniversary of the wedding has its own specific meaning - it means a new stage in family life and proves that with the years of love only becomes stronger. Each wedding anniversary has its own name, which symbolizes the degree of solidity of family relations. Below are the names of wedding anniversaries by year, which are usually celebrated:
- Calico wedding - the name of the anniversary of the first year of family relations. Chintz means that the spouses have become accustomed to each other and the threads that connect them have become stronger. The first year after the wedding is considered the most difficult. Celebrating the first anniversary after the wedding is a kind of victory. On this day, it is customary for spouses to give products from the canvas - bed linen, diapers, towels and so on.
- Paper wedding - the name of the wedding after 2 years of marriage. Despite the fact that the paper is a fragile material, it means that the family union becomes even more durable. It is customary to donate books and other gifts from paper to this celebration.
- Leather wedding - the name of the wedding in 3 years of family relations. Leather wedding means that marriage becomes stronger, love and mutual understanding grow between spouses. The skin is not so easy to tear as paper. On this day, it is common for spouses to give products made of leather.
- Wooden wedding - the name of the celebration in 5 years of family relations. The family union grows stronger and after 5 years becomes strong as a tree. It is customary to celebrate the fifth anniversary of family relations with friends and relatives. On this day, spouses are given souvenirs from wood and other memorable gifts.
- Pink (tin) wedding - the name of the wedding in 10 years. On this round date, spouses are given roses and products made of tin. The name of the wedding symbolizes the fact that for the past 10 years in the family life there were also sharp spikes and soft fragrant petals.
- Glass wedding - means 15 years together. Relations between the spouses grow stronger and become clear and transparent as glass. On this day it is customary to give dishes and glass souvenirs.
- Porcelain wedding - the name of the wedding in 20 years. On the festive table must be present porcelain dishes. Gifts on this day must also be made of porcelain.
- Silver wedding - 25 years of happy family life. It is customary to celebrate this celebration magnificently and on a grand scale. Silver is a noble metal that symbolizes strength and how much the spouses value each other. Silver must be present on the festive table. To give, also, products from this metal are accepted.
- Pearl wedding - the name of the wedding in 30 years. Pearl symbolizes impeccable relations between spouses. Pearls are usually compared to tears of happiness.
- Coral (linen) wedding - the name of the wedding in 35 years. The double name symbolizes the longevity of relations between spouses and the coziness that reigns in their house.
- Gold wedding - 50 years in marriage. To live 50 years with a loved one is not given to everyone. Golden wedding is a wonderful event in the life of the couple!
Below are all the names of weddings for lived years:
Calico wedding - 1 year.
Paper wedding - 2 years.
Leather wedding - 3 years.
Linen wedding - 4 years.
Wooden wedding - 5 years.
Cast-iron wedding - 6 years.
Woolen wedding - 7 years.
Tin wedding - 8 years.
Earthen wedding - 9 years.
Pink wedding - 10 years.
Steel wedding - 11 years.
Nickel wedding - 12.5 years.
Lacy wedding - 13 years.
Agate wedding - 14 years.
Glass wedding - 15 years.
Turquoise wedding - 18 years.
Porcelain wedding - 20 years.
Silver wedding - 25 years.
Pearl wedding - 30 years.
Amber wedding - 34 years.
Coral wedding - 35 years.
Aluminum wedding - 37.5 years.
Ruby wedding - 40 years.
Sapphire wedding - 45 years.
Lavender wedding - 46 years.
Cashmere wedding - 47 years.
The amethyst wedding is 48 years old.
Cedar wedding - 49 years.
Gold wedding - 50 years.
Emerald wedding - 55 years.
Diamond wedding - 60 years.
Iron wedding - 65 years.
Stone wedding - 67.5 years.
Graceful wedding - 70 years.
Crown wedding - 75 years.
Oak wedding - 80 years.