29 years of marriage: traditions and ideas for the holiday

29 years of marriage is a long time. In a year, the husband and wife will celebrate the anniversary, but the date of 29 years is also very important for the spouses. After reading this article, you will learn about the traditions and interesting ideas for holding such a holiday, as well as what gifts are best presented to the heroes of the occasion.

The anniversary of 29 years of married life is called velvet. Velvet is a material that is durable and soft, and is quite expensive. This fabric is highly valued because it is beautiful, elegant and of high quality.

Previously, velvet was worn exclusively by the wealthy, select people. Spouses who have been married for 29 years also have the right to call themselves such. Their value is a warm and trusting relationship, proven over the years.

Velvet symbolizes tenderness and love in the family. This delicate, delicate material reminds the wife and husband that even the strongest relationships must be protected.

There are some traditions of celebrating the 29th anniversary of living together, which will help maintain the strength of the marriage and the tender feelings of the spouses for each other.

• On this day, the husband and wife should remember that a long family life is not a reason to exclude tenderness and manifestations of love from a relationship. The spouses should dance together, and after the dance usually followed by kisses accompanied by shouts of "bitter" (exactly 29 times).
• It is recommended to serve chicken breast and seafood dishes on the festive table.From such ingredients, you can create salads, cutlets and much more. Velvet eggs are often used as decorations. The highlight of the table can be a large cake with a decorative element - a velvet ribbon.

• You can decorate the holiday with a small velvet heart, sewn with your own hands. This element is embroidered with the initials or names of the wife and husband. After the holiday, it will need to be stored in a secluded place. This heart will symbolize the tenderness and strength of the relationship, will become a talisman against negativity.
• Before the holiday date, husband and wife sleep in a bed strewn with rose petals. The more there are, the better for family relationships.
• Velvet for the 29th anniversary of living together should be used everywhere: in decorating gifts, rooms, tables, clothes. Spouses can wear completely velvet outfits or limit themselves to some elements of this material.

When choosing a suitable surprise, you need to consider who you are presenting it to: your wife, husband, acquaintances, parents. Much also depends on the tastes of the recipients of the gift. Let's consider the most successful and popular options.

The spouse can be presented with velvet shoes. This option is suitable for ladies of any age. However, there will be no surprise, because you need to try on shoes before making a purchase. The husband can go to the store with his wife to find the right size.

You can donate a handbag, velvet gloves, any beautiful clothes made of this material. Of course, in order to make such gifts, the husband must know his wife's tastes well.

Another good option is jewelry in a velvet box. Of course, on such a holiday it is not worth giving jewelry, it is better to opt for a piece of jewelry made of precious metal. So the spouse will emphasize that the relationship with his wife is very important for him.

Almost any woman will be delighted to receive beautiful flowers as a gift.

Many women love cats. If this also applies to your wife, you can give her a kitten (British or Russian blue, with beautiful velvety fur). Since children usually grow up after 29 years of marriage, we can begin to give love and care to our smaller brothers.

For the husband, you can choose some kind of velvet clothing, for example, a beautiful jacket. Another option is also possible - a comfortable and pleasant to the touch dressing gown. You can donate any interesting accessory, for example, a velvet bow tie. If your husband is not very fond of velvet fabric, opt for a regular gift, but wrap it in velvet.

If friends invite you to a velvet wedding, of course, you will not be able to do without a gift. Remember not to choose the first option that comes across. Usually, people understand very well when a gift was bought on the "if only there was something" principle. Doing this is not good for friendship. Try to find something that your friends will definitely like. Among the most universal (but almost always appropriate) options, there are several.

• Beautiful interior items. These can be vases, book shelves, paintings, and so on.
• Plaid. The product can be small or large, made of any material that is pleasant to the touch. You can order embroidery (decorate the plaid with the names or initials of the spouses).

• Towels. Such a gift is always appropriate, because towels cease to be soft over time, they have to be replaced regularly. It is recommended to stop the choice exclusively on high quality materials. They serve as long as possible and practically do not lose their aesthetic appearance. It is better to buy towels of "velvet" colors: burgundy, deep blue, and so on.
• Sofa cushions. Such products will create an atmosphere of comfort and convenience in the house. You can give both just beautiful pillowcases and pillows.
• Bath set (if the wife and husband like to go there). It may include cosmetics, brooms, towels, and so on.

• A set of bed linen. You can choose a “velvet” burgundy-red color, or you can opt for more delicate colors. Choose exclusively high quality bedding from a trusted manufacturer. Otherwise, the joy of the spouses from receiving the gift will be overshadowed by protruding threads and paint leaking after washing.
• Blanket. Such a gift can serve spouses for a very long time. To make it this way, it is worth approaching his choice with the utmost seriousness. Another suitable option is a beautiful bedspread.

• Slippers. They can be any, the main thing is the convenience and high quality of the products.
• Bathrobes. The most suitable materials are microfiber, plush. It is best to try to find robes that resemble velvet in color and texture.
• Tablecloth. This is a gift that is hard not to guess. The husband and wife can use the tablecloth to decorate the table during holiday events. It can be velvety, rich in color, or more classic. As a complement to the tablecloth, you can give a salt shaker, napkin holders or other serving items.

Surprises from children are especially important, because they symbolize the continuation of life and the family itself. Parents do not have to give anything expensive, the main thing is to show them attention and care by carefully preparing for the holiday. Several options can be considered successful gifts.

• Various items for interior decoration, contributing to the creation of comfort. These are beautiful bedspreads, lamps, paintings and so on.
• Souvenirs. Parents may like unusual figurines, flower vases.

• Gym membership, to visit the pool or beauty salon (for a year, six months, a month).
• A ticket to a rest house, sanatorium, to the sea. Few people will not like a gift like this.

• Velvet box. It will be possible to store money, jewelry or other small items in it. This symbol of a velvet wedding will attract positive energy.
• Cake. By ordering such a gift, you can fully show your imagination. However, the most popular option for the 29th anniversary of marriage is the delicious and very aesthetic appearance of the Red Velvet cake.
• Gift card. This option is fine if you don't know what your parents might like. Thanks to such a useful gift, spouses will be able to buy something themselves.

A popular option is to have a royal feast with family members and close friends (the rest can be invited for their 30th wedding anniversary). To maintain the festive atmosphere, guests can wear, for example, velvet robes. They will need to be sewn in advance. May all the people present at the celebration greet the Queen and King, who have been on the throne for 29 years. Obligatory elements of the celebration are interesting contests, dances, light snacks.

If there is no desire to be in a big noisy company that day, you can celebrate a velvet wedding together. Sit back on the couch and watch a good movie. You can go to the movies, sit in soft chairs, and pretend you're on your first date again.

A date can be arranged differently. Many people prefer to go to a restaurant for dinner. The main thing is to choose the most suitable place. Here you need to focus on the tastes of both spouses, as well as on their financial capabilities.

If the velvet wedding falls in the velvet season, you can celebrate it by going on a trip. It is also worth noting that at the beginning of autumn there are already fewer vacationers in warm countries, so travel prices at this time are usually lower.

Now you know how best to celebrate a velvet wedding, what is the best gift for it. However, it should be borne in mind that the main thing is not the details, but sincere attention. Feeling it, the spouses will remember the holiday for a long time.

"Recipe" for an original wedding anniversary gift, see below.