17th wedding anniversary - date features and gift ideas

A wedding anniversary is always a significant event for a spouse. And 17 years from the date of the wedding is definitely worth being proud of, because the couple has already passed through a time filled with joy and misfortune and has not broken up. This date is not celebrated very brightly, however, it also has its own traditions of celebration and presenting gifts.

At the age of 17 years from the date of marriage, two interesting facts are connected with abroad.

First, the anniversary has two names: pewter and pink. Both meanings have a certain meaning. Tin belongs to flexible metals; it is often used to connect parts together. The spouses, like two puzzles, are really united by a marriage vow and can no longer live without each other. However, the years lived together make themselves felt, and the flexibility of tin means that spouses need to meet each other more often, that is, to be more pliable, flexible, in order to maintain the relationship for a very long time.

As for the beautiful rose, this symbolism is inherent in the 17th anniversary of life together for a reason. This flower is associated with tenderness and passion, beauty and danger of sharp thorns. So in the relationship of a married couple, there should be both tenderness for each other and the manifestation of passion in strong long-term love. Of course, sometimes family happiness can face problems and disagreements, like thorns that this happiness can hurt, but we must not forget what tied the spouses together, and what they value and love in each other.

That is why it would be best to celebrate the 17th anniversary of the wedding together, in a romantic setting.For example, in a restaurant or at home by candlelight and always with a bouquet of beautiful roses on the table.

Secondly, the 10th wedding anniversary is also pewter or pink. The fundamental difference lies in how these two similarly named anniversaries are celebrated: The 10th anniversary is celebrated magnificently, in the presence of many guests, and the spouses celebrate 17 years either in a narrow circle of the family, or just two of us, in a romantic setting.

It is worth mentioning right away about the most famous and desired gift for a woman - about flowers. For such a date, a bouquet of seventeen red or pink roses is ideal.

But the bouquet is just a great addition to the main gift. So what should you give your wife? Let go of thoughts of everyday gifts. Dishes, household appliances, bedding and similar things will be better presented by friends, and a woman would like to receive a romantic gift from her husband on such an anniversary. We offer several suitable options.

• Dinner in a reputable restaurant. It would be ideal to have live music and flowers with candles on the table. The cozy atmosphere will help you to plunge into tender, romantic feelings for each other.

• A trip to the resort for a holiday for two. Under new impressions, the beloved will forget about everyday worries and just relax.
• Perfume. A bottle of perfume should only be purchased if the man is well aware of his wife's preferences.
• Jewelry. This is perhaps the most appropriate gift. Opportunities and a wide range of options in various stores will allow you to find a gift that matches the theme of the anniversary. You can present a pendant, ring or bracelet with red or pink stones. It would be very symbolic to give something of elegant tin jewelry.

Almost every woman, if she wants to give her spouse something that he really likes, racks her brains. Superfluous worries are useless; on the 17th wedding anniversary, the wife can make a gift that matches the symbolism of this date.

• It's easy to get lost in choosing pewter items. A cigarette case with tin inserts for a smoking man, a tin flask, a beer mug. If your spouse works in an office, tin coasters, clips, desk figurines will do, and tin cufflinks will look good on the sleeves of a business man.
• The beloved husband will be pleased with a quality shirt or business-style vest. Here you can move away from the pink color, which is symbolic for the date of the anniversary, but no one forbids packing in pink paper or a box.

• For 17 years, the spouse has probably studied her chosen one well, she can make a gift in accordance with his preferences. It could be fishing gear, your favorite book in a deluxe edition, expensive stationery, whatever.
• In addition to all of the above, a romantic dinner arranged by a loving wife will perfectly fit into the wedding anniversary. She can cook the most favorite dishes of her man herself, bake a cake or a heart-shaped cake, which will certainly decorate the festive table.

When choosing a 17th wedding anniversary gift for friends, do not forget that the wedding is pewter and pink.

• Decorations made entirely of tin, kitchen utensils, accessories, and the like are perfect. It is possible to carefully choose the choice of pewter jewelry for two, but it is better to avoid buying pewter rings.
• It is even easier to keep the "pink" theme: a set of kitchen or bath towels, a set of high-quality bed linen or a blanket can have drawings or stripes of roses, can be just pink or red. It is also better to pack such gifts in a pink wrapper and under a beautiful bow.
• Useful household appliances are also welcome. This can be a bread maker, coffee maker, juicer, blender, double boiler. Here, too, you can approach from an unusual side: give a yogurt maker, waffle iron or ice cream maker. A cute and convenient tray will also be a useful and even somewhat romantic surprise. Let this be a small hint for the spouses to sometimes delight each other with breakfast in bed.

• A good choice for a present would be a portrait of the spouses, printed on a special canvas. In this case, you can choose an original frame for the portrait. Yes, and it is not necessary to give a portrait with a loving couple, you can make a whole collage of photographs of the spouses, their relatives and friends.
• In choosing a gift for the 17th anniversary, noble rosé drinks such as champagne, wine or liqueur are preferred. The bottle can be beautifully wrapped, as well as a set of glasses for several persons can be attached to it, so that the gift turns out to be harmonious. In addition, the spouses will highly appreciate the small trip or trip organized for them, for example, by horse, by boat.

Most likely, children whose parents are about to celebrate a pink-pewter wedding do not yet have their own income, so it will be difficult to present an expensive gift with the available pocket money. However, there are many options for solving this problem. You will not have to spend too much on the examples of gifts presented below, but it will take a manifestation of imagination and diligence.

• Movie. Due to the vast scope of choice of computer programs, it will not be difficult to find the right one for creating a touching family film. Shoot short video greetings, insert photos, replacing each other with music well-known to parents, and the film will come out great.
• Family photos. It is enough to buy an empty album for photos, and then fill it as you wish. The scope for creativity is huge, because along with photos you can insert both signatures and symbolic items like appliqués. You can also make a large collage of photos with your own hands, even a whole poster with signatures and funny thematic drawings.

• Quest. An unusual but very useful gift will be coupons for visiting an exciting quest. In the heat of passion, a loving couple will be able to return to their youth. However, even here, if there is not enough money, you can organize everything yourself: hide the sheets with assignments, questions, riddles and puzzles throughout the apartment. And after passing all the tests, let the players receive a small but pleasant present.
• Board game. Family gatherings over board games always strengthen the relationship between family members. Games can be humorous, intelligent or just fun - the choice is vast.

• DIY gift. You can do whatever your heart desires with your own hand: a painted picture, embroidery, a postcard from improvised means, figurines. The giver involuntarily puts his soul into such presents, which makes them the most valuable.
• Homemade baking. With a bit of patience, time and work, you can bake a cookie or cake, and the manifestation of imagination with shapes and sweet decorations is very welcome.

Any wedding anniversary is a solemn event, it is a holiday on which lovers delight each other in gratitude for mutual respect and love over the past years. This is a reason to get together with the whole family and surprise the spouses.

It is for all these reasons that wedding anniversaries are celebrated with special traditions and even ancient superstitions, because this further unites married couples.

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