What to give for a golden wedding?

Anniversary is a special date for which it is customary to give good gifts. The golden wedding personifies half a century of love - the couple have been together for 50 years, overcame all life's difficulties and were able to maintain warm feelings. On this day, it is customary to give things made of gold, but you can present more useful gifts.

Over our centuries-old history, certain traditions have developed to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the wedding.

Consider the most interesting customs of the celebration:

• children, as a sign of a strong marriage and long life together, should give the "young" spouses new wedding rings, the spouses give the old wedding rings to the children;
• at the very beginning of the holiday, the heroes of the occasion divide the loaf in half, they leave one half for themselves as a sign of the first half of the century lived, and the second is shared among all the guests as a sign of the next 50 years that they will live;
• if gifts are handed over at a festive feast, one of the spouses' relatives must light 2 golden candles on the table and give a congratulatory speech;

• at the celebration of anniversaries they are showered with gold sparkles so that the spouses live another 50 years in peace and understanding;
• the eldest of the children presents it to mom and immediately ties a scarf with gold embroidery on her head;
• at the end of the celebration, the spouses must necessarily treat all guests with a wedding cake, thereby wishing all their guests the same long life in love and harmony;
• after the guests leave, the spouses should drink tea at the table, and only then begin to clean, which symbolizes the unity of the family.

According to the established custom, children give mom and dad new gold wedding rings. But the question arises about the appropriateness of such a gift. Anniversaries are in old age and may no longer wear such jewelry due to joint diseases or edema. Moreover, such a gift will be expensive. The tradition of renewing wedding rings at a golden wedding is a long-standing tradition, where it originates is not known exactly. Most likely, this has to do with reminding the spouses of their wedding day and recalling the feelings they experienced at that moment.

Rings represent marriage, but over time, gold still loses its original luster, and the hands of the spouses undergo age-related changes. Therefore, at the golden wedding, the "newlyweds" can repeat the exchange of rings. Old rings are given to children or grandchildren so that happiness does not leave their families.

For a golden wedding, you can give:

• large wall or grandfather clocks;
• glasses or goblets with gold engraving;
• anniversary medal;
• household appliances;
• orthopedic mattress;
• plaid, blanket, sofa pillows;
• bedding set;
• family portrait in a frame with gilding;
• furniture;
• a ticket to a holiday home or to the sea;
• service.

Gifts are best chosen by brothers and sisters together, you can make one gift, but for an impressive amount. The heroes of the day have probably acquired everything they need for their existence in their life together, and the elderly will be truly pleased to meet at the same table with all relatives and friends. Therefore, you can choose the organization of a festive party as a gift.

Cake is an important addition to identity. At a golden wedding, it is customary to make a big cake, decorate in a wedding theme (with figures of newlyweds, a pair of rings, numbers, swans, inscriptions). Nowadays, confectioners are able to create a real masterpiece, which will be surely appreciated by both heroes of the day and guests. The spouses celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary are far from young and the gift can be selected taking into account the age of the heroes of the day. For example, a humidifier, a heated blanket, or household appliances (dishwasher, microwave, vacuum cleaner, airfryer). Close relatives should be well aware of what exactly will be useful for the heroes of the day.

Grandparents don't have to choose something of value for their 50th wedding anniversary. You can also make a gift with your own hands, the main thing is to remember that attention and kind words are important at this age. Little grandchildren can give a poem or favorite song, draw a postcard. Such a gift from grandchildren will be the most expensive and memorable.

Gift ideas:

• handkerchiefs, tablecloth, towels with gold embroidery;
• flower figures;
• photo album, large photo frame with family photo;
• portrait of spouses;
• collage with photos of the whole family;
• figurines, candlesticks;
• figurines of swans, rings, flowers using origami technique;
• a casket, vase or basket made of newspaper tubes;
• jubilee symbols (large poster, medals, diploma, cup).

For the wedding anniversary, friends, relatives and acquaintances of a married couple can choose any present based on financial capabilities.

Gift options:

• electric kettle;
• bonsai or topiary;
• indoor fountain with vegetation;
• handmade blankets from rags of fabric;
• large service;
• drapes, curtains;
• sofa cushions, blanket, bedspread;
• tablecloth, oven mitts, hot coasters;
• candlestick, gift cup holders;
• fresh flowers (spathiphyllum, orchid, money tree, ficus).

As an inexpensive gift, the following are suitable:

• a set of kitchen towels;
• spice jars;
• vase;
• houseplants;
• digital photo frame;
• a pair of original glasses;
• roses with inscriptions on the petals.

Simple memorable souvenirs will be enough from the younger generation. For example, nephews can give your aunt and uncle a gilded photo album with photos or a small tree with small photos of all family members.

When choosing a gift, it is important to take into account the preferences of the heroes of the day. If the couple is practical, then it is better to give up souvenirs and choose a gift that will really please loved ones. Spouses will surely enjoy a joint trip to the sea or to a holiday home, a health resort, tickets for a concert of their favorite band will also do. Creative personalities can present an original handmade gift. Such presentations are especially pleasant for elderly people. Wife and husband can knit a winter set (mittens, a hat with a scarf), make a symbolic pair of dolls or swans.

A gift, if it is not very voluminous, needs to be packed in a gold wrapper, decorated with ribbons, you can add a postcard or a tag with a signature. The celebration should be bright and short-lived, since it can already be difficult for the heroes of the day to spend so much time on their feet and in noisy companies.

On the half-century anniversary of the wedding, you can present the spouses with a bouquet of yellow roses as a symbol of prosperity in the family. It is best to arrange the bouquet in a golden package, if you wish, add a small greeting card. A congratulatory bouquet can be ordered at a florist in the form of a composition with a gift inserted inside.

What is suitable for a golden wedding:

• rose - a symbol of love;
• gerberas - modesty and faithful love;
• callas - wealth;
• chrysanthemums - confidence and aristocracy;
• gladioli - loyalty and grace;
• orchids - luxury and wealth.

The bouquet is usually presented to the lady, and the main gift is presented to the man. Dance of the young to the favorite melody of their youth and throwing a bouquet can become a perfect end to the holiday. For a young girl, a bouquet portends an imminent marriage, and for a married woman, the celebration of her own golden wedding.

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