What to give parents for their 35th wedding anniversary?
The anniversary of 35 years of marriage is popularly called a coral or linen wedding. Parents who have lived happily together for so many years are worthy of all respect and admiration. Let's think about what to give them for such an anniversary.
What is the name of the anniversary?
Having lived together in marriage for 35 years, the couple celebrate their next anniversary. Thirty-five years of marriage was formerly popularly called a linen wedding. And all because it was linen fabric that was considered the most durable. Later, the anniversary was called coral. This beautiful name did not appear by chance either. The point is that corals take many years to form. And only decades later, unusual, durable and amazingly beautiful coral reefs appear in the seabed. Family life is somewhat similar to them. After living together for so many years, the spouses got to know each other better every year, became closer, the relationship became stronger. As a result, happy, strong and beautiful couples celebrate 35 years of marriage.
Traditionally, the place of celebration should be decorated according to all the rules. The invitees should immediately feel the atmosphere of the anniversary and understand that they have come to celebrate a coral wedding. It is easy to guess that the decor should be chosen in coral shades.
By the way, on this day, if the celebration takes place at home, it is imperative to lay a linen tablecloth on the table as a symbol of a strong and durable family life.
It is customary to celebrate this happy family holiday cheerfully and on a grand scale. It is quite possible to celebrate the anniversary at home or in a restaurant. In any case, children should try to do their best to arrange an unforgettable holiday for their parents.It is also important to give parents such memorable gifts that will remind them of this family celebration for many years.
How to choose a gift?
It is not so easy to make such a gift to parents so that they like it and remember it. The main thing to consider when choosing a gift is that the gift should not only be beautiful, but also symbolic. When choosing a gift for parents, be sure to consider their personal preferences and desires. Sometimes parents themselves talk about what they would like to receive for the anniversary. If they laugh it off and are silent, then they will have to turn on their imagination, intuition, and independently choose the desired present.
When choosing a gift, consider the age of the parents. It so happens that the thing you have chosen seems useful and necessary only to you, but for the parents it will be completely useless. Also, give preference to colors that match the celebration. That is, it can be products not only of coral color, but also of red, pink and even terracotta.
As a rule, parents are happy with any gifts and rarely ask their children for something. But this does not mean at all that they do not dream of anything. Remember, surely one of the parents casually mentioned something that they have long dreamed of. Perhaps this is a coffee machine or a new multicooker. Parents will be very happy to receive such a useful and memorable present from loving children. Each time, using the presented equipment, they will remember you with warmth.
It is quite possible to present a luxurious tea set as a gift. And to make the gift symbolic, you can choose a service of a beautiful coral color. Parents will also appreciate gifts such as warm blankets, beautiful bedspreads for a bed or sofa, a set of towels, a beautiful tablecloth with cloth napkins, decorative pillows, and so on. Make sure to choose all of these coral-colored household items to celebrate 35 years of marriage. Pillows, tablecloths and other textiles can be selected from linen. You can order personalized embroidery for decorative pillows, and they will remind parents about the holiday every day.
You can give your parents a beautiful painting with a marine theme, where corals will also be present. You can order a beautiful portrait of your parents and present it in a luxurious frame.
All of the above gifts are memorable gifts that will come in handy at home and will delight both parents. But, in addition to one joint gift, you can give individual gifts. For example, a mother can be presented with an original coral-colored necklace or made in the form of small corals. And you can also give a jacket, shawl, stole, scarf or hat of this beautiful shade. When choosing a personalized gift for mom in honor of a coral wedding, remember that she should like it. If your mom is not a jewelry lover, then she is unlikely to ever wear a necklace. And if mom has never worn hats, then most likely your present will gather dust in the closet.
For dad, you can choose a nice shirt or a coral-colored T-shirt. If the father wears ties and jackets, then you can present him with such a beautiful accessory as cufflinks or a clip. Such accessories should be with coral colored stones.
In addition to practical gifts, you can surprise your parents. For example, buy them a ticket for two to a holiday home or any resort. All parents, without exception, will enjoy a short trip. Perhaps the parents have long dreamed of visiting a certain city.
A trip to memorable places of your family can be a great gift. You can take your parents by yourself in your car or order a minibus. During the trip, you can visit the place of the first meeting, the first date, the registry office, where the parents signed, and so on. Be sure to bring your camera or hire a professional photographer to capture this memorable excursion.And then it will be possible to make a special album from these photos.
Parents will accept every gift from children with great joy and gratitude. Beautiful gifts, bouquets and other gifts for the wedding anniversary are very good. But do not forget about those gifts and surprises that will give parents positive emotions. Moments of joint family happiness are unforgettable.
What is not recommended to give?
A gift for parents should be memorable and necessary. Adults who have been married for so many years together will definitely appreciate practical gifts. But the present should be practical for them, not for you. Many children give their parents modern gadgets, hoping that sooner or later they will learn to use them. But if parents do not understand modern electronics and do not need this or that gadget, then such gifts should not be given.
It is not customary to give mirrors to such celebrations, as this is considered a bad omen. You cannot give a set of forks and knives, as this will lead to quarrels in the family. You should not give a watch to your parents and a watch at home. Handkerchief sets cannot be gifted. They say that this will lead to quarrels and tears.
When choosing jewelry for mom, do not take necklaces or earrings with pearls. There is a sign that such a gift will bring a lot of grief to the woman who will accept such a gift as a gift. Empty wallets and bags cannot be gifted. Be sure to put at least a small amount in there, otherwise it will lead to financial problems.
What other gifts can be made for a coral wedding, you can find out from the video below.
A good gift idea is a reproduction of the painting on canvas.