What to give parents for a ruby ​​wedding?

For every couple, the wedding anniversary is a celebration of their love and devotion, especially if it is a “round” date. After 40 years of marriage, the couple celebrate a ruby ​​wedding. This name was chosen for the anniversary for a reason, because the ruby ​​stone represents love, devotion and sincerity. Without them, such a happy and strong family would not have developed. On this day, it is customary to give gifts, children are especially scrupulous about this issue.

It is not customary to celebrate a ruby ​​wedding with a grandiose celebration with a large number of guests. As a rule, only family members and closest friends are invited. By tradition, guests should come in pairs, but by no means alone, since this is a bad omen for those who celebrate their birthday. It is desirable that children and grandchildren are present at the holiday.

The room in which it is planned to celebrate the ruby ​​wedding must be beautifully decoratedto create a pleasant, romantic atmosphere. The decor and decoration of tables should contain red elements, for example, tablecloths, curtains, flowers, balls, napkins. It is important not to overdo it, otherwise the room will be dark and somewhat aggressive. It is recommended to complement the color scheme with white, gold, yellow, pink, silver and bronze shades.

For the 40th anniversary of married life, it is necessary to carefully prepare not only the premises for the celebration, but also gifts.They should correspond to the theme of the holiday, and carry a meaning, so it is important to know which items can be presented to the heroes of the day and which not.

There are a number of tips for choosing the perfect 40th wedding anniversary gift for your parents.

• Individual approach. As a rule, one universal gift is presented on the wedding anniversary, which will symbolize the life of the spouses together. Usually these are souvenirs or common items. It is worth considering that receiving individual gifts is much more pleasant, therefore it is recommended to look for something interesting and necessary for each of the parents.
• Jewelry is always relevant. According to tradition, for 40 years from the date of the wedding, it is customary to give jewelry with a ruby, which will become talismans for the family. For a mother, you can choose earrings, a chain with a pendant, a necklace, a bracelet, a brooch or a ring, and for a father - cufflinks, a tie clip, a ring, a bracelet or a watch.

• Compliance with the color scheme. The ruby ​​stone has a red hue that ranges from bright pink to deep burgundy. It is recommended to choose a gift in the same color scheme. In addition to things, souvenirs and household items, the heroes of the day are often presented with vintage red and pink wines.
• Original sets. Since the couple has been married for 40 years, traditionally relatives give them sets of forty items. As a rule, this is a service, cutlery, books, elite alcohol.

The fortieth anniversary of marriage is a solid date that indicates the strength of a couple's relationship and dedication to each other, so gifts for them should be appropriate. It is recommended to choose practical things that are useful in everyday life.

• Interior items. New quality furniture is a great gift for parents. After all, they often try to help their children, provide them with everything they need, while pushing their needs into the background. It should be noted that when buying such a gift, you need to know the dimensions of the room where you plan to place it.
• Appliances. Modern technology makes our life much easier and makes it easier to carry out our daily activities.

• Home textiles. Bed linen, towels, blankets, bedspreads are necessary in every home, so they are great as a present for an anniversary.
• Accessories for recreation in the country. If the parents have a country house where they like to spend time, then they can be presented with a brazier, a hammock, garden furniture and other things necessary for outdoor recreation.

Hand-made things are valued much more than those purchased in the store, because soul, love and care are invested in them. Such an original gift will certainly find a response in the hearts of the heroes of the day and will give warm emotions, pleasant memories of this day for many years. Great options for handmade items for a ruby ​​wedding for parents are:

• an album filled with family photos in chronological order;
• homemade postcard with beautiful decor and touching congratulations;
• modular frame or collage for photos;

• decorative pillows and a blanket;
• a picture embroidered with threads, beads or ribbons;
• video clip with congratulations from relatives and friends.

At the time of the onset of a ruby ​​wedding, the age of the heroes of the day usually reaches 60-70 years, therefore, when choosing gifts, this aspect should be taken into account. Since at this age special attention must be paid to health, relatives can give the heroes of the occasion different devices and items.

• Massager for relaxation and elimination of pain syndromes in the body. These can be special chairs, a chair pad, a foot bath, as well as manual devices for self-massage.
• Orthopedic mattress and pillows for a comfortable sleep. These products are incredibly comfortable, because they allow the body to take the correct position, which, in turn, has a positive effect on the body.
• Home air purifier and humidifier. Such a gift will be especially relevant for those who have respiratory tract disorders.

• Heater or electric fireplace. A comfortable temperature in the home for the elderly is incredibly important, because the protective functions of the body at this age are already weakened, and even a small draft can cause colds or joint pain.
• Sports equipment for improving physical health. After fifty years, the human body especially needs daily warm-ups and moderate physical activity. This is especially true for women, because around this age, hormonal changes begin to occur, which leads to weight gain, rapid fatigue, and pain in muscles and joints.
• A voucher to a sanatorium, where a married couple can not only improve their health, but also have a pleasant time together. Anniversaries will certainly appreciate such a gift, because they also want to take a break from household chores and worries.

An important attribute of every wedding is a cake, which is not only a treat, but a symbol of sweet family life. According to tradition, the newly made husband and wife should cut off the first 2 pieces of cake together and treat each other with them. At a ruby ​​wedding, you can repeat this ceremony to remind the couple of that happy day.

A 40th anniversary cake should be special and in line with the theme of the holiday. Today, you can order a delicacy of almost any design from the pastry chefs, and also choose its taste at your discretion. Usually, for such a celebration, a biscuit cake with one or two tiers is prepared, covered with red mastic, and decorated with white flowers made from cream or marzipan.

If you wish, you can decorate the birthday cake with a congratulatory inscription, photograph, figurines, fruits or various sweets. With regard to the shape of the confectionery masterpiece, the most preferred is round, heart-shaped or square. Its size should be chosen according to the number of guests.

Children should take over the organization of the parents' ruby ​​wedding celebration. You can ask for help from a company that organizes celebrations. Its employees will do their best to ensure that the fortieth anniversary is held at the highest level, and will be remembered by the jubilees for many years.

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