In the 25th year of married life, a silver wedding is celebrated. The spouses who have lived together for a quarter of a century deserve respect and an unforgettable celebration, as well as noble gifts.
From year to year, the feelings of two loving people are strengthened more and more, the union becomes stronger. Therefore, the names of wedding anniversaries become more and more fundamental over time. From calico wedding to wood, nickel, cast iron, and finally silver. The twenty-fifth wedding anniversary acquires the strength of a noble metal.
Ancient customs and traditions
The silver ring is the main symbol of this wedding anniversary. The husband and wife should give each other silver rings, which should be worn on the middle finger of the right hand, without removing, next to the wedding rings.
Another ancient tradition is morning washing from a silver jug. If such dishes are not available, you can put a silver spoon in the prepared water. Washing takes place in 3 stages, each must be done with the help of the other spouse. The first ablution washes away years from a person and gives youth, the second takes away worries and sorrows, and the third prepares for the beginning of a new stage of life. After that, the dishes with the remaining water must be exposed to the open air - the water, evaporating, will take away all the troubles and sorrows.
Earlier, after the wedding, three bottles of wine were laid for storage, which were opened on the day of the silver anniversary. The first bottle was intended for the husband, the second was put on the festive table for the first toast, and the third was to be drunk by the spouses in the evening, when they were alone.
How to celebrate a silver wedding
This worthy anniversary must be celebrated on a grand scale. If there is a desire and opportunity, you need to invite as many friends and relatives as possible and arrange a noisy holiday with toasts, kisses and contests, as at a real wedding. When laying the wedding table, it is advisable to use silverware, and for decoration - silver ribbons, flowers silvered with varnish.
What to give for a silver wedding
Invited guests should not skimp on gifts on such a holiday. The value of gifts should be in harmony with the value of a twenty-five year relationship. Classic gifts for this anniversary are silver items: jewelry, dishes, souvenirs.
For a woman, silver bracelets, pendants, watches, manicure sets are suitable. The spouse will love men's accessories - a silver cigarette case, a lighter, an elegant pen, a ring or cufflinks. Tableware and silverware are always a valuable and meaningful gift for a silver wedding.
You can donate a joint photograph of a married couple, framed in silver. The genealogical tree of the family in a silver frame is also a relevant and original gift.
A good option is a silver-plated table or wall clock with engraving, a floor vase with a silver dusting, a silver tray. A symbolic gift will be a silver cup or medal, as a prize for such a long life together. The presentation of such presents must be accompanied by a solemn speech.
