What to give to parents, friends, husband, wife for a silver wedding. What to give spouses for a silver wedding: the most practical options Bouquet for 25 wedding anniversary

The symbol of a silver wedding is silver, which contains the meaning of strength of relationships, trust and love. Therefore, gifts for 25 wedding years should be made of this noble metal.

Also, a gift for the 25th wedding anniversary can be symbolic, reminiscent of an important event in the couple’s life together.

Not every married couple can boast of such a strong relationship to celebrate the silver wedding event. An important date carries a quarter of a century family life lived together.

A couple who has gone through many events, experienced the joy and happiness of the birth of children, and, possibly, grandchildren, went through grief and troubles, overcoming quarrels, and strengthened their love.

These man and woman, who invited their closest friends and relatives on such a significant day, undoubtedly deserve symbolic and original gift for our 25th wedding anniversary.

What do spouses get for their 25th wedding anniversary?

Since a wedding is considered silver, it is customary to give all kinds of products made from it.

You can give:

silverware
silver dishes
glasses with silver engraving
tea or coffee service
flower vase
bed linen embroidered with silver threads
various figurines symbolizing the love and devotion of spouses

What do they give a woman on her 25th wedding anniversary?

In addition to joint gifts, attention should be paid to each spouse individually. A woman who is the keeper of the home, the support and support of her husband, a loving mother, deserves a gift for her 25th wedding anniversary not only from her relatives, but also from her husband.

Jewelry is the most popular among women. These could be silver earrings, a necklace, a chain with a pendant, a ring decorated with a stone, or an unusually woven bracelet.

A beautiful silver-colored shawl made of silk fabric will delight any fashionista.

A silver box for jewelry and beautiful things dear to your heart is an expensive and symbolic gift.

An ornate frame with a group photo of all family members or a wedding photo taken 25 years ago.

A silver box is a very symbolic gift

A classic gift, appropriate for any celebration, is luxury perfume, especially your favorite scent.

More gift ideas

What should tin gifts be for a 10th wedding anniversary and what can they mean?

Gifts for a man's 25th wedding anniversary

The head of the family, the breadwinner, a reliable comrade and his wife’s assistant in difficult times, able to life situation to maintain composure, has the right to receive the desired gift as a token of gratitude and as a symbol of love and respect from his beloved. Also, you should not deprive your beloved father, grandfather or friend of attention, but give him something that he likes.

A silver chain, ring or signet will serve.

A wristwatch in a silver frame is an excellent gift that will be appreciated.

A real men's perfume, a classic gift for any mature man.

After all, not only women love silver jewelry.
The product can be engraved with sincere wishes of happiness and long years of family life.

You can give a silver cigarette case to a man who smokes.

Original gift ideas for 25th wedding anniversary

Gifts for 25 wedding years may not necessarily consist of specific items. An excellent option would be original events, surprises, and pleasant little things made by yourself. After all, the most important thing for the culprits festive event– this is the attention of people dear to your heart.

May become:

vacation trip to the sea
unforgettable tourist excursion
boat cruise
candlelit dinner for two in an expensive restaurant with live music
a hand-made card with wishes in poetic form
an album with photographs of spouses from all anniversaries, arranged in chronological order.
as an option, you can give a collage of family photos

Whatever the choice of gift for a silver wedding, it will bring joy and pleasure to the couple. The most important thing for spouses is to be present at such an important event for them. dear people: beloved children and grandchildren, devoted and true friends.

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Traditions are very important for every family. Some families form their own traditions, others turn to the traditions of their ancestors. But perhaps all families, once a year, remember that solemn day when they united their family stories and became one. A wedding anniversary is one of those holidays that is celebrated year after year, from generation to generation. What to give and how to celebrate anniversaries by year, more on that later.

Wedding anniversaries by year - features of the celebration

Table 1: Wedding anniversaries and their names by year

Year	Wedding anniversary name	Peculiarities
Marriage Day	Green *	It is called that because the family is still immature, so to speak “green”. The young people still have a lot to go through, and the main thing is to create strong bonds of marriage and live for many, many years. Flowers are the symbol of a wedding, which is why they decorate the wedding venue and subsequent celebration. Flowers should also be included in the bride's bouquet and boutonnieres.
1 year	Calico	Another name is gauze. And this came from the nature of married life in the first year. In fact, in the first year of marriage, the spouses began to get to know each other better, and their family connection was more like a thin fabric, like chintz. Another definition of the name speaks of the too active intimate life of a young couple, which leads to the thinning of cotton linen to the state of gauze. On the first anniversary, you should drink light alcohol: wine, liqueurs, and you should drink champagne left after the wedding. It's better to celebrate outdoors.
2 year	Paper	Paper is also a fragile object, which is why the second year of marriage got its name. Only by being together do spouses create a strong union; it is advisable to have offspring by this time, which will further strengthen the family. It's better to celebrate outdoors.
3 year	Leather	The symbol of the anniversary is leather; it is already a more durable material. Marital relationships at this stage became stronger and more durable. It's better to celebrate outdoors.
4 year	Linen	Another name is rope or wax. It’s not for nothing that flax has become a symbol of four years of family life. It symbolizes wealth, purity, and strength of family ties. You can celebrate your anniversary however you like. Linen is a durable material. After all, the couple lived together for 4 years, they learned to listen and hear each other, which means they are ready to continue their journey hand in hand. If an anniversary is being celebrated, then there must be a linen tablecloth and candles on the table. In the old days, it was believed that on the fourth wedding anniversary, you need to weave a rope from flax and tie the hands of the spouses with it. If they get out, then the marriage will be long and happy.
5 year	Wooden	The first round anniversary of the family. Wood is a durable material, which means that relationships have acquired their steadfastness and strength. By this time, the couple probably had a child, and perhaps already have their own home. There is such a sign that on the fifth anniversary of the family, a husband and wife must plant a tree. This will become a memory for their descendants, and will also “root” the union.
6 years	Cast iron	This material becomes the first, durable, metal symbol of family ties. Many years of living together mean that the relationship has some weight, it is important to you. But this does not mean that relationships can be left to chance; if you drop a cast iron product, it will break, and so will relationships. Any misunderstanding, understatement and troubles can destroy a marriage. And a good attitude, love and respect will strengthen it. A cast iron wedding also symbolizes a strong home.
6.5 years	Zinc	No matter how many holidays there are, they will always commemorate something. And the day when it was born new family, has special significance for spouses. It would seem that this is not such a holiday, but you can do something nice for yourself on such a day. This small holiday speaks of relationships as pure as zinc. A short vacation is arranged at home, with your closest relatives, or just to be alone.
7 years	Copper	Each anniversary is marked with certain symbolism. And this is all for a reason, the symbol speaks of the stage of building a family, the relationship between spouses. Seven years are marked by a durable and valuable material – copper. This suggests that spouses are of incomparable value to each other. The most important goal of the spouses for the future is to bring their relationship to a silver and golden wedding, that is, to make the relationship even more precious and stronger.
8 years	Tin	Yours life together is 8 years, which is already a long time, but not so much that we forget about each other. This period of time allowed each other to get used to everyone's interests. Relationships at this stage enter a new direction. Family relationships at this stage are completely normalized, filled with warmth and understanding.
9 years old	Earthenware	The concept of faience means a strong union. This means your relationship has become even more connected and strong. This material is not strong, so for strength family relations we need to express all complaints to each other. Another symbol of the family’s ninth anniversary is chamomile, a homely, summer and pure flower that blooms only in the warm season. This is a great symbol for family life, which also blossoms when you give each other warmth. Do not forget that a family is built on the brightest and warmest feelings.
10 years	Tin	In another way, this anniversary is celebrated as pink. Tin is a flexible material that is very suitable for family relationships, for strength, which need to be adjusted to the interests of the partner. But a rose means passion and love, which has been preserved for so long and has not yet faded away. This day should be celebrated on a grand scale.
11 years old	Steel	Steel is a strong and durable material, which means family relationships should correspond to it. The married couple has already overcome the difficulties of the first years of marriage, now the spouses have become closer, closer and closer. This event is usually celebrated with family. Having overcome a journey of eleven years, the couple proved that their marriage is strong, resilient, as if like steel.
12 years or (12.5 years)	Nickel	Sometimes this date is commemorated with silk. Nickel means that the family life of a married couple has become stable, most likely they have their own home, a child, and even several. The family has already gone through many trials, but it remains like nickel, shiny, durable and strong.
13 years old	Lace	The symbol of the wedding is the lily of the valley and lace. Both symbols are very gentle and reverent, exactly what should be present in both spouses. Lily of the valley indicates devotion and purity of marriage. Lace is characterized by sophistication, tenderness and beauty. appearance. The same can be said about the close connection between the spouses; it is like lace, just as tender and skillfully chiseled by both creators of the family. Despite the fact that the number “13” is unlucky, it has no significance for celebrating a wedding anniversary.
14 years old	Agate	The symbolism here is agate, a hard and durable stone. It signifies longevity and health of husband and wife. On this significant date, the “young” must again confess their love for each other, and also talk about their innermost dreams and secrets. Agate is called upon to protect the family way of life. This day is usually celebrated in nature.
15 years	Khrustalnaya	Despite the fragility of crystal, this anniversary speaks of the strength of family ties, great love and mutual understanding between husband and wife. This date shows the purity of family relationships and the happiness of two loving hearts. There must be crystal at the holiday, like main symbol anniversary At the celebration, husband and wife should exchange crystal glasses. Guests will be required to break a plate, glass or something else made of glass.
16 years old*	——	——
17 years old*	——	——
18 years old	Turquoise	A beautiful and strong stone, which has not in vain become a symbol of the 18th wedding anniversary. All passions, quarrels and grievances have passed, there is only a bright future ahead, there are fewer everyday problems. Turquoise symbolizes peace and happiness. By this time, your relationship will sparkle with a new, turquoise color.
19 years old	Pomegranate	Pomegranate is a red fruit and in the nineteen-year life of spouses, it represents love, sincerity in marital relationships, and respect for each other.
20 years	Porcelain	Porcelain is a very expensive material; it glows very brightly in the dark, thereby illuminating the right path in difficult times. It symbolizes a strong family, in which there is always prosperity, comfort, warmth and a pleasant atmosphere.
21 years old	Opal	The opal stone symbolizes a long, strong and good relationship between spouses. Traditionally, this holiday is celebrated by spouses alone at home.
22 years old	Bronze	Bronze, an alloy of two metals, symbolizes the union of two different personalities into one and inseparable whole, as well as their plasticity and ability to make concessions. By this time, the couple had learned to adapt to each other.
23 years old	beryl	Beryl is a symbol of renewal. It is believed that the relationship between the spouses reaches a new level. The stone symbolizes prosperity, comfort, prosperity and love. If, after being together for so many years, a couple remains united, then the relationship is truly strong and durable.
24 years old	Satin	Satin is a light fabric, which means the relationship should be the same. Having lived together for so many years, the spouses already understand each other perfectly. You already have everything, the children have grown up, life is settled, all that remains is to live and enjoy every minute with your loved one.
25 years old	Silver	This is already a big and significant day. Silver is one of the most expensive materials, which speaks of a long journey and the strength of marital ties. Such an anniversary should be celebrated on a grand scale. One of the traditions of the anniversary celebration is the exchange of silver rings between spouses, which are worn along with gold ones.
26 years old	Jade	Jade is a very mysterious stone; it symbolizes strong ties and warm relationships. He is also entrusted with guarding the sacrament of marriage. This is the first year after the Silver Wedding, which can be celebrated with family or alone with each other.
27 years old	Mahogany	By this time, the couple’s children had already grown up and perhaps had grandchildren. The name of the wedding is associated with the growth of the family tree. Mahogany is very expensive and durable; it can only be compared to priceless minutes spent with family at the parents’ home.
28 years old*	——————	———————
29 years old	Velvet	The name of the wedding symbolizes warmth, love, tenderness between spouses. On the holiday, your wife should wear something made of velvet. The symbolizing material represents wealth and prosperity in the family.
30 years old	Pearl	The anniversary symbolizes the cohesion and greatness of a married couple, like a precious stone, whose beauty is created by nature itself and years of life are spent on it. Pearls symbolize the nobility and beauty of their rich spouses life experience, an example to follow and an ideal. It is customary to celebrate the anniversary in a restaurant with the invitation of a large number of guests.
31 years old	Dark (sunny)	The past years of family life symbolize the warmth and comfort of the home, the closeness of the spouses and their resilience in the face of any troubles that arise.
32 and 33 years old *	—————————-	—————————
34 years old	Amber	The wedding date, like the stone itself, shows the greatness of the spouses who went through all the difficulties of life and formed a real strong family. In addition, amber, as a mineral derived from the sun, also symbolizes the warmth and openness of the parental home.
35 years old	Coral	This anniversary also has other names - linen or linen, but their names are rarely found so as not to be confused with other dates. Corals represent a special formed world of longevity, calmness like ocean serenity, a symbol of grace and well-being, health.
36 years old*	—————	———————
37 years old	Muslin	The years of living together have created a special durability and strength of family relationships, like muslin material, which is a beautiful thin fabric that cannot be torn by hands, which indicates the inseparability of the relationship between the spouses and perseverance in the face of danger.
37.5 years	Aluminum	It is customary to celebrate thirty-seven and a half years so that spouses have an easy relationship and easy life Therefore, the symbol of the holiday is aluminum, as the lightest metal.
38 years old	Mercury	Although mercury is a toxic substance, it is at the same time a material capable of taking on any shape of a vessel, which undoubtedly symbolizes the ability of spouses to smooth out all problematic situations and find compromises in any life situation that arises for them. Mercury on this anniversary is a symbol of understanding and compliance.
39 years old	Crepe	Due to the complexity and versatility of the life and character of the spouses, thirty-nine years of marriage symbolize the presence of a strong trusting relationship between husband and wife that emerged over the years of marriage and whose destinies were intertwined like threads of crepe material.
40 years old	Ruby	The red stone symbolizes many years of love and mutual respect between spouses, feelings that have stood the test of time will never fade despite the adversities of fate and the storms of life.
41-43 years old*	——————-	————————
44 years old	Topazovaya	Forty-four years of family life symbolize topaz, which is known for its purity of beauty and strength; as a mineral, it personifies the purity and openness of marital relations similar to the most beautiful and precious feeling - love.
45 years old	Sapphire	Sapphire has long symbolized eternal love and was a talisman against evil. And that is why this stone is entrusted to accompany forty-five years of marriage. Like this precious stone, spouses must protect each other from all the misfortunes of life and show everyone their resilience to the coming difficulties of life.
46 years old	Lavender	Lavender is a mountain flower that can only be picked by climbing to the top of the mountain. A kind of exotic name for the anniversary date is associated with the tenderness, kindness and care of the spouses for each other over a long period of life together.
47 years old	Cashmere	Cashmere is one of the most expensive fabrics; it takes a lot of effort and patience to create. Compare such work to the efforts of spouses to create an ideal family and achieve harmony and peace in it.
48 years old	Amethyst	Amethyst is one of the precious stones that is destined to accompany the forty-eighth anniversary of marriage. It is a symbol of the uniqueness and respect of marriage relationships, the ideal of family.
49 years old	Kedrovaya	Cedar has long been considered a long-lived tree, therefore it has an honorable role to personify the long years of life of the spouses, their good health and resistance to all the misfortunes of life.
50 years	Golden	The anniversary is considered golden because spouses value each other more than gold over the long years of marriage. That's why gold is the symbol. It is customary to celebrate the anniversary on a grand scale with friends and relatives.
51-54 years old*	—————————	————————
55 years old	Emerald	The symbol of the anniversary is gem emerald, which symbolizes the eternal happiness and well-being of the spouses. The anniversary is celebrated among close relatives. The main wishes are never to grow old, to love each other.
56-59 years old*	————————	————————
60 years old	Diamond	The most durable mineral in the world is the diamond, which is destined to represent sixty years of marriage. The diamond itself says that the hearts of the spouses will no longer be able to share any of the hardships and difficulties of life.
61-64 years old*	———————-	————————
65	Iron	The years spent in marriage, like iron, show how strong the spouses turned out to be to all the hardships of life and how strong their marriage turned out to be.
66 and 67 years old*	——————-	———————-
67.5 years	Stone	It is known that the stone never changes even under the pressure of time; spouses who have been married for 67.5 years show future generations that their relationship, like a stone, is indestructible and inseparable. The anniversary is celebrated with family.
68-69 years old*	—————————	—————————
70 years old	Blagodatnaya	On this anniversary wedding day, the spouses seem to thank each other for all the years they have lived together, their children and grandchildren.
71-74 years old*	————————	—————————
75 years old	Crown	The crown shows the highest position of the spouses in the family hierarchy - their wisdom and steadfastness in all life's problems. Celebrated with family.
76-79 years old*	———————	—————————
80 years old	Oak	Those who were lucky enough to meet this date compare it to an oak tree, as a symbol of nobility, power and durability.
81-89 years old*	———————	———————
90 years old	Granite	Granite is a long-lived stone, just like those who have lived to celebrate 90 years of marriage. There are no special celebration traditions; usually close relatives and close family friends gather for the anniversary.
91-99 years old*	———————	———————
100 years	Platinum (red)	The tradition of celebrating a century of marriage came to us from the Caucasus mountains. Platinum or red color shows the height of the spouses’ feelings almost to the skies, both towards each other and towards their children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

* - these wedding anniversaries do not have names. They are usually not celebrated due to the fact that previously it was considered a bad omen.

Today, more and more often, the anniversary is celebrated with a magnificent celebration, some even repeat their vows on the wedding day, with a large number of guests. In essence, a second wedding is arranged, with the same groom and the same bride, with gifts and guests.

Some people celebrate anniversaries together over a romantic dinner or with their family, reviewing photos and videos from the wedding.

Photos of pensioners who have lived a long life together and decided to celebrate this event by arranging a photo shoot in the “Lovestory” style look funny.

Table 2: What to give for your wedding anniversary

Wedding anniversary name	Anniversary gifts
Green	Nowadays, money is considered the most important gift. And there the newly-made family will decide for itself what to buy for them. Along with the desired envelope, you can give amulets or bags of incense as a gift. This will help protect the newly-made family from adversity and envy.
Calico	Bed linens are perfect as gifts to replenish the supplies of a young family. It is unlikely that during the year they lived together they acquired a sufficient number of them. Pillows, aprons, towels, etc. are also suitable.
Paper	Two years of married life have long been compared to paper. This is because a lot of troubles and worries arise, which throws the spouses out of balance. Paper easily tears and burns, which is why it is better to give something paper as a gift to replenish its reserves. Money, books, albums, paintings, etc. will help you cope with this difficult task. Don’t forget about gifts between spouses; this should generally become a tradition for a newly-made family. In this case, you can present money that everyone will spend on their own needs, or something made with their own hands, preferably from paper, such as a wedding album.
Leather	As a gift, it is best to give something leather: a keychain, wallet, bag, furniture, etc.
Linen	Linen is a durable and expensive material. This is also considered the fourth year of marriage; many problems have already passed, the spouses have gotten used to each other, perhaps a child or even two have appeared. On an anniversary, it is customary to give something made of flax. This could be tablecloths, towels, etc.
Wooden	As the name suggests, a tree becomes the symbol of a wedding. Accordingly, gifts should be wooden. If a married couple already has their own home, this is perfect for home use. Gifts can include wooden furniture, toys, jewelry, wooden photo frames, dishes, boxes and other items.
Cast iron	On this day, a married couple should be given something made of cast iron. This could be a frying pan, which is very useful in everyday life, or other products made from this metal.
Zinc	If you decide to invite your loved ones to this holiday, then it is better to present them with appropriate items made of zinc as a gift. This could be dishes, kitchen utensils, etc. This will definitely come in handy in everyday life, especially for a young family.
Copper	On this day, it is customary to give something containing copper: a horseshoe, belt, candlesticks, etc.
Tin	On this day you can give anything, as long as it is in a tin box or made of tin. Baking trays, trays, tin cans, etc. are perfect.
Earthenware	As already mentioned, earthenware is a fragile material that can easily break. To hint about this to a married couple, it is tedious to give something fragile on this day that can break if handled carelessly. The spouses must compare their relationship with this gift and carefully preserve it in the future. As a gift, you can choose a set or crystal glasses. It is advisable that the gift be fragile.
Tin	This day is usually celebrated on a grand scale. Accordingly, gifts should be expensive and worthy. On this day, spouses can be presented with a huge bouquet of red roses, which symbolizes passion. It will be difficult to present something made of tin, so you can limit yourself to flowers. In addition to them, various souvenirs, bed linen and other red items are suitable.
Steel	On this day it is customary to give souvenirs, dishes, and cutlery made of steel. You can also buy something with a steel tint, which is also perfect as a gift. Don’t forget about the packaging, it should be bright and colorful.
Nickel	On this anniversary, the spouses should be reminded of the purity and radiance in the pulp, thereby hinting at their relationship with each other. As a gift, you can present items made of nickel (jewelry, candlesticks, etc.).
Lace	On this day it is customary to give something tender, with a pleasant aroma. Don’t forget about a bouquet of lilies of the valley if your anniversary is during their flowering season. If not, then fine items for the interior, lace underwear, napkins and much more will do just fine. You can also knit something with your own hands, it will be a great gift.
Agate	On this day you can give agate products, boxes, jewelry, etc.
Khrustalnaya	You can give a panel, painting, glasses or other crystal products, etc.
Turquoise	You can give any turquoise-colored item as a gift. This could be jewelry, household items, etc.
Pomegranate	As can be seen from the names of weddings, its symbol is given. Well, don’t give grenades to spouses. Therefore, something red would be an excellent gift, but what it will be is up to the guests to decide.
Porcelain	Despite the fragility of porcelain, this material is considered expensive and noble. The couple have lived together for many years, they have already experienced a lot, it seems that everything is already there. What to give to guests who come to the celebration? Something made of porcelain would be an excellent gift; after all, after so many years, the family already needs to update the dishes.
Opal	It is believed that opal is a repulsive stone. However, opal products should be given as a gift. Probably because two opals are able to attract each other.
Bronze	It is customary to give bronze items as gifts.
beryl	For the holiday they give a blanket, a calendar, robes with photographs of spouses, beryl products, etc.
Satin	It is customary to give something made of satin: ribbons, decor, pillows, etc.
Silver	Guests should give something made of silver. This could be jewelry, cutlery, collectible coins, etc.
Jade	They give jewelry with jade stone.
Mahogany wedding	As a gift, you can present products made of mahogany, pieces of furniture on which this tree is depicted.
Velvet	You can give items made of velvet.
Pearl	On this anniversary, as a rule, the wife is given jewelry made of pearls, and the man is given interior items decorated with mother-of-pearl or pearls.
Dark (Sunny)	It is customary for children to buy their parents trips to southern resorts as a symbol of the anniversary, sun and warmth, or give them coffee and chocolate.
Amber	On the anniversary, it is customary to give each other, as well as guests, gifts made of amber (interior items, jewelry)
Coral	They give products made from coral (beads, bracelets, decorative items). Often there are gifts from various fabrics. On this date, the wife gives the husband a linen shirt.
Muslin	The most common gifts given on this date are curtains, curtains made of muslin material, and clothes.
Aluminum	If you are invited to a celebration, you should bring gifts made of aluminum (ashtray, vase, etc.)
Mercury	An anniversary gift is a cake with confectionery elements in the form of mercury droplets, as a symbol of the holiday.
Crepe	On this wedding anniversary they give scarves and tablecloths made of crepe material.
Ruby	They give jewelry with a ruby stone (earrings, rings, pendants, bracelets).
Topazovaya	It is customary to give jewelry with topaz stones.
Sapphire	On this anniversary date, spouses and guests give products and decorative items with sapphire.
Lavender	Since lavender is a southern plant, it is customary to give the wife flowers of southern origin, ideally a bouquet of lavender flowers. Guests present gifts of their choice, but a flower bouquet is required.
Cashmere	Children give their parents items of clothing made from cashmere material, and guests give them their choice.
Amethyst	Jewelry made from amethyst stone or any other similar stone is given as a gift. color scheme with amethyst.
Kedrovaya	Relatives and guests at a cedar wedding present products or pieces of furniture made from cedar. The perfect gift is a jar of pine nut oil.
Golden	On their anniversary, spouses buy new gold wedding rings; it is also customary for relatives or friends to give gold rings.
Emerald	Spouses exchange emerald jewelry.
Diamond	On the sixtieth wedding anniversary, it is customary to give diamond jewelry to children. Guests are allowed to give crystal objects.
Iron	On this rare anniversary, it is customary to give home decoration items with iron elements. A horseshoe is considered a blessed gift - a symbol of good luck and happiness.
Stone	Spouses are supposed to give products made of natural and noble stone, which is marble, malachite or phosphorus stone.
Blagodatnaya	Relatives and guests are not limited in any way when choosing gifts; gifts are given that show the love of the heroes of the day. But most often, anniversary gifts are selected at the request of the couple.
Crown	On a rare anniversary, they give a joint portrait of the spouses or gold rings in the form of crowns as a symbol of the holiday.
Oak	Spouses are given products or interior items or furniture made of oak.
Granite	The best gifts for a ninetieth birthday are granite products - vases, figurines and the like.
Platinum (red)	Due to the fact that the symbol of the anniversary is red, gifts should also contain shades of red. The only exception is gifts made of platinum (rings, bracelets, chains).

Watch this video that breaks down wedding anniversaries by year and provides tips on gift choices and celebration ideas.

If the 25th anniversary of a joint, married life comes, then you probably know what kind of anniversary is 25 years old and what kind of wedding it is. Of course, you cannot forget about such a date, because it is almost a quarter of a century. The spouses prepare for such an event in advance, because the date is serious, which means it is worth celebrating beautifully, and the gift to your loved one on their wedding anniversary should be made not symbolic, but very practical and necessary.

If you have lived together for twenty-five years, the wedding is called a silver wedding.. On this anniversary it is customary to give silver. Presents can be completely different: from jewelry, spoons to silver candlesticks. Of course, the gift won’t be cheap, but isn’t such a date worth it?

How to choose a gift for a silver wedding

If this holiday has come not to you, but to your friends, and you don’t know what to give for your 25th wedding anniversary, then these tips are definitely for you.

The best gift for such an event is silver;
If there is a gift option that is much more practical, give it;
You should not focus your attention exclusively on this precious metal;
Remember, basically all guests will give silver, distinguish yourself with a more practical gift and congratulations;

If your close friends are having a holiday, then you probably know what exactly they would like to receive from you on such a date.

It is worth remembering that no matter what kind of wedding there would be after 25 years of marriage, the newlyweds are no longer children, and they will have no need for symbolism. Adults value two things: attention and practicality. Therefore, it is worth taking into account their preferences and making a wonderful surprise, delighting loved ones on this day.

How to choose a gift for your spouse for your twenty-five wedding anniversary?

Men always appreciate any gifts, be it socks, perfume or a razor. Yes, fortunately, they are accustomed to the fact that we cannot surprise them with originality. Men who are not picky do not expect gifts for their anniversary, do not hope for a joint trip to the seaside, and generally do not expect anything from this holiday.

That is why it is worth surprising them in order to show and prove to your loved one once again that he was not mistaken in choosing his soul mate, and that during the years you have lived in marriage you have gotten to know him better than anyone else.

For you, we have selected several options for gifts for twenty-five wedding years:

It could be a clock that will clearly chime every second lived together;

Perhaps some device for your loved one’s car;

New covers for the car;

New perfume;

Silver finger stamp;

This is only a small standard selection; it is better to choose a gift that matches the interests of your partner: a new fishing rod, fishing rod or spinning rod, wrenches, etc.

Having received such a gift, your spouse will be pleasantly surprised and, undoubtedly, happy with such a surprise.

How to choose a birthday gift for your wife?

Which is not surprising, but women look forward to all sorts of holidays more than anything else in the world, because this is an occasion to once again gather the whole friendly family at the festive table, congratulate their beloved husband, and celebrate this date together. Every man notices that the weaker sex gets great pleasure from this whole holiday atmosphere, when everyone is happy, there are no quarrels or troubles, and you can just sit and enjoy the day.

To make the holidays even happier for women, men masterfully prepare surprises in advance. But in order to choose the right gift, you need to remember that you have been together for 25 years and what kind of wedding this is. Yes, it is customary to give silver on this date. But when choosing a gift for your life partner, you need to start not from the event, but from the preferences of your beloved. Of course, your chosen one will be happy with any kind of attention, be it a cake, just a family dinner, or a ring. But the brightest surprises are those that you dream about for years.

It is very flattering for ladies when men know for sure about dreams and desires, only then can one feel real, spiritual intimacy. Of course, a dream come true will be a wonderful gift for your 25th wedding anniversary. What kind of wedding can there be if the bride is not happy?

When choosing a wedding anniversary gift for a woman, you need to consider:

Preferences and tastes of a woman;

Her ambitions and dreams;

You need to know well what she doesn't like;

It is worth remembering that you have been together for 25 years. What wedding would be without silver?

Of course, celebrations and a lot of guests will flatter the lady, but she will be more happy only when you support her and understand her. Yes, help in everyday life will also make her happy; there has never been a woman who would not be happy about a tidy house, washed dishes, a warm dinner and flowers.

When making surprises for your loved ones, do not forget: the main thing is not the gift, but the attention. And even if you don’t buy her a thousand roses or give her a fur coat, he will appreciate your concern if you just make her coffee and sincerely tell her about your love, which has not subsided after years of living together. Be careful, and your holiday will bring only happiness and pleasure to everyone in the family.

Preserve the warmth of your relationship by bringing care and respect through your lives. Give love, surprise and stay together despite all the adversity. Be close, support each other, and then your family life will sparkle like silver.

A husband and wife who have been married for 25 years are celebrating their silver wedding. Just think about it, a quarter of a century together is a wonderful and amazing date. Silver is a precious metal, and relationships that have been hardened over a quarter of a century have also become precious, and harmony and stability have been established between spouses. Such a beautiful date is not celebrated every day, which means gifts should be special.

Customs of a silver wedding

The first bottle is intended for the husband, the second for guests, and the third the spouses should drink together during the feast on the 25th anniversary.

After the feast, without clearing the table, the spouses are simply obliged to drink a cup of tea together. Prepares it for both spouses. This is a symbolic custom, because drinking tea together means confidence in each other, as well as the willingness of the spouses to overcome together all the obstacles that will stand in their way in life.

What to give your husband for his 25th wedding anniversary?

It’s worth thinking about a gift for your beloved husband on his silver anniversary in advance. For your husband's 25th anniversary, you can give him a watch with a silver bracelet, a silver pendant with a zodiac sign, or a silver ashtray. But it is not necessary to choose a gift made of silver; you can choose the thing that he has long dreamed of.

What to give your wife for her 25th wedding anniversary?

Often the question of choosing a gift for his beloved wife can confuse a man.

First of all, you can think about purchasing silver jewelry: earrings, chain, pendant, ring, bracelet. Or you can give a set of silver jewelry. Surely, the woman will be delighted with such a surprise.

You can give your wife a box with silver trim on her 25th marriage anniversary.

A wonderful gift for your wife would be a portrait commissioned from a professional artist.

But, probably, the most desired gift for a wife will be something she has been dreaming about for a long time. And for this, a man needs to listen from time to time to what his woman is talking about and what she dreams about.

Any gift for a wife should be accompanied by a beautiful bouquet of flowers, it is better if this bouquet consists of 25 flowers.

For a bouquet, give preference to roses, chrysanthemums or lilies in delicate shades. Or you can show originality and give your wife a composition of flowers and sweets for her anniversary.

What to give spouses for a silver wedding?

If you follow traditions, you don’t need to give silver objects, which is a symbol of noble and reliable relationships that have been tested for strength.

Silver gift ideas

As a rule, for 25 years of marriage, silver sets for wine or cognac are given (see also personalized cognac glass as a gift). But it is more correct and useful to give a silver drinking water set for your 25th wedding anniversary, which includes a jug and 6 glasses in a silver frame.

A wonderful gift for a silver wedding would be a decorative silver dish or silver tray. Such a gift can be decorated with engraving with a congratulatory inscription.

A popular silver gift is a set of cutlery. But since this set contains sharp objects, it is better to ask the recipients of the gift for a coin before giving, as a symbol of redeeming the gift.

A pair of silver figurines, which will become a symbol of the strong and close relationship of the heroes of the occasion, will be a wonderful souvenir gift for friends on their 25th wedding anniversary.

You can consider the following options for paired figurines: Chinese ducks, a couple of swans, love doves - these birds symbolize marital peace and harmony.

A great silver anniversary gift would be a silver tree of happiness, which will contribute to the prosperity of the family. Parents can give their adult children a silver horseshoe for their 25th wedding anniversary, which is sure to attract good luck to their home.

You can also give silver bells or silver coins with a memorable inscription for your 25th wedding anniversary.

Interior items would be appropriate gifts for a silver wedding. As an option, you can give a wall or table clock decorated with silver inserts. You can give your parents a gift for their 25th wedding anniversary beautiful picture in a frame with decorative silver inserts or a silver photo frame.

If a decision is made to give silver jewelry to the heroes of the occasion, it means that they must certainly be paired for the husband and wife.

When choosing individual jewelry, be sure to choose harmonious jewelry for both spouses. For example, a brooch for a wife, matching cufflinks for a husband; for the wife - a pendant, for the husband - a tie pin.

Believers for a silver wedding can choose a silver frame, a Bible with silver clasps.

But you shouldn’t focus only on things that contain silver. You can choose a useful and necessary gift that the spouses will enjoy using in everyday life.

Bed linen set good quality or a warm blanket will never be superfluous. And to make the gift exclusive, you can order embroidery of the names of the spouses - the heroes of the occasion - on the bed linen.

Home appliances make great silver anniversary gifts. This technique exists specifically to simplify household work. As gifts, you can consider a coffee machine, bread maker, bio-fireplace, multicooker, steamer, humidifier, TV for the kitchen, food processor, etc.

For the 25th anniversary of marriage, you can give spouses a set of good terry towels with their names embroidered, and so that it doesn’t look trivial, complement this gift with a set of lamps that can be immersed in water. Such lighting will fill the bathroom with romance, and this is very necessary for spouses.

You can give the heroes of the occasion a set of beautiful dishes for the 25th marriage anniversary. Of course, over so many years of family life, a lot of dishes have accumulated, but something new always brings joy and a festive mood.

Moreover, over the years the family has acquired not only children, but most likely the children also acquired their own families, which means there are more family members at the festive table. Therefore, a good set of dishes will always be in demand.

Give summer residents a garden swing or a chaise lounge as a gift; such items can provide people with a wonderful holiday after working day on a summer cottage.

Funny garden figures will be wonderful gifts for decorating your summer cottage. You can show romance and buy a pair of swans or storks for your spouses.

Active people can be given a gift for their 25th family birthday: a joint vacation trip, an excursion to beautiful places, or a short trip to Europe.

Art lovers will enjoy a paired annual subscription to the Opera and Ballet Theater or the Philharmonic Society, as well as an exhibition. Reading lovers will enjoy it e-books with a loaded library of your favorite books.

As an addition to the main gift, children can give their parents a photo collage collected over different years of family life for their 25th wedding anniversary. Alternatively, you can give an electronic photo frame with loaded photos of spouses and their family members.

For a silver wedding, you can give your friends a small tabletop fountain.

A wonderful gift for the 25th anniversary of marriage will be an anniversary medal dedicated to this beautiful date. This gift can be made to order. Without a doubt, such a thing will become a family heirloom for the spouses.

Give your spouses Chinese lanterns for their anniversary. During the holiday, you need to set aside time for the spouses to launch these lanterns into the night sky.

You can arrange a second honeymoon for the heroes of the occasion and give them a ticket to a boarding house.

Any gift should be accompanied by a bouquet of flowers and sincere wishes for strong love and family happiness.

25 years of marriage is a great date. Give beautiful gifts from the heart, and from the bottom of your heart rejoice for those who were able to carry love and respect for each other after so many years and retained these reverent feelings.

The silver wedding is the 25th anniversary of the creation of a family. Where did this name come from? The first wedding anniversary is called chintz, because chintz is a very thin material that symbolizes the fragility of the feelings of the young. But over the years, feelings become more and more stronger, the desire to be together becomes stronger, and the marriage becomes stronger. That's why the names wedding anniversaries every year they become more solid, and the 25th anniversary is already acquiring metallic hardness, emphasized by the nobility of this metal.

However, this is not the first metal to give names to wedding anniversaries. Before him, there were already nickel, tin, and cast iron weddings. Meanwhile, all these metals are not noble; they symbolize only the strength of marriage, but not its beauty.

Twenty-five years lived together means that the young people managed to carry their love through many underwater reefs and are now worthy of such jewelry as a silver ring, which is a symbol of preserving the union.

Rituals and traditions - original and interesting, old and completely new, decorate every anniversary. However, a silver wedding is a special anniversary in the life of any married couple, so think again about the rituals that are performed on this significant day.

Morning rituals for celebrating a silver wedding

The first kiss is considered the very first ritual. This is a sacrament that occurs between two close people who not only lived together for many years, but also managed to preserve the tenderness and love that they felt for each other in the first years of their life together. The first kiss is very romantic, beautiful and unique. On this day, waking up, the spouses wish each other good morning and join in a long kiss. And the longer the first kiss lasts, the more pleasant the memories of this day will be.

After the kiss, another ritual is performed, which is called washing. It is also carried out in an unusual way. The husband and wife together draw water into a silver jug and, pouring from it, help each other wash. In the old days, to perform this ritual, spouses got up very early and went to the river for water. Then, both of them holding the jug, they carried it home, where they performed the ceremony. Nowadays, water can be tap water, the main thing is to find a suitable jug. An ordinary jug will do, but then you put a small silver item in it, for example, a coin.

The husband washes first. At the same time, the wife picks up a linen towel and a jug of water and pours it on her husband. You need to wash your face three times. After each, the husband wipes his face with the linen towel given to him by his wife. The first ablution washes away the years, he becomes 25 years younger. Secondly, it washes away all the worries and sorrows that have existed during these 25 years. And for the third time the husband washes himself, welcoming the new morning and new life. The wife washes herself in the same way. At the end of this ritual, the jug, in which a few drops of water must be left, is placed on the balcony or outside. The water will evaporate along with all the worries and sorrows that may exist in the future. The faster the water evaporates, the happier your life together will be.

Daytime rituals for celebrating a silver wedding

In the old days, the ritual of washing ended with the arrival of the parents. Today you can invite parents to a certain time in advance. Usually the parents arrive around the time the ring exchange ceremony begins. Parents first check whether the towel is dry and there are droplets of water in the jug, and after that they begin to bless the newlyweds. If the droplets of water in the jug or towel have not yet dried, then the parents have to wait. Therefore, husband and wife perform the ritual of washing early in the morning.

The most beautiful and main ritual is the exchange of rings. Those who have lived together for 25 years exchange silver rings. This means that they love each other as much as they did in the first year of their marriage. Prepare for this solemn event in advance. You can carry out the ceremony not only at home, but also in the registry office, where this ceremony will look more solemn. The same witnesses who were present at the marriage registration must be present at this ceremony. They confirm the love of the young people for each other.

In order for everything to be the same as the first time, the bride puts on the wedding dress that she was wearing at the time of registration. However, if this is not possible, then you can get by with another outfit. The main thing is that it matches the event. Usually this ritual is performed at midday, while the sun is at its zenith. There is a belief that if it rains at a wedding, the newlyweds will have a very happy life together. For a silver wedding, it’s the other way around: if the weather is sunny, it means the feelings of the newlyweds have not faded in 25 years.

In ancient times, a silver wedding necessarily presupposed the presence of a priest, who conducted the ceremony according to all the rules, re-wedding the newlyweds. Nowadays, if the newlyweds are not married in church, then this anniversary is the most suitable occasion for this. This ritual ends with the newlyweds exchanging their gold wedding rings for silver ones. The gold ones are placed in a box where they will be kept until the golden wedding. Some perform this ritual a little differently. They simply put silver rings on top of gold ones and wear two rings at once.

Evening rituals for celebrating a silver wedding

Beats means he loves. This phrase is relevant even today. A silver wedding involves an exchange. This time it will be the wife who will prove this truth. The ceremony is performed in the evening, when the newlyweds are alone. The wife should pick up a rolling pin and tap her husband a little below the waist. At the same time, she says: “Did you beat me, hubby? Now I will show you all my love.” At the same time, the husband should not dodge “beatings”. This ceremony also differs from others in that the wife must dress up as a man, and the husband must put on an apron. While performing this ritual, the spouses temporarily change roles. The wife becomes the head of the family, and the husband plays the role of housewife.

The last ritual, which is also performed in the evening, is tea drinking. The ceremony should take place at a time when the invited guests have already left. The dining table at which the ceremony will take place should not be cleared. The remaining dishes will remind the young people of the holiday in which they played the main roles. And only after finishing the tea party can the dishes be removed. Moreover, husband and wife must do this together.

Of course, the silver wedding is not limited to the rituals described. There are also some traditions that it is advisable to follow if you want your silver wedding to go according to all the rules. The main tradition is presenting flowers to the bride. As on the day of registration, the husband must give his wife a beautiful, delicate bouquet.

The next tradition that almost everyone happily adheres to is inviting guests. However, it must be borne in mind that this is also part of the tradition and must be performed correctly. First of all, since this is a silver wedding, invitations should be sent no earlier than 25 days before the celebration, and there should also be at least 25 guests. In order for the silver wedding to take place without any difficulties, and for the newlyweds and guests to get maximum pleasure from the celebration, it is better to invite a toastmaster to conduct the ceremony, who will make this day unforgettable.