65 years since the wedding: how to celebrate and congratulate you on your anniversary?

After 65 years of marriage, the couple celebrate an iron wedding. This anniversary is unique, because not every couple will be able to maintain warm feelings for each other for so many years and stay together no matter what. In addition, after 65 years of marriage, the husband and wife age is approximately 85-90 years, which is much higher than the average life expectancy. Such an important event as the iron wedding must be honored in order to preserve extremely fond memories of this day.

The 65th anniversary got its name due to the fact that only strong, like iron, relationships can last for such a long period and resist various difficulties in life. At the same time, despite its strength, this metal lends itself to forging, and you can make excellent products from it. The characters of loving people are just as pliable, so by the 65th year of their life together, they were able to perfectly adapt to each other.

An iron wedding is celebrated in a narrow circle of close people, where 3 or even 4 generations of relatives and several friends are usually present. Children and grandchildren take care of all the efforts to organize the holiday. Their task is to create a cozy and comfortable atmosphere for the anniversary, so that this day can be fun and easy.

For 65 years of marriage, spouses are traditionally given iron products, for example, figurines, jewelry, home accessories. Gifts should be practical and appropriate to the theme, but extravagant items are best avoided.In addition, spouses at this age do not need modern, ultra-fashionable gadgets, a trip to a long trip or sports equipment at all. Also, slippers or socks will be completely inappropriate presents on such a significant date.

An iron wedding is a family holiday that should be warm, comfortable and calm, so it is better to celebrate it at home or in the country. In rare cases, a banquet hall or a place in a cafe is ordered, because this will be justified if a large number of guests gather, who will find it difficult to fit at the table in the apartment. The organizer of the anniversary should know in advance who will come to congratulate the married couple in order to take care of the venue for the celebration. In addition, you need to think through a lot of little things to make this day really enjoyable and memorable.

• Decoration of the place of celebration. To create a festive atmosphere, you should beautifully decorate the room where the feast will take place. In this case, the pretentiousness and abundance of large bright decorations will be superfluous - it is recommended to give preference to pastel colors, graceful vases with small bouquets, light tablecloths and napkins.

• Holiday menu. A feast for an iron wedding should be akin to a family dinner. Ideally, the favorite dishes of the heroes of the day are served, but there should also be fresh fruits and vegetables on the table in the form of salads or slices. It is recommended to serve homemade fruit drinks and fruit drinks as drinks.
• Cake. A must-have treat for a wedding anniversary is a cake. It doesn't have to be in a classic wedding style - a small pastry with one or two tiers is fine.

• Celebration scenario. To make the anniversary truly memorable, you need to carefully consider its script. You can arrange a small concert with songs, dances, poetry readings and congratulatory toasts. Also, fun contests and games are welcome, in which both guests and heroes of the occasion will participate.
• Photo session and video filming. You can hire a professional photographer or take a series of shots yourself to capture the sweet moments of your 65th anniversary. In addition, it is recommended to record some moments of the holiday on video, and then edit a short film in memory of the anniversary.

• Present. For an iron wedding, as for other wedding anniversaries, gifts must be given. Their presentation and viewing can be made part of the celebration. During the presentation of the presentation, each guest must make a congratulatory speech.

For each anniversary, the spouses must exchange gifts that must correspond to its name. Therefore, it is customary to give metal products for an iron wedding, for example, jewelry, figurines, forged souvenirs and other trifles. But you can give other presents as well.

For the wife, it is recommended to choose the following:

• warm blanket;
• home bathrobe;
• tools and materials for needlework;
• kitchen utensils;
• cutlery.

To choose the perfect gift for your husband, you need to consider his hobbies and hobbies:

• fishing gear;
• set of tools;
• car accessories;
• folding lounge chair in the parish;
• expensive wristwatches;
• a special headrest pillow.

Children can give their parents-jubilees not only souvenirs corresponding to the theme of the celebration, but also much more.

• Appliances. A new TV, microwave, dishwasher, multicooker, bread maker and other electronics will make the life of an elderly couple not only easier, but also more fun.
• Furniture. A large bed with an orthopedic mattress and comfortable pillows will provide parents with a comfortable and healthy sleep. You can also donate a seating area and armchairs for the living room or a corner sofa with a small table for the kitchen.
• Recreation. A trip to a sanatorium or a boarding house is one of the best gifts for 65 years of marriage. The spouses will be able to relax, spend time together and improve their health.
• Massager. In old age, people often experience problems with their legs, back and arms. It can be pain, swelling and other unpleasant sensations, which can be eliminated with the help of massage. A small hand held device with simple controls will certainly be appreciated.

Friends of the heroes of the day traditionally give metal things and souvenirs, which most often are:

• candlestick;
• food tray;
• a decorative horseshoe that is hung on the door;
• coffee pot, teapot or samovar;
• dining sets.

Also on this day it is perfectly acceptable to donate bed linen, photo frames, towels, panels, decorative pillows and bedside rugs. But you shouldn't give knives, watches, clothes, personal hygiene kits.

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