55 years of marriage: what kind of wedding is it and how is it celebrated?

A couple who have reached the fifty-five-year anniversary of their life together deserves special admiration and respect. If the spouses managed to walk hand in hand for five decades, despite all the collisions and external barriers that arise, then this clearly speaks of sincere and strong feelings. Of course, such an important date is worth noting, and the preparation of the celebration should fall on the shoulders of children and grandchildren.

When a couple celebrates 55 years of marriage, it is customary to say that this is an emerald wedding. Emerald is considered to be an extremely exquisite, attractive and beautiful stone. The spouses, who have preserved love and care for many years, and have successfully coped with crises and emerging obstacles, really create something as beautiful and valuable as this precious stone. The emerald is called the stone of fertility, and the couple, who lived together for fifty-five years, probably acquired not only children, but also grandchildren with great-grandchildren.

There is another interpretation of the emerald anniversary - this stone is quite rare in nature, as are the spouses who have lived in love and harmony for fifty-five years. In some cultures, the stone also symbolizes honesty and loyalty, which can be attributed to such a pair.

In general, when presenting gifts for an emerald wedding, you need to try to ensure that the color of the holiday is somehow involved. For example, if they are made to parents, then the father can be presented with a high-quality pen with emerald stones or cheaper, but the same green decoration, a stone ashtray, a bottle-colored tie, or cufflinks with emeralds.

The mother will be delighted with jewelry with stones, earrings or a stone, an elegantly inlaid casket, a beautiful scarf or stole, or an elegant handbag. As an outlandish bouquet, exotic orchids with beautiful green leaves are most suitable. When a gift is intended for grandparents, it is a great idea to purchase a ticket to a sanatorium, a holiday home, or even abroad. Appropriate interior items are also suitable, for example, a table lamp with an emerald shade, a tablecloth or bed linen with floral designs.

In addition, gifts that have some kind of connection with the heroes of the day are always suitable. For example, you can record a movie for them, consisting of archival recordings, comments from close relatives and congratulatory speeches. Another good idea would be to organize a photo session: a family photo session with all the children and grandchildren, or a touching love story. It will be less costly to print photos and fill a beautiful album with them, or to restore old photos, print in large format and place them under glass in a frame. This also includes the portrait of the "newlyweds" ordered from a professional artist.

The organization of the holiday itself will be an excellent gift. - it will be difficult for parents in adulthood to have time to agree on a banquet, a room, and a photographer, and with finances everything is not so simple, but for children and grandchildren, such work will be just on the shoulder. Neutral but pleasant donations include high-quality figurines that symbolize something for a couple, a set of dishes needed in the household and amenities for the house - from serious household appliances to bed linen or a new rug.

Recently, various certificates for medical or cosmetic procedures have gained popularity. “Newlyweds” can be pleased with a joint trip to a massage, spa-salon, or pay for a full medical examination.

When the spouses have a garden or summer cottage, gifts for landscape decoration or gardening will be relevant. It would be nice to give something for a hobby or creativity if the "young" have a common hobby. Of course, you can limit yourself to just a sum of money in an envelope. It should also be mentioned that you should try to use the emerald color either in the gift itself or in the packaging.

As a rule, the scenario for celebrating the anniversary of married life together is formed for a specific couple. Nevertheless, there are several unusual solutions that will fit into any concept, will surely please all guests, and most importantly, will delight the "young". For example, an original idea would be to either order a song important for the heroes of the day on the radio, invite music performers, or perform it yourself. In general, the idea of ​​a concert from children and grandchildren will definitely go off with a bang - young talents will be happy to dance, sing and sing on the violin, and adults will be able to read heartfelt poems or share stories from the past.

The cake is considered an integral part of any wedding celebration. For an emerald wedding, it is customary to serve it in green, decorated with elegant decor and symbolic figurines of the newlyweds or some important things for them. The decor of the room is also done in green tones, in addition to white, gold and silver paints. It is believed that this color is pleasing to the eye, and therefore guests will be doubly pleased at the holiday.

You can decorate tables with emerald tablecloths or napkins, place “bouquets” of helium balloons of the corresponding color or ribbons in the hall. It would be a great idea to place fresh bouquets in transparent vases or containers with green stones on the tables. Ugly chairs would be nice to hide under covers of a neutral color with emerald details. As a rule, the celebration is celebrated in a restaurant, but a home meal can be a wonderful event.

It is customary to celebrate fifty-five years of marriage by dressing up in emerald-colored suits or by adding the following accessory: a green butterfly or boutonniere, a ribbon, a hair clip, shoes, or a stylistic bouquet. The dress code for friends and family must be appropriate. By the way, invite only the closest people who are able to share pleasant memories and recall especially touching stories.

It would be more logical to say congratulations from grandchildren and the youngest child to the oldest offspring. Incidentally, this is the very case when the presentation of the family tree would be appropriate. The music should be chosen from the time of the couple's youth, and you should definitely play the composition to which the “newlyweds” danced at the wedding.

During the celebration, it is highly undesirable to arrange noisy mobile dances or complex competitions., requiring activity, because the spouses, like a certain part of the guests, are at a very mature age. But it would be a good idea to ask a couple in love to share the secrets of a long and happy life and to voice a kind of parting word to young descendants. In addition, of course, it will be very nice to leave traditional kisses to the sounds of “Bitter! ".

In general, it is worth recalling separately how important it is to take into account the age of the heroes of the day. Still, a matrimonial term of fifty-five years suggests that the “newlyweds” themselves are already more than seventy years old. Therefore, you should not shock them with sudden noisy surprises, but it is better to coordinate everything in advance. In addition, the comfort of the guests should be at the head, therefore, even if the children want to throw a bright holiday somewhere in nature, but the couple themselves are not very comfortable moving back and forth, then, of course, it is worth moving everything to the home walls.

Returning to the celebration, a beautiful ritual of exchanging rings with emeralds is quite possible for an emerald wedding. A husband and wife can do this alone or with guests. It is also necessary to renew the vows of love and fidelity - warm words to a loved one will not be superfluous.

You can expand this ritual and conduct an almost full-fledged wedding ceremony. You will need to mount a wedding arch entwined with flowers, spread a path, and also invite a presenter who is able to conduct the ceremony and even marry lovers. Often the event is accompanied by the presentation of a special diploma to the "young family" for ageless love, warmth and affection. The approximate scenario of the evening begins with the fact that after the solemn meeting of the couple, the children of the spouses make a welcome speech or the first toast. In parallel, there is a slide show with photographs of the heroes of the day, from the first meeting to the present day. Then you should go on to congratulate the rest of the guests.

The entertainment part can be represented by a quiz on the history of the family of the “newlyweds”, musical breaks with leisurely dances and performances by young guests. The live performance of musicians or the performance of an artist is always perceived well. A small fire-show will be an original highlight of the evening.

The menu, of course, is thought out depending on the wishes of the married couple, but it is better to give preference to healthy products and light textures, avoiding fatty and spicy salads and hot dishes if possible. You should not be zealous with alcohol either - it is enough to purchase high-quality champagne and wine, usually older people are supportive of these drinks.

As an addition to the cake, it is recommended to serve cupcakes with the first letters of the names of the newlyweds. If the celebration is held at home or does not imply large expenses, then it is worth organizing a buffet with appetizers, sandwiches, portioned salads, cuts, fruits and vegetables. The cake is usually made with emerald details and is decorated with the number "55" and cascades of flowers. The evening should be finished with colorful fireworks or the launch of sky lanterns.

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