60 years of wedding is an anniversary that is a rarity in the modern world. Therefore, to celebrate such an event in the life of spouses is simply necessary. Moreover, it is noted in the circle of the closest. And it is necessary to thoroughly prepare for such a celebration.
Diamond wedding
60 years from the wedding day - a diamond wedding. Having reached this date, the couple confirm that there is love, and that it does not live for 3 years, but much more.
Why is 60 years of wedding compared with a diamond? This gemstone has the highest strength, purity and dazzling brilliance. These are the qualities endowed with a sixty-year marriage of spouses. At the beginning of the journey, it is like a diamond, beautiful, valuable, but not faceted. And over time, being "in the hands" of the spouses, it is processed: it acquires its true, beautiful appearance.
Traditions
60 years of the wedding is the anniversary, which is celebrated relatively recently among the inhabitants of Europe, but among the Russian people it has been known since the existence of Russia. Therefore, such a triumph is not yet “overgrown” with traditions. But something is already there.
It is also known that from the very beginning of the celebration of a diamond wedding, this celebration was accompanied by splendor, wealth and a large number of guests, mainly relatives.
So, the Russian people came up with and followed a very good tradition. On the eve of the 60th anniversary, elderly spouses wrote a letter to their single and married children. In this written message, the husband and wife shared with their children the secrets of a long and happy life. They also warned of possible mistakes, told what hardships they had experienced in marriage, and how they overcome them.
The compiled letter was tied up with a beautiful ribbon and hid in a casket specially prepared for this. During the celebration of the celebration, when all the congratulations were said, the parents passed this box with a letter to the children. After that, in most families, this message became a relic that was passed down from generation to generation.
Already closer to the present century, mothers began to transmit such letters to their daughters on their wedding day so that their family life would develop successfully at its very beginning.
As a tradition, experienced wives passed on to their daughters or daughters-in-law some family jewelry or their ring, which should subsequently be passed on to descendants.
How to congratulate the "newlyweds"?
In anticipation of the 60 years of the wedding, many things arise, not only for spouses, but also for guests. How to organize a celebration? What to present on a wedding anniversary? What congratulations on 60 years of marriage will be appropriate, original and beautiful?
Congratulations to the spouses, especially if they are parents, should start “from the doorway”, leaving gifts at the height of the holiday. Of particular importance to the heroes of the occasion will be the words of congratulation, written from the heart. And it’s not at all necessary if it is poetry.
If the celebration is held only in the presence of close relatives, then guests should agree in advance to come to spouses all together, bringing a huge armful of flowers and / or balls, vying to utter wishes. Such a number of people will immediately create an atmosphere of not just an anniversary, but a real wedding.
Gift Choice
Having found out which wedding is celebrated in 60 years of marriage, guests are puzzled by another question: what to give? A diamond anniversary determines the value of a gift in advance. Of course, in the absence of wealth, you have to pick up something budgetary, but donated from the heart. The main thing to understand is that trinkets will be completely inappropriate.
What to give the heroes of the occasion for 60 years of wedding?
- earrings for the "bride" and cufflinks for the "groom";
- pendants with photos of spouses;
- engagement rings engraved with the date or name of the spouse, as well as with an insert of a diamond or cubic zirconia;
- photo frames made of wood according to their own sketch are very popular now (there may be several frames connected to each other with words from wood, the date of the wedding or a wish - all depend on imagination);
- wooden watches containing photographs of spouses instead of watches on the dial;
- a pair of rocking chairs for cozy joint evenings;
- clip from family photos or cuts of home video;
- a set of beautiful glasses made of expensive glass with gold dusting;
- something from household appliances, if a married couple needs something;
- certificate for joint photography;
- a trip to a European country or choose something exotic or something that is more to your spouse's liking (let a new honeymoon begin for them).
Whatever the budget, remember that the gift should be useful and meaningful. The honorable age of the heroes of the occasion cannot be combined with jokes and youth jokes.
Where to celebrate the celebration?
The choice of a place of celebration is a responsible matter and depends not only on the desire of the spouses, but also on the number of guests. And yet, your own apartment or house is an ideal place.
But, if the couple decided to celebrate 60 years of their wedding elsewhere, then a reasonable decision would be to order a restaurant hall, moreover, expensive and respectable. Classical design with elements of luxury and sophistication will be appropriate. This will once again positively emphasize the noble age of the “newlyweds” and the importance of the event.
And the original and appropriate addition will be the dilution of the interior of the apartment or restaurant hall with wedding photos of the spouses.
How to celebrate the anniversary?
The scenario of the holiday is better thought out for the children of the spouses. This will be an extra manifestation of love for parents.
Of course, you can trust the professionals and order a host who will take care of all entertainment issues. But, it will be much more pleasant for parents to receive congratulations from the children.
So how can you celebrate?
- If your parents do not mind, then invite them to repeat their wedding again. Everything is as it should be: the "bride" wears a wedding dress, the "groom" in a suit, take a photo in the morning on the street or in beautiful places, and then return home or to the rented hall for a banquet. Order a wedding cake, all wedding paraphernalia. Suits for “spouses” can be rented. Such a scenario of the event will be unforgettable and will be discussed for a very long time.
- Organize a home concert for parents. Choose a moderator who will represent the speakers. Let the grandchildren, children and other relatives take part: sing songs, tell poems or funny, beautiful moments from the life of the spouses, which they remember and were eyewitnesses, etc. Take breaks for a meal and dance. Such a holiday scenario touches everyone.
- Another option for the celebration is theatrical performances. After a glass of champagne is drunk for the health of the “young”, a portion of salads is eaten, invite the spouses and guests to watch a mini-performance based on moments from the life of the spouses. Play their first meeting, getting to know their parents, a wedding or some kind of funny thing.
What is appropriate to serve?
To prepare a table for the arrival of guests is one of the important tasks for a diamond wedding. If the celebration is held in a restaurant, the menu should consist of meat delicacies, tasty and satisfying side dishes, vegetables and fruits, desserts and drinks.
If 60 years of wedding are celebrated at home, then home cooking with the obligatory presence of traditional family dishes will be quite appropriate. The main rule is that everything should be satisfying. In addition to side dishes and meat dishes, pickles prepared by the hostess of the evening, compotes and fruit drinks are perfect. Homemade pastries will also not be superfluous, but only add coziness to the festive atmosphere.
No pizza, fast food and rolls need to be put on the table; this food is “not a format” for such a respected celebration. It is also worth to refuse a buffet reception. A lot, hearty and tasty - this is suitable for a diamond anniversary. And do not forget about alcohol: cognac and champagne should decorate the table.
In the circle of the closest
Celebrating the 60th wedding anniversary is best in the circle of family and closest friends. This will give not only unity to the family, but also emphasize the importance of the event.
If the holiday is celebrated at home, it will be very symbolic to conduct cooking together with children and relatives.
Invitations, of course, are not required. If it is supposed to invite other people, then in this case you need to take care of the way they are notified.
You can send cards, as well as for a wedding, or just call.
Even if there are only the closest ones, this is far from a reason to refuse outfits. A holiday is a holiday, so to dress beautifully is another condition for the celebration.
We are not talking about evening dresses and tuxedos, although if the couple celebrate in a restaurant, such an outfit would be quite appropriate. Spouses - the heroes of the occasion, can stand out with the help of clothes. If there is no desire to put on wedding dresses, you can find an alternative: let the "bride" dress in white (dress or suit), and the "groom" will put on a suit, decorating it with a flower boutonniere.
PS
A diamond wedding is an anniversary that not all spouses can boast of. Therefore, if such a wonderful occasion is planned in your family, it should be noted with dignity.
Every little thing needs to be thought out. What to give for a wedding? What wedding is 60 years old? How to congratulate the "newlyweds"? On this day, you need to show special respect for the heroes of the occasion, as they are a real role model.