People tend to celebrate different dates, whether it's a regular holiday or some kind of family celebration. From this article you will learn about the 27th anniversary of the wedding: what it is, what it is, how it should be celebrated and what to give for this occasion.
history of the holiday
This significant date, the wedding anniversary of 27 years, is popularly called the mahogany wedding. It is no longer possible to recall where this name first came from, but in those days mahogany was a symbol of strong family relationships, strong feelings and mutual respect. And no wonder, because over the course of a 27-year marriage, the family had many problems and hardships that they not only overcome with wisdom, but also retained their feelings and mutual respect for each other.
How to celebrate the wedding anniversary of 27 years
If earlier there was no special attention to such an anniversary, nowadays, when it is considered fashionable to celebrate all the holidays, people began to pay attention to the mahogany wedding. However, this does not mean that it is necessary to convene many guests and order a restaurant, since this anniversary is usually celebrated only in the family circle. The maximum that you can afford is to invite a couple of mutual friends. To organize a magnificent feast with the invitation of a modern artist is also not welcome, it is better to invite the host and to hold a celebration in a rustic style, with songs and ditties.
How to prepare for the celebration
Special preparation as such for a wedding anniversary of 27 years is not required, however, there are some nuances here:
- It is advisable to decorate the interior in red. It can be red wraps on sofas and armchairs, and a red tablecloth, and even red balls, candles.
- In the costumes of the spouses, this color must also be present. For example, a red shirt for a husband and a red dress for a wife. But if you don’t particularly welcome such a color in clothes, then you can use small red decor elements in your dress: ribbons, buttonholes, scarves.
- Make the right menu. The priority is traditional rustic dishes: baked goose, pig or chicken, pickles, fruits, red wines, liquors, compote. And for dessert it is advisable to order a cake decorated with flowers.
What can be given for a family celebration
In anticipation of a family celebration, the question often arises of what to present for the 27th wedding anniversary. Do not worry too much about this, as picking up a gift for this occasion is considered a fairly easy and exciting process. Paired products and all that the spouses will use together, for example:
- coffee machine, toaster, juicer;
- a large blanket or twin pillows;
- table or tea set;
- theater tickets;
- gift Certificate;
- comfortable armchairs;
- picture in an elegant frame;
- money in an envelope.
Children who are more aware of the tastes and preferences of their parents can congratulate them on the 27th wedding anniversary and present the following as a gift:
- voucher for a holiday home, sanatorium or cruise;
- certificate to the spa;
- furniture: double bed, wardrobe, sofa;
- equipment: a lawnmower for a summer residence, a refrigerator, a microwave oven, etc .;
- linens;
- pajamas and bathrobes;
- perfumery;
- Gadgets: tablet, phone, computer.
What you should not give on your wedding anniversary
Despite the fact that this wedding celebration does not require special preparation and special gifts, you should refrain from presenting the following types of gifts:
- aquarium;
- cats, dogs, birds and other animals;
- stitching and cutting objects;
- mirrors;
- personal hygiene items;
- sport equipment.
As well as alcohol and tobacco.
How to originally congratulate on the anniversary
Congratulations to parents on the 27th wedding anniversary should include not only gifts, but also congratulations: in poetry or prose, it does not matter, most importantly, they must be present. And if you can save on a gift, then the congratulatory speech should be just perfect, full of love and gratitude to your parents. Therefore, a congratulatory speech must be prepared in advance and with all care in order to avoid incidents during the feast. Consider the most popular and interesting options:
- In verse. If you are fond of writing poetry, then this method is right for you. However, don’t worry if poetry is not your thing, you can always use someone else’s work. You just have to learn it by heart, so that at the celebration you can pronounce all the words without hesitation and with expression.
- In prose. Any, even the most shy person can handle this congratulation. Simply write a congratulatory speech with wishes and words of gratitude and, as in the first case, it is advisable to learn it.
- Video greetings. This method is considered one of the most fashionable and beloved by many. For this congratulation you will need a home camcorder or a mobile phone camera. Record the congratulation on the video and save it to a memory card (flash drive), for sure it will be reviewed more than once. But for video greetings to be interesting, think up a script in advance and think over your image.
- Card. This type of greeting is suitable for those who are embarrassed to express their feelings in public. Making a greeting card is easy, just buy it, draw it yourself or even embroider it, and then, having thought up the text, transfer it to the card. Surely such a congratulation parents will keep for many years.
Holiday for two
Wedding anniversary is primarily a celebration for two, it can and should be dedicated only to each other. It is not necessary to call guests and organize a lush party, just arrange a romantic dinner for two at home or book a table in a restaurant. Although it is best to organize a dinner for two at home, because there is where to show your creativity and imagination.
First of all, when organizing such a holiday for two, it is worth based on the taste preferences of both spouses. It is not necessary to make the whole table with salads and snacks, because there simply will be nobody to eat them, it is better to cook a couple of light salads, 1-2 snacks and one main dish. For dessert, you can make a heart-shaped cake, cake or ice cream. It is advisable to use pomegranate grains and beet juice for the decoration of dishes, this will give them a symbolic red color. The presence of fruit on the table is only welcome, it can be either bananas or strawberries or cherries. And do not forget about drinks, they must be expensive, appropriate for the occasion.
When making a festive table for dinner for two, it is advisable to use a white tablecloth and bright red dishes. In addition to red dishes, the table should definitely be decorated with red candles in candlesticks and small mahogany figurines.
What gifts should spouses give each other?
Spouses must give each other a present for such a family celebration, it can be either some sort of symbolic trinket or an expensive status item. It all depends on your preference and the availability of funds. The most popular gifts for this occasion that spouses can present to each other are considered the following:
- Husband: a wooden cigarette case, watch, tie, cufflinks, shirt, ring.
- Wife: a bouquet of red roses, a dress, a gold chain, earrings or a ring, a casket for mahogany jewelry.
Thanks to these simple tips on organizing a holiday and drawing up congratulations on the 27th wedding anniversary, you can please not only your parents, but also each other.