An interesting wedding anniversary - 37 years of marriage. This is not thirty-five and not forty. 37th wedding anniversary - muslin wedding. It got its name from the fabric of the same name - muslin. Beautiful and durable fabric made from natural fibers, cotton or silk. There is still woolen muslin, but with us it is not in use. The production of such fabric is a long and painstaking work, just like a joint family life for 37 years.
Celebration
It is not customary to celebrate such an anniversary magnificently, usually the celebration takes place in the family circle. The holiday can only be arranged for relatives and very close friends. And therefore, few people have heard and know about the muslin wedding, and they know about the traditions inherent in this anniversary. But if desired, this holiday can be celebrated solemnly.
Decor
The event can be held in a restaurant, outdoors, in a country house, in general, where "newlyweds" wish. If this will be held in a restaurant, then it should be decorated in delicate beige, white and pastel colors. Curtains are sewn from thin muslin. They can serve in order to give the hall a similar and festive look.
You will need beige linen tablecloths and white appliances. Particularly festive appearance will give the room bright covers on chairs. On the tables are bouquets of white wildflowers. You can also give preference to classic roses and white lilies. The design of the hall should not be bright and artsy. It should be simple and at the same time elegant.
The cake should also match the color scheme of the event. It can be snow-white, with a milky decor, gilding and beige flowers. From alcohol, white wine, champagne and martini should be preferred.
Invitations for guests to issue in envelopes decorated with delicate flowers in pastel colors.
What to give to a married couple? How to please a husband and wife?
What is given for a muslin wedding? Muslin is a thin and very durable fabric that was once invented in the Middle East. Reliable relations remain the same, despite everything experienced. Therefore, the name of this anniversary was "muslin wedding." By tradition, it is customary to give products from the above-mentioned fabric. Muslin curtains are a great present for young people. It can be a bedding set, a large beautiful tablecloth, a bedspread from this material. It is accepted that the newlyweds exchange gifts. The wife will give her husband pajamas from cotton muslin, and the husband of her lover will give a nightgown of the same material. Shirts, blouses and dresses are sewn from silk muslin. Spouses can choose this option. In a strong couple that has strengthened their relationship for years, there is always romance. The husband can present his wife with a bouquet of favorite flowers with a declaration of love and elegant jewelry.
In addition to muslin products, guests can give anniversaries household appliances, dishes, souvenirs, various household items and decor. If it’s still difficult to decide on the present, you can present the money in a beautiful envelope with wishes or in a muslin bag. Sometimes it’s easy to ask in advance what gift or presents the newlyweds would like to receive. A gift purchased with your wishes will be useful.
What to present for a muslin wedding? Since the homeland of muslin is the Middle East, gifts can be with an oriental bias. It can be souvenirs from those countries. Also suitable household items and decor in oriental execution.
Muslim wedding: congratulations for the young
You can write wedding greetings in prose and in verses on beautifully designed cards with the symbols of a wedding. After reading these messages at the wedding, hand over such anniversaries.
You can tell a little about the symbol of the wedding, muslin, going on a short historical journey. Talk about how long the path from fibers to a thin, but strong fabric. Conduct an allegory with love and long lasting family relationships of young people. Relationships are a seemingly very fragile substance, but if they are built on love, mutual understanding and respect, it is almost impossible to destroy them.
Congratulations can be written in verses about strong love, life wisdom, deep feelings of spouses, reinforced by thirty-seven years of marriage. Such touching words will be appreciated by the couple.
Entertainment for guests
Relatives, close friends, people who know the couple well will gather at such an event. For entertainment, themed song and dance contests, culinary competitions and comic games are suitable.
Let's take a look at a few for example:
- Find a wife. A blindfolded spouse must find his spouse in a row of several women. At the same time, they must remove the rings from their fingers so that there are no clues.
- Share experiences with young people. To do this, prepare envelopes in advance according to the number of invitees with wishes from the spouses. There should be parting words, tips of the older generation, which they will share with the guests. During the celebration, present envelopes and voice the contents.
- Devote one hour to the memories of youth. The husband and wife will be the presenters, and the guests chosen by the spouses for this entertainment will be assistants and assistants. Each of them will share a funny or interesting story from the life of a couple that has been going hand in hand for thirty-seven wonderful years.
- Culinary comic contest among the male population. There is room for imagination. How to cook, what to cook, come up with a snap. Three or four young men must make speed: a sandwich, mogul, salad. And then to treat guests. Fun will be provided.
Little conclusion
A muslin wedding is a celebration of two near and dear souls who passed through life together, despite obstacles. Two people who became one, nurtured their love and tender feelings for each other.
What this holiday will be like depends on them: whether only close relatives, parents, children, grandchildren, sisters, brothers will be invited, or whether it will be a big celebration with friends at home, at a round table or in a restaurant with an elegant interior or in nature. Remember that a muslin wedding is a serious occasion for celebration.